Bolting Compression Crimps Together less than 600v

[acushman]

I am working on a project that requires me to splice copper conductors larger that #8 awg by means of high press connections and heat shrink(no split bolts or Polaris taps). My thoughts were to use two connectors bolted together using lock washers. This would allow the conductors to be disconnected if needed instead of irreversible butt splices. Can someone give me some insight to the pros and cons of this? Thanks.

 

[petersonra]

I am working on a project that requires me to splice copper conductors larger that #8 awg by means of high press connections and heat shrink(no split bolts or Polaris taps). My thoughts were to use two connectors bolted together using lock washers. This would allow the conductors to be disconnected if needed instead of irreversible butt splices. Can someone give me some insight to the pros and cons of this? Thanks.

why would you want to disconnect them? a splice is supposed to be permanent.

 

[iwire]

My first thought is that whoever is requiring crimps will not want bolted connections that can be avoided.

 

[acushman]

Youv'e made a good point, but is it acceptable to join two connectors this way?

 

[petersonra]

Youv'e made a good point, but is it acceptable to join two connectors this way?

its a common way to make connections so they can be disconnected - like at a motor. sometimes called nut-bolt-tape. I have also heard it called a taco splice. no idea where that came from.

 

[acushman]

Youv'e made a good point, but is it acceptable to join two connectors this way?

 

[acushman]

Where can I find additional information on nut-bolt taps?

 

[acushman]

Where can I find additional information on nut-bolt taps?

 

[petersonra]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW61nupfoB8

 

[LEO2854]

That guy is a little slow with the tape..:lol:

 

[acushman]

Youv'e made a good point, but is it acceptable to join two connectors this way?

 

[LEO2854]

Youv'e made a good point, but is it acceptable to join two connectors this way?

If they're rated for it then yes.

 

[acushman]

The splices I am making are not for motor leads, but this information shows that this is a connection that should be acceptable. The illustration has the two connectors one on top if the other. Wouldn't it be better to connect them end to end?

 

[LEO2854]

The splices I am making are not for motor leads, but this information shows that this is a connection that should be acceptable. The illustration has the two connectors one on top if the other. Wouldn't it be better to connect them end to end?

You could do it that way too,but I really don't see a problem either way as long as they are made up with the proper tork .

 

[hardworkingstiff]

Do you have an aversion to making the splices the way the job called for?

 

[acushman]

Not really. Just wanted to know what the disadvantages were bolting two connectors together.

 

[LEO2854]

Not really. Just wanted to know what the disadvantages were bolting two connectors together.

I really don't see any disadvantage .

 

[acushman]

Thanks for everyone's help.