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The Y122CMR HYTOOL™ will accommodate copper compression HYDENT™ connectors for : • #12 - #2 AWG Stranded • #12 - #2 AWG G, H, I, K, M and DLO Flex • #12 - #2 AWG Solid The die index and BURNDY “bug” ( ) are embossed on the crimped connector for permanent inspectability. This tool is also available in 2 different kits (Y122CMRKIT and Y122CMRCIKIT) both come with a sturdy metal carrying case that houses the tool and select terminals. The Y122CMR ratchet tool provides a full cycle ratchet crimp every time. The Y122CMR will not release until complete. Additionally, the comfort-grip handles reduce operator fatigue during continuous use.

These Finger-Safe kits are available for our Open Style Configurable Series Power Distribution Blocks to convert them to Finger-Safe Styles, and for adding poles to existing Finger-Safe models. Finger-Safe kits provide a level of added protection and safety by preventing accidental brush contact with energized surfaces and provide IEC60529 IP-20 rating. Kits contain translucent polycarbonate top covers and end plates. Assembly is completed quickly and easily by sliding end plates into side barrier grooves and attaching the top cover to side barrier pins.

We are pleased to announce the new Bolted Wedge In-Line Disconnect Switch, combining an innovative bolted wedge hybrid connector with industry standard components to bring the most reliable performance to switch distribution line connections. The Bolted Wedge In-Line Switch utilizes dual insulators to minimize switch movement during opening and closing of the blade. Installation steps are kept to a minimum as the switch can be snapped directly onto the line and secured with the BURNDY conductor pivot retainer. This retainer acts as a third hand to free up the line worker’s hands to safely install the connectors. These innovative BURNDY bolted wedge connectors utilize bolted technology to provide a highly reliable mechanical and electrical connection and combines it with sliding wedge technology to ensure the connection stays tight even if the line experiences high mechanical loads. The hybrid design also takes some of the guesswork out of tightening the hardware. Simply tighten the bolts near the recommended tightening torque and the hybrid system takes over. In addition to improving the safety and reliability of the connection, the new Bolted Wedge Connector system also increases the range of conductors it accommodates.

We are pleased to announce the addition of a Clear Insulated Multi-Tap line to our UNITAP™ family that is UL Listed to the Wire Connector Standard UL486A-486B and CSA Certified for use with Flexible (Fine Stranded) Conductor. A “disc-pad” screw has been incorporated to prevent damage to the fine strands as the conductor is compressed during installation; eliminating the need for wire ferrules. The connectors are shipped with the “pad” attached to the screw by a thin stem. During installation the pad is sheared from the stem as it makes contact with the conductor and remains stationary as the screw continues to rotate until the recommended installation torque is achieved. This enhanced line of connectors also contain conductor port and screw port caps that have been improved!

URNDY® has developed a new fence post grounding connector to accommodate 4” square fence posts. These large 4” fence post connectors are increasingly common for substation security fence applications as well as high security fences surrounding data centers, power plants, and other large industrial facilities. The new 4” square clamp is tin-plated and has two wire grooves to accept 10 to 40 larger conductor in one groove, and #6 to #4 in the other groove. The large wire typically ties into the ground grid and is installed at the bottom of the 4” fence post, whereas the smaller wire is used to connect the fence mesh or barbed wire at the top of the fence post. The GA400H294CTN is supplied with silicon bronze hardware, tin-plated clamping elements and recommended for direct burial in Earth or concrete. This heavy duty connector is another application solution found in The Grounding Superstore™.

BURNDY® announces the addition of the compression cable pulling head product offering to our HYDENT™ family of compression connectors. The compression pulling head line makes BURNDY a one-stop-shop for all your cable pulling, terminating, splicing, taping, and installation tooling needs! Only 6 compression pulling heads for wire ranging from #1 AWG – 1000 kcmil for both Aluminum (Class B [Concentric, Compact, Compressed]) and Copper (Class B [Concentric, Compact, Compressed], and Class C) wire. Each compression pulling head is available in 5 different lanyard lengths, in order to stagger the compression pulling heads to prevent overlay when pulling multiple wire at the same time. Only 1 tool required to crimp the entire line! To help minimize installation time and minimize the amount of installation tooling requirements, the compression pulling heads have been tested for use with the 644 series of dieless installation tooling. What separates BURNDY from the competition is BURNDY supplies a full line of compression terminals and splices that can also be installed using the 644 installation tooling (see our catalog for connector and tooling combinations).