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Bi-Metal Link 16mm² Aluminium to 6mm² Copper Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Link features 16mm² aluminium barrel and 6mm² copper barrel with friction welded joint. Ideal for joining aluminium mains to copper tails.
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Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Crimp Link, Aluminium-to-Copper Cable Link, Reducing Bi-Metal Connector, CABAC BLK16/6
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: BLK16/6
- Cable Compatibility: 16mm² aluminium to 6mm² copper
- Material: High-purity aluminium and copper
- Aluminium Purity: 99.6%
- Copper Purity: 99.9%
- Joint Type: Friction welded
- Aluminium Crimp Die: HT-6/35AL
- Aluminium A/F Hex Die: 9mm
- Copper Crimp Die: K06
- Copper A/F Hex Die: 4.4mm
- Number of Crimps: One per barrel
- Jointing Compound: Pre-filled barrels
- Packaging: Individually packed
- Product Dimensions: Approximately 70 x 32 x 21mm; estimated from CABAC catalogue dimensions for adjacent 16mm² links
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 32mm x 70mm x 21mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Joins stranded aluminium conductors to stranded copper conductors in-line
- Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint provides a strong electrical transition
- Manufactured from high-purity aluminium and copper
- Pre-filled jointing compound helps disrupt oxidation and improve conductivity
- Designed for Australian standard crimping tools and hexagonal dies
- Suitable for circular or sector-stranded aluminium cable to circular copper cable
- Individually packed for protection before installation
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician or suitably qualified electrical tradesperson using the specified CABAC crimp dies and following the cable manufacturer's instructions and AS/NZS 3000 requirements. Confirm conductor compatibility, crimp sequence and connection torque before energising.
Applications
- Joining aluminium mains cable to copper tails
- Electrical distribution and switchboard connections
- Power cable transitions in commercial and industrial installations
- In-line termination of dissimilar aluminium and copper conductors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring Rules for electrical installation practices
- AS/NZS 4325.1: Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables, referenced by CABAC for its bi-metal termination range
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction supports a durable connection and can reduce premature replacement waste
- Joining existing aluminium and copper conductors can help avoid unnecessary cable replacement
- Jointing compound and correctly installed connections help maintain conductivity over the product service life
Warranty Information
CABAC standard warranty is generally 12 months from the date of purchase unless a different warranty is stated for the product. Warranty does not cover misuse, neglect or incorrect installation, and Australian Consumer Law guarantees continue to apply.
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors.
