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Bi-Metal Link 400mm² Aluminium to 185mm² Copper Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Link features a 400mm² aluminium barrel and a 185mm² copper barrel in one bimetallic joint. Ideal for jointing aluminium cable to copper.
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Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Cable Link, Aluminium-to-Copper Reducing Link, Al/Cu Compression Link, BLK400/185
Technical Specifications
- Conductor Sizes: 400 mm² aluminium to 185 mm² copper
- Material: 99.6% aluminium and high-purity copper
- Construction: Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint
- Aluminium Crimp Die: ECW-H3D4/500AL
- Copper Crimp Die: D185CU or HT130-C-185 equivalent
- Aluminium A/F Hex: 39 mm
- Copper A/F Hex: 20 mm
- Number of Crimps: 2 aluminium, 2 copper
- Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +140 °C
- Packaging Unit: 1 each
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 50mm x 155mm x 47mm
- Weight: 0.18 kg
Key Features
- Joins aluminium and copper conductors in a single reducing link
- Suitable for 400 mm² aluminium cable and 185 mm² copper cable
- Friction-welded bimetallic interface provides a secure electrical transition
- Chemically treated barrels help reduce contact resistance and corrosion
- Designed for standard Australian crimping tools and hex dies
- Suitable for circular and sector-stranded conductors when correctly matched to the connector
- Manufactured to Australian metric cable dimensions
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by a licensed electrician using the specified CABAC or compatible crimping tool and dies. Follow the manufacturer's crimp sequence and ensure the connector is correctly matched to the conductor construction.
Applications
- Joining aluminium power cable to copper cable
- Reducing joints between 400 mm² aluminium and 185 mm² copper conductors
- Electrical distribution and utility cable installations
- Switchboards, power connections and cable transition points
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325.1: Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with rated voltages up to 1 kV
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
- Durable friction-welded construction can reduce premature connector replacement and associated waste
- Supports repair and transition of existing aluminium and copper cable infrastructure without replacing complete cable runs
Warranty Information
CABAC's standard warranty provides repair or replacement for goods found to be defective during one year from the date of supply, subject to the manufacturer's terms and correct installation.
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors; live stock should be confirmed before ordering.
