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Bi-Metal Link 500mm² Aluminium to 185mm² Copper Cabac

BRAND: CABAC
SKU: BLK500/185
$260.70 List price: $347.60
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Cabac Bi-Metal Link features a 500mm² aluminium barrel and a 185mm² copper barrel in one bimetallic joint. Ideal for jointing aluminium cable to copper.

Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Cable Link, Aluminium-to-Copper Reducing Link, Bi-Metal Crimp Link, Al/Cu Cable Joint

Technical Specifications
  • Nominal Conductor Size: 500mm² aluminium to 185mm² copper
  • Material: 99.6% pure aluminium and 99.9% pure copper
  • Joining Method: Friction welding
  • Crimping: CABAC and MSS Power tooling with standard hex dies
  • Aluminium Crimp Die: ECW-H3D4/500AL
  • Aluminium Hex Die: 39mm
  • Aluminium Crimps: 2
  • Copper Crimp Die: ECW-H3D-185
  • Copper Hex Die: 20mm
  • Copper Crimps: 2
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
  • Packaging: Individually packed with jointing compound in the aluminium barrel
  • Standard Reference: AS/NZS 4325.1
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 47mm x 155mm x 47mm
  • Weight: 0.25 kg
Key Features
  • Connects stranded 500mm² aluminium cable to stranded 185mm² copper cable
  • Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint helps prevent electrolysis at the dissimilar-metal transition
  • Aluminium barrel supplied with jointing compound
  • Manufactured to Australian dimensions
  • Suitable for crimping with standard Australian tooling
  • Designed for large-conductor electrical power and distribution cable joints
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation should be carried out by a licensed electrical contractor with the circuit isolated and verified de-energised. Use the specified CABAC or equivalent crimping tools and dies, and follow the manufacturer's crimping instructions and applicable wiring rules.
Applications
  • Joining aluminium power cable to copper cable
  • Low-voltage electrical distribution systems
  • Industrial and commercial power installations
  • Switchboard, infrastructure and utility cable connections
  • Cable repair and transition applications requiring different conductor materials
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 4325.1, referenced by CABAC for its bi-metal crimp link range
Environmental Benefits
  • Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
  • Friction-welded construction supports a durable connection and may reduce replacement waste
  • Enables the use of aluminium cable where its lower material weight and resource demand are beneficial
Warranty Information

CABAC's general warranty provides repair or replacement for defective goods for 12 months from the date of purchase where no product-specific warranty applies. Warranty exclusions include misuse, neglect and incorrect installation.

Available Now

Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors; live stock and lead times should be confirmed before ordering.

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