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Bi-Metal Link 500mm² Aluminium to 240mm² Copper Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Link features a 500mm² aluminium barrel and a 240mm² 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, Bi-Metal Compression Link, Aluminium Copper Crimp Link
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: BLK500/240
- Aluminium Conductor Size: 500mm²
- Copper Conductor Size: 240mm²
- Construction: Friction-welded aluminium and copper barrels
- Aluminium Material: 99.6% pure aluminium
- Copper Material: 99.9% pure copper
- Overall Length: Approximately 155mm
- Aluminium Barrel Length: Approximately 70mm
- Aluminium Barrel Outside Diameter: Approximately 47mm
- Copper Barrel Length: Approximately 50mm
- Copper Barrel Internal Diameter: Approximately 27.8mm
- Copper Barrel Outside Diameter: Approximately 39mm
- Crimping: Requires suitable heavy-duty aluminium and copper crimping equipment
- Unit Quantity: 1 each
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 47mm x 155mm x 47mm
- Weight: 0.46 kg
Key Features
- Joins 500mm² aluminium cable to 240mm² copper cable
- Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint for reliable electrical and mechanical performance
- Chemically treated barrel helps reduce contact resistance and corrosion
- Aluminium barrel supplied with jointing compound to help prevent oxide formation
- Designed for stranded sector and circular stranded conductors
- Suitable for professional electrical distribution and cable termination applications
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician or suitably qualified electrical contractor using approved crimping equipment, dies and procedures. Follow CABAC installation instructions and applicable Australian wiring requirements.
Applications
- Joining aluminium power cable to copper cable
- Low-voltage electrical distribution systems
- Underground power and utility cable connections
- Switchgear, transformer and electrical equipment connections
- Commercial, industrial and infrastructure cable installations
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325.1 for compression-type cable connectors and lugs; CABAC product literature references compliance with AS 4325 Part 1
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are highly recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction and corrosion-resistant treatment can support a longer service life and reduce replacement waste
- Jointing compound helps limit aluminium oxide formation, supporting reliable electrical performance over time
Warranty Information
Covered by CABAC's standard product warranty and applicable Australian Consumer Law guarantees; no specific warranty duration for this bi-metal link was identified in the published product information.
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors, subject to distributor stock availability.
