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Bi-Metal Link 500mm² Aluminium to 300mm² Copper Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Link features a 500mm² aluminium barrel and a 300mm² 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 connector, BLK500/300
Technical Specifications
- Aluminium Cable Size: 500mm²
- Copper Cable Size: 300mm²
- Material: 99.6% pure aluminium and 99.9% pure copper
- Joint Construction: Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper transition
- Application: Circular or sector-stranded aluminium to circular-stranded copper cable
- Crimping: Compatible with CABAC and MSS power tools and standard hex dies
- Packaging: Individually packed
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 50mm x 155mm x 70mm
- Weight: 0.5 kg
Key Features
- Joins aluminium and copper conductors in a single transition link
- Friction-welded joint provides a strong electrically sound connection
- Helps prevent electrolysis between dissimilar metals
- Suitable for large cross-sectional area power cables
- Designed for crimp installation using Australian tooling
- Factory-applied jointing compound helps support reliable cable termination
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by a suitably qualified electrical contractor using the correct CABAC or approved crimping dies and procedures. Installations should comply with AS/NZS 3000 and the cable manufacturer's requirements.
Applications
- Joining 500mm² aluminium cable to 300mm² copper cable
- Electrical power distribution systems
- Switchboard and substation cable connections
- Industrial and commercial cable jointing
- Aluminium-to-copper transitions in low-voltage and power network installations
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325.1: Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with copper or aluminium conductors
- AS/NZS 3000: Wiring Rules, applicable to the installation of the connector within electrical systems
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are highly recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction helps reduce corrosion-related failures and replacement waste
- Designed to extend the service life of aluminium-to-copper cable transitions
- Jointing compound and dissimilar-metal transition help reduce premature degradation
Warranty Information
Covered by CABAC's general warranty terms, including its lifetime-of-product warranty where applicable and when the product is used as specified by the manufacturer. Warranty excludes misuse, neglect and incorrect installation; confirm current terms with CABAC or the authorised distributor.
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors, subject to distributor stock levels.
