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Bi-Metal Lug 16mm² 12mm Stud Cabac
Cabac bi-metal lug features 16mm² size, 12mm stud hole, and aluminium barrel with copper palm. Ideal for aluminium cable to copper terminations.
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Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Cable Lug, Aluminium-to-Copper Lug, Bi-Metal Crimp Lug, Aluminium Cable Stalk Lug
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: BS16/12
- Cable Size: 16mm²
- Stalk Diameter: 12mm
- Cable Compatibility: Stranded sector and circular stranded aluminium cable
- Material: 99.6% pure aluminium sleeve with 99.95% pure copper palm
- Joining Method: Friction welding
- Jointing Compound: Barrel coated with jointing compound
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
- Tensile Strength: 110 MPa
- Crimping: One crimp using CABAC/MSS Power tools or aluminium dies
- Aluminium Crimp Die: HT-6/35AL
- Hex Die Across Flats: 9mm
- Internal Diameter: 5.5mm
- Overall Length: 70mm
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 12mm x 70mm x 12mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Provides a transition from aluminium cable to copper equipment or conductor connections
- Friction-welded aluminium and copper joint helps prevent electrolysis at the material interface
- Manufactured from high-purity aluminium and copper
- Barrel supplied with jointing compound to support reliable electrical contact and corrosion resistance
- Suitable for stranded sector and circular stranded aluminium cable
- Compatible with standard Australian crimping tools and aluminium dies
- Individually packed for protection before installation
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation and crimping should be performed by a licensed electrician or suitably qualified electrical tradesperson using the specified CABAC/MSS Power tool and die combination. Follow the manufacturer's crimping instructions and applicable electrical installation requirements.
Applications
- Terminating 16mm² aluminium cable to copper overhead conductors
- Connecting aluminium conductors to electrical equipment with clamp terminals
- Power distribution and electrical installation work requiring aluminium-to-copper transitions
- Commercial, industrial and utility cable termination applications
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325.1
- IEC, DIN/VDE, JIS and BS requirements listed by the manufacturer
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction and corrosion-resistant jointing compound can extend service life and reduce replacement waste
- Enables the use of lightweight aluminium cable while maintaining a copper connection interface
Warranty Information
CABAC products are generally covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase where no product-specific warranty is stated. Warranty excludes misuse, neglect and incorrect installation; Australian Consumer Law rights continue to apply.
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors, subject to distributor stock levels.
