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Bi-Metal Sector Link 185mm² 4-Core Al to 16mm² Cu Cabac

BRAND: CABAC
SKU: BLKS185-4-16
$114.10 List price: $152.20
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Cabac Bi-Metal Sector Link features a sector-shaped 185mm² aluminium barrel for 4-core cable and a 16mm² copper barrel. Ideal for jointing sector AL cable to Cu.

Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Reducing Link, Aluminium-to-Copper Sector Link, 185/4/16 Cable Link, CABAC BLKS185/4/16

Technical Specifications
  • Aluminium Conductor Size: 185mm², 4-core sector
  • Copper Conductor Size: 16mm²
  • Material: 99.6% pure aluminium and 99.9% pure copper
  • Joining Method: Friction welding
  • Aluminium Crimping: Three crimps using compatible CABAC tooling
  • Copper Crimping: One crimp using HT130-C-16 or equivalent die
  • Aluminium Crimp Die: A15 nest with A18 indent tooling
  • Copper Hex Die Size: 6.3mm
  • Operating Temperature: Approximately -40°C to +125°C
  • Packaging: Individually packed, one piece per unit
  • Dimensions (H x L x W): 40mm x 127mm x 60mm
  • Weight: 0.2 kg
Key Features
  • Connects four-core sector-shaped aluminium cable to stranded copper cable
  • Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint helps resist electrolysis and galvanic corrosion
  • Aluminium barrel supplied with jointing compound to reduce oxide formation
  • Designed for Australian cable dimensions and standard Australian crimping equipment
  • Suitable for power distribution and cable jointing applications
  • Manufactured from high-purity aluminium and copper materials
Professional Installation Requirements
  • Installation must be performed by a suitably licensed electrical contractor using the specified CABAC or approved equivalent crimping dies, correct crimp sequence and manufacturer instructions. De-energise and isolate the electrical system before installation.
Applications
  • Joining 185mm² four-core aluminium sector cable to 16mm² copper cable
  • Low-voltage power distribution installations
  • Electrical switchboards and distribution equipment
  • Cable jointing and transition connections between aluminium and copper conductors
Standards & Compliance
  • AS/NZS 4325.1 for compression connectors and cable lugs
Environmental Benefits
  • Aluminium and copper components are highly recyclable at end of service life
  • Friction-welded construction and corrosion-resistant design can extend connection service life and reduce replacement waste
  • Jointing compound helps protect the aluminium conductor interface from oxidation
Warranty Information

Covered by CABAC warranty terms, including its lifetime-of-product warranty where applicable and when the product is used as specified by the manufacturer. Warranty claims remain subject to CABAC terms and conditions.

Available Now

Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors, subject to distributor stock.

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