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Bi-Metal Sector Link 240mm² 4-Core Al to 185mm² Cu Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Sector Link features a sector-shaped 240mm² aluminium barrel for 4-core cable and a 185mm² copper barrel. Ideal for jointing sector AL cable to Cu.
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Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Cable Link, Aluminium-to-Copper Crimp Link, 4-Core Sector Link, Al/Cu Cable Joint Link
Technical Specifications
- CABAC Item Number: BLKS240/4/185
- Cable Configuration: 240mm² aluminium to 185mm² copper
- Core Configuration: 4-core
- Aluminium Conductor: Solid or standard sector stranded cable
- Copper Conductor: Circular stranded cable
- Aluminium Sleeve Purity: 99.6%
- Copper Palm Purity: 99.95%
- Joining Method: Friction welding
- Tensile Strength: 110 MPa
- Ductility: 28%
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
- Aluminium Conductivity: Minimum 61.8% IACS
- Copper Conductivity: 99.7% IACS
- Crimping Method: V-shaped nest die with 13-tonne or larger indentor tool
- Packaging: 1 each
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 63mm x 132mm x 63mm
- Weight: 0.65 kg
Key Features
- Connects 240mm² 4-core sector aluminium cable to 185mm² circular copper cable
- Friction-welded aluminium-to-copper transition designed to resist electrolysis
- Manufactured from high-purity aluminium and copper conductive materials
- Fully annealed final metal state, including the welded joint
- Suitable for CABAC and compatible Australian standard crimping tooling
- Individually supplied as a single cable link
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation must be performed by a suitably qualified electrical tradesperson using the specified V-shaped nest die and a 13-tonne or larger indentor tool. Follow the cable manufacturer’s stripping, positioning and crimping instructions and applicable electrical installation requirements.
Applications
- Joining sector aluminium power cable to copper cable
- Electrical power distribution cable joints
- Industrial and commercial cable installation
- Cable repairs, extensions and transition joints between aluminium and copper conductors
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325.1:1995 – compression and mechanical connectors for power cables with copper or aluminium conductors; CABAC identifies its bi-metal compression connectors as designed and manufactured to the applicable requirements of this standard
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction helps reduce electrolysis-related failure and may extend service life
- Enables connection and repair of existing aluminium and copper cable systems, reducing the need for complete cable replacement
Warranty Information
CABAC’s standard warranty is 12 months 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.
