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Bi-Metal Stalk 50mm² Cable 6mm Stalk Cabac
Cabac Bi-Metal Stalk features a 50mm² aluminium crimp barrel and a 6mm copper stalk. Ideal for terminating aluminium cable into copper tunnel terminals.
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Alternatively Known As: Bi-Metal Cable Stalk, Aluminium-to-Copper Stalk Lug, Bi-Metal Crimp Lug, CABAC BS50/6
Technical Specifications
- Nominal Conductor Size: 50mm² aluminium cable
- Copper Stalk Diameter: 6mm
- Cable Stranding: 19/1.78 equivalent for 50mm² conductor
- Material: 99.6% pure aluminium sleeve and 99.95% pure copper stalk
- Joining Method: Friction welding
- Barrel Treatment: Coated with jointing compound
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +125°C
- Tensile Strength: 110MPa
- Crimping: CABAC/MSS Power standard tooling with aluminium dies
- Product Configuration: Stalk diameter specified as 6mm; CABAC's published standard 50mm² stalk is BS50/12, with alternative stalk sizes available to order. ([cabac.com.au](https://www.cabac.com.au/amfile/file/download/file/134692/product/136609/))
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 13.2mm x 70mm x 13.2mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Connects stranded aluminium cable to copper tunnel, clamp or overhead conductor terminals
- Reduces galvanic compatibility issues when joining aluminium and copper conductors
- Molecular-level friction-welded aluminium-to-copper joint
- Fully annealed construction for reliable crimping
- Australian dimensional design for compatibility with standard Australian tooling
- Individually packed with jointing compound applied to the aluminium barrel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation and crimping should be completed by a licensed electrician or suitably qualified electrical technician using the manufacturer's specified tooling, aluminium dies and crimp sequence. The finished connection should be installed in accordance with applicable electrical installation requirements.
Applications
- Terminating 50mm² aluminium cable into copper tunnel terminals
- Electrical switchboards and distribution equipment
- Power distribution and service connections
- Overhead electrical conductors and clamp terminals
- Industrial electrical installations requiring an aluminium-to-copper transition
Standards & Compliance
- AS/NZS 4325 Part 1 for compression and mechanical connectors for power cables, as stated by CABAC for its bi-metal stalk lug range. ([cabac.com.au](https://www.cabac.com.au/amfile/file/download/file/134692/product/136609/))
Environmental Benefits
- Aluminium and copper components are recyclable at end of service life
- Friction-welded construction supports a durable electrical connection and may reduce premature replacement waste
- Enables the use of lightweight aluminium cable while providing a compatible copper termination interface
Warranty Information
CABAC's standard warranty provides coverage for 12 months from the date of purchase where no different product-specific warranty is stated. Warranty excludes misuse, neglect and incorrect installation, subject to Australian Consumer Law. ([cabac.com.au](https://www.cabac.com.au/warranties-and-returns/?utm_source=openai))
Available Now
Available through CABAC and authorised Australian electrical distributors; confirm current stock and the 50mm² x 6mm configuration with the distributor. ([cabac.com.au](https://www.cabac.com.au/about-us?utm_source=openai))
