COMPRESSION CONNECTORS
BURNDY's compression connectors are designed for reliable and controllable electrical
connections. The complete installation is fully inspectable. They are high conductivity
copper and operate cooler than the wire on which they are installed. The connectors withstand a wide range of electrical and environmental conditions, including current surges, temperatures, corrosion and vibrations, for a wide variety of applications. These features mean a consistently high quality connection at a low installed cost.
Copper compression connectors are manufactured from high-conductivity electrolytic
copper. The connectors are normally tinplated, lead-plated, or plated with proprietary
BURNDY® brite finish to provide durable long-lasting corrosion resistance. The connector design has been matched to the cable size to provide the necessary physical
strength requirements for reliable electrical performance.
Aluminum compression connectors are manufactured from high conductivity, high purity
wrought aluminum. They are designed with sufficient mass and are electro-tin plated to
minimize corrosion due to galvanic action between dissimilar metals. The connector
barrels are pre-filled with PENETROX®,
BURNDY's oxide inhibiting compound.
PENETROX® contains homogeneously suspended metallic particles which penetrate the wire's oxides to establish excellent continuity between the individual strands and the
connector barrel for a low-resistance connection.
PENETROX® maintains an air-tight connection. Each barrel end is covered with a
color-coded plastic dust cap which prevents foreign matter from entering the connector
before it is used. The connector design has been engineered to match the cable size to
provide the necessary physical strength requirements for reliable electrical performance.
