Insulation Piercing Connectors (IPCs) are similar to line taps used for overhead lines, enabling a branch connection to be made to an existing cable without stripping the insulation of the cable, and using a shear head bolt to ensure it is tightened to the correct torque. This is well established technology in some industries and prevalent in the distribution network but not generally used on the consumer’s side of the installation.

 The blades IPCs are made of tin-plated copper or aluminium alloy allowing connections to aluminium and/or copper stranded conductors. These bodies are made of plastic with fiberglass allowing high resistance to its environment but also offering superior mechanical properties. A single torque control nut draws the two parts of the connector together and shears off when the teeth have pierced the insulation and made contact with the conductor strands.

Ease of installation has been combined with excellent mechanical, electrical and environmental characteristics to provide a connector capable of terminating aluminium or copper stranded conductors.

Key Features

• Range-taking
• Suitable for copper conductors
• Waterproof
• Captive and flexible end caps
• All components are solid and fixed in place
• Equipped with shear head to ensure a reliable tightening torque
• Operating temperature -55°C to +55°C
• Installation temperature -20°C to +55°C
• Can be installed on energized main if not under load