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| Automatic Splicer |
Connectors and splices are natural occurrence in
transmission and distribution system. They are part and parcel of the system.
They occur as a connection in either of the following:
1.
Dead ends
2.
Laterals
3.
Terminals or termination points
4.
Broken conductors due to breakage
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| Bail Clamp |
Connectors and splices are often weak links in the overhead
system, either due to hostile environment, bad design, or poor installation. In
most cases utilities have had problems with connectors, especially with higher
loadings.
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| Compression Connectors |
Most primary connectors use compression to join conductors.
Compression splices join two conductors together by inserting them in each end
of the sleeve, and a compression tool is used to tighten the sleeve around the
conductors.
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| Hotline Clamp |
For conductors under tension, automatic splices are also
available. Connection through automatic splicer are done by inserting the
conductors in each end, and serrated clamps within the splice grip into the
conductor; with higher tension, the wedging action holds tighter.
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| Full Tension Sleeve |
For tapping smaller conductor off a larger conductor, many
options are available. Hot line clamps use a threaded bolt to hold the
conductors together. Wedge connectors have a wedge driven between conductors
held by a C-shaped body. Compression connectors use dies and compression tools
to squeeze together two conductors and the connector.
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| Wedge Connector |
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