CSBS-500-1000 Copper Shearbolt Connectors (CSBS)

TE’s Raychem Copper Shearbolt Connectors (CSBS) are mechanical connectors that can accommodate a wide range of copper cable from #2 AWG compact stranded to 1000 kcmil concentric stranded. The primary application of the copper shear bolt connectors is underground splices up to 35 kV. 

The tool required to install the CSBS is a standard ratchet wrench with a hexagonal socket. The design incorporates shear head bolts, which ensures that the correct torque is applied to each bolt. Also, this method of installation reduces worker strain compared to a manual compression tool requiring significant force to operate.

A holding tool is recommended to avoid the core bending of conductors and can be ordered from TE (#IT-1000-019). TE’s cordless impact wrench (#T25446-000) can also be used to install the connector. This convenient and quick tool has been tested and qualified to install shearbolt connectors.

The connector is supplied with two copper inserts assembled into the connector body to center small conductor sizes. For larger sizes, inserts are not required and are easily removed with a standard screwdriver. Please see the installation table on the back for details.

Key Features:

• Heavy-duty design made of high strength, copper alloy
• Compact and smooth body design
• Provides long service life under normal operating conditions with reserve capacity for emergency loading conditions
• Compatible with TE’s Raychem heat-shrink and cold-applied splices providing an engineered system with years of trouble-free performance

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