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IEC 61238-1 tested mains straight (MC70, MC95, MC120, MC185, MC300 and MC400) , mains branch (BC70, BC120, BC185, BC300 and BC400) and service (SC70, SC120, SC185, SC300 and SC400) shear bolt mechanical connectors available. Designed for use in cable jointing kits on copper and/or aluminium conductors. for use in birkett resin cable joints mechanical connectors for underground cable jointing kits

The Birkett range of patented shear bolt mechanical connectors, tested to IEC 61238-1.

tested to bs en 61238

  • Suitable for both copper and aluminium conductors

  • Suitable for both polymeric and paper insulated cables up to 400mm sq.

  • Suitable for both stranded and solid conductors.

  • Range taking - larger range of conductor sizes can be accommodated within each connector.

  • Independently tested to latest industry standard IEC 61238-1.

  • Engineered to facilitate stranded conductors with ease without the need to
    shape conductor by hand.

  • Full range of mains straight, mains branch and service mechanical connectors available.

  • Precise design with shear bolt head torque control provides high conductivity under 130°C with a short circuit test of 250°C ensuring compatibility with the overload requirement of todays modern cables.