15 TAPLINK ® Wedge Connectors TAPLINK ® Wedge Connectors © 2018, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00837, Revision 7, 10.14.2020 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.866.7385 continued Wedge Stirrup Connectors Features • Material - Wedge Stirrup Body—Aluminum Alloy - Connector Wedge—Aluminum Alloy - Wedge Interface—6101-T6 - Bail—Copper Alloy (Tin Plated) - Breakaway Bolt—Aluminum - Retaining Ring—Steel AFL Wedge Stirrup Connectors are designed to protect the conductor from damage caused by arcing in applications where hotline clamps are attached. The bolted wedge technology makes installations quicker, easier and safer when compared with traditional tap connectors by eliminating the need for specialized tooling for the same type of connection. Once the appropriate pressure is obtained by the wedge, the breakaway bolt will shear off giving a visual indication that a correct installation has been made. The connector is rated for the full current of the conductors within its range. As the conductors expand and contract under thermal cycling, the C-shaped body operates within the elastic region of its mechanical properties, allowing the connection to maintain constant pressure, resulting in reliability of performance. This connector is reusable and can easily be removed by backing out the bolt, which will drive out the wedge. AFL recommends replacing the bolt and applying more inhibitor grease when reusing. The wedge stirrup connectors are comprised of high strength aluminum castings, a breakaway bolt, a tin-plated copper bail and a highly conductive aluminum interface, providing a secure, reliable solution with an installation that is both fast and simple. Standard Packaging BODY QUANTITY WEIGHT SCA 25 25 lbs SCB 10 27 lbs WEDGE STIRRUP BODY WEDGE INTERFACE CONNECTOR WEDGE BREAKAWAY BOLT BAIL RETAINING RING * Not rated for HT Conductors • Breakaway Bolt Torque: - SCA: 10 ft-lbs - SCB: 12 ft-lbs • For use on ACSR, AAC and AAAC conductors • Bolt Head sizes: 5/8" and 3/4" Contact AFL for further details. Qualifications GOVERNING BODY STANDARD CODE ANSI C119.4 © 2018, AFL, all rights reserved. PP-3-00837, Revision 7, 10.14.2020 Specifications are subject to change without notice. AFLglobal.com | 800.866.7385 16 TAPLINK ® Wedge Connectors TAPLINK ® Wedge Connectors * For Replacement Breakaway Bolts, see page 17 of the TAPLINK ® catalog for ordering information. Ordering Information LINE NO. AFL NO. CONDUCTOR BAIL SIZE BAIL AMPACITY CPI NO. SIZE DIAMETER RANGE 1 SCA-162/292B1 #6, #4, #2 AAC 0.162" - 0.292" 1/0 550 102011 2 SCA-292/398B1 #2, #1, 1/0 0.292" - 0.398" 102010 3 SCA-414/522B1 2/0, 3/0, 4/0 AAC 0.414" - 0.522" 102009 4 SCA-502/574B1 3/0 ACSR, 250, 4/0 0.502" - 0.574" 264124 5 SCA-586/724B1 266.8, 300, 336.4, 397.5 AAC 0.586" - 0.724" 336915-1 6 SCB-642/743B2 266.8 ACSR 26/7, 336.4, 397.5 AAC, 397.5 ACSR 18/1 0.642" - 0.743" 2/0 850 336875 7 SCB-642/743B4 4/0 — 336780 8 SCB-769/883B2 450, 397.5 ACSR, 477, 500, 556.5 AAC, 556.5 ACSR 18/1 0.769" - 0.883" 2/0 850 556580 9 SCB-769/883B4 4/0 — 556595 10 SCB-856/991B2 477 ACSR 26/7 30/7, 556.5, 600, 636, 605, 715 AAC 0.856" - 0.991" 2/0 850 636556 11 SCB-856/991B4 4/0 — 636556-1 12 SCB-990/1108B2 636 ACSR, 750, 666.6, 715, 795, 900 0.990" - 1.108" 2/0 850 795500 13 SCB-990/1108B4 4/0 — 795405 14 SCB-1036/1162B2 715.5 ACSR, 795 ACSR, 900, 954, 1113 AAC, 1000 1.036" - 1.162" 2/0 850 103228 15 SCB-1036/1162B4 4/0 — 103228-1 16 SCB-1124/1302B2 954, 1113, 900 ACSR, 1033.5, 1113, 1272 AAC 1.124" - 1.302" 2/0 850 119375 17 SCB-1124/1302B4 4/0 — 119375-1 Wedge Stirrup Connectors (cont.)