Greaves has developed a revolutionary hybrid mechanical/compression connector that combines the convenience of mechanical installation with the reliability of conventional compression connectors. Simplifying installation, the SNAP! Connector features a nut that snaps off at a pre-set torque, leaving a heavy sleeve compressing the body onto the cable. SNAP! hybrid mechanical/compression connectors are installed with a common wrench, eliminating the need for an expensive, bulky hydraulic tool. This makes working in confined spaces feasible and results in a quicker installation and easier inspection.
Designed for a wide range of applications anywhere conventional compression connectors are used, the SNAP! compression connector offers rugged and reliable performance. The unique SNAP! design ensures superior pullout strength, and solid surface contact along its length and around its circumference for excellent conductivity and reliable performance.
Further, the user-friendly SNAP! connector design enables easy visual inspection. Window slots in the connector body allow a technician or inspector to visually verify correct wire insertion before beginning the compression process. After installation, the missing nut shows that the correct torque was applied.
“Contractors often encounter difficulties when installing conventional compression connectors. From scheduling the use of the correct hydraulic compression tool, to needing the right die-set on the truck, to limited working space for using the tool, the SNAP! compression connector eliminates these pain points to simplify installation, saving significant time and cost,” said Matt Strand, Operations Manager at Greaves.
Hybrid SNAP! connectors are available in KTL 1-hole lugs, KTL-N 2-hole NEMA lugs, and KTC inline splices for wire sizes #2 through 500 MCM Class B copper building wire. SNAP! connectors are UL listed, made in the USA, and available from stock. The connectors are also available kitted with cold-shrink insulation tubing, for a convenient and complete installation.
Greaves Corp.
www.greaves-usa.com
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