Description
IPCs designed for earthing applications in Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) systems offer a reliable solution for establishing secure grounding connections during maintenance.
These connectors pierce the insulation of the covered conductor to create a direct, low-resistance link to the earthing system, eliminating the need to strip the insulation. This ensures effective fault current dissipation, enhancing safety and operational reliability in the network. IPCs for earthing are easy to install and are suitable for grounding the covered conductor and other protective devices within the MVCC infrastructure during maintenance.
Their robust design ensures long-term performance, even under harsh environmental conditions, reducing maintenance requirements. These connectors are essential for maintaining system integrity and meeting stringent safety standards in modern covered conductor networks.
Material
- Body: Black high-strength engineering polymer
- Contact Plates: Tinned copper or aluminum alloy.
- Fasteners: Galvanized steel.
- Shear Nut: Aluminum, engineering polymer, or composite.
- Earth Connection Ring: Aluminum.
Features and Benefit
- Standard Compliance: Complies with national and international testing standards (BS EN 50397-2).
- Quick Installation: Eliminates the need to strip the conductor, reducing installation time.
- Reliable Electrical Connection: Ensures a low-resistance connection through precision-engineered contact points.
- Safety: Minimizes the risk of conductor damage or installation errors.
- Short Circuit Current Withstand Capacity: 10 kA for 1 second.