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Energy Division

Mechanical connectors,
lugs and repair sleeves
for medium voltage cable
accessories up to 42 kV
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Features & benefits • Wide application range • Easy installation with standard socket
• Compact design spanner
• Can be used with almost every type • Pre-engineered design for perfect
of conductor and material fit in medium voltage cable
• Torque-controlled shear-head bolts accessories up to 42 kV
guarantee a good electrical contact • Tested according to IEC 61238-1 class A

General description Mechanical connectors, lugs and All products consist of a tin-plated
repair sleeves are designed for use in body, shear-head bolts and inserts for
low and medium voltage applications. small conductor sizes.
Only three sizes cover conductor sizes
from 25 mm2 to 400 mm2

Body Connector and lug bodies are made Connectors are chamfered at the
of a high-tensile, tin-plated aluminium edges and available with or without
alloy. The internal surfaces of the oil barrier (as blocked and unblocked
conductor holes are grooved. types) depending on the application
requirements.
Lugs are suitable for outdoor and
indoor applications and are available
with different palm hole sizes.

Contact bolts Made of a special aluminium alloy,

these contact bolts are double
shear-head bolts with hexagon heads.
The bolts are treated with a highly
lubricating agent and equipped with a
special contact ring. Contact bolts are
irremovable once their heads have
been sheared off.

Inserts Lugs and connectors are provided These inserts have lengthwise
with inserts for smaller conductors. striations and a positioning guide.
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Features & Benefits Functions

of mechanical lugs and connectors

Wide application range Only three sizes cover conductor cross-sections from 25 mm2 to 400 mm2 and
can be used for almost every type of conductor and material

Bodies made of a high-tensile, Good contact properties

tin-plated aluminium alloy Connection between copper and aluminium conductors is possible
Bolts made of special aluminium alloy

Compact design Requires little installation space, particularly for large sizes

Conductor connection hole with Good electrical performance

crosswise and lengthwise grooves Conductor oxide film is disrupted

Centered hole and inserts Conductors of every size are centered

Height of the step between the conductor insulation and
connector surface is reduced
Same cut-back length even when centering insert is used
Wires are not distorted when bolts are tightened

Shear bolts with predetermined No torque wrench necessary

shear torque, hexagon head and Head shears off when a specific level of torque is applied
specially shaped contact ring High tensile strength

Lubricated bolts Reduces friction

Converts tightening torque into contact force for maximum effect

No elongation during installation Easier to design relevant accessories

Special features of mechanical connectors

Chamfered edges Suitable for up to 42 kV and adaptable to existing joint designs

Available with and without oil barrier Oil stop when used in transition joints

Special features of mechanical lugs

Long shank Extra-long for moisture barrier

Lengthwise seal For indoor and outdoor applications

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Installation • Easy and secure installation • The use of a support tool is

without special tools recommended (see accessories)
• All it takes to tighten bolts is a to prevent conductor bending
wrench and hexagon socket • Separate installation instructions
• Same cut-back length for each type included with every connector or
• Inserts are included cable lug
• Shear head bolts with predetermined
torque ensure a reliable and secure
contact

Use in cable accessories The bolted fittings featured herein

were developed especially for use
in medium voltage cable accessories
up to 42 kV. They may also be used
in the 1 kV range. Before using
mechanical connectors in cable
accessories, confirm that they are
suitable for the given application
and, if necessary, consult the
manufacturer.

Together with bolted connectors for

cable accessories, Tyco Electronics
offers an extensive range of cable
accessories tested in accordance with
CENELEC HD 629.1 and HD 629.2
standard.
The range includes all required
connectors.

Further information are available on

request.

Tested quality Mechanical connectors and lugs have

been tested to IEC 61238-1 class A.
Detailed test reports available on request.
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Ordering information – Dimensions – Selection tables

Mechanical lugs

AF

LB

L2 D2
D1
L1

Dimensions
Product Cross-sectional range Palm hole diameter Dimensions Contact bolts
reference mm2 mm mm Quantity Head size AF
LB L1 L2 D1 D2 mm
BLMT-25/95-13 25-95 13 60 30 24 12.8 1 13
BLMT-25/95-17 25-95 17 60 30 24 12.8 1 13
BLMT-35/150-13 35-150 13 86 35 28 15.8 1 17
BLMT-35/150-17 35-150 17 86 35 28 15.8 1 17
BLMT-95/240-13 95-240 13 112 60 33 20 2 19
BLMT-95/240-17 95-240 17 112 60 33 20 2 19
BLMT-120/300-13 120-300 13 115 65 37 24 2 22
BLMT-120/300-17 120-300 17 115 65 37 24 2 22
BLMT-185/400-13 185-400 13 137 80 42 25.5 3 22
BLMT-185/400-17 185-400 17 137 80 42 25.5 3 22
BLMT-185/400-21 185-400 21 137 80 42 25.5 3 22
BLMT-500/630-13 500-630 13 150 95 50 33 3 27
BLMT-500/630-17 500-630 17 150 95 50 33 3 27
BLMT-500/630-21 500-630 21 150 95 50 33 3 27

Selection and application table

Product Application range
reference Conductor type
Al Al Al Al Cu Cu Cu
circular circular sector sector circular circular sector
stranded solid stranded solid stranded solid stranded
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 25-95 25-95 25-70 16-95 10-50 25-70
BLMT-25/95-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95** 95**
Conductor diameter (mm) 5.7-12.5 5.5-11 4.8-12.5 3.6-8
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 35-150 35-150 50-95 50-120 35-150 35-50 50-95
BLMT-35/150-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2) 120*-150** 120*-150**
Conductor diameter (mm) 6.8-15 6.5-14 6.6-15 6.5-8
Cross-sectional range (mm2)
95-240 95-240 95-150 95-150 95-240 95-150
BLMT-95/240-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240** 185(90°) 185*-240**
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-19.2 10.5-18 11-19.2
Cross-sectional range (mm2)
120-300 150-300 120-185 120-240 120-300 120-185
BLMT-120/300-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2) 240*-300** 240*-300**
Conductor diameter (mm) 12.7-23.1 12.9-19.8 12.7-22.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2)
185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
BLMT-185/400-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400** 300(90°) 300*-400**
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 500-630 500-630 500-630
BLMT-500/630-XX Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 25.3-32.5 24.0-28.6 25.3-32.5
* - slightly rounded with pliers
** - pressed round
XX - Palm hole
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Ordering information – Dimensions – Selection tables

Mechanical connectors

AF

D2
L2 L2
D1
L1

Dimensions
Product Cross-sectional range Blocked Dimensions Contact bolts
reference mm2 mm Quantity Head size AF
L1 L2 D1 D2 mm
BSMB-10/35 10-35 yes 45 20 19 8.5 2 10
BSM-25/95 25-95 yes 65 30 24 12.8 2 13
BSM-25/95-U 25-95 no 65 24 12.8 2 13
BSMB-35/150 35-150 yes 80 35 28 15.8 2 17
BSMU-35/150 35-150 no 80 28 15.8 2 17
BSM-95/240 95-240 yes 125 60 33 20 4 19
BSM-95/240-U 95-240 no 125 33 20 4 19
BSMB-95/240-34 95-240 yes 125 60 34 22 4 19
BSMB-120/300 120-300 yes 140 65 37 24 4 22
BSMU-120/300 120-300 no 140 37 24 4 22
BSM-185/400 185-400 yes 170 80 42 25.5 6 22
BSM-185/400-U 185-400 no 170 42 25.5 6 22
BSMB-500 500 yes 190 90 46 30 6 27
BSMU-500 500 no 190 90 46 30 6 27
BSMB-630 630 yes 200 95 50 33 6 27
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Mechanical connectors

Selection and application table

Product Application range
reference Conductor type
Al Al Al Al Cu Cu Cu
circular circular sector sector circular circular sector
stranded solid stranded solid stranded solid stranded
BSMB-10/35 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 10-35 10-50 10-25 10-35 10-35 10-35 10-25
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 35** 35**
Conductor diameter (mm) 3.7-7.5 3.4-7.8 3.7-7.5 3.4-6.7
BSM-25/95 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 25-95 25-95 25-70 16-95 10-50 25-70
BSM-25/95-U Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95** 95**
Conductor diameter (mm) 5.7-12.5 5.5-11 4.8-12.5 3.6-8
BSMB-35/150 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 35-150 35-150 50-95 50-120 35-150 35-50 50-95
BSMU-35/150 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 120*-150** 120*-150**
Conductor diameter (mm) 6.8-15 6.5-14 6.6-15 6.5-8
BSM-95/240 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95-240 95-240 95-150 95-150 95-240 95-150
BSM-95/240-U Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240** 185(90°) 185*-240**
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-19.2 10.5-18 11-19.2
BSMB-95/240-34 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95-240 95-240 95-150 95-185 95-240 95-150
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-240* 185-240*
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-20.8 10.5-18 11-19.2
BSMB-120/300 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 120-300 150-300 120-185 120-240 120-300 120-185
BSMU-120/300 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 240*-300** 240*-300**
Conductor diameter (mm) 12.7-23.1 12.9-19.8 12.7-22.6
BSM-185/400 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
BSM-185/400-U Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400** 300(90°) 300*-400**
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
BSMB-500 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 500 500 500
BSMU-500 Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 25.3-28.9 24-25.1 25.3-28.6
BSMB-630 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 630 630 630
Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 28.7-32.5 27.3-28.4 28.7-32.5
* - slightly rounded with pliers
** - pressed round
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Reduction connectors

AF2 AF1

D3 D4 D1

L2 L2
D2 L1

Dimensions
Product Cross-sectional Blocked Dimensions Contact Head Contact Head
reference range bolts size AF bolts size AF
mm2 mm2 Quantity mm Quantity mm
Side1 Side2 L1 L2 D1 D2 D3 D4 Side1 Side1 Side2 Side2
BSMB
25/95-95/240 25-95 95-240 yes 125 60 24 12.8 33 20 1 13 2 19
BSMB
95/240-185/400 95-240 185-400 yes 170 80 33 20 42 25.5 2 19 3 22
BSMB
185/400-500 185-400 500 yes 190 90 42 25.5 46 30 3 22 3 27
BSMB
185/400-630 185-400 630 yes 200 95 42 25.5 50 33 3 22 3 27
BSMB
500-630 500 630 yes 200 95 46 30 50 33 3 27 3 27
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Reduction connectors

Selection and application table

Application range
Conductor type
Product reference Al Al Al Al Cu Cu Cu
BSMB circular circular sector sector circular circular sector
25/95-95/240 stranded solid stranded solid stranded solid stranded
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 25-95 25-95 25-70 16-95 10-50 25-70
25-95mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95* 95*
Conductor diameter (mm) 5.7-12.5 5.5-11 4.8-12.5 3.6-8
(mm2)
Cross-sectional range 95-240 95-240 95-150 95-150 95-240 95-150
95-240mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240* 185(90°) 185*-240*
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-19.2 10.5-18 11-19.2

Product reference
BSMB
95/240-185/400
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95-240 95-240 95-150 95-185 95-240 95-150
95-240mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240* 185(90°) 185*-240*
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-19.2 10.5-18 11-19.2
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
185-400mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400* 300(90°) 300*-400*
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6

Product reference
BSMB
185/400-500
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
185-400mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400* 300(90°) 300*-400*
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
(mm2)
Cross-sectional range 500 500 500
500mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 25.3-28.9 24-25.1 25.3-28.6

Product reference
BSMB
185/400-630
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
185-400mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400* 300(90°) 300*-400*
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 630 630 630
630mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 28.7-32.5 27.3-28.4 28.7-32.5

Product reference
BSMB
500-630
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 500 500 500
500mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 25.3-28.9 24-25.1 25.3-28.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 630 630 630
630mm2 Side Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 28.7-32.5 27.3-28.4 28.7-32.5
* - pressed round
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Split connectors

AF1
AF2

L2 L2 D2
L1 D1

Dimensions
Product Cross-sectional Blocked Dimensions Contact bolts Central bolt
reference range mm Quantity Head size AF1 Quantity Head size AF2
mm2 L1 L2 D1 D2 mm mm
BSMV-120/300 120-300 yes 160 65 37 24 4 22 1 21
BSMV-185/400 185-400 yes 190 80 42 25.5 6 22 1 19

Selection and application table

Product Application range
reference Conductor type
Al Al Al Al Cu Cu Cu
circular circular sector sector circular circular sector
stranded solid stranded solid stranded solid stranded
BSMV-120/300 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 120-300 150-300 120-185 120-240 120-300 120-185
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 240*-300* 240*-300*
Conductor diameter (mm) 12.7-23.1 12.9-19.8 12.7-22.6
BSMV-185/400 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400* 300(90º) 300*-400*
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
* - pressed round
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Mechanical repair sleeves

L1
AF

L2 L2 D2
D1

Dimensions
Product Cross-sectional range Blocked Dimension Contact bolts
reference mm2 mm Quantity Head size AF
L1 L2 D1 D2 mm
BSM-25/95-U-L440 25-95 no 440 30 24 12.8 2 13
BSM-95/240-U-L440 95-240 no 440 60 33 20 4 19
BSMU-95/240-34-L440 95-240 no 440 60 34 22 4 19
BSMU-120/300-L440 120-300 no 440 65 37 24 4 22
BSM-185/400-U-L440 185-400 no 440 80 42 25.5 6 22
BSMU-500-L440 500 no 440 90 46 30 6 27

Selection and application table

Product Application range
reference Conductor type
Al Al Al Al Cu Cu Cu
circular circular sector sector circular circular sector
stranded solid stranded solid stranded solid stranded
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 25-95 25-95 25-70 16-95 10-50 25-70
BSM-25/95-U-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95* 95*
Conductor diameter (mm) 5.7-12.5 5.5-11 4.8-12.5 3.6-8
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95-240 95-240 95-150 95-150 95-240 95-150
BSM-95/240-U-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240* 185(90°) 185*-240*
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-19.2 10.5-18 11-19.2
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 95-240 95-300 95-150 95-185 95-240 95-150
BSMU-95/240-34-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185*-240* 185*-240*
Conductor diameter (mm) 11-20.8 10.5-19.8 11-19.2
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 120-300 150-300 120-185 120-240 120-300 120-185
BSMU-120/300-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 240*-300* 240*-300*
Conductor diameter (mm) 12.7-23.1 12.9-19.8 12.7-22.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 185-400 185-400 185-240 185-240 185-400 185-240
BSM-185/400-U-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2) 300*-400* 300(90°) 300*-400*
Conductor diameter (mm) 15.5-24.6 14.8-24.6 15.5-24.6
Cross-sectional range (mm2) 500 500 500
BSMU-500-L440 Cross-sectional range (mm2)
Conductor diameter (mm) 25.3-28.9 24-25.1 25.3-28.6
* - pressed round
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Accessories

Support tool

Product reference Description

IT 1000-019 Support tool for mechanical connectors and lugs
Grip length: 205 mm
For diameters ranging from 16 to 60 mm

Cordless impact wrench

Product reference Description

IT-1000-023 Installation tool for shear-head bolt
connectors and lugs

Filling mastic

© Tyco Electronics EPP 1233 7/07

Product reference Description
EPPA-048-Clay-Pack Mastic for profiling over bolt area
Quantity 30 ± 5 g

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