Application Of Conductive Paste During Installation Of Parallel Groove Clamps

burndy parallel groove clamp is generally used for joining or branching two parallel conductors. The connection can be completed without cutting the original conductor. It is commonly used in scenarios such as branching and extending overhead lines.

For materials like aluminum conductors, an oxide layer easily forms on the surface, increasing the resistance at the contact point. Treating the conductor surface to ensure tighter metal-to-metal contact is crucial for improving contact conditions. Applying a specialized conductive paste to the metal contact surfaces helps slow oxidation and improves metal-to-metal contact conditions to some extent.

connector parallel groove During assembly, the conductor ends and the clamp's internal grooves should be checked for cleanliness and the absence of obvious oxides. Applying an appropriate amount of conductive paste suitable for aluminum, combined with mechanical clamping, makes the contact interface more stable. Although there are different opinions on lubrication or corrosion prevention in different professional fields, when operating in the field of power systems, adjusting the angle and torque with tools to ensure a good match between the groove clamp and the conductor is a basic operational point.