The Process Of Applying Force To The Insulating Shell Of The Parallel Groove Clamp

At the wire connection site, place the cable between the upper and lower insulating shells of burndy parallel groove clamp, align it with the slot, and then begin to press it together. The first step is to slowly tighten the bolts to gradually bring the two shells together, ensuring that the force is evenly distributed. Then, a second layer of force is applied. When the two lines are closed and the shell is flat and aligned, a final locking is performed to ensure that the conductor is fully embedded in the groove and maintains good contact with the busbar. This ensures both wires are under the same stress, resulting in stable contact.

It is recommended to apply force in two or three steps during the entire process, pausing slightly at each step to observe the fit of the connector parallel groove housing and the position of the wires, and to determine whether fine adjustments are needed before applying force. If misalignment of the groove clamp housing or incomplete insertion of the wires into the slot are found, the housing should be loosened, readjusted, and the pressing process repeated. This segmented pressure application helps avoid deformation of the shells or wire misalignment caused by excessive force applied at once.