Title :
Pressure-Type Connectors for Aluminum and Copper Conductors
Author :
Shackman, N. ; Thomas, R.W.
fDate :
4/1/1961 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A study of the connection to aluminum conductor indicates that high pressures are required to effect a satisfactory connection and that relative movement between strands during tightening greatly assists in reducing contact resistance. A properly designed connector will incorporate means for applying high pressures with considerable distortion of the conductor. Heat-cycling tests which included mechanical stressing were found to be valuable in comparing designs. An aluminum-bodied connector with an aluminum screw gave satisfactory performance with both copper and aluminum conductors.
Keywords :
Aluminum; Conductors; Connectors; Contact resistance; Copper; Fasteners; Insulation; Testing; Wire; Wiring;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, Part III. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers
DOI :
10.1109/AIEEPAS.1961.4501191