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Grounding
Grounding Connectors and Accessories Quick Reference ....C-52
E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors ...............................C-53C-66
Cast Copper Connectors for Grounding.....................................C-67
Ground Rod Clamps and Ground Rod Accessories ..........C-68C-71
Ground Plates ..........................................................................C-72
Mechanical Grounding Connectors .................................C-73C-75
Ground Clamps...............................................................C-76C-84
Flexible Braid Selection Guide ..................................................C-86
Grounding Accessories ...................................................C-87C-88
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Flexible Braid ...........................................................................C-85
Grounding Connectors and Accessories Quick Reference
Grounding
Figure 6
Figure 8
Figure 66
Figure 68
Type GRD, GG
See Page C-55
See Page C-55
See Page C-56
See Page C-56
Ground Grid
Connectors
See Pages C-57C-59
C-Taps
C-Crimp
Type GR
Grounding Plate
Grounding Studs
See Page C-60
Pigtail
Connectors
See Page C-61
See Page C-61
See Page C-62
Two-Way Connector
Bus Bar Connector
Snap Tap Connector
Type GG, GGH, JAB, G
See Page C-63
Ground Bus
Bar Connector
See Page C-65
See Page C-66
Ground Rod
Clamps
See Pages C-68C-69
Ground Electrode Boxes
Couplings
Ground Plate
Type GTC
Drive-on
Ground Clamps
See Pages C-69
See Page C-70
Sectional Ground Rod

Couplings
See Page C-71
See Page C-72
Tower Ground
Clamps
See Page C-73
Type LL, CULL
Type SP
Type GUV
Ground Clamp
Type CH
Lay-In
Lug Connectors
See Page C-74
Service Post
Connectors
See Page C-75
U-Bolt
Ground Clamps
See Page C-76
Cast Bronze
Ground Clamp
See Pages C-77C-83
Conduit Hubs
Type FB
Control Mat
Type FJ
Flexible Braid
Connectors
See Page C-85
Metallic Gradient
Control Mat
See Page C-88
Flexible Ground
Clamp
See Page C-88
See Page C-60
I-Beam
See Page C-63
Type DGC
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E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

Compression Method Grounding
Connectors save 5075% in time
and labor costs.
Eliminates exothermic welding
Reduces labor and labor costs
Minimize possibility of poor connections
Grounding
Thomas & Betts introduces a method of compression to replace exothermic welding

and its associated disadvantages. This compression method is designed to provide
quick, reliable connections for grid grounding at significantly lower installed costs because
compression connectors install in less time, in any weather, and are unaffected by moisture,
reducing downtime. In addition, our compression connectors for grid grounding require no
special training for installation. They are made of high-conductivity wrought and cast copper,
and are used for connecting and tapping cross grid, loop lines and ground rods for direct burial
or concrete embedded ground grid systems. The Thomas & Betts compression system uses
standard electrical connector installation tools.
This installation method results in a long-lasting low installed cost connection.

You can install it and forget it.
Meets all applicable specifications

Thomas & Betts grid and ground rod connectors satisfy the requirements
of NEC 250-50 for connecting to the Grounding Electrode System.
They also meet the requirements of UL Std. 467, UL Std. 486 CSA Std.
C22.2 No. 41 and CSA Std. C22.2 No. 65 being acceptable as grounding
and bonding equipment suitable for direct burial. Thomas & Betts grid
and ground rod connectors also satisfy the recommended practice for
the selection of grounding connector joints described in IEEE 837 standard
for qualifying permanent connections used in substation grounding.
Before compression, typical cable connector cross section of cable and connector
consists of about 75% metal and 25% air. After Thomas & Betts method compression,
the cross section shows 100% metal with virtually no air spaces.
The connectors conform to the following IEEE Standard 837 requirements:
350 C current cycling

Freeze-thaw test
Accelerated aging
nitric acid/salt spray
Mechanical, tensile
and electromagnetic
force (EMF) criteria
Install in any weather
cut downtime
Enhance safety
Reliable installations through

compression connections
Easy to install no special training

The Thomas & Betts method, utilizing compression tools with matching
dies, forms the connector and conductor into a solid, homogeneous mass
to provide an optimum electrical bond between connector and conductor.
The dies are designed to produce a circumferential, hex-shaped compression
rather than a simple indent. The circumferential compression creates a large
area of high-pressure contact between cable and connector which, in turn,
ensures high conductivity, low resistance and high pullout values exceeding
all industry requirements.
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5
Grounding
3
12
9
1
5
10
4
6
12
5
5
4
8
5
Thomas & Betts offers its complete line of grid-ground compression

connectors. Our E-Z-Ground connectors are designed for direct burial and
offer a safe, efficient alternative to exothermic welding products. Grid ground
installations do not require explosive charges, and can be installed in various
climate conditions. These range-taking products will reduce the number of
connectors and dies needed for your installation.
Thomas & Betts E-Z-Ground products meet all applicable standards

(IEEE837, UL467, CSA 22.2). Connectors are prefilled with oxide
inhibitors and sealed.
Figure 66 Connectors
Figure 8 Connector
GG Connectors
10 Pigtail Connectors
Steel Grounding Stud TBG Series
Lug
11 I Beam Clamp
C-54
C-Taps
Figure 68 Connectors
Splice/Two-Way/Connector
12 Figure 6 Connector
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Grounding Plate

Figure 6 Compression Ground Tap Connector
Main
MEETS
APPLICATION
CAT. NO.
54855
54860
54865-CK
54875
54885
54890
54895
54900
837 REQUIREMENTS
CABLE TO REBAR APPLICATION
MAIN
TAP
1/0 Str..250 kcmil

or 12"58" ROD
1/0 Str..250 kcmil
or 12"58" ROD
1/0 Str.250 kcmil
or 12"58" ROD
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
250 kcmil500 kcmil
or 58"34" ROD
250 kcmil500 kcmil
or 58"34" ROD
250 kcmil500 kcmil
or 58"34" ROD
250 kcmil500 kcmil
or 58"34" ROD
IEEE
A GROUND ROD
B CABLE RANGE
#3 Rebar 38
thru 12 #4 Rebar
#3 Rebar 38
thru 12 #4 Rebar
#3 Rebar 38
thru 12 #4 Rebar
#5 Rebar 58
thru 34 #6 Rebar
#5 Rebar 58
thru 34 #6 Rebar
#5 Rebar 5/8
thru 34 #6 Rebar
#5 REBAR 58
thru 34 #6 Rebar
#4 Sol.#2 Str.
1/0 Str.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#4 Sol.#2 Str.
1/0 Str.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
350 kcmil500 kcmil
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
T
4"
1 16"
15G86R
4"
2316"
15G86R
4"
2316"
15G86R
4"
2 16"
15501A
4"
1 16"
15G126R
4"
218"
15G126R
4"
2316"
15G126R
138"
2716"
15G121R
#4 Sol.#2 Str.
1/0 Str.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str..250 kcmil
#4 Sol.#2 Str.
1/0 Str.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
15
350 kcmil500 kcmil
DIES FOR
TBM 14M, 13100A
OR TBM15I
Grounding
Tap
15
* Tin-plated version available of galvanized ground rods. Add suffix -TP
Figure 8 Compression Ground Rod Tap Connector

MEETS
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
CAT. NO.
B
H
A
A GROUND ROD
B CABLE RANGE
2"
8"
3
4"
1"
1
2"
5
8"
3
4"
1"
5
8"
3
4"
1"
2 AWG2/0 AWG
2 AWG2/0 AWG
2 AWG2/0 AWG
2 AWG2/0 AWG
3/0 AWG250 kcmil
3/0 AWG250 kcmil
3/0 AWG250 kcmil
3/0 AWG250 kcmil
300500 kcmil
300500 kcmil
300500 kcmil
GR12-202
GR58-202
GR34-202
GR1-202
GR12-40250
GR58-40250
GR34-40250
GR1-40250
GR58-300500
GR34-300500
GR1-300500
1
5
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
T
H
8"
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
7
11516"
13132"
2316"
2916"
11516"
218"
2316"
2716"
218"
2716"
21116"
DIES FOR TBM14M

13100A OR TBM15I
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
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T
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Figure 6 to 8 Compression Ground Rod to Grid Connectors
Grounding
Element A
TT
L
MEETS
Element B
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
DIES FOR TBM14M, 13100A

OR TBM15I
ELEMENT A
ELEMENT B
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
CAT. NO.
A GROUND ROD
2"
2"
5
8"
5
8"
3
4"
3
4"
1"
1"
54855LR12*
54885LR12*
54865LR58*
54895LR58*
54875LR34*
54900LR34*
54910LR100
54920LR100
B CABLE RANGE
2 AWG250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
2 AWG250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
2 AWG250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
2 AWG250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
1
1
16"
16"
5
16"
5
16"
1
2"
1
2"
1
2"
1
2"
212"
212"
212"
212"
258"
258"
258"
258"
5
5
15G86R
15G126R
15G86R
15G126R
15G86R
15G121R
15G86R
15G126R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
*Tin-plated version available of galvanized ground rods. Add suffix -TP.
Figure 6 to 6 Compression Ground Grid Connectors
T-T
MEETS
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
ELEMENT A
ELEMENT B
CABLE TO CABLE
CAT. NO.
54855L
54865L
54875L
54885L
54895L
54900L
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#1 Str.250 kcmil
#2 Str.250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#2 Str.250 kcmil
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#2 Str.250 kcmil
250 kcmil500 kcmil
ELEMENT B TO
GROUND ROD
2"58"
1
2"58"
5
8"12"
5
8"12"
5
8"12"
1
ELEMENT B TO
REBAR
812" #3#4 Rebar

3 1
8 2" #3#4 Rebar
5 3
8 4" #5#6 Rebar
5 3
8 4" #5#6 Rebar
5 3
8 4" #5#6 Rebar
3
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DIMENSIONS (IN.)
D
T
T-T
DIE SELECTION FOR

TBM14M, 13100A OR TBM15I
A
B
8"
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
15501A
15G86R
15G86R
15G126R
15G126R
15G121R15
7
7
4"
4"
3
4"
3
4"
3
4"
118"
3
3
4"
4"
3
4"
3
4"
3
4"
118"
3
3
15501A
15501A
15G86R
15501A
15G86R
G121R

One-piece construction for cable-to-cable,
cable-to-rod, T and X connections.
Cable-to-Cable or Cable-to-Rod Connectors
Suitable for direct burial or in concrete
Grounding
Replaces exothermic welds

Made from high-conductivity wrought copper
Conforms to IEEE 837 standard
UL467
CAT. NO.
MAIN
CABLE TO CABLE RANGE

DIE CODE
BRANCH
GG21-21
GG10-10
GG2030-21
GG2030-10
GG2030-2030
#2 or #1
1/0
2/0 or 3/0
2/0 or 3/0
2/0 or 3/0
45
54
60
60
60
GG40250-21
4/0 or 250
71
GG40250-10
4/0 or 250
GG40250-2030
DIE CODE
#2 or #1
1/0
#2
1/0
#1
#2
#1
45
54
45
54
50
45
50
71
1/0
54
4/0 or 250
71
2/0 or 3/0
60
GG40250-40250
4/0 or 250
71
4/0 or 250
71
GG350-350
350 kcmil
80H
350
80H
GG500-40250
500 kcmil
87
4/0 or 250
71
GG500-500
500 kcmil
87
500
87
GG500-350
500 kcmil
87H
350
80
GG500-2030
500 kcmil
87H
2/0 or 3/0
60
GROUND
ROD
1
2"
5
8"
1
2"
5
8"
1
2"
5
8"
1
2"
5
8"
5
8"
3
4"
3
4"
5
8"
3
4"
5
8"
3
4"
ROD TO CABLE
CABLE
DIE CODE
#2 or #1
#2 or #1
DIE CODE
45
50
71
80H
71
80H
71
80H
71
80H
80H
87H
87
1/0
65
2/0 or 3/0
2/0 or 3/0
4/0 or 250
4/0 or 250
500
500
500
60
60
71
71
87
87
87
87H
350
80H
87H
2/0 or 3/0
60
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Grounding
For copper cable-to-cable ground-grid connections.

Type GRD Cable-to-Cable Connector
Cast of high-conductivity bronze alloy
Suitable for direct burial
CONDUCTOR SIZE
CAT. NO.
MAX.
GRD2
GRD20
GRD420
1
2/0
250
kcmil
250
kcmil
GRD40
MAIN
MAX.
2
MIN.
(MM )
MIN.
2
(MM )
TAP
MAX.
2
1/0
42.4
67.4
33.6
53
4/0
126.6
4/0
126.6
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
HYD.
NO.
TOOL
DIE
CRIMPS
TBM14M
TBM14M
B09CH
B10CH
1
1
212
3
TBM14M
B12CH
358
11
TBM14M
B12CH
358
11
MIN.
MAX.
2
(MM )
MIN.
2
(MM )
GROUND
ROD
1
2/0
2
1/0
42.4
67.4
33.6
53
107
2/0
1/0
67.4
53
107
250
kcmil
4/0
126.6
107
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
B
C
11
16
16
11
13
16
8
16
13
16
13
16
16
For connecting perpendicular runs of stranded

copper cable to ground rod
Two Cables-to-Ground Rod Connector Heavy-Duty
Cast Copper
L1 Nom.
L2 Nom.
L1 Nom.
CABLE SIZE
CAT. NO.
MAIN
53065-58GR
53065-34GR
TAP
250 or 4/0
250 or 4/0
250 or 4/0
250 or 4/0
GROUND
ROD DIA.
TBM15I DIE FOR

CABLE CODE
8" & 12"

3
4
87H
87H
Installs with Hydraulic Tools with hex crimp dies.

Does not meet IEEE837
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OVERALL DIM. (IN.)

L1
L2
41516
41516
314
334
TBM15I DIE FOR

GROUND ROD CODE
87H
106H

Copperweld* Conductors & Rebar
for Use with Cast Copper Connectors
CABLE SIZE
L1 Nom.
COPPER WELD
CONDUCTOR SIZE
2, 1 AWG
1/0, 2/0 AWG
4/0, 250 kcmil
300350
500 kcmil
L1 Nom.
L2 Nom.
REINFORCING ROD SIZE
#3
#4
#5
#6
3 #8 or 3 #6
8 (7 #8) or 716 (7 #7)
7
16 (19 #9) or (7 #5)
21
32 (19 #8) or 58 (7 #4)
13
16 (19 #6)
3
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Die Selector Chart: pp. B91B93
Grounding Grid Connectors

Heavy-Duty Cast Copper
Grounding
* Reg. Trademark Copperweld Corporation

UL Listed for use with cast copper connectors.
L2 Nom.
L1 Nom.
53055
53065
CAT. NO.
ROD TO CABLE RANGE

ROD SIZE (IN.)
CABLE RANGE
53055
53059
53060
53065
53069
53071
53073
53075
53080
258
1 5
2 8
1 5
2 8
3
4
3
4
3
4
1
1
1
21 AWG
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
500 kcmil
CABLE TO CABLE RANGE

MAIN
BRANCH
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
4/0250 kcmil
4/0250 kcmil
300350 kcmil
300350 kcmil
500 kcmil
500 kcmil
500 kcmil
1/02/0 AWG
21 AWG
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
1/02/0 AWG
4/0250 kcmil
500 kcmil
ROD TO CABLE
INSTALLING DIE CODE
FOR TBM14M, 13100A OR TBM15I
ROD BARREL
CABLE BARREL
87H
87H
87H
106H
106H
125H*
125H*
125H*
66
54H
87H
87H
66
106H
66
87H
125H*
OVERALL
DIMENSION (IN.)
L1
L2
378
4532
4716
4 16
41932
514
41316
6916
5316
378
4916
4516
4516
41932
42532
478
5
5316
Cat. No. 15500 adapter as required for all 15500 Series dies, not for 15600 Series.
Ground rods 4/0-250 wire barrels suitable for 12" smf 58" rod
500 kcmil wire barrels suitable for 1" rods

300500 kcmil wire barrels suitable for 58" rods
Hydraulic tools only
Does not meet IEE837
*125H die for 15-ton tool only
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Grounding
C-Taps
MEETS
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
CAT. NO.
MAIN
CTP22
CTP202
CTP2020
CTP25020
CTP250250
CTP50020
CTP500250
CTP500500
#6 Sol.#2 Str.
#1 Str.2/0 Str.
#1 Str.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
300500 kcmil
300500 kcmil
300500 kcmil
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
H
L
TAP
#6 Sol.#2 Str.**
#6 Sol.#2 Str.**
#1 STR.2/0 Str.
#6 Sol.2/0 AWG**
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
#6 Sol.2/0 AWG**
3/0 Str.250 kcmil
300500 kcmil
1.16
1.41
1.54
1.97
2.06
2.42
2.67
2.91
DIES FOR TBM14M,

13100A OR TBM15I *
CRIMPS
HBKC
15501A
15501A
15G86R
15G86R
15G121R
15G121R
15G121R
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
.75
.75
.75
.75
.88
.88
.88
1.10
Material: High-Conductivity Copper.

*Cat. No. 15500 adapter required if using TBM15I and 155XX series dies.
**#6 AWG branch must be doubled.
Copper C-Crimps Wire Combinations
RUN
TAP
DIE INDEX
INSTALLING DIE TBM14M,

13100A, TBM15I
6 Sol.4 Str.
6 Sol.4 Str.
6 Sol.4 Str.
2 Sol.2 Str.
2 Sol.2 Str.
1/0 Sol.2/0 Str.
1/0 Sol.2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.4/0 Str.
3/0 Str.4/0 Str.
3/0 Str.4/0 Str.
8 Sol.8 Str.
6 Sol.6 Str.
4 Sol.4 Str.
8 Sol.4 Str.
2 Sol.2 Str.
8 Sol.2 Str.
1/0 STR.2/0 Str.
6 Sol.2 Str.
1/0 Sol.2/0 Str.
3/0 Sol.4/0 Str.
BG OR 58
BG OR 58
BG OR 58
C
C
E or O
E or O
F or D3
F or D3
F or D3
B58CS
B58CS
B58CS
HBKC
HBKC
HO
HO
HD
HD
HD
CAT. NO.
BC48
BC46-BB
BC44
BC24
BC22
BC202
BC2020-BB
BC402
BC4020
BC4040
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DIMENSIONS (IN.)
L
H
64
64
41
64
3
4
3
4
15
16
15
16
1116
1116
1116
41
41
16
4
51
64
63
64
1364
1516
11132
158
158
158
9

Hex compression intimately bonds cable directly to ground rod.
Pigtail Connectors
Figure-8 connectors
Conforms to IEEE 837 standard
UL467 Listed
MEETS
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
CAT. NO.
CABLE RANGE
GR12-306
One Cable: 3/0 to 6 AWG

Two Cables: 2 to 6 AWG
GR58-406 One Cable: 4/0 to 6 AWG
Two Cables: 2 to 6 AWG
GR34-4010 One Cable: 4/0 to 1/0 AWG
GROUND ROD
DIE CODE FOR TBM14M,

13100A OR TBM15I
2"
87H
8"
87H
4"
Grounding
When connecting cable to ground rod for

direct burial or in concrete, the connector
shall be wrought copper with minimum
conductivity of 99% I.A.C.S., such as
Thomas & Betts series GR12-306. Hex
compression with die code embossing
shall be used.
99H
Tooling: p. B74B90
Ground Plates
MEETS
IEEE
837 REQUIREMENTS
CAT. NO.
FIG.
134
CABLE RANGE
DIES
1
2
1
2
GP2250-2
GP2250-4
GP250500-2
GP250500-4
2250 kcmil
2250 kcmil
250500 kcmil
250500 kcmil
358"
4732"
358"
4732"
15G86R
15G86R
15G126R
15G126R
2X 12-13 UNC
314
4X 12-13 UNC
52532
134
3
8-16 UNC
8-16 UNC
Cable Range
Cable Range
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Grounding

Knurling ensures excellent mechanical pull-out
and electrical continuity.
Type TBGS Structural Grounding Studs
Easily welded to steel structures with minimal
construction welding equipment
Connect to grounding conductors with appropriate
Thomas & Betts grounding connectors
CAT. NO.
Knurled portion of stud resists pull-out and provides electrical

continuity to ensure the integrity of the grounding circuit
Constructed of high-strength steel and coated with corrosionresistant copper cyanide
ROD SIZE
TBGS-14
TBGS-38
TBGS-58
TBGS-34
4"
8"
5
8"
3
4"
1
3
.610" Dia
.235" Dia
Intersecting medium knuring
(2.10" long)
(2.10" long)
Minimum flat contact

surface WIDTH 0.180
LENGTH 1.125

surface WIDTH 0.530
LENGTH 1.125
TBGS-58
TBGS-14
45
45
.360" Dia
.735" Dia
(2.10" long)
(2.10" long)

surface WIDTH 0.290
LENGTH 1.125

surface WIDTH 0.550
LENGTH 1.125
TBGS-38
TBGS-34
45
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Connect ground cable to I-beam or any 1" maximum
structural steel member without welding or drilling.
I-Beam Ground Clamp
Breakaway bolt head shears at predetermined torque
to ensure tight connection
Grounding
Heavy-duty compression lug provides excellent current

carrying capabilities
Surface of steel must be cleaned in accordance with
installation instruction sheet provided with product
Connector made of high-conductivity cast copper bright dip
Clamp made of drop-forged high-grade steel, zinc plated
MEETS
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837 REQUIREMENTS
WIRE RANGE
TBM15I INSTALLING
TOOL, DIE CODE
2 thru 1/0 AWG

2/0 thru 4/0 AWG
350MCM thru 500 MCM
71
87
115
CAT. NO.
IBG2-10
IBG20-40
IBG350-500
Hydraulic tooling with hex crimp dies.
Satisfies requirements of NEC250-81 and 250-91

for connecting to grounding electrode system.
Cast Copper Two-Way Connector Heavy-Duty
CAT. NO.
Made from high-conductivity cast copper
DIE SIZE
DIE CODE
53504
53505
53506
53507
53508
53509
53510
53511
53512
53513
53515
53518
53523
8AWG
6AWG
4AWG
2AWG
1AWG
1/0AWG
2/0AWG
3/0AWG
4/0AWG
250 kcmil
350 kcmil
500 kcmil
750 kcmil
29
29
29
45
45
45
66
66
66
76
99
99
112
Use hydraulic tools with hex dies.
Electro-tin-plated finish
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Grounding
Provides a permanent, reliable connection.

Ground Clamp
Crimps to cable
Clamps to ground rod and rebar
Uses standard Color-Keyed hand and hydraulic tools
Color-coded for easy installation die selection
Made from high-conductivity wrought copper
WIRE
SIZE
GROUND ROD
DIAMETER (IN.)
#2#3 AWG
#1 AWG
1/0 AWG
2/0 AWG
4/0 AWG
2 or 58
2 or 58
5
8 or 334
5
8 or 334
5
8 or 34
CAT. NO.
Furnished with stainless steel hardware,

1
4" washers, bolts and nuts
CC2C-45R
CC1C-45R
CC10C-56R
CC20C-56R
CC40C-56R
UL467 approved for direct burial
BOLT
SIZE (IN.)
DIE
CODE
4
4
3
8
3
8
3
8
REBAR # (IN.)
33-BROWN
37-GREEN
42-PINK
45-BLACK
54-PURPLE
5
5
5
6
5
6
5
6
UL467 Approved for direct burial.
Terminate or connect continuous runs of copper cable to flat surfaces.

Flat-Surface Ground Clamp
H
Captivated keeper bar design extends

cable range and helps hold cable prior
to crimping, facilitating installation
C
G
Bolt size
Saddles marked with conductor

size and die code
DIE
BOLT CODE
HOLE NO.*
WIRE
RANGE
Conductor can be assembled to saddle

with standard dies and hydraulic tools
CAT. NO.
Made from high-conductivity cast copper
53055FL 1/02/0 AWG

53065FL 4/0250 kcmil
8"
8
UNIT
QUAN.
STD.
PKG.
2
2
HEX DIE
WT. PER
DIE CODE
100
CAT. NO.
NO.
10
10
66
87H
75
112
*15534
**15506
66
87H
INCHES
D C
4 32 3 32 32 1 8
412 4332 516 138
1
1
L1 L2
3
21
* TM14M, 13100A, TBM15I with hex crimp dies.

**TBM15I with hex crimp dies only.
Bond copper conductors to steel or aluminum fence post

or top rail of round fence posts.
Grid-to-Fence Ground Clamp
CAT. NO.
Provide quick, dependable installation at low installed cost

Use no incendiary materials
Body made from cast copper alloy with steel U-bolt
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FG2040R25
FG2040R3
FG210R2
FG210R25
FG210F3
GROUND
CABLE RANGE
DIE
CODE
STEEL & ALUMINUM

LINE POST
RANGE (IN.)
2/03/04/0
2/03/04/0
2/03/04/0
211/0
211/0
211/0
76
76
76
66
66
66
2
212
3
2
212
3
Install with hydraulic tooling with hex crimp dies.
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Cuts installation time in half with results
superior to conventional connectors.
E-Z-Ground Bus Bar Connector
Unique, patented design
Grounding
Fast and easy installation

Superior low-resistance, high-conductivity connections
Installs with conventional compression tools
Produces a permanent connection with any combination of copper
from #6 to #2 solid or stranded conductor, to 14" copper bus bar
Made from pure wrought copper and prefilled
with oxide inhibitor
UL Listed and CSA certified
Insulated with die HDF
E-Z-Ground Bus Bar Connectors install in less than 2 minutes with

one easy crimp! The connector attaches directly to the bus, saving the
labor-intensive process of drilling and tapping. The unique jaw interface
of the E-Z-Ground Bus Bar Connector grips the copper bus, resulting
in a low-resistance, high-conductivity connection.
CAT. NO.
BUS BAR
THICKNESS (IN.)
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
STD. PKG.
QTY.
4
4
#2 AWG#2AWG
#6 AWG#2AWG
1
1
GBBC22
GBBC26
1
1
The E-Z-Ground Bus Bar Connector can be used in OEM applications or

telecom applications cellular, PCS and others. It provides a continuous
ground to the copper bus bar, making it ideal for hut and tower
applications. The design enables installation in virtually any position,
horizontal or vertical, and is suitable for inside and outside plant use.
Installation can be completed using any T&B compression tool that
accepts U-shaped die sets and is rated 12-ton or higher.
Use with
ONE WIRE
#2 AWG
Use with
2nd WIRE
#2 AWG
Use this side of the connector only when using two wires.
1.03"
1.03"
Use this side of the connector when using only one wire.
Use with
ONE WIRE
#2-#6 AWG
1.40"
Use with
2nd WIRE
#6 AWG
1.40"
4 Bus GBBC22
4 Bus GBBC26
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Grounding
A snap to assemble
no special tools required.
SnapTap Connector
Designed for bonding and grounding
applications using copper, steel strand
and ground rod
Easily installed with channel locks or pliers
Made from high-strength aluminum
alloy with tin plating
Offers excellent electrical and
mechanical characteristics
General Usage Instructions
UL467 tested exceed performance requirements
Separate
With the SnapTap Connector, you can achieve an electrically superior,

pressure-fit connection in seconds without expensive tooling. The connector
is also easy to disassemble, requiring only a flat-head screwdriver to release
the connected body. A one-piece design keeps parts together, minimizing
loss of components prior to assembly. Simply separate the pieces and snap
them in place for installation. An audible snap indicates that the connection
is complete and properly installed.
No special tools required. Use ordinary parallel jaw pliers to separate the
connector into two parts. Hold one side of connector with pliers and bend
opposite side back and forth until parts separate (see Fig. 1).
Caution: Be careful not to pinch fingers or thumb when separating parts.
Keep fingers out of bend path when bending part against plier jaws.
Installation
1. Strip the insulation from each conductor. Be careful not to nick
the conductor. Clean the conductor ends with a wire brush or
emery cloth if necessary.
2. Place each conductor into the grooves in BODY piece. Press
conductors with pliers to align and seat into grooves (see Fig. 2).
Bend back and forth

to separate
Separation
point
3. Hold the conductors and BODY piece until it stops. Use parallel jaw
pliers and grip the SNAP and BODY pieces as shown (see Fig. 3).
Apply pressure until connector snaps into place. Visually inspect
snap to verify full insertion. The connection is now complete (see Fig. 4).
Body piece
FIG. 1
Removal
The connector can be disassembled using a flat-head screwdriver
to pry the SNAP piece from BODY piece.
INSTALL
Body
piece
CAT. NO.
FIG. 2
Body
piece
FIG. 3
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Pivot
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CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION
MAIN
BRANCH
JP62
#2 AWG Sol. Copper
JP66
#6 AWG Sol. Copper
1
JP146
4" Steel Strand
5
JP5166
16" Steel Strand
3
JP386
8" Steel Strand
1
JP126
2" Steel Strand
1
JP126G
2" Ground Rod
1
JP2614
4" Steel Strand
JP26516 516" Steel Strand
3
JP2638
8" Steel Strand
JP2612G* 12" Ground Rod
No. 6 AWG Sol. Copper

Two-No. 6 AWG Sol. Copper
PACKAGING
STANDARD
INNER OUTER
ORDER
PACK
PACK QUANTITY
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
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200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
200
Cast Copper Connectors for Grounding

A low-cost method of connecting directly to
bus bar, eliminating an interface connection.
Riser Cable Flag Connectors
for 600V Applications
Made from high-conductivity wrought copper, plain finish
CAT. NO.
FIG.
NO.
GFL2-1
GFL10-20
GFL40-250
GFL350
GFL5001
GFL7501, 2
CABLE
SIZE
MATERIAL
THK. (IN.)
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
B
32
358
2516
32
358
2516
32
414
414
2716
32
414
412
238
32
514
478
238
32
858
434
258
COLOR
KEY
DIE
CODE
NO. OF
CRIMPS
PINK
PINK
42
BLACK
BLACK
ORANGE
ORANGE
BLACK
BLACK
BLACK
45
50
45
45
RED
RED
71
N/A
80
BROWN
BROWN
94
BLACK
BLACK
#2-#1
150/24
175/24
1/0
2/0 AWG
225/24
275/24
4/0-250 kcmil
325/24
450/24
550/24
350 kcmil
650/24
775/24
500 kcmil
925/24
750 kcmil
1100/24
1325/24
1600/24
Grounding
All bolt holes are 38" on 1" centers
106
NOTES:
TBM15I only.
Tooling: pp. B76B92
Both U barrels must be crimped to a single, continuous out length of conductor.

It is not to be used as a splice.
Die Selector Chart: pp. B93B95
1
2
Installing tools: T&B Cat. No. TBM15I, TBM15BSCR, 13100A, TBM14M, and TBM14BSCR hydraulic tools only.
3 "
8
dia. bolt holes

on 1" centers
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Ground Rod Clamps
Grounding
UL Listed for both copper-clad and galvanized ground rods.

Type JWR Wide-Range Ground Rod Clamp
D
UL Listed for direct burial in earth/concrete

Constructed from bronze alloy and high-performance stainless steel bolt
Provides wide range of connection sizes
More than 300 lbs. torque capacity
CAT. NO.
NOMINAL ROD DIA.

(IN.)
(MM.)
3
JWR
8*
1
2
5
8
3
4
WIRE RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
9.5
12.7
15.8
19.0
1/0 Str.
1/0 Str.
1/0 Str.
1/0 Str.
MAX. (MM2)
MIN. (MM2)
53.4
53.4
53.4
53.4
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A (MAX.)
BOLT
B
5.2
5.2
5.2
8.3
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
8 Sol.
1.535
1.535
1.535
1.535
.812
.812
.812
.812
1.050
1.050
1.050
1.050
.652
.652
.652
.652
* 38" rod not recognized/listed by UL.
Long bearing surface of clamp on ground

wire secures ground connection.
Type JAB Ground Rod Clamps
Cast of high-strength corrosion-resistant copper alloy
Both hex head bolts and socket set screws available
UL Listed for direct burial
CAT. NO.
SOCKET SET HEX HEAD
SCREW
BOLT
JAB12*
JAB58
JAB34
JAB1
JAB12H
JAB58H
JAB34H
NOMINAL
ROD DIA.
(IN.)
(MM)
12.7
15.8
19.0
15.8
JAB34C 34 + 58
to 19.0
JAB1H
1
25.0
* Not CSA listed
2
5
8
3
4
1
MAX.
WIRE RANGE
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
MAX. MIN.
A (MAX.)
A (MAX.) SCREW THREAD
2
2
MIN. (MM ) (MM ) SOCKET SCREW HEX BOLT SIZE UNC-2A
32
29
32
11
16
8
1
1
19
1614
118
1132
13
1614
1 32
1 16
2 Str. 10 Sol. 33.6

1/0 Str. 8 Sol. 53.4
1/0 Str. 8 Sol. 53.4
5.2
8.3
8.3
11932
12732
2
2332
21364
21132
1614
7
1614
7
1614
27
4/0 Str. 8 Sol. 95.0
8.3
21132
4/0 Str. 8 Sol. 107.1
8.3
2 4
11
32
16
51
64
11
16
Add suffix P to Cat. No. for tin-plated clamp.
A dependable ground connection offered at a substantial savings.

Type G Budget-Line Ground Clamps
E
Cast of high-strength corrosion-resistant copper alloy

Furnished with hex head bolts
Simplified, compact design makes lasting, trouble-free connection

UL Listed for direct burial
NOMINAL ROD DIA.

CAT. NO.
(IN.)
(MM.)
MAX.
G3*
G4
G5
G6
4 Str.
2 Str.
2 Str.
2 Str.
*Not UL Listed
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1
2
5
8
3
4
9.5
12.7
15.8
19.0
RUS Listed
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MIN. MAX. (MM2)
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
MIN. (MM )
A (MAX.)
BOLT
5.2
5.2
5.2
5.2
138
21.1
33.6
33.6
33.6
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DIMENSIONS (IN.)
SCREW THREAD
SIZE UNC-2A
B
C
1618
3
816
3
816
3
816
16
27
32
29
32
1116
11
2
3
8
3
8
3
8
1
64
37
64
43
64
13
16
27
8
2
1
2
1
2
1
Ground Rod Clamps

Axial groove keeps wire and rod in perfect alignment.
Types GG and GGH Heavy-Duty Ground Rod Clamps

Width Across Flats = 12"
Cast of high-strength corrosionresistant copper alloy

Both hex head bolts and socket
set screws available
Floating pressure bar distributes
pressure evenly over large area
of ground wire
Socket Size = .219
Type GGH
-
CAT. NO.*
SOCKET SET HEX HEAD
SCREW
BOLT
GG12
GG58
GG12H
GG58H
GG34H
NOMINAL
ROD DIA.
(IN.)
(MM)
2
5
8
3
4
1
WIRE RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
(MM2)
MAX.
12.7 2 Str. 8 Sol.

15.8 2 Str. 8 Sol.
19.0 4/0 Str. 8 Sol.
* Add suffix P to Cat. No. for tin-plated clamp.
33.6
53.6
120.6
MIN.
(MM2)
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A (MAX.)
A (MAX.) SCREW THREAD
SOCKET SCREW HEX BOLT SIZE UNC-2A
8.3
8.3
8.3
11364
15164
11316
2732
3
1614
7
1614
1
214
32
61
64
138
27
Grounding
Type GG
16
16
114
15
15
GG34H has no pressure bar or axial groove.
Drive-on design provides easy, tool-free installation,

high-reliability compression-fit connection and room
for one or two ground leads.
Type DGC Drive-On Ground Clamps

High-strength copper alloy provides increased tensile strength
and long-term corrosion resistance for direct burial applications
UL486A and UL467 Listed
CAT. NO.
RUS Listed
DGC58-44
DGC58-66
DGC58-46
GROUND ROD SIZE
GROUND WIRE SIZE
8 (.555.565)
5
8 (.555.565)
5
8 (.555.565)
1 or 2#4 Sol.
1 or 2#6 Sol.
1#4 Sol., 1#6 Sol.
RUS Listed
Grounding Connector
Malleable iron construction
For use on cable tray up to
5
32" thick
10102-TB
10103-TB
CAT. NO.
GROUND WIRE RANGE (AWG)
10102-TB
10103-TB
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CARRIAGE BOLT SIZE
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8"16
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Ground Rod Clamps
Grounding
Compresses #8 AWG through 4/0 AWG cable.

Signal Reference Grid Connector
Clamps onto pedestal posts up to 1" diameter square and 114" round
Can be used as an X or T configuration cable to post
High-conductivity wrought-copper construction
CAT. NO.
SRG8-4
SRG2-1
SRG10-20
SRG30-40
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
DIE CAT.
NO.
INSTALLING TOOLS AND DIE CODES

TBM14M AND TBM15I
DIE
CODE
#8
#6 to #4
#2 & #1
1/0 & 2/0
3/0 & 4/0
15527
15528
15508
15530
15511
29
33
42
50
54
COLOR
CODE
GRAY
BROWN
PINK
ORANGE
PURPLE
Secures signal reference grid wire to raised-floor support posts.

Signal Reference Grid Clamp
Range-taking design accepts #8 to #4 AWG grid wire
and fits 1" round and 34" square trade size support posts
Lay-in feature means no kinks or bends
Quick, easy installation
Only one screw to tighten
Enables grid wire to make direct, low-resistance
contact with support posts
Stamped-steel construction, zinc plated
CAT. NO.
3900
3900BP (Bulk Pack)
DESCRIPTION
WIRE RANGE
4" square to 1" round

3
4" square to 1" round
#8#4
#8#4
UL File No. E-3060

Approved for grounding and bonding per UL 467.
Ground Electrode Boxes

CAT. NO.
51628
51629
DESCRIPTION
LB.
Pregalvanized steel
Hot dip galvanized
1180
1200
14 gauge steel. 10" diameter, 12" depth.
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KGS.
536.3
545.4
STANDARD
PACKAGE
5
5
Ground Rod Accessories

Streamlined design reduces driving friction.
Type C Sectional Ground Rod Couplings
Threaded couplings of high
strength, corrosion-resistant alloy
SIZE
(NOMINAL DIAMETER)
CAT. NO.
Tapped for use on all standard

threaded sectional rods
1
2"
2" L
5
8"
3
4"
1"
2"13 UNS
16"12 UNS
5
8"11 UNS
3
4"10 UNS
1"8 UNS
1
Grounding
50C
50LC*
60C*
70C*
80C*
THREAD
SIZE
*UL Listed 467 (425H).
CSA lists rods 12" and larger, 10' and longer.
RUS Listed.
Use with all standard threaded couplings.

Type DS Driving Studs
Made of high-strength steel
SIZE
(NOMINAL DIAMETER)
CAT. NO.
Compatible with all standard

threaded couplings
50DS
50LDS*
60DS*
70DS*
80DS*
THREAD
SIZE
1
2"
2" L
5
8"
3
4"
1"
2"13 UNS
16"12 UNS
5
8"11 UNS
3
4"10 UNS
1"8 UNS
1
*UL Listed 467 (425H).
CSA lists rods 12" and larger, 10 and longer.
REA Listed.
For joining non-threaded, copper-bonded steel ground rods.

Threadless Couplings and Driving Cap
Couplings manufactured of high-strength
corrosion-resistant copper alloy
High-strength hardened steel driving cap prevents
mushrooming of ground rod while driving to
ensure proper fit of coupling
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
50LCNT*
60CNT2*
70CNT*
60DSNT
2" L threadless coupling

5
8" threadless coupling
3
4" threadless coupling
5
8" threadless driving cap
1
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
LENGTH
DIAMETER
3.0
2.5
3.0
4.0
.78
.69
.97
.88
*UL Listed.
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Ground Plates
As efficient as two
10-ft. x " ground rods.
Galvanized Ground Plates
Grounding
14" thick, hot-dipped galvanized

Must be buried at least 600mm
(24") below finish grade level,
according to CEC Rule 10-702
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
1016TB
1016BTB
Galvanized ground plates

Galvanized ground plates
with JAB58H connector
CONDUCTOR RANGE
8 Sol. to 1/0 Str.

8 Sol. to 1/0 Str.
More efficient than butt-wrapping poles.

Type GP Copper Pole Bottom Ground Plates
for Multigrounded Neutral Construction
Made of electrolytic sheet copper
Built-in high-pressure connector for
ground lead, or supplied with #6 AWG
copper pigtail pre-attached
Plates are grooved for
trapping moisture
CAT. NO.
GP100
GP110
GP114
GP1003
GP1008
GP1108
MIN.
PIGTAIL WIRE RANGE

MIN.
2
MAX.
(MM )
8
2 Sol.
8
2 Sol.
8
2 Sol.
#6 AWG solid CU Pigtail
with 18" conductor
with 8-ft. conductor
with 8-ft. conductor
MAX.
2
(MM )
DIAMETER OF PLATE
(IN.)
(MM)
6.3
6.3
6.3
25.6
25.6
25.6
712
10
14
191
254
356
712
191
712
191
10
254
Installed cost considerably less than butt-wrapped poles.

Type PB Copper Pole Ground Plates
Installed on butt end of utility poles to provide
an economical, low-resistance neutral ground
Plate portion fabricated of .025" pure copper
PBGW connector is eye-bolt type, cast of
corrosion-resistant aluminum bronze alloy,
with silicon bronze nut and lockwasher
PBH connector features riveted all-copper
terminal lug for connecting to grounding conductor
CAT. NO.
PBGW
PBH
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WIRE RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
2/0 Str.
4 Str.
10 Sol.
14 Sol.
FINISHED SIZE
SURFACE AREA
SQ. IN.
7 x 758
7 x 738
56
56
Mechanical Grounding Connectors

Bolt features square shank to prevent turning
and enable clamp to be tightened with a single wrench.
Type GTC Tower
Ground Clamps
Castings of high-strength, corrosionresistant copper alloy
GTC13 and GTC14 are economical

1-piece clamps, which perform the
same function as 2-piece clamps,
except under-pad support is omitted
and conductor connects directly to tower
GTC23 and GTC24 are 2-piece clamps

for connecting ground lead cable to flat
metal surface ideal for grounding
substations on tower footings
Grounding
Add suffix L to catalog number

for 12" channel thickness
Type GTC 23 and 24
Type GTC 13 and 14
CAT. NO.
GTC13
GTC14
GTC23
GTC24
MAX.
2/0 Str.
250 kcmil
2/0 Str.
250 kcmil
CONDUCTOR RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
2
2
MIN.
(MM )
(MM )
4 Sol.
2/0 Str.
4 Sol.
2/0 Str.
67.4
126.6
67.4
126.6
CHANNEL
THICKNESS
4
1
4
1
4
1
4
11532
11516
14164
16164
7
16
5
8
21.1
67.4
21.1
21.1
DIMENSION (IN.)
D
E
G
16
3
4
9
16
3
4
12132
11516
12132
11516
32
11332
1332
138
13
8
1
2
3
8
1
2
32
16
7
5
For use with aluminum or copper conductors.

CTG250 Wide-Range
Tower Ground Clamp
8" nut
Split Washer
Flat Washer
May be used in aluminum

or galvanized-steel cable tray
8" Bolt with Ribbed

neck and Phillips
recessed head
3
Ribbed neck on the bolt prevents

rotation during tightening if
.440" dia. hole is used
WIDE RANGE
(2 SIDES)
CAT. NO.
#2 Sol. (.258 Dia.)

250 kcmil (.575 Dia.)
CTG250
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
NUT (FLATS)
1.95
2.00
1.13
.560
Tin plate body

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Grounding
Dual-rated for both copper and aluminum conductor.

Aluminum Lay-in Lug Connector
Fig. 1
Manufactured from 6061-T6

aluminum alloy for maximum
strength and conductivity
Fig. 2
CAT. NO.
Open-faced design enables installer

to quickly lay-in grounding conductor
as jumper to multiple conduits with
no break in ground conductor
FIG. NO.
LL414
LL1014
LL306
LL2506
1
1
2
2
COND. RANGE
AWG
IN.
(MM2)
4-14
1/0-14
3/0-6
250-6
16-1.5
50-1.5
70-16
120-16
STUD
SIZE
IN.
(MM)
.22
.27
.33
.33
5.59
6.86
8.38
8.38
IN.
H
(MM)
.78
1.17
1.56
1.79
19.81
29.72
39.62
45.47
DIMENSIONS
W
IN.
(MM)
L
IN.
(MM)
9.65
15.24
20.32
20.32
1.07
1.50
2.00
2.20
27.18
38.10
50.80
55.88
DIMENSIONS
W
IN.
(MM)
IN.
(MM)
1.07
1.07
27.18
27.18
.38
.60
.80
.80
90 C Rating (486B Listed)
UL Listed for direct burial.

Copper Lay-In Lug Connector
Ideal for swimming pool grounding
applications
Carries DB marking
for direct burial
Open-faced design enables installer
to quickly lay-in grounding
conductor as jumper to multiple
conduits with no break in ground
conductor
CAT. NO.
COND. RANGE
AWG
IN.
(MM2)
STUD
SIZE
IN.
(MM)
IN.
H
(MM)
CULL414
CULL414-TP*
4-14
4-14
.22
.22
.78
.78
19.81
19.81
16-1.5
16-1.5
90 C Rating (486B Listed)

*Tin Plated
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5.59
.38
.38
9.65
9.65

Designed for grounding one or two cables to steel structure or transformer.
Service Post Connectors
For copper-to-copper connections
Bolts and nuts of traditional Blackburn hex design

for easy installation
Can also be used to tap 1 or 2 cables from bus bar
Available in sizes to accommodate AWG copper conductor

ranges of #12500 kcmil stranded and #12#2 solid
Bolts machined from high-conductivity bronze alloy

Nuts cold-formed from high-strength, corrosion-resistant copper alloy
Pressure bars copper through 4/0 and copper alloy
for 350 kcmil and above
Both single- and double-conductor and short- and long-stud

versions available
UL486A and UL467 Listed
Grounding
Type SP-S Service Post

Connectors, Short Stud
Type SP-L Service Post

Connectors, Long Stud
For copper to copper connections
For copper to copper connections
For grounding of steel structures

or transformers using one or two cables
For grounding of steel structures

or transformers using one or two cables
For tapping one or two cables from bus bar
For tapping one or two cables from bus bar
Hex design bolts are machined from

high-conductivity bronze alloy
Hex design bolts are machined from

high- conductivity bronze alloy
Nuts and pressure bars are cold-formed

from high-strength copper or copper alloy
Nuts and pressure bars are cold-formed

from high-strength copper or copper alloy
UL 486A and UL 467 Listed
UL 486A and UL 467 Listed
Pressure bars are copper through 4/0 size;

copper alloy is used for 350 kcmil size and above
Available in sizes accommodating AWG copper conductor ranges
of #12500 kcmil stranded (4mm2240mm2) and #12#2 solid
(4mm235mm2)
CAT. NO.
CONDUCTOR
DOUBLE SINGLE
SP0DS SP0SS
SP1DS SP1SS
SP2DS SP2SS
SP3DS SP3SS
SP4DS SP4SS
SP5DS SP5SS
SP6DS SP6SS
SP8DS SP8SS
SP9DS SP9SS
SP10DS SP10SS
CONDUCTORS
STRANDED
MAX.
MIN.
8
7
10mm2
5
16mm2
3
25mm2
1
35mm2
1/0
50mm2
2/0
70mm2
4/0
95mm2
350
500
240mm2
12
6mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
8
6mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
1
35mm2
1/0
150mm2
3/0
95mm2
AWG MM 2
SOLID
MAX. MIN.
8
4mm2
6
10mm2
4
16mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
70mm2
12
10mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
8
10mm2
MAXIMUM
DIAMETER
RANGE (IN.)
Line includes single conductor and double

conductor connectors
STUD SIZE
.146.080
4mm2
14
.170.102
20 x 12
1
420 x 2
CAT. NO.
CONDUCTOR
DOUBLE SINGLE
SP0DL
SP0SL
816 x 58
SP1DL
SP1SL
16 x 58
SP2DL
SP2SL
213 x 34
SP3DL
SP3SL
213 x 34
SP4DL
SP4SL
.570.289
811 x 1
SP5DL
SP5SL
.715.373
58
11 x 1
SP6DL
SP6SL
410 x 114
SP8DL
SP8SL
SP9DL
SP9SL
.217.102
5 16
.271.102
.332.128
38
.385.259
.443.258
.840.464
18 x 58
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CONDUCTORS
STRANDED
MAX.
MIN.
8
6mm2
7
10mm2
5
16mm2
3
25mm2
1
35mm2
1/0
50mm2
2/0
70mm2
4/0
95mm2
350
150mm2
500
240mm2
12
4mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
8
6mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
1
35mm2
1/0
70mm2
3/0
95mm2
AWG MM 2
SOLID
MAX. MIN.
8
10mm2
6
10mm2
4
16mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
2
35mm2
12
4mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
10
6mm2
8
10mm2
RANGE (IN.)
MAXIMUM
DIAMETER
STUD SIZE
.146.080
14
20 x 1
.170.102
.217.102
5 16
.271.102
.332.128
.385.259
.443.258
12
.570.289
.715.373
58
.840.464
420 x1
18 x 1
816 x 118
816 x 118
213 x 114
13 x 114
811 x 112
11 x 112
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Grounding
Ground Clamps
Excellent for connecting multiple electrodes with a single cable,
such as in substation grounding.
U-Bolt Ground Clamps
A
CAT. NO.*
For connecting copper or copper-clad steel grounding

conductor to ground rod or pipe
Specially designed spacer provides proper alignment
between cable and electrode and affords more positive
contact area
All components cast or forged from copper alloy
UL467 Listed for direct burial
CONDUCTOR
RANGE (CU)
MAX. MIN.
GUV584
GUV5821
GUV5825
GUV784
GUV7821
GUV7825
GUV1184
GUV11821
GUV1384
GUV13821
GUV13825
GUV1584
GUV15821
GUV15825
GUV204
GUV2021
GUV2025
GUV21221
GUV21225
GUV3021
GUV3025
GUV31221
GUV4021
GUV4025
4
2/0
250
4
2/0
250
4
2/0
4
2/0
250
4
2/0
250
4
2/0
250
2/0
250
2/0
250
2/0
2/0
250
8
4
2/0
8
4
2/0
8
4
8
4
2/0
8
4
2/0
8
4
2/0
4
2/0
4
2/0
4
4
2/0
NOMINAL ROD
SIZE (IN.)
MAX. MIN.
4"
4"
3
4"
1"
1"
1"
114"
114"
112"
112"
112"
178"
178"
178"
238"
238"
238"
278"
278"
312"
312"
4"
412"
412
3
3
8"
8"
5
8"
7
8"
7
8"
7
8"
118"
118"
138"
138"
138"
158"
158"
158"
2"
2"
2"
212"
212"
3"
3"
312"
4"
4"
5
5
IPS PIPE
SIZE (IN.)
MAX. MIN.
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
A
B
C
8"
8"
3
8"
3
4"
3
4"
3
4"
1"
1"
114"
114"
114"
112"
112"
112"
2"
2"
2"
212"
212"
3"
3"
3112"
4"
4"
21316
21316
211316
234
234
234
3516
3516
3716
3716
3716
31516
31516
31516
4716
4716
4716
41516
41516
5916
5916
6116
6516
6516
3
3
1
2"
1
2"
1
2"
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
19916
1916
1916
19916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
19916
1916
1916
1916
1916
1916
* For tin plating add suffix P to Cat. No. Contact factory for price and availability.
UL does not list tin-plated bronze grounding devices.
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214
214
258
258
258
234
234
21516
21516
21516
3316
3316
3316
31116
31116
31116
4316
4316
41316
41316
512
51116
51116
Ground Clamps
Waterpipe Ground Clamps
CAT. NO.
GROUND WIRE SIZE
WATER PIPE SIZE
#6, #4, #2
#6, #4, #2
#6, #4, #2
#6, #4, #2
#6, #4, #2
2", 34", 1" or rebar 4-10

114", 112" or 2"
212", 3" or 312"
4", 412" or 5"
6"
Grounding
2-TB
3-TB
4
5-TB
6
Malleable iron. #6 #2 AWG ground wire.
Waterpipe Ground Clamps
CAT. NO.
GROUND
WIRE SIZE
WATER
PIPE SIZE
CAT. NO.
GROUND
WIRE SIZE
WATER
PIPE SIZE
3902
3903
3904
3905-TB
3906-TB
3907
3908
3909-TB
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
1
2"1"
114"2"
212"312"
4"5"
6"
8"
10"
12"
3902BU*
3903BU*
3904BU*
3905BU*
3906BU*
3907BU*
3908BU*
3909BU*
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
#44/0 AWG
1
2" to 1"
114" to 2"
212 to 312"
4" to 5"
6"
8"
10"
12"
*UL Listed for Direct Burial
For connecting grounding conductor to either steel or copper pipe, rod or tubing.
Aluminum Water Pipe Clamp
For use with copper or aluminum conductor
Tin plated for corrosion resistance
Type AJ
CAT. NO.
WATER
PIPE
SIZE
AJ
AJ-2
AJ-2124
1
2-1
112-2
212-4
Type AJ2
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
1/0 Str.
250 kcmil
250 kcmil
#14 Sol.
#6
#6
DIMENSIONS
(IN.)
A
B
C
212
378
5916
214
334
6516
8
8
7
8
STEEL
CLAMP
SCREW
4-20
16-18
3
8-16
ALUMINUM
WIRE
SCREW
7
1620 slot
1620 socket
11
1620 socket
11
UL listed for both copper and aluminum conductors to steel pipe and copper water tubing
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Ground Clamps
Economically priced clamps.
Die-Cast Clamps
Grounding
Made of die-cast zinc alloy with zinc-plated screws

Model BJA for use with armored cable
BJ-1
BJA*
Flexible copper strap makes alignment easy.

For grounding rigid conduit systems
Same features as JP clamp plus flexible copper strap
Strap helps protect conduit system from water system vibrations
Furnished with zinc-plated screws
Cast Bronze Clamps with Copper Strap

JPS-12
JPS-34
JPS-1
2"
4"
1"
WATER
PIPE
SIZE
MAX.
MIN.
2"1"
2"1"
1
2"1"
6 sol.
2/0 str.
3/0 str.
10 sol.
10 sol.
10 sol.
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
Add suffix C to Cat. No. to specify plating.
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MIN.
#2 Str.
#6 AWG
#10 Sol.
#8 AWG
* Not UL Listed
CAT. NO.
MAX.
2-1
1
2-1
CAT. NO.
CONDUIT
SIZE
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
WATER PIPE
SIZE
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Ground Clamps
Connects copper ground wire to water pipe,
copper tubing or ground rods.
High strength, high conductivity copper alloy (over 80% copper)
UL467 Listed for direct burial
WATER PIPE
SIZE
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
2"1"
114"2"
CAT. NO.
Grounding
Cast Bronze Ground Clamps

#2 str.#10 str.
#2 str.#10 str.
JD
J2D
For connecting grounding conductor

to water pipe or copper tube.
Cast of high-strength, highly conductive copper alloy
Screws plated for corrosion resistance
UL Listed
Type J Cast Bronze Ground Clamps

CAT. NO.
J
J2BB
J2124
J6
WATER PIPE
SIZE
2 to 1
114 to 2
212 to 4
414 to 6
1
CONDUCTOR RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
2 str.
2 str.
4 str.
4 str.
10 sol.
10 sol.
10 sol.
10 sol.
A (MAX.)
DIMENSIONS (IN.)
B
234
334
6
714
21132
312
6516
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1
23
13
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Ground Clamps
Grounding
Similar to aluminum water pipe clamp but lighter in construction.

Budget Price Cast Bronze Clamp
WATER
PIPE
SIZE
CAT. NO.
JJR
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
2 to 1
#4 Str.
#10 Sol.
21532
DIMENSIONS
(IN.)
B
32
25
32
17
Lay-in feature reduces installation time for difficult bends

or continuous loops of ground wire.
Type JDLI Direct-Burial
Ground Clamp
UL Listed for direct burial in
earth/concrete
UL Listed for connection to ground rod,
pipe or rebar up to 1"
Constructed from bronze alloy and high
performance stainless steel bolts
Designed for easy installation of difficult
bends or continuous loops
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SIZE
CAT. NO.
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SIZE
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GROUND ROD
SIZE
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
MECH. CONN./
SPLICE (UL LISTED)
4"1"
#10 Sol.#2 Str.
(2) #8 Sol.
Ground Clamps
For connecting armored cable to water pipe.
Cast Bronze Clamps
CAT. NO.
WATER
PIPE
SIZE
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
JA
JA-2
JA-2124
2 to 1
114 to 2
212 to 4
#6 sol.
#6 sol.
#6 sol.
234
334
6
21132
312
6516
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
DIMENSIONS
(IN.)
C
D
32
13
16
1
32
15
32
15
32
2932
2932
2932
25
138
138
138
15
Grounding
Clamping portion similar to standard J clamp

Special pressure bar grips armor
or outer cable insulation to reduce chance
of grounding conductor being pulled out
For grounding rigid conduit systems.

Continuity from rigid conduit system to ground provided
by cast bronze threaded conduit hub
Hub swings 360 for easy alignment
Heavy brass washer protects clamped grounding conductor
Cast bronze pipe clamping portion identical to that used in JA clamp
Cast Bronze Clamps for Conduit

CONDUIT
SIZE
CAT. NO.
JP-12
JP-212
JP-212412
JP-34
JP-234
JP-212434
JP-1
JP-21
JP-21241
WATER
PIPE
SIZE
2
1
2
1
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
1
1
1
2 to 1
114 to 2
212 to 4
1
2 to 1
114 to 2
212 to 4
1
2 to 1
114 to 2
212 to 4
CONDUCTOR
RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
#6 sol.
#6 sol.
#6 sol.
#2/0 str.
#2/0 str.
#2/0 str.
#3/0 str.
#3/0 str.
#3/0 str.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
#10 sol.
234
334
6
234
334
6
234
334
6
21132
312
6516
21132
312
6516
21132
312
6516
DIMENSIONS
(IN.)
C
D
32
13
16
1
23
32
13
16
1
23
32
13
16
1
1
1
1
114
114
114
112
112
112
212
212
212
2316
2316
2316
238
238
238
23
1964
1964
1964
2516
2516
2516
2516
2516
2516
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Ground Clamps
Hub swings 360 for ease of alignment.
Grounding
Pipe clamping portion identical to JA clamp

Pressure-bar type conduit hub adjusts to fit 12" or 34" EMT or 12" rigid conduit
Brass washer provides positive contact with grounding conductor
Type JPT Cast Bronze Clamps for Conduit

CAT. NO.
WATER
PIPE SIZE
CONDUIT SIZE
JPT
CONDUCTOR RANGE
MAX.
MIN.
2" to 1"
2" or 34" EMT

1
2" Rigid
JPT2
114" to 2"
JPT4
6 Sol.
10 Sol.
212" to 4"
Conduit Hubs
GROUND WIRE
SIZE AWG
CONDUIT
SIZE
#8 to #2
#8 to #2
#8 to #3/0
#8 to #4/0
CAT. NO.
2" Conduit
4" Conduit
1" Conduit
114" Conduit
3930
3940
3950
3951
1
3
Material: Malleable iron
Provides positive connection between rigid conduit and water system.

Used in conjunction with J clamp
Rugged cast-bronze threaded hub
Type CH Bronze Conduit Hubs

CAT. NO.
CH12
CH34
CH1BB
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CONDUIT SIZE
(IN.)
MAX.
MIN.
2
4
1
6 Sol.
2/0 Str.
3/0 Str.
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
10 Sol.
1
3
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CONDUCTOR RANGE
Ground Clamps
Ground Clamp
CAT.
NO.
3826
3846
3849
3840-TB*
MATERIAL
WATER PIPE,
COPPER TUBING SIZE
M.I.
Bronze
Brass
M.I.
GRD.
ROD SIZE
2", 34"
2", 34"
1
2"1" O.D.
1
2", 34" or 1"
2"1"
2"1"
For unarmored copper wire #6, #4.
3849
3826
For copper and aluminum conductors; for 14 thru 2 cu. unarmored copper wire
corrosive and outdoor use. UL approved for direct burial.
Grounding
* #8 thru #4 AWG. Not CSA Certified
Ground Clamps for K&L

Grade Copper Tubing Only
CAT.NO.
3844*
3888
961
962**
963**
GROUND WIRE RANGE
#8-#4
#8-#4
#8
#8
#8
WATER PIPE &

GROUND ROD SIZE/DESC.
1
2"1"
2"1" also rebar 410
3
8" 1"
3
8" 2"
3
8" 3"
3840-TB
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION/CABLE SIZE
31215
31216
31253
31217
31224
31230
Strain Relief Grounding Lug, #6 2

Grounding Clamp, 1" Hook-Type, #6 2
Grounding Clamp, 1-1 2" Hook-Type, #6 2
Ground Clamp, 1" Straight-Type, #6 2
Grounding Clamp, 1-1 2" Straight-Type, #6 2
Wing Screw only
* With Steel Screws
961
For radio, motor frame and
equipment grounding
** With Bronze Screws, Not CSA Certified or UL Listed
UL approved for direct burial. Silicon Bronze Screws.
31215
Disconnect static ground clamp
and lug, straight-type (cable not
supplied), UL not applicable
3844
For armored and
unarmored wire
Cable Tray Ground Clamp

Material: Malleable iron
Standard Finish: Zinc plated
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
10105*
10109**
For Single Conductors #4 sol. to 2/0 str.

For Single Conductors 2/0 sol. to 4/0 str.
* UL Listed #4 to 2/0 AWG copper

** UL Listed 2/0 to 4/0 AWG copper/aluminum
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Ground Clamps
Grounding
For aluminum and steel cable trays

with regular or reinforced flanges.
Serrations and biting teeth on clamping saddle provide
a high-quality bond between conduit and clamp
Can be clamped to any position in a 90 arc
Hardened steel screws bite into tray and provide positive bond
Malleable iron hub and steel U-bolt accept conduit from any angle
Swivel Tray Clamp

CAT.
NO.
CONDUIT
SIZE
6209
6210
6211
6212
6214
6216
6218
1
2"34"
2" 3 4"
1"114"
1" 11 4"
112"2"
212"3"
312"4"
1
Efficiently grounds trailer frames, cable

trays, CATV and telephone pedestals.
Beam Grounding Clamp
Connects #6 to #14 solid copper conductor to metal frames

where continuity of grounding can be assured
7 16" silicon bronze hex-head bolt installs with cam-wrench,
socket or crescent wrench
High-strength copper alloy (91% nom.) provides greater

conductivity, durability and corrosion resistance without
the need for plating
Tin-plated square-head bolt enables installation with pliers

when tighter ground connection is needed
High-strength anchoring bolt penetrates paint

or metal oxide
Ground wire hole access from four directions minimizes

need to bend ground wire
Designed so ground wire may be installed on clamp prior to
mounting clamp on metal frame, reducing installation time
Beam and ground wire connection can be tightened
separately with disconnecting integrity of ground circuit
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
TGC
Square-Head Tin-Plated Steel Bolt
Listed to UL467
C-84
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CONDUCTOR SIZE (AWG)
#6 to #14 sol.
Flexible Braid
Flexible copper braids for use in substation and grounding applications.
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Tin-plated copper braids and ferrules for high

conductivity and corrosion resistance
Certified C22.2 No. 41 Grounding & Bonding Equipment

Listed UL467 and UL486A Grounding
& Bonding Equipment
Enables linear expansion, equipment vibration

and offset connections
C
D
Grounding
Type FB Flexible Braids

CAT. NO.
CIRCULAR
MILS
BOLT
HOLE
NO. OF
BRAIDS IN
FERRULE
FBB12-1*
FBC12-1*
FBD12-1*
FBD12*
FB2D12-1*
FB2D12*
FB3D12-1*
FB3D12*
FBXD12-1*
FBXD12*
FB2XD12-1*
FB2XD12
FB3XD12-1*
FB3XD12*
FBE12-1*
FBE12*
FB2E12-1*
FB2E12*
FB3E12
FB4E12
FBF12
FB2F12
FB3F12
FB4F12
FBG12
FB2G12
FB3G12
FB4G12
24000
48000
76800
76800
153600
153600
230400
230400
105600
105600
211200
211200
316800
316800
168000
168000
336000
336000
504000
672000
230400
460800
691200
921600
307200
614400
921600
1228800
4
7
16
7
16
7
16
7
16
7
16
7
16
7
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
9
16
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
WIDTH
DIMENSIONS
D
FERRULE
LENGTH
E
DISTANCE
CTR. TO CTR.
0.625
1.000
1.000
1.000
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.250
1.500
1.500
1.625
1.625
1.500
1.625
1.625
1.880
0.750
1.300
1.300
2.500
1.500
2.500
1.500
2.500
1.500
2.500
1.500
2.500
1.500
2.500
2.500
3.500
2.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
3.500
N/A
N/A
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.25
N/A
1.75
N/A
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
1.75
C
THICKNESS
0.140
0.148
0.200
0.200
0.250
0.250
0.350
0.350
0.250
0.250
0.350
0.350
0.400
0.400
0.500
0.250
0.500
0.500
0.750
1.000
0.300
0.450
0.600
0.750
0.380
0.630
0.850
1.000
Catalog number shown in 12" lengths. Standard lengths offered in 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 and 36 inches (end to end).
Change the 12 in the above catalog numbers to the desired length. (-1) indicates 1 bolt hole per ferrule.
See amperage tables on next page as a reference for grounding and bonding, or continuous current applications.
FB4 series is not listed/certified.
For custom flexible braids, contact Customer Service.
Flexible Braid in a Roll 10-Foot Minimum

CAT. NO.
CIRCULAR MILS.
THICKNESS (IN.)
WIDTH (IN.)
FBBRL
FBCRL
FBDRL
FBXDRL
24000
48000
76800
105600
0.140
0.148
0.200
0.250
0.625
1.000
1.000
1.250
Ferrules or lugs not included.
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Grounding
Flexible Braid Selection Guide
Minimum Size Flexible Braid for Continuous Current Applications

CIRCULAR
MILS
FBB12-1
FBC12-1
FBD12-1
FBD12
FB2D12-1
FB2D12
FB3D12-1
FB312
FBXD12-1
FBXD12
FB2XD12-1
FB2XD12
FB3XD12-1
FB3XD12
AMPERAGE
CAPACITY
CAT. NO.
CIRCULAR
MILS
AMPERAGE
CAPACITY
24000
48000
76800
76800
153600
153600
230400
230400
105600
105600
211200
211200
316800
316800
CAT. NO.
95
145
190
190
330
630
470
470
235
235
400
400
600
600
FBE12-1
FBE12
FB2E12-1
FB2E12
FB3E12
FB4E12
FBF12
FB2F12
FB3F12
FB4F12
FBG12
FB2G12
FB3G12
FB4G12
16800
16800
336000
336000
504000
672000
230400
460800
691200
921600
307200
614400
921600
1228800
340
340
530
530
700
805
360
600
820
1000
415
700
960
1200
Grounding and Bonding Applications

Minimum Size Conductors for
Bonding Raceways and Equipment
RATING OR SETTING OF OVERCURRENT DEVICE IN
CIRCUIT AHEAD OF EQUIPMENT, CONDUIT, ETC.
NOT EXCEEDING AMPERES
COPPER WIRE
CIRCULAR MILS
200
300
400
500
600
800
1 000
1 200
1 600
2 000
2 500
3 000
4 000
5 000
6 000
26 240 (6 AWG)
41 740 (4 AWG)
52 620 (3 AWG)
66 360 (2 AWG)
83 690 (1 AWG)
105 600 (1/0)
133 100 (2/0)
167 800 (3/0)
211 600 (4/0)
250 000
350 000
400 000
500 000
700 000
800 000
Minimum Size of Bare Copper

Grounding Conductor
MAXIMUM
AVAILABLE
SHORT CIRCUIT
CURRENT
AMPERES
MAXIMUM FAULT DURATION

WITH EXOTHERMIC WELD,
COMPRESSION OR BOLTED JOINT
0.5 SECONDS
CIRCULAR MILS
1.0 SECOND
CIRCULAR MILS
5 000
10 000
15 000
20 000
25 000
35 000
40 000
50 000
60 000
70 000
80 000
90 000
100 000
26 240
52 620
83 690
105 600
133 100
211 600
211 600
250 000
300 000
350 000
400 000
500 000
500 000
41 740
83 690
105 600
167 800
211 600
250 000
300 000
350 000
500 000
600 000
600 000
700 000
700 000
Based on table 51 C.E.C.
Based on table 16 C.E.C.
Size calculated in accordance with IEEE No. 80.
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Meets 2008 NEC Section 250.94 requirements
for intersystem bonding termination!
Intersystem Bonding Termination
Ground Clamps
Grounding
NEW!
Convenient, reliable grounding for communications, satellite,
CATV and utility services
Accepts the full range of #14 to #6 AWG ground wire commonly
used in the CATV and telephone industries
Meets or exceeds industry requirements, Bellcore standards
and 2008 NEC Section 250.94 requirements
UL Listed to UL467, CSA Certified to C22.2 No. 41-07
Meter Box Clamps
Two-piece clamp mounts vertically on the side or horizontally across
the top of a meter box without interfering with cover removal
Steel clamp brackets mechanically galvanized to ASTM B695
with stainless steel hardware for superior corrosion resistance
Single, shallow, pointed bolt enables fast and easy installation
and positive ground connection
Dual steel points on slotted bracket penetrate painted surfaces,
also ensuring a positive ground connection
Available in two adjustable sizes to fit any meter box
IBT1
Wall/Pipe Clamps
Mounts easily on walls (wood, aluminum, brick, mortar or composite
material), water pipes or conduit (metallic or plastic) for versatility
Patent-pending design enables form fit and alignment with wall
or pipe for effective ground and neat, clean appearance to finished
installation
Available in two versions: tin-plated aluminum or bare copper,
both with stainless steel screws
CAT. NO.
DESCRIPTION
GROUND WIRE
RANGE (AWG)
Intersystem Bonding Termination Ground Clamps for Meter Boxes

IBT1
Meter Box Clamp, 7" 101 4" Adjustment Range
#14 #6
IBT2
Meter Box Clamp, 11-1 2" 151 4" Adjustment Range
#14 #6
IBT3CB
IBT3C
Intersystem Bonding Termination Ground Clamps for Wall

or Pipe Mounting (includes U-bolt clamp for pipe mounting)
IBT3A
Wall or Pipe Clamp, Aluminum
#14 #6
IBT3C
Wall or Pipe Clamp, Copper
#14 #6
Intersystem Bonding Termination Ground Bars for Wall Mounting
IBT3AB
Bar only, Aluminum
#14 #6
IBT3CB
Bar only, Copper
#14 #6
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Avoid ground potential differences.
Grounding
Reduces risk and prevents build-up of dangerous

potential differences between high-voltage equipment
or structures and user standing on ground surface
CEC Rule 36-308 compliant
Metallic Gradient Control Mat

WT/100
CAT. NO.
64663
64660
LB
Mat with connectors

Mat without connectors
KG
STD. PKG.
QTY.
3,000
2,900
DESCRIPTION
1,363
1,318
1
1
4 ft. x 6 ft. hot-dip galvanized mat is made from 6" x 6" welded mesh, 1/4" diameter. Silicone bronze connector, bolt, nut
and lockwasher.
For connecting to steel pipe or copper water tube.

Accommodates 38", 12", 34", 1" and 114" pipe sizes
22-gauge soft copper strap with unique locking slots
Accommodates 2", 4",1 and 1 4" copper water tube sizes
Hex head nuts may be tightened with standard wrench

or special telephone company hex head driver
Accommodates copper ground wire #18 through #12

Specially designed T bolt
Type FJ Flexible Ground Clamp

CAT. NO.
FJ
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MAX.
MIN.
12
18
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PIPE SIZE (IN.)

MAX.
MIN.
114
COPPER TUBE SIZE (IN.)

MAX.
MIN.
114

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Grounding Connectors and Accessories Quick Reference

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See Page C-56

See Page C-60

See Page C-61

See Page C-62

Bus Bar Connector

Snap Tap Connector

Type GG, GGH, JAB, G

See Page C-63

See Page C-66

Ground Electrode Boxes

See Page C-70

Sectional Ground Rod

See Page C-72

Type LL, CULL

See Page C-60

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See Page C-82

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

Thomas & Betts introduces a method of compression to replace exothermic welding

This installation method results in a long-lasting low installed cost connection.

Meets all applicable specifications

The connectors conform to the following IEEE Standard 837 requirements:

350 C current cycling

Reliable installations through

Easy to install no special training

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

Thomas & Betts offers its complete line of grid-ground compression

Thomas & Betts E-Z-Ground products meet all applicable standards

Steel Grounding Stud TBG Series

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

CABLE TO REBAR APPLICATION

1/0 Str..250 kcmil

1/0 Str.2/0 Str.

3/0 Str.250 kcmil

350 kcmil500 kcmil

* Tin-plated version available of galvanized ground rods. Add suffix -TP

Figure 8 Compression Ground Rod Tap Connector

DIES FOR TBM14M

Die Selector Chart: p. B92B93

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

DIES FOR TBM14M, 13100A

*Tin-plated version available of galvanized ground rods. Add suffix -TP.

Figure 6 to 6 Compression Ground Grid Connectors

812" #3#4 Rebar

DIE SELECTION FOR

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

Replaces exothermic welds

CABLE TO CABLE RANGE

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors

For copper cable-to-cable ground-grid connections.

For connecting perpendicular runs of stranded

TBM15I DIE FOR

8" & 12"

Installs with Hydraulic Tools with hex crimp dies.

OVERALL DIM. (IN.)

TBM15I DIE FOR

E-Z-Ground Grounding Connectors