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Bonding KS-DB GKA KPB GARG44C-RB BURNDY® Mechanical Grounding

The KS-DB SERVIT is a range
taking connector for joining a tap
to a run conductor. It is
approved for direct burial and
includes a UL identification tag
for inspection purposes.
The GKA is a range-taking termi-
nal designed for joining smaller
conductors to a flat surface such
as a pad or enclosure.
The KPB is a range-taking termi-
nal designed for joining smaller
conductors to a flat surface in a
perpendicular configuration.
The GAR644C-RB is a high
copper alloy mechanical connec-
tor for grounding and bonding
copper conductor to ground rod,
Quick Reference Guide
IPS pipe and concrete reinforce-
Application/Users
ment bar, in either parallel or If you would like to contact one of the users noted in this section, please call our
right angle position. Marketing Department at 1-800-346-4175 and we’ll put you in touch.

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Telecommunications
The booming wireless industry is
a perfect candidate for the
4 Mechanical Grounding system.
With experts predicting that
CL50-1 wireless base stations will dot
the landscape at the rate of one
The copper Lay-in Lug is
every six miles, Mechanical
designed for grounding or bond-
Grounding offers the only
ing copper conductor to steel grounding system that installs
frame or other metal surfaces
quickly and easily, regardless of the
where a continuous run is
weather. “Traditional” phone
preferable.
companies have been Mechanical
Grounding users for many years.
1 of applications. While grounding is
Architectural and Construction
Engineers
Consultant engineering firms —
the specifiers — appreciate the
YGS benefits of having a sound, proven
The YGS is an in-line splice grounding system that’s easy to
specifically designed for NEC install.
and other code ground applica-
tions. This terminal features an
inspection hole to ensure proper Army Corps of Engineers
cable insertion.
While the Army Corps of Engineers
has not adopted one central standard
for grounding, Mechanical Grounding
7 FCI is the place to go for reliable, code-compliant swimming pool and spa bonding solutions. FCI has been included in several major
Burndy Products offers a complete pool and spa package that is NEC (National Electric Code), projects of the Armed Forces.
8 section 680-22 compliant and has been tested under Grounding and Bonding standard UL467.
Mass Transit
With the modernization and elec-
trification of the nation’s railroads
underway and the unstable cost of
oil, Burndy Mechanical Grounding is
proud to be playing a role in the
revitalization of this industry.
Utilities
Much success can be attributed to the
many utility companies that have
installed the system for a number
important in any industry, the utility
industry is especially susceptible
to fault currents and may have the
most at risk in terms of the services it
provides to the public.
Pool/Spa Bonding
“Tis the season, at least for swimming
pools, and FCI is the place to go for
reliable, code-compliant pool/spa
bonding solutions. As you may be
aware, FCI offers a complete pool/spa
bonding system that is NEC compliant
and that has been tested under
grounding and bonding standard
UL467.

9 National Electric Code Standards

National Electric Code Section 680-22 describes bonding and bonding requirements for swimming
YGA
pools. Section 680-22(b) requires that a bonding grid be created using the structural reinforcing steel
The YGA is a compression termi-
nal designed for NEC and other
of a concrete pool where the reinforcing rods are bonded together by the usual steel tie wires or the
code ground applications. This equivalent; or the walls of a bolted or welded metal pool, or a solid, copper conductor, insulated,
terminal features an inspection covered, or bare, not small than #8. Additional, a #8 solid or larger copper conductor must be used to
connect bonded parts to the grid. Section 250-113 states that connections to the common bonding 47 East Industrial Park Drive, Manchester, NH 03108
hole to ensure proper cable
insertion. grid must be made by exothermic, listed clamps, listed pressure connectors, or other means. In the U.S. call: 1-800-346-4175
Section 680-22(a) states that a reliable electrical connection must be made between all conductive International: 1-603-647-5000
surfaces within five (5) feet horizontally of the inside pool walls. Bonding, therefore, covers the drain,
Ontario, Atlantic & Western Canada:
rebar, water inlet pipe, skimmer, ladder, slides, diving structure, underwater lighting, junction boxes
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(if within 5 feet) and/or water circulating/heating equipment. 1-800-361-6975
Quebec & Eastern Ontario:
1-800-361-6975
YGC
The YGC "C" Tap CRIMPIT is
manufactured from 99.9% pure
wrought copper and incorpo-
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rates a "massive design copper
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 BURNDY® Products BURNDY® Products Sample BURNDY®® Mechanical Grounding Connector Applications

Ground Cable Cable

Rods/
Rebar GAR
The GAR is a Fence Post
Grounding Connector. It is a
range-taking ground connector
for joining cable to rod or tube in
parallel or right angle configura-
tions.
GRC GRL
The GRC High Strength Ground
Rod Clamp and The GRL Ground
Rod Clamp are range-taking
ground connectors for joining a
single copper cable to a copper,
copper clad steel, galvanized
steel, or stainless steel ground
rod.
GP
The GP is a range-taking ground
connector for joining two parallel
cables to a rod, pipe or column in
a perpendicular configuration.
GK
The GK connector is a ground
connector for joining three equal
cables to a rod or tube in a
parallel configuration. Acceptable
for direct burial in earth or
concrete.
& Tray
Braid GX GG KS-DB Braid GC-CT
The GX is for cross connecting The GG is for joining braid, bar, The KS-DB SERVIT is a range- Flexible copper braid is designed The GC-CT Cable Tray Ground
a wide range of copper cable. strap, or cable to a rod or tube. taking connector for joining a for applications requiring inten- Clamp is a tin-plated copper
tap to a run conducor. It is tional movement, to take up linear connector that joins one or two
aproved for direct burial and expansion and contraction, com- copper or aluminum conduc-
includes a UL identification tag pensate for misalignment and tors to a cable tray.
for inspection purposes. absorb vibration of electrical
equipment and devices.

Static Rail/ Transformer

Ground H-Beam
GIE-G GRF GP-G1 GA-H J & RGC EQC KC QGFL
The GIE-G is a temporary clamp for grounding gasoline trucks, tank The GRF is range-taking and is Our GP-G1 is range taking and is The GA-H is a range-taking con- The RGC connectors are tin plat- The EQC is an eye-in-basket, The KC SERVIT POST is used to The QGFL bar tap is an eye-in-
cars, aircraft and other vehicles where the danger of igniting designed for joining one or two designed for joining 1 or 2 conductors nector for foining a single cable ed mechanical clamp connec- range taking connector that fits ground one or two cables to steel basket connector for joining a
combustibles due to static electricity discharg exists. This connector conductors to a round or square to a round or square pedestal in all to an “H” beam or square tube tors. Unlike the RGC Series, the J all standard EEI and NEMA dis- structure, fence post, and trans- single cable to a bus bar or pad.
is designed to penetrate thin coats of paint and light corrosion to pedestal in all raised flooring raised flooring systems. This unique, in a parallel configuration. Series requires a terminal in it’s tribution transformers as a formers. They can also be used to B1 and B2 versions are available
make electrical contact. systems. patented connector is designed to installation. tank ground terminal. tap 1 or 2 cables from a drilled to differentiate stud size options.
penetrate painted pedestals to and tapped bus bar.
establish electrical contact.

Bus Bar/
Flat Bar

KC GB GBM GC GCM GL GZ QGFL GKA KPB CL50-1

The KC SERVIT POST is used to
ground one or two cables to
steel structure, fence post, and
transformers. They can also be
used to tap 1 or 2 cables from
a drilled and tapped bus
bar.
The GB is a range-taking con-
nector used for joining a single
conductor to 1/4” thick bus bar.
It’s two piece design separates
the cable from the bus bar.
The GBM type connector clamps
the cable directly onto the bus
bars surface.
The GC is a range-taking con-
nector for joining two parallel
cables to a 1/4” thick bus bar. It’s
two piece design separates the
cable s from the bus bar.
The GCM type connector clamps
the cables directly onto the bus
bar surface.
The GL is a range-taking connector
for joining 2 parallel cables to a 1/4”
thick bus bar. This connector can also
be used to tap a conductor off a con-
tinuous run. The 2-piece design sep-
arates the cables from the bus bar. 2
bolts provide higher clamping force
on the conductors.
The GZ is a range-taking connector
for joining a single cable to a 1/4”
thick bus bar.The cable is griped by
curving it around the clamping bolt
in the connector groove when a
higher mechanical holding strength
is needed.
The QGFL bar tap is an eye-in-
basket connector for joining a
single cable to a bus bar or pad.
B1 and B2 versions are available
to differentiate stud size options.
The GKA is a range-taking
terminal designed for joining
smaller conductors to a flat
surface such as a pad or enclo-
sure. The GKA can be com-
pletely installed with the use of
a standard screwdriver.
The KPB is a range-taking termi-
nal designed for joining smaller
conductors to a flat surface in a
perpendicular configuration.
The Copper Lay-in Lug is
designed for grounding or bond-
The Mechanical Grounding line is a family of direct burial, UL listed connectors. Made of high copper
ing copper conductor to steel content alloys, they use a nut and bolt design to provide the means for connecting copper cable to
frame or other metal surfaces many applications. Only the finest high copper alloys are used to ensure performance under the most
where a continuous run is
preferable. extreme environmental conditions. Where the direct burial symbol appears, that connector is capable
of direct burial applications in earth or embedment in concrete.

Over 75 years of technological innovations make FCI/BURNDY Mechanical Grounding Connectors

one of the most widely used, specified and highly respected lines in the industry. There are virtually no
Fence grounding or bonding application problems that our products cannot solve. All FCI/BURNDY
Mechanical Grounding Connectors are designed for easy installation and outstanding durability.
Post, GC-A GAR3902-BU GAR3902
Piping &
GP GK GD Low Cost Water Pipe Clamps GQ KC GAR GAR3902 Series GAR-TC GG
Tubing The GP is range-taking ground The GK connector is a ground con- The GD is a range-taking Low cost water pipe connectors are used for connecting grounding conduc-
tor to water pipe or copper tube. The cast bronze ground clamps come with
The GQ is a range-taking ground The KC SERVIT POST is used to The GAR is a Fence Post The GAR3902 Series is designed to connect one conductor to a rod, The GAR-TC features a pre- The GG is for joining braid, bar,
connector for joining two paral- nector for joining three equal connector for joining two cables connector for connecting a cable ground one or two cables to steel Grounding Connector. It is a pipe, tube or rebar in a perpendicular or parallel configuration. This drilled pad allowing a 2-hole strap, or cable to a rod or tube.
either silicon bronze hardware or brass hardware. Clamps with silicon structure, fence post, and trans- range-taking ground connector The Direct Burial Symbol indicates that the connector is suitable for burial in
lel cables to a rod, pipe or cables to a rod or tube in a paral- to a rod or pipe in a parallel to a large diameter pipe. series is supplied with plated steel hardware. The difference between compression terminal to be con- Earth or concrete.
column in a perpendicular lel configuration. Acceptable for configuration. bronze hardware are UL467 listed for direct burial in earth or concrete. formers. They can also be used to for joining cable to rod or tube in nected to water pipe as well as
this series and our standard GAR connector is the rotating element in
There is also a line of cast bronze clamps for use with conduit. These are tap 1 or 2 cables from a drilled parallel or right angle configura-
configuration. direct burial in earth or concrete. the 3902 series tat allows for perpendicular configurations. The columns and other cylindrical The Underwriters Laboratories symbol indicates that the connector meets the
used for grounding rigid conduit systems and come with zinc and tapped bus bar. tions. noted UL standard.
GAR3902 series with a BU suffix are supplied with DURIUM silicon shapes. The terminal may be
plated hardware.
bronze hardware, making them acceptable for direct burial in earth or paralled, 45° or 90° to the pipe.
GC-A The CSA symbol indicates that the connector meets the applicable standards
The GC-A dual rated ground clamps are used for copper and aluminum
concrete.
of the Canadian Standards Association.
cable. GC-A ground clamps are UL listed for attaching either copper or
aluminum conductors to copper water pipe, galvanized pipe or steel conduit.