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SDS – Same Day Service–Orders placed
by 1:00pm(Central US Time) ship Same Day
80% of commonly used Molds are on
the SDS list
Visit www.thermoweld.com for a
current list of available SDS Molds
Weld Metal – All Sizes
Accessories – Flint Igniter, Handle
Clamps, Brushes, Sleeves, etc
Single Shots – Common Sizes, call for availability
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THE thermOweld® PROCESS...................................................................................................................................................................4
MAKING A thermOweld® CONNECTION............................................................................................................................................5
GROUNDING................................................................................................................................................................................................6
HOW TO ORDER thermOweld® MOLDS..............................................................................................................................................7
SELECTOR CHART...................................................................................................................................................................................8-9
WELD METAL............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Cable to Cable molds..............................................................................................................................................................11-15
Cable to Ground Rod molds..............................................................................................................................................18-20
Rod to Rod molds............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Rod to Steel molds.......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Cable to Steel or Cast Iron molds.................................................................................................................................19-24
Cable to Lug or Bus Bar molds.........................................................................................................................................25-27
Bus Bar to Bus Bar molds.....................................................................................................................................................28-31
Bus Bar to Steel molds...........................................................................................................................................................32-33
bus bar to ground rod molds..........................................................................................................................................34-35
GROUND PLATES..................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
AIRCRAFT GROUNDING RECEPTACLES............................................................................................................................................ 37
HANDLE CLAMPS..............................................................................................................................................................................38-39
ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................................................................................................40-42
OTHER PRODUCTS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
TROUBLING SHOOTING TIPS.........................................................................................................................................................44-45
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................................................. 46
For more information visit our website @ The thermOweld® connection is a molecular
www.thermOweld.com weld. The weld has the same melting point as
copper. This factor along with the increased
cross sectional area of the connection and the
The thermOweld® process has been used to weld
following insure:
materials other than copper for electrical purposes.
1. thermOweld® connections will not be affected
Materials welded include:
by a high current surge. Tests have shown
that the electrical conductor will melt
Stainless Steel Columbium Brass
before the thermOweld® connection when
Copperweld® Plain Steel Bronze
subjected to high short circuit current.
Nichrome V Everdur® Niobium
Consult IEEE Standard 837.
Galvanized Steel Kama Chromax
2. thermOweld® connections will not loosen or
Silicon Bronze Steel Rail Cast Iron
corrode at the point of weld. There are no
Copper Clad Steel Cor-Ten® Monel
contact surfaces or mechanical pressures
involved. A thermOweld® connection becomes
When welding to galvanized steel it is recommended
an integral part of the conductor.
to resurface exposed bare steel.
3. thermOweld® connections have a current-
carrying capacity equal to or greater than
that of the conductors.
×
Position cleaned conductors in
mold after making sure mold is
dry, by pre-heating or making a
test joint.
Ø
Place metal disc in bottom of
mold crucible
×
Dump powder into crucible,
being careful not to loosen all
the starting powder.
Ø
Close lid and place a small
amount of starting powder in
the ignition pocket.
×
Ignite the starting powder with
the Flint Ignitor.
Ø
Remove weld and clean mold
before making next connection.
Grounding
Why We Ground? Why We Bond?
Grounding systems have three main purposes: Definition: NEC Article 100 and Section 250-70
• Safety define bonding as the permanent joining of
º To provide a safe path for the dissipation metallic parts to form an electrically conductive
of surge currents due to lightning or
accidental contact with higher voltage path which will assure electrical continuity and
system. the capacity to conduct safely any current that is
• Lightning Protection likely to be imposed.
º To provide a path for the dissipation of
electrostatic discharge currents.
• Zero Volt Reference
º To provide zero-volt reference for the
supplied power source to the premises Soil Resistivity and Ground Resistance
wiring system.
What affects soil conductivity?
What is a Ground?
• Basic Soil Material
From the NEC- • Soil Moisture
• Ion-ProducingMaterial
• A conducting connection, whether (Soluble electrolytic material)
intentional or accidental, between an • Temperature
electrical circuit or equipment and the
earth, or to some conducting body that
serves in place of earth. Some of the Approved Methods of Grounding
The thermOweld Ultimate Connection creates a permanent, homogeneous, and molecular bond
®
that cannot loosen or corrode, and will carry more current that the conductor.
The thermOweld connections are solid molecular bonds, they do not loosen or corrode over the
®
lifetime of the connection. The same cannot be said about other methods; such as brazing, crimp, split
bolt, or compression type connections.
How to Order
thermOweld® Molds
The most common exothermic connections for concentric and solid copper conductors are listed in
this thermOweld® catalog. Save Time and Money by using molds listed in this catalog. If you cannot
find the necessary connection please contact thermOweld® at +1-918-627-5210 or visit our web site at
www.thermoweld.com and go to the Mold Selection Wizard for assistance.
Please Check to make sure you have the following to make a proper weld:
1) Mold that fits your application.
2) Weld Metal required by the mold.
3) Handle Clamps or frame.
4) Flint Igniter - (Low emission molds require a battery pack in place of the flint igniter).
5) Sleeves, packing or other accessories required or suggested.
Mold Availability:
The mold availability is listed under the lead-time column in the catalog.
• SDS – Same Day Service (Orders placed by 12:00 (Noon) Central time can ship Same Day)
• 2 – Can ship the following day (Orders placed by 12:00 (Noon) Central time will ship the next day)
• 4 – Will ship 4 days ARO (Design molds will take up to ship 4 days to ship after receipt of order)
Selector Chart
If you cannot find the necessary connection please contact thermOweld® at +1-918-627-5210 for assistance or visit our web site at www.thermOweld.com.
CC-1 CC-2 CC-3 CC-4 CC-5 CC-6 CC-7 CC-11
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CC-28 CC-29 CC-30 CC-31 CC-33 CC-34 CC-35 CC-36
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CR-1 CR-2 CR-3 CR-4 CR-5 CR-6 CR-7 CR-9
PG 16 PG 17 PG 18 See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CR-12 CR-13 CR-14 CR-15 CR-16 CR-17 CR-18 CR-19
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CR-20 CR-22 CR-24 CR-25 CR-27 CR-30 CR-31 CR-32
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CR-35 CR-36 RR-1 RR-2 RS-1 (STL SURFACE) RS-2 (STL SURFACE) CS-1 (STL SURFACE) CS-2 (STL SURFACE)
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note PG 22 See Note PG 23
CS-33 (CI SURFACE) CS-34 (STL SURFACE) CS-35 (CI SURFACE) CS-43 (CI SURFACE) CS-46 (CI SURFACE) RS-3 (STL SURFACE) CRS-1 (STL SURFACE) CRS-2 (STL SURFACE)
Selector Chart
If you cannot find the necessary connection please contact thermOweld® at +1-918-627-5210 for assistance or visit our web site at www.thermOweld.com.
CB-1 CB-2 CB-3 CB-4 CB-5 CB-6 CB-7 CB-8
PG 25 See Note See Note PG 26 PG 27 See Note See Note See Note
CB-9 CB-11 CB-12 CB-15 CB-16 CB-17 CB-18 CB-19
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CB-20 CB-21 CB-22 CB-25 CB-26 CB-27 CB-29 CB-38
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
BB-1 BB-2 BB-3 BB-4 BB-5 BB-6 BB-7 BB-12
PG 28 See Note PG 29 See Note See Note See Note PG 30 See Note
BB-14 BB-17 BB-20 BB-21 BB-22 BB-27 BB-41 BS-1 (STL SURFACE)
PG 31 See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note PG 32
BS-2 (STL SURFACE) BS-3 (STL SURFACE) BS-4 (STL SURFACE) BS-5 (STL SURFACE) BS-6 (STL SURFACE) BS-7 (STL SURFACE) BS-13 (STL SURFACE) BS-14
PG 33 PG 33 See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
BS-15 (STL SURFACE) BBS-16 (STL SURFACE) BS-17 (STL SURFACE) BS-18 (STL SURFACE) BS-19 (STL SURFACE) BR-1 BR-2 CRE-1
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note PG 34 PG 35 See Note
CRE-2 CRE-3 CRE-4 CRE-5 CRE-6 CRE-7 CRE-8 CRE-9
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CRE-11 CRE-12 CRE-13 CRE-14 CRE-15 CRE-16 CRE-17 CRE-18
See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note See Note
CRE-19 CRE-20 CRE-21 AC-1 AC-2 AR-1 ACR-1 ACR-2
WELD
thermOweld® Weld Metal is packaged in moisture-resistant plastic
cartridges that have tight fitting caps. These cartridges and the necessary
steel discs are then packaged in boxes that are shrink-wrapped. This
insures the weld metal arriving in good condition, always dry, and ready for a
CATHODIC
STANDARD CAST IRON RAIL
PROTECTION PACKED PER
CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE CARTRIDGE
CARTRIDGE BOX
SIZE SIZE SIZE
SIZE
#15 #15CI #15CP #15R 20
#25 #25CI #25CP #25R 20
#32 #32CI #32CP #32R 10
#45 #45CI #45CP #45R 20
#65 #65CI #65CP #65R 20
#90 #90CI ~ #90R 10
#115 #115CI ~ #115R 10
#150 ~ ~ #150R 10
#200 ~ ~ #200R 10
#250 ~ ~ #250R 10
#500 ~ ~ #500R 10
thermOweld® Weld Metal is sold in box quantities only
CC-1 Type Molds are used for horizontal butt splice cable
CC-1
connections.
Size range is 10 mm² through 300 mm² solid or concentric
stranded copper conductors.
10 M-3001‡ 4 32 B-106
16 M-3003‡‡ 4 32 B-106
25 M-3004 4 32 B-106
30 M-2842 4 32 B-106
35 M-3005 4 32 B-106
50 M-3006 4 45 B-106
8 mm Ø M-2849 4 45 B-106
70 M-3008 4 65 B-106
10 mm Ø M-2910 4 65 B-106
95 M-3010 4 90 B-106
120 M-3011 4 115 B-106
150 M-3012 4 115 B-106
185 M-3013 4 150 B-106
240 M-3014 4 200 B-106
300 M-3015 4 250 B-106
• ‡ 38-4588 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• ‡‡ 38-4589 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see charts for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0330-00 ~ Cable Clamp (pg 40)
CC-4 Type Molds are used to join two horizontal cables at right
CC-4
angles. One cable is cut and the other is a through run.
Size range is 10 mm² through 300 mm² solid or concentric
stranded copper conductors.
M-8762
PRICE WELD HANDLE
KEY METAL CLAMPS
4 65 B-106
CC-11 TYPE MOLDS 35
50
35
50
M-4980
M-4981
4
22
90
150
B-106
B-106
Horizontal to Horizontal Cable Cross 70 70 M-4060 22 200 B-106
95 95 M-3732 22 250 B-106
120 120 M-4289 22 2-150 B-106
CC-11 Type Molds are used to 150 150 M-4749 23 2-200 B-107
join uncut horizontal cables at 185 185 M-4145 23 500 B-107
right angles to each other. 240 240 M-3044 23 3-200 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
Size range is 25 mm² through • For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
240 mm² solid or concentric stranded copper conductors. • For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0330-00 ~ Cable Clamp (pg 40)
RR-1
30 M-2841 24 90 B-106
35 M-2844 24 90 B-106
50 M-2845 24 115 B-106
8 mm Ø M-2846 24 115 B-106
70 M-2847 24 150 B-106
17.2 95
120
M-2848
M-4882
24
24
150
200
B-106
B-106 RR-1 TYPE MOLDS
150 M-2850 24 250 B-106 Ground Rod to Ground Rod
185 M-2851 13 2-200 B-107
240 M-2852 13 500 B-107
300 M-2853 13 3-200 B-107 RR-1 Type Molds are used to join vertical
ground rods end to end.
Size range is 12.8 mm through 17.2 mm
for the ground rod.
CS-3 Type Molds are used to join the end of a copper cable
CS-3
at a 45˚ angle to a vertical steel surface.
Size range is 10 mm² through 300 mm² solid or concentric
stranded copper conductors.
RS-2
2.5, 4 & 6
10
Pipe Dia.
in mm
Flat
MOLD #
M-4188‡
Surface M-4189‡‡
PRICE WELD HANDLE
KEY METAL CLAMPS
3
3
25CI Not Req’d
45CI Not Req’d
CS-33 TYPE MOLDS 16 or M-4190‡‡‡ 3 45CI Not Req’d
25 750 Dia M-4191 3 45CI Not Req’d
Horizontal Cable to Horizontal Cast Iron Pipe 35 and M-4192 3 45CI Not Req’d
for Cathodic Protecion 50 above M-4193 3 45CI Not Req’d
70 pipe M-2868 3 65CI Not Req’d
• ‡ 38-4590 Sleeve/Weld Req'd
CS-33 Type Molds are used to terminate a • ‡‡ 38-4588 Sleeve/Weld Req'd
horizontal copper cable to horizontal cast iron • ‡‡‡ 38-4589 Sleeve/Weld Req'd
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
pipe. Note that the cable is OFF the surface. • For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
Size range is 2.5 mm² through 70 mm² solid or • For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
concentric stranded copper conductors. Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
† ~ Sold complete with frame
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0101-00 ~ Rasp (pg 41)
10 2 x 20 M-3531‡ 4 32 B-106
16 2 x 20 M-3532‡‡ 4 32 B-106
25 2 x 20 M-3534 4 32 B-106
35 2 x 20 M-3535 4 32 B-106
30 2 x 25 M-3536 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3537 4 45 B-106
50
3 x 25 M-3538 4 65 B-106
2 x 25 M-3539 4 45 B-106
8 mm Ø
3 x 25 M-3540 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-3541 4 65 B-106
70
4 x 25 M-3544 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-3545 4 65 B-106
10 mm Ø
4 x 25 M-3548 4 65 B-106
4 x 25 M-3549 4 90 B-106
95
5 x 25 M-3550 4 90 B-106
5 x 25 M-3551 4 90 B-106
120
5 x 30 M-3552 4 115 B-106
5 x 30 M-3553 4 115 B-106
150
5 x 40 M-3554 4 150 B-106
5 x 40 M-3555 4 150 B-106
185
5 x 50 M-3556 5 200 B-107
5 x 50 M-3557 5 200 B-107
240
6 x 50 M-3558 5 2-150 B-107
6 x 50 M-3559 5 2-150 B-107
300
8 x 50 M-3560 5 2-200 B-107
• ‡ 38-4588 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• ‡‡ 38-4589 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
10 2 x 20 M-3561‡ 4 25 B-106
16 2 x 20 M-3562‡‡ 4 32 B-106
25 2 x 20 M-3563 4 25 B-106
35 2 x 20 M-3565 4 32 B-106
30 2 x 25 M-3566 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3567 4 45 B-106
50
3 x 25 M-3568 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3569 4 45 B-106
8 mm Ø
3 x 25 M-3570 4 45 B-106
3 x 25 M-3571 4 65 B-106
70
4 x 25 M-3572 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-3575 4 65 B-106
10 mm Ø
4 x 25 M-3576 4 65 B-106
4 x 25 M-3579 4 90 B-106
95
5 x 25 M-3580 4 90 B-106
5 x 25 M-3581 4 90 B-106
120
5 x 30 M-3582 4 115 B-106
5 x 30 M-3583 4 115 B-106
150
5 x 40 M-3584 4 115 B-106
5 x 40 M-3585 4 150 B-106
185
5 x 50 M-3586 4 150 B-106
5 x 50 M-3587 4 200 B-106
240
6 x 50 M-3588 4 250 B-106
6 x 50 M-3589 5 2-150 B-107
300
8 x 50 M-3590 5 2-200 B-107
• ‡ 38-4588 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• ‡‡ 38-4589 Sleeve/Weld Req’d
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
40-0319-01 ~ Mold Cleaner for cartridge sizes #15-#65 (pg 40)
40-0319-03 ~ Mold Cleaner for cartridge sizes #90-#500 (pg 40)
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
10 2 x 20 M-3593‡ 4 45 B-106
16 2 x 20 M-3594‡‡ 4 45 B-106
25 2 x 20 M-3595 4 45 B-106
35 2 x 20 M-3596 4 45 B-106
30 2 x 25 M-3597 4 65 B-106
2 x 25 M-3598 4 65 B-106
50
3 x 25 M-3599 4 65 B-106
2 x 25 M-3600 4 65 B-106
8 mm Ø
3 x 25 M-3601 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-3602 4 90 B-106
70
4 x 25 M-3603 4 115 B-106
3 x 25 M-3606 4 115 B-106
10 mm Ø
4 x 25 M-3607 4 150 B-106
4 x 25 M-3610 4 150 B-106
95
5 x 25 M-3611 4 150 B-106
5 x 25 M-3612 4 150 B-106
120
5 x 30 M-3613 4 200 B-106
5 x 30 M-3614 4 200 B-106
150
5 x 40 M-3615 4 250 B-106
5 x 40 M-3616 4 250 B-106
185
5 x 50 M-3617 5 2-150 B-107
5 x 50 M-3618 5 2-150 B-107
240
6 x 50 M-3619 5 2-200 B-107
6 x 50 M-3620 5 2-250 B-107
300
8 x 50 M-3621 5 2-250 B-107
• ‡ (2) 38-4588 Sleeves/Weld Req’d
• ‡‡ (2) 38-4589 Sleeves/Weld Req’d
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds or molds with wear plates, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
40-0319-01 ~ Mold Cleaner for cartridge sizes #15-#65 (pg 40)
40-0319-03 ~ Mold Cleaner for cartridge sizes #90-#500 (pg 40)
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0135-00 ~ Cable Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
BUS BAR
PRICE WELD HANDLE
SIZE MOLD #
KEY METAL CLAMPS
(mm)
2 x 20 M-3628 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3629 4 65 B-106
2 x 30 M-3630 4 65 B-106
3 x 20 M-3631 4 45 B-106
3 x 25 M-3632 4 65 B-106
3 x 30 M-3633 4 90 B-106
3 x 40 M-3634 4 115 B-106
4 x 25 M-3635 4 90 B-106
4 x 30 M-3636 4 115 B-106
4 x 40 M-3637 4 150 B-106
5 x 30 M-3638 4 115 B-106
5 x 40 M-3639 4 150 B-106
5 x 50 M-3640 4 200 B-106
6 x 40 M-3641 4 200 B-106
6 x 50 M-3642 4 250 B-106
6 x 60 M-3643 4 250 B-106
6 X 80 M-3644 5 2-200 B-107
8 x 50 M-3645 5 2-150 B-107
8 x 60 M-3646 5 2-200 B-107
8 X 80 M-3647 5 500 B-107
10 x 60 M-3648 5 500 B-107
10 X 80 M-3649 5 3-200 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0305-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush (pg 40)
BUS BAR
PRICE WELD HANDLE
SIZE MOLD #
KEY METAL CLAMPS
(mm)
2 x 20 M-3703 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3704 4 65 B-106
2 x 30 M-3705 4 65 B-106
3 x 20 M-3706 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-3707 4 65 B-106
3 x 30 M-3708 4 90 B-106
3 x 40 M-3709 4 115 B-106
4 x 25 M-3710 4 90 B-106
4 x 30 M-3711 4 115 B-106
4 x 40 M-3712 4 150 B-106
5 x 30 M-3713 4 115 B-106
5 x 40 M-3714 4 150 B-106
5 x 50 M-3715 4 200 B-106
6 x 40 M-3716 4 200 B-106
6 x 50 M-3717 4 250 B-106
6 x 60 M-3718 5 2-150 B-107
6 x 80 M-3719 6 2-200 B-107
8 x 50 M-3720 4 2-150 B-106
8 x 60 M-3721 5 2-200 B-107
8 x 80 M-3722 6 500 B-107
10 x 60 M-3723 5 500 B-107
10 X 80 M-3724 6 3-200 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0306-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush (pg 40)
BUS BAR
PRICE WELD HANDLE
SIZE MOLD #
KEY METAL CLAMPS
(mm)
2 x 20 M-3804 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3805 4 45 B-106
2 x 30 M-3806 4 65 B-106
3 x 20 M-3807 4 45 B-106
3 x 25 M-3808 4 65 B-106
3 x 30 M-3809 4 65 B-106
3 x 40 M-3810 4 65 B-106
3 x 50 M-3811 4 90 B-106
4 x 20 M-3812 4 65 B-106
4 x 25 M-3813 4 90 B-106
4 x 30 M-3814 4 90 B-106
4 x 40 M-3815 4 115 B-106
5 x 20 M-3816 4 90 B-106
5 x 25 M-3817 4 90 B-106
5 x 30 M-3818 4 115 B-106
5 x 40 M-3819 4 150 B-106
5 x 50 M-3820 5 200 B-107
6 x 25 M-3821 4 115 B-106
6 x 30 M-3822 4 150 B-106
6 x 40 M-3823 4 200 B-106
6 x 50 M-3824 5 250 B-107
6 x 60 M-3825 5 2-150 B-107
8 x 50 M-3826 5 2-150 B-107
8 x 60 M-3827 5 2-200 B-107
10 x 50 M-3828 5 2-200 B-107
10 x 60 M-3829 5 500 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0305-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush (pg 40)
BUS BAR
PRICE WELD HANDLE
SIZE MOLD #
KEY METAL CLAMPS
(mm)
2 x 20 M-3831 4 45 B-106
2 x 25 M-3832 4 45 B-106
2 x 30 M-3833 4 65 B-106
3 x 20 M-3834 4 45 B-106
3 x 25 M-3835 4 65 B-106
3 x 30 M-3836 4 65 B-106
3 x 40 M-3837 4 90 B-106
4 x 20 M-3838 4 65 B-106
4 x 25 M-3839 4 90 B-106
4 x 30 M-3840 4 90 B-106
4 x 40 M-3841 4 115 B-106
5 x 20 M-3842 4 90 B-106
5 x 25 M-3843 4 90 B-106
5 x 30 M-3844 4 115 B-106
5 x 40 M-3845 4 150 B-106
5 x 50 M-3846 5 200 B-107
6 x 40 M-3847 4 200 B-106
6 x 50 M-3848 5 250 B-107
6 x 60 M-3849 5 2-150 B-107
8 x 50 M-3850 5 2-150 B-107
8 x 60 M-3851 5 2-200 B-107
10 x 60 M-3852 5 500 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0305-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush (pg 40)
BUS BAR
PRICE WELD HANDLE
SIZE MOLD #
KEY METAL CLAMPS
(mm)
2 x 20 M-4066 4 65 B-106
2 x 25 M-4067 4 90 B-106
2 x 30 M-4068 4 90 B-106
3 x 20 M-4069 4 65 B-106
3 x 25 M-4070 4 90 B-106
3 x 30 M-4071 4 90 B-106
3 x 40 M-4072 4 150 B-106
4 x 25 M-4073 4 90 B-106
4 x 30 M-4074 4 115 B-106
4 x 40 M-4075 4 200 B-106
5 x 30 M-4076 4 150 B-106
5 x 40 M-4077 4 200 B-106
5 x 50 M-4078 4 250 B-106
6 x 40 M-4079 4 250 B-106
6 x 50 M-4080 5 2-150 B-107
6 x 60 M-4081 5 2-200 B-107
6 x 80 M-4082 5 500 B-107
8 x 50 M-4083 5 2-200 B-107
8 x 60 M-4084 5 500 B-107
8 x 80 M-4085 5 3-200 B-107
10 x 60 M-4086 5 3-200 B-107
10 x 80 M-4087 5 3-250 B-107
• For sizes not listed, contact thermOweld®.
• For heavy duty molds, contact thermOweld®.
• For expedited service, contact thermOweld®.
• Required Tools;
Handle Clamps w/ Flint Ignitor (see chart above for correct handles)
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor
• Other recommended accessories;
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush (pg 40)
38-0306-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush (pg 40)
38-0101-00 ~ Rasp (pg 41)
PLATES
points for equipment, machinery, etc. They are made from
high quality copper alloy and can be thermOwelded easily
to copper cable.
PART # PART #
38-4591-00 38-4592-00
RS-3
NOTE:
For structural purposes, weld types RS-3, CRS-1 and CRS-2
CRS-1 should only be used when the ground plate is to be encased CRS-2
in concrete.
AIRCRAFT GROUNDING
RECEPTACLES AIRCRAFT
GROUNDING
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle 38-0119-00 is a
copper alloy casting used for static grounding in
aircraft refueling areas. The receptacle, when
installed, is flush with the airport apron surface
RECEPTACLE
and provides a permanent, corrosion-proof
static grounding connection. It can easily be
attached to copper cable or ground rods in
several configurations with a thermOweld mold.
Replacement stubs available, part #38-0119-12.
AC-1
AC TYPE MOLDS
Horizontal Cable to Aircraft Grounding Receptacle
AC-2 ground receptacle. AC-2 Type Molds are used to connect a horizontal
through copper cable to a ground receptacle. thermOweld® types AC-1
and AC-2 are made with the receptacle in an inverted position. The resulting
riser is then used to position the receptacle on top of 1/2” IPS pipe. Size
range is #2 through 4/0 solid, ropelay or concentric stranded conductors.
AR-1
ACR-1ACR-2
AC-1 AC-2
HANDLE
CLAMPS
B-106 & B-107 HANDLE CLAMPS
For most connections involving lugs, cable or rectangular bus, thermOweld Handle Clamps are used.
thermOweld® Handle Clamps make possible the use of many different sizes and types of molds with only
two different clamps. The two handle clamps are catalog numbers B-106 and B-107. These will fit 95% of
all standard thermOweld® molds.
1. Use B-106 clamps for all molds having a price key 4, 7, 17, 22 or 24. These molds are a nominal 3 1/8” wide molds.
2. Use B-107 clamps for all molds having a price key 5, 6, 8, 13 or 23. These molds are a nominal 4” wide molds.
3. All molds having a price key 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 or 33 have an attached frame; separate handles are not required.
Part # 40-0106-75
40-0106-75 SHOWN ATTACHED TO
B-106 HANDLE CLAMPS
40-0106-75
Part # 40-3657-00
40-4431-00 40-4431-01
CHAIN CLAMPS
40-0106-76
ACCESSORIES
38-0330-00 CABLE CLAMP
The thermOweld Cable Clamp is recommended for holding a wide
range of cables properly in place in molds when welding cables that
are under tension. This prevents the cables from pulling out of the
mold when the weld is made.
GROUND ROD
DRIVING SLEEVES
Ground Rod Driving Sleeves are placed PART # GROUND ROD SIZE
over the top of a ground rod while 38-3662-01 12.8 mm Copper Clad Ground Rod
driving it into the ground. This prevents
38-3662-02 14.3 mm Copper Clad Ground Rod
the top from mushrooming or flaring
38-3662-03 17.2 mm Copper Clad Ground Rod
out. Ground rod driving sleeves come
in sizes to fit all standard unthreaded
ground rods.
The Mold Cleaning Brush is used to clean the graphite mold 38-0306-00
without damaging the mold.
MOLD CLEANERS
Mold Cleaners are used to clean the slag from molds that
are not split through the crucible.
40-0319-01.....................for cartridge sizes #15 thru #65
40-0319-03.....................for cartridge sizes #90 thru #500
ACCESSORIES
TOOL KIT
38-0302-00 ~ Tool Kit with Tools Shown except Rasp
38-0302-02 ~ Tool Kit with Tools Shown and Rasp
38-0303-00 ~ Tool Box Only
TOOLS
38-0304-00 ~ 8” File
38-0305-00 ~ Wire Brush
38-0306-00 ~ Card Cloth Brush 38-0101-00 RASP
38-0307-00 ~ Crimping Tool This tempered steel, curved rasp is recommended for removing
38-0308-00 ~ 6” Screwdriver rust and mill scale from steel and cast iron surfaces. The blade is
38-0309-00 ~ Flint Ignitor replaceable. Specify part # 38-0101-01.
38-3922-00 ~ Mold Cleaning Brush Not recommended for use on galvanized surfaces.
PACKING MATERIAL
Packing material is used to prevent the molten weld
metal from leaking out of the mold. When cable
opening becomes worn from heavy use, the packing
material may be used to prolong mold use. It is 38-0309-00 Flint Ignitor
also used around 7 strand cable to prevent leaking. The 38-0309-00 Flint Ignitor is used to ignite
Packing material comes in a 1 lb or a 5 lb package. the starting powder. Each mold that is sold
Note: This packing material to be used on outside with a frame has a Flint Ignitor included.
of mold only. If packing gets into weld cavity, gassy Replacement flints are available upon request.
welds will result. Part #38-0309-01.
ADAPTER SLEEVES
SHIM STOCK AND ADAPTER SLEEVES
thermOweld® molds designed for larger cable sizes can be used on smaller diameter cables if copper
adapter sleeves or shim stock are utilized. The copper shim stock, .0108” x 1-1/2” x 3”, is normally wrapped
around cable until the diameter is about equal to the cable opening. A tight fit is not necessary as the
shim stock will unwrap slightly and prevent leakage of weld metal.
To order shim stock use part # 38-0329-00. Shim stock comes 100 pieces per box.
OTHER PRODUCTS
thermOweld
®
CONTACT GM
GROUND ENHANCEMENT MATERIAL
VERTICAL INSTALLATION
Contact - GF
Copper Wire
Earth or Fill
Contact - GF
Earth or Fill
Copper Wire
Technical Information
CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION
Number of wires
Size Size in
(mm²) Circular Mils Overall Dia Overall Dia Overall Dia Overall Dia
7 19 37 61
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
2.5 4,934 .686 2.06
4 7,894 .864 2.59
6 11,840 .107 3.21
10 19,740 1.37 4.12
16 31,580 1.73 5.18
25 49,340 2.16 6.48 1.32 6.60
30 2.20 6.70
35 69,070 2.54 7.62 1.55 7.75
50 98,680 1.85 9.27
70 138,100 2.18 10.9
95 187,500 2.57 12.8 1.83 12.8
120 237.8 KCMIL 2.06 14.4
150 2.29 16.0
185 365.1 KCMIL 2.54 17.8
240 473.6 KCMIL 2.90 20.3 2.26 20.3
300 592.1 KCMIL 2.51 22.6
thermOweld® has been providing high quality exothermic products to Electric, Utility,
Telecom, Cathodic, and Rail Markets since 1958.
Regardless of the requirements, thermOweld® provides a long list of products for your
Cathodic needs. thermOweld® has the best mold design engineer in the industry, as well
as the quickest lead-time in the industry. We offer a variety of exothermic products and
accessories listed in our Catalog.
thermOweld ® is also quickly becoming recognized in the industry for not only providing
Great Customer Service but being engaged in Problem Solving, Providing Fast Response Time
and Effective Solutions. We now offer a “Same Day Service” (SDS) to allow us to respond to
your needs quicker. Contact your Inside Sales person to learn more about all of our products
and services!
thermOweld® services the grounding and power market domestically and internationally
through Electrical Distributors. This is an all-encompassing field that includes Commercial
and Industrial Buildings and Equipment, Telecom, Lightning Protection, Grounding
Products, Government Projects (FAA, Waste Water Treatment Facilities), as well as many other
grounding needs.
Regardless of the requirements, thermOweld® provides a long list of products for your
grounding needs. thermOweld® has the quickest lead-time in the industry. We have a wide
variety of grounding products and accessories listed in our Catalog.
thermOweld ® is also quickly becoming recognized in the industry for not only providing
Great Customer Service but being engaged in Problem Solving, Providing Fast Response Time
and Effective Solutions. We now offer “Same Day Service” (SDS) to allow us to respond to your
needs quicker. Contact your Inside Sales person to learn more about all of our products and
services!
Contact your Inside Sales person to learn about all of our products and services!