Description
Burndy U243 is a stainless steel crimping die from Burndy, part of the U-Style series. This die is engineered for use with multiple Burndy hydraulic tools and is specifically designed for making reliable and repeatable electrical connections on 1/0 AWG copper or aluminum wire. The U243 die is widely used by electrical professionals for compression splices, taps, pin terminals, and sleeve connectors.
Features:
- Made from durable stainless steel, offering long service life and corrosion resistance.
- Designed for circumferential, uniform crimps, ensuring consistent, high-quality electrical connections.
- Compatible with several Burndy and Hubbell hydraulic crimping tools, including Y35, Y39, Y45, Y46, Y750, PAT750, and PAT46, with some models requiring an adapter.
- Precision-engineered to work with 1/0 AWG copper and aluminum wires, covering a common size in electrical distribution.
- Supports a variety of connector types, including compression splices, taps, pin terminals, and sleeve connectors.
- RoHS compliant, meeting environmental and safety standards.
- Lightweight at approximately 0.49 lbs, aiding in portability and ease of use.
- Part of a color-coded die system, reducing the risk of misapplication and improving jobsite efficiency.
Specifications:
- Die style: U-Style, Index code 243.
- Material: Stainless steel.
- Cable compatibility: 1/0 AWG copper (CU) or aluminum (AL) wire.
- Tool compatibility: Burndy models Y35, Y35L, Y39, Y45, Y46, Y750, PAT750, PAT46 (with PUADP1 adapter for some models).
- Connector compatibility: Compression splices, taps, pin terminals, sleeve connectors.
- Crimp force capacity: Up to 12 tons, depending on tool used.
- Weight: Approximately 0.49 lbs.
- Dimensions: Height 2.63 inches.
- What’s Included in the Package:
- One (1) Burndy U243 stainless steel U-style crimping die set (usually supplied as a pair for top and bottom positions within compatible hydraulic crimpers).
- Product documentation or user instructions (varies by distributor and supplier).
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