Energy Division
Aluminum ShearBolt Terminal
#2 AWG Compact to 1000 kcmil Standard
Tyco Electronics’new line of Aluminum
ShearBolt Terminals (ASBT) are range-
taking mechanical connectors that
will accommodate a conductor range
from #2 compact stranded to 1000 kcmil
standard stranded, Class B. The primary
application of the ASBT is for power
cable terminations, both underground
and above ground at voltages
up to 35 kV.
The ASBT is ideally suited for making
aluminum or copper cable connections
to flat bar or equipment pads equipped
with 2-hole NEMA spacing. The con-
nector is manufactured from seamless,
high conductivity aluminum designed
for heavy-duty utility applications. The
bore of the connector body has a unique
grooved surface to enhance electrical
contact and minimize resistance at the
interface between the connector and
the conductor. The cable entry area is
chamfered inside to provide easy cable
insertion.
The connector design incorporates
shear head bolts, which ensures that
the correct torque is applied to each
bolt and consequently the optimal
contact force is generated to minimize
connection resistance. The primary
tool required to install the connector
is a standard ratchet wrench with the
appropriate hexagonal sockets. A
holding tool is recommended to avoid
core bending of conductors and can
be ordered from Tyco Electronics
(#188072-000). The Tyco Electronics
cordless impact wrench (#CA7469-
000) can also be used to install the
connector and eliminates the need of
the holding tool. This convenient and
quick cordless impact wrench has been
tested and qualified to install ShearBolt
connectors. The test report is available
upon request.
To extend the range of each connector,
an aluminum insert is assembled into
the connector body, which centers the
smaller conductor sizes in the barrel
of the connector. For larger sizes the
insert is not required and is easily
removed with a standard screwdriver.
An oxide-inhibiting joint compound is
factory applied in the connector barrel
to maintain a reliable connection for the
life of the installation.
The connectors have been electrically
tested to the class A requirements of
ANSI C119.4 and exceed the mechanical
requirements of a class 3 connector by a
large margin of safety. The existing ASBS
(Aluminum ShearBolt Splice) connector
Engineering Test Reports are applicable
since the barrel end of the ASBT exactly
replicates the design criteria of the ASBS.
Test reports are listed on the back page.
ShearBolt connectors are designed to
be compatible with Tyco Electronics’
Raychem cable accessories and insulation
products. For other applications, please
consult the manufacturer’s installation
instructions for compatibility.
For a complete list of Raychem Cable
Accessories please visit our web site,
http//energy.tycoelectronics.com
Feature Advantage Benefit
Wide Application Range Only three connectors needed to accommodate Reduces inventory and prevents accidental use
all cable sizes from #2 AWG compact strand of the wrong connector
to 1,000 kcmil standard stranded in both
aluminum and copper
Hexagonal Installs with simple ratchet-type socket wrench Installs easily and quickly in confined areas
shear head bolts
No crimp tooling or dies required Installs easily using readily available tools Ease of installation. Installation tool is no longer a source
of failure. Reduces tool and die inventory, maintenance
and cost
2-hole NEMA pad Connects conductor ranges to a flat surface Ideal for aluminum or copper cable connections to
(or between any conductor from the range flat bar or equipment pads equipped with 2-hole
to a flat pad) NEMA spacing
Compact, smooth body design Compatible with Raychem brand An engineered system providing years of
heat-shrink and cold-applied products trouble-free performance
Torque-controlled shear head bolts Sheared head gives positive indication Low contact resistance gives superior electrical
of correct installation performance
Heavy-duty design Connector bodies are made of high Provides long service life under normal operation
strength, tin-plated aluminum alloy conditions with reserve capacity for emergency
loading conditions
Centering inserts for Properly positions small conductors for Minimizes voltage stresses at transition from
small diameter conductors proper connection connector body to cable insulation
Knurled Inner bore Unique profile breaks through oxides conductor Generates low contact resistance and increases
and grips conductor strands pullout rating

Product Selection Guide:

Remove Insert
Strip Conductor for Conductor
Part No. & Length OD Socket Size Conductor Length OD Range Size Greater than
Catalog No. in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) Range in. (mm) in. (mm) in.(mm)
ASBT-2-350 5.9" 1.22" 11/16" 2 AWG Compact 2.00" .268 - .681" 4/0 AWG Stranded
1099368-1 (1.49) (31) (17) to 350 kcmil (52) (6.8 -17.3) (.528 (13.4)
(2-Bolt) Standard Stranded Conductor Dia.)
ASBT-350-750 7.4" 1.67" 7/8" 350 kcmil 3 1/2" .616 - .998" 600 kcmil Compact
1099369-1 (1.88) (42.5) (22) Compact Stranded (89) (15.7 -25.3) (.813 (20.6)
(3-Bolt) to 750 kcmil Conductor Dia.)
Standard Stranded
ASBT-600-1000 7.7" 1.75" 7/8" 600 kcmil 3 7/8" .813 - 1.152" 750 kcmil Standard
1099585-1 (1.96) (44.4) (22) Compact Stranded (98) (20.6 -29.2) Stranded (.998
(3-Bolt) to 1000 kcmil (25.3) Conductor
Standard Stranded Dia.)

Launch date pending for ASBT 2-350 and ASBT-350-750

Engineering Test Information:

Catalog Number TE Part Number RPN Part Number Test Number Conductor
ASBT-2-350 1099368-1 CM9694-000 N/A See below conductors for
ASBS-2-350 test reports
ASBT-350-750 1099369-1 CM9695-000 N/A See below conductor for
ASBS-350-750 test report.
ASBT-600-1000 1099585-1 CM9696-000 502-47363, Rev. O 1000 kcmil AAC

Catalog Number TE Part Number RPN Part Number Test Number Conductor
ASBS-2-350 1099739-1 694472-000 502-47292 (1) REV. A 4/0 kcmil Cu to 350 kcmil AAC
502-47300 (1) REV. A 350 kcmil AAC to 350 kcmil AAC
502-47340 (1) REV. O 350 kcmil Cu to 350 kcmil Cu
ASBS-350-750 1099383-1 CL7947-000 502-47329 (1) REV. A 750 kcmil AAC to 750 kcmil AAC

ASBS-600-1000 1099848-1 C68131-000 502-47289 (1) REV. B 750 kcmil Cu to 1000 kcmil AAC
502-47344 (1) REV. O 1000 kcmil Cu to 1000 kcmil Cu
502-47305 (1) REV. A 1000 kcmil AAC to 1000kcmil AAC

Please contact your Tyco Electronics representative for conductor sizes or types not listed in this datasheet. For a complete list of Raychem heat-shrink
and cold-shrink applied splices, order the Industrial Power Products Selection Guide #1307929, Cable Accessories Selection Guide #8-1773450-7.

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