PA Series Insulation Piercing Connector
Insulation piercing connector for service taps on insulated overhead mains
Product Overview
The PA series covers the service connection end of insulation piercing work - taps from an insulated main to a customer service or a lighting point. It works the same way as the rest of the range: teeth through the insulation to the conductor, a sealed body around the puncture, and a shear head bolt that removes the guesswork from clamping force at the top of a pole.
Key Benefits
- Service taps made without stripping the main conductor
- Sealed contact area resists water ingress at the puncture
- Shear head bolt gives a consistent joint from one installer to the next
- Sized for the smaller conductor combinations typical of service connections
Problems It Solves
- Service taps that corrode and develop high resistance within a few years
- Inconsistent joint quality between installers
- Insulation damage on the main that is never properly resealed
Application Scenarios
- House and shop service drops from a bundled main
- Street lighting connections
- Small commercial service connections
- Adding a metered supply to an existing insulated feeder
Who It Is For
- Utility service connection crews
- Approved installers working on utility networks
- Street lighting maintenance contractors
- Wholesalers stocking service connection material
Technical Features
- Piercing contacts sized for service connection conductors
- Shear head bolt setting clamping force
- Enclosed and sealed contact area
- Selected by main and tap cross section combination
Specifications
| Product Family | Piercing Clamp |
|---|---|
| Series | PA |
| Connection Type | Insulation piercing, no conductor stripping |
| Bolt Type | Shear head |
| Conductor Range | Selected against main and tap cross sections at quotation |
Materials
- Insulating connector body
- Metal piercing contacts
- Shear head clamping bolt
Manufacturing Process
- Body moulding
- Contact forming
- Bolt assembly
- Packing for export
Customisation Options
- Series and size confirmed from the conductor sizes on both sides of the tap
- Service connection programmes quoted in project quantities
- Ordered with the bundled cable and connection hardware in one consignment
Compared With Other Options
| PAL series | The two series cover different main and tap size combinations. The size pair decides which one applies. |
|---|---|
| TTD series | TTD covers its own conductor size range within the same piercing connector family. |
| Stripped tap with tape | The taped alternative is cheaper on the day and becomes a water ingress point afterwards. |
Use Guide
- Confirm both conductor sizes are within the connector range
- Seat the main and the tap fully before tightening
- Tighten until the shear head separates
- Do not refit a connector that has already been used
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PA Series Insulation Piercing Connector Questions
Is the PA series for service connections only
It covers the conductor size combinations typical of service and lighting taps. Send your actual cross sections and the right series is confirmed.
Do I need a special tool
A standard socket on the shear head bolt. The shear point replaces the need for a torque wrench.
Can these be used on bare conductor
No. They are insulation piercing connectors designed for insulated conductors.
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