Overview
The Penn-Union BCUA-060 is a standard-barrel aluminum compression splice manufactured for high-conductivity applications. This connector is designed to splice 600 MCM copper or aluminum conductors and features factory-prefilled oxide inhibitor compound and tin-plated aluminum construction for corrosion resistance and reliable electrical performance.
Key Features
- Tin-plated aluminum construction with oxide inhibitor compound pre-filled
- Beveled entry design for easy and accurate cable insertion
- Positive cable stops to ensure proper conductor depth
- Color-coded for quick die selection and installation verification
- End caps provided to prevent contamination prior to use
- Compatible with Penn-Union, Burndy, T&B, Huskie, and Greenlee compression tooling
Technical Specifications
- Conductor Size: 600 MCM (aluminum or copper)
- Material: Tin-plated aluminum
- Color: Black
- Overall Length: 2 inches
- Barrel Outer Diameter: 1-7/16 inches
- Voltage Rating (Bare): 5 kV
- Voltage Rating (Taped): Up to 35 kV
- Certifications: UL Listed, CSA Certified
- Series: AL9CU (Penn-Crimps Type BCUA)
Typical Applications
- Utility power distribution and transmission splicing
- Substation and switchgear installations
- Industrial electrical infrastructure where large-gauge conductor splicing is required
- Renewable energy installations (wind, solar) with high-amperage circuits
- Data center and telecom backbone power systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Penn-Union compression tooling (dieless mechanical tools TDM-250 or TDM-500)
- Burndy compression equipment
- T&B Industries tooling
- Huskie Tools compression systems
- Greenlee compression equipment
- 600 MCM copper or aluminum stranded conductors
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Verify with original equipment specifications before substitution. Penn-Union compression splices are designed to meet industry standards for conductor size and voltage ratings.
Works With
- Standard barrel crimp splice die sets indexed for BCUA-060
- Industry-standard compression workflows (per ANSI/IEEE standards)
- Taped and untaped applications per voltage requirements
- Aluminum and copper conductor combinations (dual rated)
