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Copper compression lug, two-hole NEMA pattern, brown colour code, straight tongue 1.55 in wide

Burndy

Burndy 500 kcmil Copper Compression Lug 2 Hole NEMA

SKU CH-W5DS-AFR2J

Copper compression lug for 500 kcmil wire with two 1/2-inch holes on 1.75-inch centres, rated 35 kV and 194 °F, UL and CSA listed

  • Length6.000
  • MaterialCopper
  • TypeCommercial
  • 500 kcmil copper conductor fits exact wire size
  • 35 kV rating handles high-voltage applications
  • Two-hole NEMA pattern with 1.75 in spacing
  • UL 486A-486B and CSA certified for code compliance
  • 194 °F maximum operating temperature for demanding environments

Product Identity

The Burndy 500 kcmil copper compression lug is a commercial-grade connector designed for terminating a single 500 kcmil stranded copper conductor. It features a two-hole NEMA mounting pattern with a 1.75 inch centre-to-centre spacing and a straight tongue measuring 1.55 inches wide.

Suitable Applications

This lug suits installers needing a UL 486A-486B and CSA certified crimp termination rated to 35 kV and 194 degrees F maximum operating temperature. It is not intended for aluminium conductors, smaller or larger copper wire sizes, single-hole mounting patterns, or angled tongue configurations.

Pre-Installation Checks

Verify that the conductor is stranded copper rated at exactly 500 kcmil and that the crimp tooling matches die code 20 or 299 for the long barrel. Confirm the stud size is 1/2 inch and that the two-hole NEMA pattern matches the busbar or equipment drilling.

Highlights

  • 500 kcmil copper conductor fits exact wire size
  • 35 kV rating handles high-voltage applications
  • Two-hole NEMA pattern with 1.75 in spacing
  • UL 486A-486B and CSA certified for code compliance
  • 194 °F maximum operating temperature for demanding environments

Specifications

BrandBurndy
Length6.000
MaterialCopper
TypeCommercial

Questions about this item

What crimp die code is required to install the 500 kcmil lug?

The lug uses die code 20, which matches standard compression tools for 500 kcmil copper conductors.

Will the 1.75-inch hole spacing fit my existing NEMA two-hole bus bar?

Yes, the lug has a 1.75-inch center-to-center hole spacing, matching the standard NEMA two-hole pattern.

How can I confirm the crimp is correct after installation?

The lug is UL 486A-486B listed and CSA certified; a proper crimp with die code 20 meets those standards.

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