Panduit® Compression Lugs & Splices
Panduit ® Pan-Lug™ Compression Connectors provide permanent terminations for a wide range of power and grounding applications, combining innovation, high reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
Aluminum-bodied lugs can fail, but when used within design parameters, their failure rate is comparable to that of copper lugs. Terminal lugs are specifically for connecting to terminals, posts, chassis, or studs—examples include the clamps used to connect wires to an auto battery. Lugs are made from aluminum, copper, or a combination of both, with aluminum-copper terminal lugs offering increased safety. The primary difference between these materials is their nature and application within electrical systems.
What is an Aluminum Lug? Aluminum lugs are resistant to corrosion but highly reactive, leading to rapid oxidation. Initially, electricians used aluminum lugs for connections when aluminum wiring was common. However, aluminum lugs often failed due to aluminum oxide formation, leading to frequent electrical fires. This issue highlighted the need for copper lugs as a safer alternative.
What is a Copper Lug? Copper lugs are preferred for their improved safety, as copper has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, mitigating the problems associated with aluminum lugs. Although copper is more expensive than aluminum, leading to higher costs for wiring and lugs, its safety benefits outweigh the price difference.
Panduit Copper Compression Lugs & Splices:
- Seamless, one-piece copper construction with tin plating ensures maximum conductivity.
- Generous entrance chamfer for easy cable insertion.
- Can be installed with existing crimping tools.
- Catalog number and conductor sizes are marked on each piece.
Available in:
- Short Barrel lugs with inspection window
- Long Barrel lugs
- Crimp splices
Panduit Aluminum Compression Lugs:
- Dual-rated for (AL/CU) conductors.
- Seamless, one-piece, pure aluminum construction with tin plating for maximum conductivity.
- Generous entrance chamfer for easy cable insertion.
- Wire brushing of aluminum conductor required.
- Catalog number and conductor size marked on each piece.
- Color coding conforms to industry standards.
- Suitable for voltages up to 35kV.
PAN-LUG™ Compression Connectors
Panduit Compression Lugs are color-keyed to ensure consistent and reliable connections. Made from wrought copper and electro-tin plated, these lugs resist oxidation and corrosion. The color-coding matches colored bands on installation dies, giving technicians confidence that they are using the appropriate compression die. Each lug is marked with a die index number for additional verification and ease of inspection. Two-hole lugs are ideal when two bolts are needed to prevent rotation, while one-hole lugs are suited for standard applications. Long-barrel Panduit compression lugs are designed for heavy-duty industrial use requiring more mechanical strength, whereas short-barrel lugs are suitable for standard applications and confined spaces.
Key features include:
- Functional product information marked directly on the connector for easy identification, ordering, and use.
- Color-coded design for quick identification of the proper crimping die.
- Made from high-strength, high-conductivity electrolytic copper and aluminum alloy materials, providing optimal connectivity for power and grounding applications.
- UL Listed or Recognized, CSA Certified, ABS Type Approved, and Telcordia tested to meet NEBS Level 3 standards.
- Terminations using Panduit® Pan-Lug™ Compression Connectors are also UL Listed and CSA Certified with specified competitor tools.
- A wide assortment of manual, controlled cycle, battery-operated hydraulic, and pneumatic crimping tools are available for reliable connections at the lowest installed cost.
Panduit® Pan-Lug™ Compression Connectors are suitable for various code and flex conductor types and are available in a broad range of styles and sizes. These include copper one-hole, two-hole, and blank tongue lugs and splices; aluminum one-hole and two-hole lugs and splices; and copper in-line reducing splices. Panduit offers an extensive selection of Pan-Lug™ Power Connectors to meet diverse customer needs and today’s application requirements.
Panduit Copper Compression Lugs
Panduit Copper Compression Metric Lugs
