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Insulation Piercing Connectors

Aerial Bundled Cable
LT Distribution
Street Light Connection
Service Connection
Jumper Connection
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Engineering-grade plastic - UV & weather-resistant

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Waterproof design tested at 6 kV underwater

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Tested as per NFC 33-020:2013

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Installation Support for Insulation Piercing Connectors

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How to Select Insulation Piercing Connectors?

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Step 1

Application

Select street light connection, service connection, tap connection, distribution box charging, jumper connection, or multi-tap connection.

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Step 2

Main line size

Share the main AB cable size so the connector can match the incoming cable range.

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Step 3

Tap line size

Share the outgoing cable size for service, streetlight, distribution box, or jumper connection.

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Step 4

Cable combination

Confirm whether the connection is aluminium-to-aluminium or aluminium-to-copper.

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Step 5

Torque requirement

Match the connector with the required tightening torque, such as 5-7 Nm, 9-11 Nm, 14 Nm, 15 Nm, 18-20 Nm, or 25 Nm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about our programs, admissions, eligibility, and application process to help you move forward with confidence.

Axis IPCs support main cable sizes from 16-95 mm² up to 95-240 mm², depending on the connector model and application.
Axis IPCs support tap cable sizes from 1.5-10 mm² up to 95-240 mm², depending on whether the connection is for street lighting, service connection, tap-off, distribution box charging, or jumper connection.
Yes. The catalogue states that connections are made without stripping the cable, helping protect cable life and reduce installation steps.
Yes. The catalogue states that Axis IPCs are weather-resistant and waterproof, and pass a 6 kV underwater test.
Yes. The contact plates allow bimetallic use and are suitable for aluminium-to-aluminium and aluminium-to-copper connections.