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Conductor Splice

NOMENCLATURE

Sub-Sets: Individual rods assembled and gritted into groups

(subsets), corresponding to tabular information appearing
on catalog page.
Center Mark: Establishes recommended alignment of rods
during application.
Color Code and Length: Assist in identification of conduc-
tor size, corresponding to tabular information appearing on
catalog page.
Identification Tape: Shows catalog number, nominal sizes.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Conductor Splices are designed as a single-component RATED HOLDING STRENGTH: Published for individual
outer-layer assembly generally for Sub-EHV applications. sizes on the page following the specification page. In ar-
riving at “Rated Hold Strength,” actual results of tests on
Conductor splices are available for EHV applications.
unweathered conductor are studied, and consideration is
Consult PLP for details.
given to dimensional tolerances for the sizes encompassed.
JOINING: On all-aluminum, aluminum alloy, and copper
APPLICATION-INSPECTION: All conductors, new or weath-
conductors of homogenous stranding, the Conductor Splice
ered, must be thoroughly scratch brushed until bright and
will hold a minimum of 90% of the rated breaking strength
clean. Immediately thereafter, an industry accepted inhibitor
of, and provide better conductance than, an equal length
(compatible with the conductor) should be applied before
of unspliced conductor.
installing the product.
On ACSR conductor, the Conductor Splice will hold a
TAPPING: Tapping over a conductor splice is permissible.
minimum tension amounting to the full strength of the
Whenever a tapping clamp will be installed over a splice, it
aluminum strands plus 10% of the steel core strength.
is imperative that the conductor be scratch brushed and an
Conductance will be better than in an equivalent length of
inhibitor be used. The outer surface of the splice should be
unspliced conductor.
thoroughly scratch brushed to remove any oxides and glue
RESTORATIVE-REPAIR: Conductor Splices will restore which may be present. Inhibitor should then be applied to
original conductivity to all-aluminum, aluminum alloy, cop- the area beneath the tap itself.
per, and ACSR type conductors.
Full-rated breaking strength will be restored to homogeneous
stranded conductors. On ACSR, strength will be restored Thermal Rating (Continuous)
125°C
to all of the aluminum strands, but not to the core. When
core damage on ACSR is suspected, consult the following
catalog section for Splice: ACSR F.T.
Other PREFORMED™ products with restorative-repair ca-
pabilities are Armor Rods, Line Guards, Splice Shunt, and
ARMOR-GRIP® Suspension: for Line Repair.

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Conductor Splice

Conductor Splice
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTD.

When centered over the point of damage, the ends of the Conductor Splice should not be positioned closer than
6 inches to existing Armor Rods or Line Guards. The Restorative-Repair function of this splice should be limited
to damage located within the “Midspan Area” or the “Point of Support”. (See Figure 1)

DESIGN MODIFICATIONS

Armor Splice

The Armor Splice combines the features of both Armor Rods and Conductor Splices, which are described in their
respective catalog sections. The Armor Splice should be considered when damage occurs in the “support area,” or
where installation would locate the ends of repair rods within 6 inches of existing rods.
Upon receipt of the field information specified in Figure 2, PLP will furnish the correct Catalog Number. The Armor
Splice is custom designed to assure that when the color code mark is centered at the support point, a continuous
length will extend beyond the area of damage. (See Figure 3)

O.D. CALCULATIONS
Applied overall diameter computed as follows:
The rod diameter can be obtained from the price page
tables. Conductor O.D. can be found in the Conductor
Chart, General Information Section.

Rod Diam. .121" x 2 = .242"

Conductor Diam. + .398"
Total Applied O.D. .640"
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Conductor Splice – Aluminum

For use on:

ACSR, All-Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy
AWAC® Conductor

Diameter Range Rod

Catalog (Inches) Nominal Conductor Units Wt./Lbs. Length Diameter No. of Color
Number Min.. Max. Size Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
LS-0106 .177 .184 #6, 7W All-Alum. 50 6 21 .086 2 Purple
#6, 6/1 #6,
LS-0108 .194 .202 50 6 22 .086 2 Blue
7W Alum. Alloy
LS-0112 .229 .239 #4, 7W All-Alum. 50 9 24 .086 2 Brown
#4, 6/1 - 7/1 #4,
LS-0114 .247 .257 50 10 26 .094 3 Orange
7W Alum. Alloy
LS-0115 .258 .270 #3, 7W All-Alum. 50 11 26 .094 3 Green
LS-0116 .271 .280 #3, 7W Alum. Alloy 50 12 27 .094 3 Yellow
LS-0118 .290 .298 #2, 7W All-Alum. 50 13 28 .094 3 Purple
#2, AWAC 6/1 #3,
LS-0119 .299 .310 50 15 30 .102 3 Brown
AWAC 5/2
#2, 6/1 - 7/1 #2, 7W
LS-0120 .311 .325 50 16 31 .102 3 Red
Alum. Alloy
LS-0121 .326 .340 #1, 7W All-Alum. 50 16 31 .102 3 Blue
LS-0122 .341 .351 #1, AWAC 6/1 50 17 33 .102 3 Orange
#1, 6/1 #1,
LS-0123 .352 .367 50 19 34 .102 3 Green
7W Alum. Alloy
#1, AWAC 5/2 1/0,
LS-0124 .368 .380 50 27 38 .121 3 Black
7W All-Alum.
1/0, AWAC 6/1 1/0, 6/1
LS-0125 .381 .398 50 27 38 .121 3 Yellow
1/0, 7W Alum. Alloy
LS-0127 .414 .425 2/0, 7W All-Alum. 50 27 40 .121 3 Brown
2/0, 6/1 2/0,
LS-0129 .444 .462 50 37 42 .136 3 Blue
7W Alum. Alloy
LS-0130 .463 .481 3/0, 7W All-Alum. 50 43 46 .136 3 Green
3/0, 7W, Alum. Alloy
LS-0131 .482 .503 50 46 46 .146 3 Orange
3/0, AWAC 6/1 3/0, 6/1

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(2) Nominal Conductor size indicates one of various conductors within each range. Refer to the next page for additional conductor
sizes interchangeable with the same conductor splice. Consult PLP for sizes not shown.
(3) AWAC and Copperweld are registered trademarks of the Copperweld Co.

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Conductor Splice – Aluminum

Conductor Splice –
Aluminum
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds. Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Catalog Number Size ACSR All-Aluminum Aluminum Alloy AWAC®
#6, 7W
LS-0106 #6
555 lbs. (100%)
#6, 6/1 #6, 7W
LS-0108 #6
702 lbs. (60%) 1,050 lbs. (100%)
#4, 7W
LS-0112 #4
875 lbs. (100%)
#4, 6/1
1,098 lbs. (60%) #4, 7W
LS-0114 #4
#4, 7/1 1,670 lbs. (100%)
1,374 lbs. (60%)
#3, 7W
#3
1,023 lbs. (100%)
LS-0115
#4, 5/2
#4
2,790 lbs. (100%)
#3, 7W
LS-0116 #3
2,150 lbs. (100%)
#2, 7W
LS-0118 #2
1,335 lbs. (100%)
#3, 5/2
#3
3,500 lbs. 100%)
LS-0119
#2, 6/1
#2
1,590 lbs. (60%)
#2, 6/1
1,674 lbs. (60%) #2, 7W
LS-0120 #2
#2, 7/1 2,655 lbs. (100%)
2,115 lbs. (60%)
#1, 7W
LS-0121 #1
1,625 lbs. (100%)
#1, 6/1 1,986 lbs.
LS-0122 #1
(60%)
#1, 6/1 #1, 7W
LS-0123 #1
2,088 lbs. (60%) 3,420 lbs. (100%)
#1, 5/2
#1
5,450 lbs. (100%)
LS-0124
1/0, 7W
1/0
1,970 lbs. (100%)
1/0, 6/1 1/0, 7W 1/0, 6/1
LS-0125 1/0
2,568 lbs. (60%) 4,230 lbs. (100%) 2,448 lbs. (100%)
2/0, 7W
LS-0127 2/0
2,480 lbs. (100%)
2/0, 6/1 2/0, 7W
LS-0129 2/0
2,940 lbs. (55%) 5,055 lbs. (100%)
3/0, 7W
LS-0130 3/0
3,005 lbs. (100%)
3/0, 6/1 3/0, 7W 3/0, 6/1
LS-0131 3/0
3,671 lbs. (55%) 6,365 lbs. (100%) 3,333 lbs. (55%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(2) For sizes or strandings not shown, consult PLP.
(3) Refer to the Splice: ACSR F. T. section for an alternate product with higher Rated Holding Strength on ACSR type conductors.
(4) AWAC and Copperweld are registered trademarks of the Copperweld Co.

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Aluminum Alloy
AWAC® Conductor

Diameter
Range Wt./ Rod
Catalog (Inches) Nominal Conductor Units Lbs. Length Diameter No. of Color
Number Min. Max. Size Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
3/0, AWAC 5/2
LS-0133 .522 .544 50 66 51 .167 3 Black
4/0, 7W All-Alum.
4/0, 7W Alum. Alloy
LS-0134 .545 .567 25 33 52 .167 3 Red
4/0, 6/1
250, 19W-37W All-Alum.
4/0, AWAC 15/4
LS-0135 .568 .594 25 48 61 .182 3 Blue
266.8, 7W-19W-37W
All-Alum.
LS-0136 .595 .618 266.8, 18/1 25 50 63 .182 3 Purple
266.8, 26/7
LS-0137 .619 .644 25 58 67 .182 3 Yellow
300, 19W-37W All-Alum.
300, 18/1
LS-0138 .645 .671 336.4, 19W-37W All 25 66 69 .204 3 Brown
Alum.
300, 26/7 - 30/7
LS-0139 .672 .700 336.4, 18/1 - 36/1 25 68 70 .204 3 Orange
350, 19W-37W All-Alum.

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(2) Nominal Conductor size indicates one of various conductors within each range. Refer to the next page for additional conductor
sizes interchangeable with the same conductor splice. Consult PLP for sizes not shown.
(3) For an example of applied overall diameter see “O.D. CALCULATIONS” at the beginning of this section.

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Conductor Splice –
Aluminum
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds.
Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Catalog Number Size ACSR All-Aluminum Aluminum Alloy AWAC®
3/0, 5/2
3/0
9,660 lbs. (100%)
LS-0133
4/0, 7W
4/0
3,790 lbs. (100%)
4/0, 6/1 4/0, 7W 4/0, 6/1
LS-0134 4/0
4,631 lbs. (55%) 8,025 lbs. (100%) 4,059 lbs. (55%)
4/0, 15/4
4/0
7,560 lbs. (70%)
250, 19W
4,510 lbs. (100%)
250MCM
250, 37W
4,860 lbs. (100%)
LS-0135
266.8, 7W
4,775 lbs. (100%)
266.8, 19W
266.8MCM
4,800 lbs. (100%)
266.8, 37W
5,185 lbs. (100%)
266.8, 18/1
LS-0136 266.8MCM
5,130 lbs. (75%)
266.8, 26/7 266.8, 19W
266.8MCM
5,625 lbs. (50%) 10,610 lbs. (100%)
LS-0137 300, 19W
5,300 lbs. (100%)
300MCM
300, 37W
5,830 lbs. (100%)
300, 18/1
300MCM
5,768 lbs. (75%)
LS-0138 336.4, 19W
5,940 lbs. (100%)
336.4MCM
336.4, 37W
6,420 lbs. (100%)
300, 26/7
6,325 lbs. (50%)
300MCM
300, 30/7
7,715 lbs. (50%)
336.4, 18/1
6,469 lbs. (75%)
LS-0139 336.4MCM
336.4, 36/1
5,732 lbs. (75%)
350, 19W
6,180 lbs. (100%)
350MCM
350, 37W
6,680 lbs. (100%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for an explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(2) For sizes or strandings not shown, consult PLP.
(3) Refer to the Splice: ACSR F. T. Section for an alternate product with higher rated holding strength on ACSR-type conductors.
(4) AWAC and Copperweld are registered trademarks of the Copperweld Co.

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Conductor Splice – Aluminum

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ACSR, All-Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

Diameter Wt./
Rod
Range (Inches) Units Lbs.
Catalog Length Diameter No. Of Color
Number Min. Max. Nominal Conductor Size Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
336.4, 26/7
336.4, 19W Alum. Alloy
LS-0140 .701 .729 15 62 77 .250 3 Green
397.5, 19W-37W All-Alum.
400, 19W-37W All-Alum.
336.4, 30/7
LS-0141 .730 .760 15 64 79 .250 3 Black
397.5, 18/1
397.5, 26/7
LS-0142 .761 .792 397.5, 19W Alum. Alloy 15 74 83 .250 3 Purple
450, 19W-37W All-Alum.
477, 18/1 - 36/1
LS-0143 .793 .825 477, 19W-37W All-Alum. 3 18 84 .250 3 Red
500, 19W-37W All-Alum.
477, 26/7
LS-0145 .851 .886 556.5, 18/1 - 36/1 3 23 99 .250 4 Orange
556.5, 19W-37W All-Alum.

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(2) Nominal Conductor size indicates one of various conductors within each range. Refer to the next page for additional conductor
sizes interchangeable with the same conductor splice. Consult PLP for sizes not shown.
(3) For an example of applied overall diameter see “O.D. CALCULATIONS” at the beginning of this section.

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Conductor Splice –
Aluminum
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds.
Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Catalog Nominal
Number Conductor Size ACSR All-Aluminum Aluminum Alloy
336.4, 26/7 336.4, 19W
363.4
7,025 lbs. (50%) 12,830 lbs. (100%)
397.5, 19W
6,880 lbs. (100%)
397.5
397.5, 37W
LS-0140
7,305 lbs. (100%)
400, 19W
6,928 lbs. (100%)
400
400, 37W
7,350 lbs. (100%)
336.4, 30/7
336.4
8,520 lbs. (50%)
LS-0141 397.5, 18/1
7,530 lbs. (75%)
397.5
397.5, 36/1
6,555 lbs. (75%)
397.5, 26/7 397.5, 19W
397.5
8,095 lbs. (50%) 13,617 lbs. (90%)
LS-0142 450, 19W
7,630 lbs. (100%)
450
450, 37W
8,110 lbs. (100%)
477, 18/1 477, 19W
8,903 lbs. (75%) 8,090 lbs. (100%)
477
477, 36/1 477, 37W
7,740 lbs. (75%) 8,600 lbs. (100%)
LS-0143 500, 19W 8,480 lbs.
500 (100%) 500, 37W
9,100 lbs. (100%)
477, 19W
477
6,371 lbs. (90%)
477, 26/7
477
9,715 lbs. (50%)
550, 37W
9,720 lbs. (100%)
550
550, 61W
LS-0145
9,440 lbs. (90%)
556.5, 18/1 556.5, 19W
10,388 lbs. (75%) 9,440 lbs. (100%)
556.5
556.5, 36/1 556.5, 37W
8,850 lbs. (75%) 9,830 lbs. (100%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(2) For sizes or strandings not shown, consult PLP.
(3) Refer to the Splice: ACSR F. T. Section for an alternate product with higher rated holding strength on ACSR-type conductors.
(4) AWAC and Copperweld are registered trademarks of the Copperweld Co.

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ACSR, All-Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

Diameter Wt./
Rod
Range (Inches) Units Lbs.
Catalog Length Diameter No. Of Color
Number Min. Max. Nominal Conductor Size Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
605, 36/1
LS-0146 .887 .929 3 31 105 .310 3 Orange
636, 37W-61W All-Alum.
636, 18/1 - 36/1
LS-0147 .930 .968 3 36 108 .310 4 Brown
666.6 - 36/1
636, 54/7 - 26/7
LS-0148 .969 1.008 3 37 111 .310 4 Yellow
666.6, 54/7 715.5, 36/1
795, 36/1
LS-0149 1.009 1.050 3 39 121 .310 4 Green
795, 37W-61W All-Alum.

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(2) Nominal Conductor size indicates one of various conductors within each range. Refer to the next page for additional conductor
sizes interchangeable with the same conductor splice. Consult PLP for sizes not shown.
(3) For an example of applied overall diameter see “O.D. CALCULATIONS” at the beginning of this section.

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Conductor Splice –
Aluminum
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds.
Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Nominal Conductor
Catalog Number Size ACSR All-Aluminum Aluminum Alloy
500, 30/7
500
12,225 lbs. (50%)
556.5, 26/7 556.5, 19W
556.5
11,200 lbs. (50%) 19,080 lbs. (90%)
LS-0146 605, 36/1
605
9,600 lbs. (75%)
636, 37W
11,240 lbs. (100%)
636
636, 61W
10,520 lbs. (100%)
605, 30/7
12,050 lbs. (50%)
605
605, 54/7
11,250 lbs. (50%)
556.5, 30/7
556.5
13,600 lbs. (50%)
636, 18/1
11,873 lbs. (75%)
LS-0147 636
636, 36/1
10,088 lbs. (75%)
666.6, 36/1
666
10,575 lbs. (75%)
700, 37W
12,370 lbs. (100%)
700
700, 61W
11,570 lbs. (100%)
636, 26/7
636
12,500 lbs. (50%)
636, 54/7 636, 37W
636
11,180 lbs. (50%) 21,690 lbs. (90%)
715.5, 37W
LS-0148 715.5, 36/1 12,640 lbs. (100%)
715
11,175 lbs. (75%) 715.5, 61W
11,835 lbs. (100%)
750, 37W
2,990 lbs. (100%)
750
750, 61W
12,160 lbs. (100%)
795, 37W
795, 36/1 13,770 lbs. (100%)
795
12,405 lbs. (75%) 795, 61W
12,900 lbs. (100%)
LS-0149
800, 37W
13,850 lbs. (100%)
800
800, 61W
12,970 lbs. (100%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(2) For sizes or strandings not shown, consult PLP.

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ACSR, All-Aluminum
Aluminum Alloy

Diameter Wt./
Rod
Range (Inches) Units Lbs.
Catalog Length Diameter No. of Color
Number Min. Max. Nominal Conductor Size Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
874.5, 36/1 874.5, 37W-61W
LS-0150 1.051 1.091 3 45 127 .310 4 Black
All-Alum.
795, 54/7 954, 37W–61W
LS-0151 1.092 1.136 3 59 137 .365 4 Purple
All-Alum.
954, 36/1–45/7 1,033.5,
LS-0152 1.137 1.183 3 62 141 .365 4 Red
37W–61W All-Alum.
1,033.5, 36/1–45/7 1,113,
LS-0153 1.184 1.232 3 63 143 .365 4 Blue
61W All-Alum.
1,272, 45/7 1,272, 61W
LS-0155 1.300 1.353 3 101 165 .436 4 Yellow
All-Alum.

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(2) Nominal Conductor size indicates one of various conductors within each range. Refer to the next page for additional conductor
sizes interchangeable with the same conductor splice. Consult PLP for sizes not shown.
(3) For an example of applied overall diameter, see “O.D. CALCULATIONS” at the beginning of this section.

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Conductor Splice
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds.
Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Nominal Conductor
Catalog Number Size ACSR All-Aluminum Aluminum Alloy
715.5, 26/7
715.5
14,050 lbs. (50%)
795, 45/7
795
11,450 lbs. (50%)
LS-0150
874.5, 37W
874.5, 36/1 14,830 lbs. (100%)
874.5
13,425 lbs. (75%) 874.5, 61W
14,200 lbs. (90%)
795, 54/7
14,250 lbs. (50%) 795, 37W
795
795, 26/7 27,135 lbs. (90%)
15,600 lbs. (50%)
900, 37W
900, 45/7 15,270 lbs. (100%)
LS-0151 900
12,700 lbs. (50%) 900, 61W
14,310 lbs. (90%)
954, 37W
16,180 lbs. (100%)
954
954, 61W
15,175 lbs. (90%)
874.5, 54/7
874.5
15,700 lbs. (50%)
900, 54/7
900
16,5150 lbs. (50%)
954, 36/1
14,640 lbs. (75%)
954
954, 45/7
13,450 lbs. (50%)
LS-0152
1,000, 37W
16,960 lbs. (100%)
1,000
1,000, 61W
15,900 lbs. (90%)
1,033.5, 37W
17,530 lbs. (100%)
1,033.5
1,033.5, 61W
16,430 lbs. (90%)
954, 54/7 954, 37W
954
17,100 lbs. (50%) 32,780 lbs. (90%)
1,033.5, 36/1
15,825 lbs. (75%)
LS-0153 1,033.5
1,033.5, 45/7
14,450 lbs. (50%)
1,113, 61W
1,113
17,690 lbs. (90%)
1,272, 45/7 1,272, 61W
LS-0155 1,272
17,700 lbs. (50%) 19,800 lbs. (90%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(2) For sizes or strandings not shown, consult PLP.

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Conductor Splice

For use on:

AWAC® Conductor
Aluminum
Conductor Size Units Wt./Lbs.
Outside Rod
Catalog Diameter Length Diameter No. of Color
Number AWAC (Inches) Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
LS-0185 #4 AWAC 4/3 .281 50 21 33 .121 3 Green
LS-0186 #3 AWAC 4/3 .316 50 27 36 .136 3 Purple
LS-0187 #2 AWAC 5/2 .330 50 24 36 .121 3 Green
LS-0188 #2 AWAC 4/3 .355 50 35 40 .146 3 Purple
LS-0189 #1 AWAC 4/3 .398 50 50 45 .167 3 Red
LS-0190 1/0 AWAC 5/2 .416 50 40 44 .136 3 Orange
LS-0191 1/0 AWAC 4/3 .447 50 61 50 .167 3 Brown
LS-0192 2/0 AWAC 5/2 .467 50 49 47 .146 3 Orange
LS-0193 2/0 AWAC 4/3 .502 50 41 55 .182 3 Black
LS-0194 3/0 AWAC 4/3 .564 50 55 59 .204 3 Yellow

Aluminum-Clad Steel
Conductor Size Units Wt./Lbs.
Outside Rod
Catalog Diameter Length Diameter No. of Color
Number AWAC (Inches) Per Carton (Inches) (Inches) Subsets Code
LS-5112 #4 AWAC 3/4 .307 50 34 30 .102 3 Purple
#4 AWAC 2/5
LS-5113 .340 .344 50 46 33 .114 3 Blue
#3 AWAC 3/4
#3 AWAC 2/5
LS-5114 .382 .386 50 67 38 .128 3 Brown
#2 AWAC 3/4
#2 AWAC 2/5
LS-5115 .429 .434 25 55 50 .144 3 Green
#1 AWAC 3/4
#1 AWAC 2/5
LS-5116 .482 .487 25 75 55 .162 3 Red
1/0 AWAC 3/4
1/0 AWAC 2/5
LS-5117 .541 .547 10 48 67 .183 3 Green
2/0 AWAC 3/4

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Conductor Splices for AWAC stranded 6/1, selected sizes stranded 5/2 and 5/4, not appearing above, can be found earlier in this
section.
(2) Rated Holding Strengths are listed on the next page.
(3) Consult PLP for sizes, strandings, or lay direction not shown.
(4) For an example of applied overall diameter see O.D. CALCULATIONS at the beginning of this section.
(5) AWAC and Copperweld are registered trademarks of the Copperweld Co.

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Conductor Splice

Conductor Splice
RATED HOLDING STRENGTHS
Holding strengths of the applied splices are shown in pounds. Percentage of conductor RBS shown in parentheses.
Catalog AWAC® SIZES
Number #4 #3 #2 #1 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0
#4, 4/3
LS-0185
4,190 lbs. (100%)
#4, 3/4
LS-5112
6,130 lbs. (100%)
#4, 2/5
LS-5113
8,960 lbs. (100%)
#3, 4/3
LS-0186
5,260 lbs. (100%)
#3, 3/4
LS-5113
7,700 lbs. (100%)
#3, 2/5
LS-5114
11,300 lbs. (100%)
#2, 6/1
LS-0119
1,590 lbs. (100%)
#2, 5/2
LS-0187
4,370 lbs. (100%)
#2, 4/3
LS-0188
6,600 lbs. (100%)
#2, 3/4
LS-5114
9,690 lbs. (100%)
#2, 2/5
LS-5115
13,500 lbs. (100%)
#1, 4/3
LS-0189
8,100 lbs. (100%)
#1, 3/4
LS-5115
11,200 lbs. (100%)
#1, 2/5
LS-5116
16,500 lbs. (100%)
1/0, 5/2
LS-0190
6,580 lbs. (100%)
1/0, 4/3
LS-0191
9,680 lbs. (100%)
1/0, 3/4
LS-5116
13,800 lbs. (100%)
1/0, 2/5
LS-5117
19,500 lbs. (100%)
2/0, 5/2
LS-0192
8,030 lbs. (100%)
2/0, 4/3
LS-0193
11,900 lbs. (100%)
2/0, 3/4
LS-5117
16,400 lbs. (100%)
3/0, 4/3
LS-0194
14,200 lbs. (100%)

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) Conductor Splices for AWAC stranded 6/1 or selected sizes stranded 5/2, not appearing above, can be found earlier in this section.
(2) Refer to General Recommendations at the beginning of this section for explanation of “Rated Holding Strength”.
(3) Consult PLP for sizes, stranding or lay direction not shown.
(4) AWAC is a registered trademark of the Copperweld Co.

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ACSR Full Tension Splice

NOMENCLATURE

Thermal Rating (Continuous)

125°C

Sub-Sets: Individual rods assembled into groups of two, Center Mark: Establishes recommended alignment of rods
three, or four. during application.
Core Splice: Galvanized steel, sub-setted and gritted. Color Code and Length: Assist in identification of conduc-
tor size, corresponding to tabular information appearing on
Filler Rods: Aluminum alloy, sub-setted, or single rods, not
catalog pages.
gritted. Filler Rods are not required for selected sizes cor-
responding to tabular information on catalog pages. Identification Tape: Shows catalog number, nominal
sizes.
Outer Splice: Aluminum alloy, sub-setted and gritted.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
SPLICE: ACSR F.T. is designed as a three component JOINING: This splice will hold the full rated breaking strength
assembly generally for Sub-EHV applications. Full Tension of, and provide better conductivity than, an equal length of
Splices are available for EHV applications. Contact PLP unspliced ACSR conductor.
for details.
RESTORATIVE-REPAIR: Splice: ACSR F.T. will restore
original conductivity and full rated breaking strength to ACSR
conductor. This splice is recommended when damage to
the core itself is suspected.
The Core Splice is applied after removal of the aluminum Other PREFORMED™ products with restorative-repair ca-
strands down to the steel core. pabilities are Armor Rods, Line Guards, Splice Shunt, and
ARMOR-GRIP® Suspension: for Line Repair.

RATED HOLDING STRENGTH: In arriving at “Rated Hold

Strength,” actual results of tests on unweathered conduc-
Filler rods, when required, are applied over the Core tor are studied, and consideration is given to dimensional
Splice to re-establish the original outside diameter of tolerances for the sizes encompassed.
the conductor.
APPLICATION-INSPECTION: All conductors, new or
weathered, must be thoroughly scratch-brushed until bright
and clean. Immediately thereafter, an industry accepted
inhibitor (compatible with the product) should be applied
The Outer Splice is identical in design to the Conductor Splice before installing the product.
(earlier in this section) except for the overall length.
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ACSR Full Tension Splice

Tension Splice
ACSR Full
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CONTD.

When centered over the point of damage, the ends of the Splice: ACSR F.T. should not be positioned closer than 6 inches
to existing Armor Rods or Line Guards. The restorative-repair function of this splice should be limited to damage located
out in the “Midspan Area” or at the “Point of Support” (see Fig. 1).

TAPPING: Tapping over a Splice: ACSR F.T. is permissible. Whenever a tapping clamp will be installed over a splice, it
is imperative that the conductor be scratch brushed and an inhibitor be used. The outer surface of the splice should be
thoroughly scratch brushed to remove any oxides and glue which may be present. Inhibitor should then be applied to
the area beneath the tap itself.

DESIGN MODIFICATIONS

Armor Splice

The Armor Splice combines the features of both Armor Rods and Conductor Splices, which are described in their
respective catalog sections. The Armor Splice should be considered when damage occurs in the “support area,” or
where installation would locate the ends of repair rods within 6 inches of existing rods.
Upon receipt of the field information specified in Figure 2, PLP will furnish the correct Catalog Number. The Armor
Splice is custom designed to assure that when the color code mark is centered at the support point, a continuous
length will extend beyond the area of damage. (See Figure 3)

O.D. CALCULATIONS
Applied overall diameter computed as follows: Rod Diam. .121" x 2 = .242"
Conductor O.D. can be found in the Conductor Chart, Conductor Diam. + .398"
General Information Section. Total Applied O.D. .640"

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ACSR Full Tension Splice

For use on: ACSR

Units Wt./Lbs. Outer Splice Color Codes
ACSR Rod
Catalog Conductor Length No. of Diameter
Number Size Per Carton (Inches) Subsets (Inches) Core Filler Outer
FTS-5100 #4, 6/1 100 34 35 3 .094 Black None Orange
FTS-5101 #4, 7/1 100 34 35 3 .094 Black None Orange
FTS-5102 #2, 6/1 100 58 44 3 .102 Black None Red
FTS-5103 #2, 7/1 100 66 45 3 .102 Black None Red
FTS-5104 1/0, 6/1 50 80 52 3 .121 Black Black Yellow
FTS-5105 2/0, 6/1 50 65 55 3 .136 Black Black Blue
FTS-5108 3/0, 6/1 25 38 59 3 .146 Black Black Orange
FTS-5110 4/0, 6/1 25 56 67 3 .167 Black Black Red
FTS-5106 101.8, 12/7 25 40 65 3 .136 Black None Blue
FTS-5107 110.8, 12/7 25 50 69 3 .136 Black None Green
FTS-5109 134.6, 12/7 10 68 75 3 .167 Black None Purple
FTS-5111 266.8, 26/7 10 40 91 3 .182 Black None Yellow
FTS-5112 336.4, 18/1 10 40 87 3 .204 Black Black Blue
FTS-5113 336.4, 26/7 10 65 103 3 .250 Black Black Green
FTS-5114 336.4, 30/7 10 70 108 3 .250 Black Black Orange
FTS-5115 397.5, 26/7 5 40 110 3 .250 Black Black Purple
FTS-5116 477, 24/7 5 40 113 3 .250 Black Black Blue
FTS-5117 477, 26/7 5 48 120 4 .250 Black Black Blue
FTS-5118 556.5, 26/7 3 44 129 3 .310 Black Black Green
FTS-5119 636, 24/7 3 48 132 4 .310 Black Black Yellow
FTS-5120 636, 26/7 3 50 134 4 .310 Black Black Yellow
FTS-5121 795, 45/7 3 52 153 4 .310 Black Black Blue
FTS-5122 795, 26/7 3 78 158 4 .365 Black Black Orange
FTS-5123 1,272, 45/7 3 133 203 4 .463 Black Black Yellow

Right-hand lay standard

EXPLANATORY NOTES:
(1) ACSR Conductor Sizes should be used only with Catalog Numbers shown.
(2) Rated Holding Strengths are 100% of the conductor rated breaking strength (RBS).
(3) Conduit PLP for sizes or strandings not shown.

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