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PARALLEL CONNECTORS
SECTION 4
PARALLEL CONNECTORS
SUBSTATION CONNECTORS - 230KV AND BELOW
PARALLEL CONNECTORS
PLP Substation Connectors Parallel Connectors for 230kV and below are designed with a wide range of conduct
acceptance for both main and tap and can be used for ACSR and AAC substation flexible conductor. Typically used for
non-current carrying connections to voltage transformers and surge arrestors and are suitable for both equal and
unequal conductor combinations. All contact faces are manufactured to maximize contact surface area and provide
a superior installed fit.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Complete range of sizes for connecting most standard bus tube or stranded conductor
• Solutions for bolted, compression, and weldment applications
• Available in aluminum and bronze, with tin plating capabilities for both materials
• Custom design solutions available to secure your most challenging connections
110 PLP. COM EN-CA-1028-2
EGP-A
Aluminum Bolted Parallel Conductor 4
Two Cable
230kV and Below
PARALLEL CONNECTORS
Aluminum alloy parallel clamp to connect cable in the
main and cable in the tap. Electrical joint compound is
recommended for all cable contact surfaces.
CASTINGS: Aluminum Alloy
HARDWARE: Galvanized Steel
See page 172 for special order options such as tin plating, hardware
materials and specific angles. Contact PLP for further details,
unlisted option and/or special applications.
Example: EGP21A with Stainless Steel Hardware
would be EGP21A-SS.
Cable AWG/MCM Tap Cable AWG/MCM
Dimensions
Part AAC ACSR AAC ACSR
Number AAC Diameter ACSR Diameter AAC Diameter ACSR Diameter in (mm)
in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) H L B X
0814 - 0.893 477 (18/1) - 0.814 - 0.883 0.814 - 0.893 477 (18/1) - 0.814 - 0.883 2.91 6.22 5/8 4.06
EGP21A 500 - 600 500 - 600
(20.7 - 22.7) 477 (30/7) (20.7 - 22.4) (20.7 - 22.7) 477 (30/7) (20.7 - 22.4) (74) (158) (16) (103)
1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 3.35 6.22 5/8 4.06
EGP29A 900 - 1300 900 - 1300
(27.8 - 33.4) 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (27.8 - 33.4) 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (85) (158) (16) (103)
1.382 - 1.454 1272 (54/19) - 1.382 - 1.465 1.382 - 1.454 1272 (54/19) - 1.382 - 1.465 3.90 7.17 5/8 4.57
EGP30A 1431 - 1590 1431 - 1590
(35.1 - 36.9) 1431 (54/19) (35.1 - 37.2) (35.1 - 36.9) 1431 (54/19) (35.1 - 37.2) (99) (182) (16) (116)
1.526 - 1.632 1590 (45/7)- 1.504 - 1.602 1.526 - 1.632 1590 (45/7) - 1.504 - 1.602 4.21 7.17 5/8 4.57
EGP32A 1750 - 2000 1750 - 2000
(38.8 - 41.5) 1780 (84/19) (38.2 - 40.7) (38.8 - 41.5) 1780 (84/19) (38.2 - 40.7) (107) (182) (16) (116)
1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 0.814 - 0.893 477 (18/1) - 0.814 - 0.883 3.35 6.26 5/8 4.06
EGP29A21A 900 - 1300 500 - 600
(27.8 - 33.4 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (20.7 - 22.7) 477 (30/7) (20.7 - 22.4) (85) (159) (16) (103)
1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 0.918 - 0.998 556 (18/1) - 0.879 - 1.000 3.35 6.26 5/8 4.06
EGP29A24A 900 - 1300 636 - 750
(27.8 - 33.4 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (23.3 - 25.3) 666 (24/7) (22.3 - 25.4) (85) (159) (16) (103)
1.382 - 1.454 1272 (54/19) - 1.382 - 1.465 1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 4.21 7.17 5/8 4.57
EGP30A29A 1431 - 1590 900 - 1300
(35.1 - 36.9) 1431 (54/19) (35.1 - 37.2) (27.8 - 33.4) 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (107) (182) (16) (116)
1.526 - 1.632 1590 (45/7) - 1.504 - 1.602 1.094 - 1.315 795 (54/7) - 1.093 - 1.338 4.21 7.17 5/8 4.57
EGP32A29A 1750 - 2000 900 - 1300
(38.8 - 41.5) 1780 (84/19) (38.2 - 40.7) (27.8 - 33.4) 1192 (54/19) (27.8 - 34.0) (107) (182) (16) (116)
EN-CA-1028-2 PLP. COM 111
MP-R
Aluminum Bolted Parallel Connector
Two Cable, U-Bolt
230kV and Below
Aluminum alloy parallel clamp to connect cable
in the main and cable in the tap. Electrical joint
compound is recommended for all cable
contact surfaces.
CASTINGS: Aluminum Alloy
HARDWARE: Zinc Plated Steel
See page 172 for special order options such as tin plating, hardware
materials and specific angles. Contact PLP for further details,
unlisted option and/or special applications.
Example: MP19R with Stainless Steel Hardware
would be MP19R-SS.
Cable AWG/MCM Tap Cable AWG/MCM
Dimensions
Part AAC ACSR AAC ACSR
Figure
Number AAC Diameter ACSR Diameter AAC Diameter ACSR Diameter in (mm)
in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) in (mm) H L B X
0.470 - 0.728 2/0 (6/1) - 0.447 - 0.783 3/0T - 0.470 - 0.728 2/0 - (6/1) - 0.447 - 0.783 5.04 4.02 1/2 2.80
MP19R 1 3/0T-400*
(11/9 - 18.5) 397 (26/7) (11.4 - 19.9) 400* (11.9 - 18.5) 397 (26/7) (11.4 - 19.9) (128) (102) (13) (71)
0.724 - 1.126 336 (30/7) - 0.741 - 1.140 3/0T - 0.470 - 0.814 110 (12/7) - 0.741 - 1.140 5.67 4.02 1/2 2.87
MP30R21R 1 397 - 954
(18.4 - 28.6) 795 (30/19) (18.8 - 29.0) 500* (11.9 - 20.7) 477 (18/1) (18.8 - 29.0) (144) (102) (13) (73)
0.724 - 1.126 336 (30/7) - 0.741 - 1.140 397 - 0.724 - 1.126 336 (30/7) - 0.741 - 1.140 6.54 4.45 5/8 3.27
MP30R 1 397 - 954
(18.4 - 28.6) 795 (30/19) (18.8 - 29.0) 954 (18.4 - 28.6) 795 (30/19) (18.8 - 29.0) (166) (113) (16) (83)
0.998 - 1.171 605 (54/7) - 0.953 - 1.162 750 - 0.998 - 1.171 605 (54/7) - 0.953 - 1.162 6.54 7.01 5/8 3.70
MP32R-M1 2 750 - 1033
(25.3 - 34.0) 900 (54/7) (24.2 - 29.5) 1033 (25.3 - 29.7) 900 (54/7) (24.2 - 29.5) (166) (178) (16) (94)
1.152 - 1.340 900 (54/7) - 1.162 - 1.302 1000 - 1.152 - 1.340 900 (54/7) - 1.162 - 1.302 6.77 7.17 5/8 3.70
MP35R 2 1000 - 1351
(29.3 - 34.0) 1192 (45/7) (29.5 - 33.1) 1351 (29.3 - 34.0) 1192 (45/7) (29.5 - 33.1) (172) (182) (16) (94)
1.152 - 1.340 900 (54/7) - 1.162 - 1.302 397 - 0.724 - 1.126 336 (30/7) - 0.741 - 1.140 6.77 7.17 5/8 3.70
MP35R30R 2 1000 - 1351
(29.3 - 34.0) 1192 (45/7) (29.5 - 33.1) 954 (18.4 - 28.6) 795 (30/19) (18.8 - 29.0) (172) (182) (16) (94)
*S denotes SOLID wire, and T denotes STRANDED wire
112 PLP. COM EN-CA-1028-2
