Prysmian BICON Wedge Taps – Wedgtap Connectors
Product overview
Prysmian BICON Wedge Taps – Wedgtap Connectors for Network Rail provide a successful and well-proven method of making tap connections onto both aluminium and copper overhead line conductors.
Part Numbers: WG4ALH (091/002270), WG2AMBR (091/002279), WG7AL (091/002272) WG9AL (091/002271)
Manufactured from high conductivity materials the connector uses an inner wedge that is power driven between the main and tap conductors locking them into a ‘C’ shaped outer body.
A wiping action takes place during installation along the contact faces of the conductors effectively removing surface oxides and supplementing wire brushing. The contact grooves of the Wedgtap are lined with the Bicon® X1 inhibitor compound to enhance contact surface integrity.
Prysmian BICON Wedge Taps – Features & Benefits
The WEDGTAP connectors incorporate many features:
- Easily assembled onto conductor.
- Provides visual indication of correct connector/conductor combination prior to installation.
- Disconnectable.
- Maintains full tensile value of conductors.
- Range Taking.
- Withstands high fault currents.
- Can install them ‘live line’.
- Fully tested to BS3288 Pt1 & ESI 43-92 and meets the Accelerated lifetime Test Procedure (ECRC).
Materials:
- Body – Heat treated aluminium extrusion.
- Insert- Aluminium die-casting.
Prysmian Part Numbers (PADS Cat Nos)
WG4ALH (091/002270), WG2AMBR (091/002279), WG7AL (091/002272), WG9AL (091/002271).
For Additional Information on Prysmian BICON Wedge Taps – Wedge Taps – Wedgtap Connectors for Network Rail Part Numbers mentioned see PDF File and Technical Data Table below.
Note: Technical Data subject to change without notice.
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+44 (0)1744 762 929Technical Data
WEDGE TAPS |
| Description | Material | Main Conductor | Tap Conductor | Weight (g) | Prysmian Part No. | PADS Cat. No. |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 19/4.22 mm AAC | 10.5 mm Dia Rod | 300 | WG4ALH* | 091/002270 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 19/4.22 mm AAC | 7/3.95 mm AWAC | 300 | WG4ALH* | 091/002270 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 21 mm Dia Rod | 7/3.95 mm AWAC | 300 | WG4ALH* | 091/002270 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 7/3.95 mm AWAC | 10.5 mm Dia Rod | 100 | WG2AMBR | 091/002279 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 7/3.95 mm AWAC | 7/3.95 mm AWAC | 100 | WG2AMBR | 091/002279 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 19/3.25 mm AAC | 21 mm Dia Rod | 300 | WG7AL | 091/002272 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 19/4.22 mm AAC | 21 mm Dia Rod | 300 | WG9AL | 091/002271 |
| Aluminium Wedgetap | Al | 19/4.22 mm AAC | 19/4.22 mm AAC | 300 | WG9AL | 091/002271 |
| * These connectors have individual Main and Tap position. | ||||||
WEDGE TAP TOOLING |
| Tool | Take-Off Clip | Prysmian (Cartridge) | Burndy (Booster) | ||||
| Prysmian MP100 | Burndy WTRB | Prysmian MPA4 | Burndy WTOCBR | Install Yellow (WGCY) | Remove Green (WCGC) | Install WG-AM types: Blue (WPBBN) | Remove Red (WPBRN) |
| Prysmian MP200 | Burndy WTY | Prysmian MPA1 | Burndy WTOCY | Install Yellow (WGCY) | Remove Green (WCGC) | Install WG-AL types: Blue (WPBBN) | Remove Red (WPBRN) |