Electric Utility Operations

Burndy Launches Heavy-Duty Reducers

Aug. 10, 2017

BURNDY announces the release of a Heavy Duty Series to its UNITAP family of insulated connectors.

BURNDY announces the addition of a Heavy Duty Series of multi-tap and in-line splice reducers to the UNITAP family of insulated connectors. This expansion includes eight tap configurations and an in-line splice reducer available in both clear and UV-rated black insulation. Each conductor port contains two set screws to increase the strength and performance of the connector, and will provide a reliable and robust connection in the most demanding applications. These new additions are Listed to the UL Wire Connector Standard UL486A-486B and are dual rated for use with both aluminum and copper conductor from #2 - 750 kcmil.

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Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].