CABAC BI-METAL LUG 80MM2-LPB BL80LPB x 1/EACH

Description

Built for Reliable Performance on CCT Conductors

The CABAC BI-METAL LUG 80MM² Long Palm Long Barrel (BL80LPB) is designed specifically for Covered Conductor Thick (CCT) aluminium conductors, delivering dependable terminations in demanding overhead and distribution applications. The extended barrel design allows for an additional crimping position, ensuring a secure mechanical and electrical connection where longer palms are required.

Manufactured using 99.6% pure aluminium for the sleeve and 99.9% pure copper for the palm, the lug provides excellent conductivity while accommodating aluminium conductors. The barrel is filled with jointing compound that breaks down oxide layers on aluminium strands during crimping, improving electrical contact and reducing resistance at the termination point.

For electricians working with CCT systems, this lug delivers the performance needed to maintain consistent conductivity and reliable connections across network installations.

Strong, Corrosion-Resistant Bi-Metal Construction

The aluminium barrel and copper palm are friction welded using an IEC-standard process, creating a robust bi-metal joint that is electrically sound and resistant to electrolysis. This ensures long-term durability even in challenging outdoor environments where aluminium-to-copper connections can otherwise degrade.

Each barrel is chemically treated to reduce contact resistance and corrosion, supporting stable performance throughout the service life of the installation. The lug’s fully annealed metal state also improves ductility and allows for proper compression during crimping without cracking or deforming.

Manufactured to Australian dimensions and compatible with standard Australian crimping tooling, the lug integrates easily into established installation practices while maintaining compliance with international standards including AS/NZS 4325 Part 1, IEC, DIN/VDE, JIS, and BS.

Trade-Friendly Installation and Customisation

Designed with flexibility in mind, the long palm is supplied unfinished, allowing electricians to crop and drill the palm to suit site-specific requirements. This makes it ideal for projects where mounting hole positions or palm lengths must be customised to fit switchgear, terminals, or busbar connections.

The longer barrel also supports multiple crimp positions, providing additional mechanical strength when longer palms are required. For contractors working across distribution networks, infrastructure upgrades, or overhead conductor installations, this design helps reduce installation time and ensures consistent results on site.

For trade professionals managing tight project schedules, the CABAC BL80LPB lug offers reliable performance, compliant materials, and installation flexibility, helping keep jobs moving without unnecessary delays.

Key Specs

• Nominal Conductor: 80mm²

• Aluminium Sleeve Purity: 99.6%

• Copper Palm Purity: 99.9%

• Tensile Strength: 110 MPa

• Ductile Rating: 28%

• Final Metal State: Fully Annealed (including joint)

• Joining Method: Friction Welding (IEC standard)

• Operating Temperature: –40°C to 100°C

• Aluminium Resistivity: 2.6 micro-ohm cm (max)

• Copper Resistivity: 1.738 micro-ohm cm

• Aluminium Conductivity: 61.8% IACS (min)

• Copper Conductivity: 99.7% IACS

• Standards: AS/NZS4325 Part 1, IEC, DIN/VDE, JIS, BS

Ideal For

• Overhead distribution installations using CCT aluminium conductors

• Electrical contractors working on utility and infrastructure projects

• Terminating 80mm² aluminium conductors to copper busbars or terminals

• Projects requiring custom palm lengths and drilled hole positions

• Maintenance teams upgrading or repairing overhead network connections