The Preformed Line Products (PLP) R235 Single Copper Tap Off Connector is a high-quality, insulation-piercing tap-off connector designed for reliable service cable connections to bare copper or aluminium mains. With shear-head bolt technology and moisture-free operation, this connector ensures a secure and maintenance-free electrical connection in overhead and underground distribution networks.

Key Features:

• Insulation-Piercing Technology: Eliminates the need to strip the cable, ensuring a quick and efficient installation.
• Forged Copper Body: Provides superior strength and durability, maintaining reliable electrical performance.
• Shear-Head Bolt System: Allows for a consistent and controlled torque using a standard M8 socket, ensuring a secure connection without over-tightening.
• Moisture-Free Connection: Designed for long-term performance, preventing corrosion and environmental damage in harsh outdoor conditions.
• Polycarbonate Windows: Provides visual confirmation of the connection, allowing installers to verify proper seating of the conductor.
• Tested to AS/NZS4396 Standards: Complies with industry safety and performance requirements, ensuring reliability in electrical distribution networks.

Specifications:

• Model Number: R235
• Sicame Equivalent: CCW35 or CCW35E
• Main Conductor Range: 3–15mm (5.5-135mm²)
• Tap Conductor Range: 6–35mm²
• Material: Forged Copper Body
• Cable Compatibility: XLPE or PVC Copper Service Cables
• Main Conductor: Bare Copper
• Bolt Type: M8 Shear-Head Bolt
• Standards Compliance: AS/NZS4396
• Installation Method: No stripping required (insulation piercing technology)

Applications:

• Overhead & Underground Power Distribution: Ensures secure tap-off connections for mains-to-service cable installations.
• Utility & Electrical Networks: Used in electrical substations, pole-mounted transformers, and urban grid networks.
• Renewable Energy Systems: Suitable for solar and wind energy infrastructure, ensuring reliable tap-off connections.
• Industrial & Commercial Power Systems: Provides safe and efficient branch connections for industrial power networks.

The PLP R235 Single Copper Tap Off Connector is an essential component for electrical distribution systems, providing secure, efficient, and maintenance-free connections for utility, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Its robust forged copper construction, insulation-piercing design, and shear-head bolt system make it a trusted solution for professionals in the power distribution industry.