ABB - Installation Products RBC 1000-3500 MCU - Ring Bus Connector, 3 Tap Positions, Tin Plated Copper with PVC coating, Main 1000 MCM CU, (3) Taps 500 MCM CU. Includes (1) Black PVC Boot and (3) Black EPDM Rubber Insulating Rockets for Towers and Hardware - (2) Stainless Steel 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 inch Full Tread Hex Head Bolts, with 1/2 inch Lock Washers. (6) 7/8-14 x 1 inch Screws for Taps. Connector Body Width 5 inches
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RBC 1000-3500 MCU

UPC: 075114421942


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Overview

The ABB RBC 1000-3500 MCU is a tin-plated copper ring bus connector designed for electrical distribution systems. This unit features three tap positions, accommodating a main conductor of 1000 MCM CU and three tap conductors of 500 MCM CU each. The connector body has a width of 5 inches. It is supplied with a black PVC boot and three black EPDM rubber insulating rockets, suitable for tower and hardware applications. Included hardware consists of two 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 inch stainless steel hex head bolts with 1/2 inch lock washers for the main connection, and six 7/8-14 x 1 inch screws for the tap connections. The tin plating on the copper provides corrosion resistance, ensuring reliable electrical contact. This connector is manufactured by ABB - Installation Products, bearing SKU RBC 1000-3500 MCU. The main conductor size is 1000 MCM CU, and each of the three tap positions accepts 500 MCM CU conductors. The connector body is constructed from tin-plated copper with a PVC coating. The included hardware for the main connection includes two stainless steel 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 inch full tread hex head bolts, along with corresponding 1/2 inch lock washers. For the tap connections, six 7/8-14 x 1 inch screws are provided. The insulating components include one black PVC boot and three black EPDM rubber insulating rockets, specifically designed for use with towers and hardware.
  • Tin plated copper construction for corrosion resistance
  • Main conductor capacity: 1000 MCM CU
  • Three tap conductor positions: 500 MCM CU each
  • Includes black PVC boot and 3 black EPDM rubber insulating rockets
  • Supplied with stainless steel hex head bolts and screws for secure installation

Specifications

Application
Multi-port Connector
Conductor Range
Main 1000 kcmil , Taps 500 kcmil
Connection
Mechanical
Finish
PVC Coated;TIn Plated
Material
Copper
Number Of Conductors
3 Taps, 1 Main
Special Features
Includes Boot, Insulating Rockets and Hardware
Type
Bus Ring Connector - Mechanical
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.01 IN x 0.01 IN x 0.01 IN
Package Dimensions (L x W x H)
0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm x 0.0254 cm
Package Weight (Imperial)
13.0000 L
Package Weight (Metric)
5.8970 kg
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