Comparison of Connector Performance
Synopsis:
Reliable performance from conductor connections and connectors is essential to the operation of any electrical system. This detailed study compares performance of connections of AA-8030 aluminum alloy conductors with mechanical screw type connectors against similar connections of electrically equivalent copper conductors in a heat cycling test that is more severe than industry accepted standards (UL 486B or CSA C22.2 No. 65 & ANSI C119.4) and in a torque test.