F Size

The “F” Series open style connector is designed for rugged, mine duty use. Rated at 500 Amperes for up to 500 MCM cable, they are available in 480/600 VAC, 1000 VAC, 2500 VAC and 5000 VAC versions.  Line mounted and gear mounted versions are available with either input or output pin arrangements.  Available with ACME and No-thread housings; the ACME thread utilizes a molded fiberglass insulator while the No-thread design has Teflon tubes mounted in a fiberglass disc.

The SMC “F” Series Permissible Connector is both MSHA and State of PA approved for rugged, mine duty use.  Rated at 500 Amperes for up to 500 MCM cable, they are available in 1000 VAC, 2300 VAC and 5000 VAC versions.  Line mounted and gear mounted housings are available with either input or output pin arrangements.

Features

  • Special super hard anodized aluminium housing for ease of connection
  • Reversible, insulated strain clamp accepts various cable sizes
  • Packing nuts and clamps have through-holes to allow easy cable clamping
  • Receptacles and plugs have wrench slots for fast “opposing-wrench” connection
  • Watertight connections when mated
  • Large internal area for ease of cable installation
  • Power pins have brass nuts for easy cable/pin installation
  • Long locking ring to ensure fast, positive engagement
  • Insulator held in place by a stainless steel, spir-o-lox retaining ring for ease of assembly
  • Superior dielectric strength with molded fiberglass, track-resistant polyester, high-impact insulators
  • “Open Style” Keying for 480/600 VAC, 1000 VAC, 2500 VAC, or 5000 VAC applications
  • “Permissable Style” Keyed for 1000 VAC, 2300 VAC or 5000 VAC

Options

  • Special keying available for specific applications
  • Extra ground or ground check pins available
  • Pins with set-screws available
  • An assortment of assembly tools is available such as snap-ring pliers and wrenches
  • Fiber optic inserts (16 strand max)
  • “Permissable Style” Weld-in flange available for gear-mounted housing