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8006914 Cembre MT400-240-GC COPPER CONNECTOR
Cembre MT400-240-GC 8006914 is a heavy-duty copper reducing through connector designed for secure compression joining of 400 mm² and 240 mm² copper power conductors.
£88.48
Why Choose the Cembre MT400-240-GC Copper Connector?
The Cembre MT400-240-GC, product code 8006914, is a heavy-duty copper reducing through connector designed for reliable crimped connections between different sizes of copper power conductor. Part of Cembre's MT range of connectors for demanding electrical installations, it provides a secure method of joining 400 mm² and 240 mm² copper conductors.
The MT400-240-GC is designed for compression installation using suitable Cembre hydraulic crimping equipment and dies. Its copper construction provides high electrical conductivity, while the substantial connector body is engineered for the mechanical and electrical demands associated with large power cables in industrial and power distribution applications.
Designed to transition from a 400 mm² conductor to a 240 mm² conductor, the MT400-240-GC has conductor entry diameters of approximately 26 mm and 19.5 mm and an overall length of approximately 218 mm. This reducing configuration provides a purpose-designed solution where two different large conductor sizes must be joined securely within the same electrical circuit.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed reducing copper connector for 400 mm² to 240 mm² conductors.
- High-conductivity copper construction for efficient electrical power transfer.
- Compression connection provides a strong and dependable cable joint.
- Designed for large power conductors in demanding electrical installations.
- Suitable for installation using compatible Cembre hydraulic crimping tools.
- Reducing design enables secure connection between two different conductor cross-sections.
Key Features
- Cembre MT copper connector range.
- 400 mm² primary conductor capacity.
- 240 mm² secondary conductor capacity.
- 26 mm primary conductor entry diameter.
- 19.5 mm secondary conductor entry diameter.
- 218 mm overall length.
- High-conductivity copper construction.
- Reducing through-connector configuration.
- Compression installation for a secure electrical and mechanical connection.
- Compatible with suitable high-force Cembre hydraulic crimping equipment.
Reliable Connections for Large Copper Power Cables
Reducing through connectors such as the Cembre MT400-240-GC provide a practical method of joining power cables with different conductor cross-sections. Correct compression of the connector creates a low-resistance electrical path while providing the mechanical strength required for dependable operation in industrial and power distribution installations.
The MT range is designed for professional cable installation where conductor preparation, correct die selection and controlled hydraulic compression are important to connection performance. The MT400-240-GC is particularly useful when a 400 mm² copper cable must transition to a 240 mm² copper cable without introducing an unnecessary termination point.
Typical Applications
- Industrial power distribution systems.
- Large copper power cable joints.
- 400 mm² to 240 mm² conductor transitions.
- Electrical switchgear and distribution equipment.
- Transformer and substation cabling.
- Industrial machinery and infrastructure power systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Material | Copper | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Butt / Through Connector | |
| Conductor Size | 400 mm² | |
| Manufacturer | Cembre | |
| Series | MT Copper Connectors | |
| Model | MT400-240-GC | |
| Product code | 8006914 | |
| Product type | Copper reducing through connector | |
| Primary conductor size | 400 mm² | |
| Secondary conductor size | 240 mm² | |
| Primary conductor entry diameter | approx. 26 mm | |
| Secondary conductor entry diameter | approx. 19.5 mm | |
| Overall length | approx. 218 mm | |
| Material | Copper | |
| Connection method | Compression crimping | |
| Connector configuration | Reducing through connector | |
| Compatible tooling | Cembre high-force hydraulic crimping tools and suitable dies | |
| Packed quantity | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cembre MT400-240-GC used for?
The Cembre MT400-240-GC is a reducing copper through connector used to create a crimped electrical connection between large copper power conductors of different cross-sectional sizes.
What conductor sizes does the MT400-240-GC connect?
The connector is designed to transition between a 400 mm² copper conductor and a 240 mm² copper conductor.
What are the conductor entry diameters?
The MT400-240-GC has conductor entry diameters of approximately 26 mm on the 400 mm² side and 19.5 mm on the 240 mm² side.
How is the Cembre MT400-240-GC installed?
The connector is installed by compression crimping using compatible Cembre hydraulic equipment and the appropriate dies for the conductor and connector.
What is the overall length of the MT400-240-GC?
The Cembre MT400-240-GC has an overall length of approximately 218 mm.
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Cembre copper connectors are designed for professional power cable installations where high conductivity, robust mechanical connections and consistent compression performance are essential for dependable electrical distribution.
