Compression-type Fittings
ACFR® uses compression type fitings that is very similar to ACSR. The length of dead-end clam/splice are 1.5times longer than ACSR's in general.No special tools or equipment is required. Notable difference is that soft aluminum buffer tube (or bottom layer of aluminum, depending on design) is used to grip the stranded carbon fiber core.Installer shall consult with hardware manufacturers for their recommendation and installation procedures.
Thermal Rating 200°C Continuous
Compression Dead-ends
Compression Jumper Terminal
Compression Splices
Armor Grip Suspension
Armor Grip Suspensiton Clamp
Twin Spacer
Twin Spacer
Spacer Dumper
Spacer Dumper
Vibration Dumper
Vibration Dumper
CFCC® Core-Gripping Mechanlsm
  • Soft aluminum buffer is used to grip the CFCC core.
  • Core-gripping buffer can be separate aluminum tube OR bottom AI layer of conductor,depending on design.
  • Installer shall consult with hardware manufacturer foe recommendation on die sizes and across-flat-width after compression.
QC: across-flat-width
Dead End Clamp
Mid Span Joint
Hardware Installation Procedure
Hardware Catalog
THERMOLIGN® Products for ACFR® Conductor (pdf)