RCL16 16mm Tinned Copper Compression Crimp Link

Description

16mm. Tinned Copper. Compression Crimp Link. Sold Individually.

The RCL16 is a 16mm tinned copper compression crimp link — used to join two 16mm² conductor ends together in a permanent, low-resistance crimp connection. Annealed copper body with tin electroplated finish. 42mm overall length, 5.9mm inside diameter. Single crimp. Sold individually.

• RCL16 — 16mm Tinned Copper Compression Crimp Link
• Suits 16mm² conductor — 7/1.70 stranding
• Annealed copper body — tin electroplated finish for corrosion resistance
• Inside diameter: 5.9mm
• Overall length: 42mm
• Single crimp — crimping die K22
• For joining two conductor ends in a permanent compression crimp joint
• Sold individually

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Where the RCL16 Crimp Link Is Used

A compression crimp link joins two conductor ends together — the conductors are inserted from each end of the link body and a compression crimp tool closes the barrel around both conductors, making a permanent, mechanically secure, low-resistance electrical joint. The crimp link is the correct method for extending a conductor run, jointing cables in a junction box or enclosure, or connecting two cable ends where a screw terminal or connector block is not appropriate or practical.

The RCL16 is sized for 16mm² conductor — a heavier cable size used in Australian commercial and industrial electrical installations for sub-main feeds, larger three-phase circuit conductors, main switchboard incoming cables in smaller installations, and high-current single-phase circuits where 10mm² is insufficient for the current demand. At 16mm², the conductor is beyond the range of most standard residential TPS cable and moves into the territory of single-core or multi-core cables used in commercial and industrial switchboard wiring. The tinned copper construction combines the excellent conductivity of annealed copper with a tin electroplated surface that resists oxidation and maintains a clean, low-resistance contact surface over the life of the joint. The single crimp is applied with a K22 crimping die using a standard compression crimp tool.

Crimp links in the RCL range are available in sizes from 1.5mm² through to 70mm² — covering the full range of common cable conductor sizes used in Australian electrical installations.

Q: What is the difference between a crimp link and a crimp lug?
A: A crimp link (RCL16) joins two conductor ends together — it has an open barrel at both ends, one for each conductor. A crimp lug terminates a single conductor to a bolted connection point — it has one barrel end and one lug or ring end. Use a crimp link for conductor-to-conductor joints; use a crimp lug for conductor-to-terminal connections.

Q: What crimping tool and die is required for the RCL16?
A: The RCL16 requires a K22 crimping die with a standard compression crimp tool. Confirm your crimp tool is rated for 16mm² copper conductors before use.

Q: Is the RCL16 sold individually or in a bag?
A: The RCL16 is sold individually.

Warranty

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