NEWS
AFL Introduces HiTUC High Temperature Universal Compound for Filler and Pad-to-Pad Connections
24/03/2014
Spartanburg, SC – AFL is launching a High Temperature Universal Compound (HiTUC) that can be used as a filler compound on high-temp compression accessories and pad-to-pad connections. Designed to withstand the increased operating temperatures of high temperature/low sag conductors, HiTUC is ideal for dead ends, joints, terminals, tee taps and jumper connectors.
Key features include:
- Low electrical resistance – containing extremely hard metallic particles, metal-to-metal contact points are formed for low contact resistance.
- Wide temperature tolerance – workable at low temperatures of -40°C (-40°F) and extremely high temperatures of 250°C (482°F) without dripping.
- Improved current flow – by creating an irregular surface, conductivity is improved with more metal-to-metal connections. The grit acts as a wire brush and creates a low resistance connection in bolted pads of dead ends, terminals and tee taps.
- Moisture resistance – during compression, the compound is forced between conductor strands and seals out harmful effects of contaminates, water and salt.
With a three-year shelf life, HiTUC fits into a standard caulking gun and features a sight gauge along the length of the tube to allow users to check the remaining amount.
AFL provides a host of additional compounds including AFL Filler Compound, No. 2 Electrical Joint Compound and HiTemp® AFL Filler Compound (AFCHT™). For more information on AFL, its products and services, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
About AFL
AFL provides industry-leading products and services to the electric utility, broadband, communications, enterprise and OEM markets as well as the emerging markets of oil and gas, mining, nuclear, avionics, renewables and transportation. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories, outside plant equipment, connectors, fusion splicers, test equipment and training. AFL’s service portfolio includes market-leading positions with the foremost communications companies supporting inside plant central office, EF&I, outside plant, enterprise and wireless areas.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, AFL is proud to offer engineering expertise, exceptional products and reliable service that help our customers improve their critical and electrical infrastructure. AFL has operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia and the South Pacific. The company is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan. For more information, visit www.AFLglobal.com.
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