CCostanzo, Author at ClampStar

Dominion VA Power installs ClampStar in Grandy, NC

The unit was installed on a 477 ASCR conductor, 34.5kV L-L, 19.9kV L-N, over an automatic splice.

Including the time for set up, and covering/uncovering the adjacent conductors, the install took 25:19. Once the ClampStar® was loaded in the bucket, the actual install of placing the unit over the splice and tightening the bolts took about 3 minutes.

by CCostanzo

Introducing the Classic Connectors Blog

Welcome to the new Classic Connectors blog. This is where we will post industry related items as well as new product introductions and company achievements.

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Chris Costanzo
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CCostanzo@ClassicConnectors.com
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by CCostanzo

Introducing ClampStar from Classic Connectors

There is a serious problem in the electric power utility industry that is getting worse every day. Almost half of the installed infrastructure has reached the end of its original design life. Because the assessment and replacement of these components is expensive and difficult, and because it is very challenging for new installations to keep up with new demand, there are many that fail in-service causing power outages and other consequences. But if mitigation steps are not taken, or repairs are not performed, the potential liability when components fail is huge. A ClampStar® applied to a deteriorating fitting is not only the most economical means of preventing a premature and unexpected failure but also prevents potential injury to the public and avoids the extraordinary costs associated with the liability issues.

by CCostanzo

BODY SNATCHER GRIPPING TOOL KIT
Part Number	Description
IK-G001	Body Snatcher Gripping Tool Kit contains (1) carrying case, (2) Gripping Units & (2) IK-375G hot stick connection points

ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Diameter Range			Number of Keepers Per Side	Average Weight		Overall Length
ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Range	Inches	mm	Number of Keepers Per Side	Pounds	Kg	Inches	cm
Q2D-1386-15-5B-PEB-3160-16	605.0 kcmil – 1351.5 kcmil	1.051 – 1.386	26.7– 35.2	10	46.3	21	–	–
Q2D-1386-15-5B-PEB-3594-16	605.0 kcmil – 1351.5 kcmil	1.051 – 1.386	26.7– 35.2	10	46.3	21	–	–

ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Diameter Range			Number of Keepers Per Side	Average Weight		Overall Length
ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Range	Inches	mm	Number of Keepers Per Side	Pounds	Kg	Inches	cm
CSPT-1140-TEMP	477 kcmil – 795 kcmil	0.814 – 1.140	20.7 – 29.0	8/8	TBD	TBD	13	33
CSPT-1386-TEMP	605.0 kcmil – 1351.5 kcmil	1.051 – 1.386	26.7– 35.2	10/10	TBD	TBD	15	38.1
CSPT-1631-TEMP	1272 kcmil -1780 kcmil	1.345 – 1.631	34.2 – 41.5	12/12	TBD	TBD	17	43.2
CSPT-1912-TEMP	1351.5 kcmil – 2515 kcmil	1.524 -1.912	38.7 – 48.6	14/14	TBD	TBD	19	48.3

ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Diameter Range			Number of Keepers Per Side	Average Weight		Overall Length
ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Range	Inches	mm	Number of Keepers Per Side	Pounds	Kg	Inches	cm
CSP-1140	477 kcmil – 795 kcmil	0.814 – 1.140	20.7 – 29.0	8/8	TBD	TBD	13	33
CSP-1386	605.0 kcmil – 1351.5 kcmil	1.051 – 1.386	26.7– 35.2	10/10	TBD	TBD	15	38.1
CSP-1631	1272 kcmil -1780 kcmil	1.345 – 1.631	34.2 – 41.5	12/12	TBD	TBD	17	43.2
CSP-1912	1351.5 kcmil – 2515 kcmil	1.524 -1.912	38.7 – 48.6	14/14	TBD	TBD	19	48.3

ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Diameter Range			Number of Keepers Per Side	Average Weight		Overall Length
ClampStar Part Number	Conductor Range	Inches	mm	Number of Keepers Per Side	Pounds	Kg	Inches	cm
CSTT-1140-2-TEMP	477 kcmil – 795 kcmil	0.814 – 1.140	20.7 – 29.0	8	TBD	TBD	19	48.3
CSTT-1386-2-TEMP	605.0 kcmil – 1351.5 kcmil	1.051 – 1.386	26.7– 35.2	10	TBD	TBD	19	48.3
CSTT-1631-2-TEMP	1272 kcmil -1780 kcmil	1.345 – 1.631	34.2 – 41.5	12	TBD	TBD	23	58.4
CSTT-1912-2-TEMP	1351.5 kcmil – 2515 kcmil	1.524 -1.912	38.7 – 48.6	14	TBD	TBD	23	58.4

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Spline Bits
Part Number	Description
Installation Kit-T45	T45 Torque Spline Bit
Installation Kit-T60	T60 Torque Spline Bit

TORQUE NUTS
Part Number	Description	Wrenches
TNHH-500	Zinc housing over HDG Steel nut 1/2-13 thread, 40 ft-lb nominal	Install with 3/4″ socket Remove with 15/16″ deep-well socket
TNHH-500-55	Zinc housing over HDG Steel nut 1/2-13 thread, 55 ft-lb nominal
TNHH-500-SS	Zinc housing over Stainless Steel nut 1/2-13 thread, 40 ft-lb nominal
TNHH-500-BZ	Zinc housing over Stainless Steel nut 1/2-13 thread, 40 ft-lb nominal
TNHH-375	Zinc housing over HDG Steel nut 3/8-16 thread, 22 ft-lb nominal	Install with 9/16″ socket Remove with 3/4″ deep-well socket

INSTALLATION KIT
Part Number	Description
Installation Kit-375	3/8″ eye bolt
Installation Kit-500	1/2″ eye bolt
Installation Kit-EXT-625	5/8″ cable extension for OPGW/OHSW

Corona Shields
CSC-0883-230	Corona shields are generally required for applications above 138 kv. The appropriate shielding is obtained by combining the ClampStar unit number with the highest anticipated system voltage. Example: CSC-1108-230 designates shielding for corona free performance of CRU/CSF/CSR-1108 units installed on a 230 kv system. **Same shield is used for 230 and 345 KV applications
CSC-0883-345 **
CSC-1108-345 **
CSC-XXXX-500