Eaton
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Waukesha, WI 53188-5951
tel: 262-691-8227
ConnieASmith@eaton.com
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September 25, 2014
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Connie Smith, (262) 691-8227
Eaton Ensures Fast and Reliable Connections with New Stepless Shear Bolt
Connectors
WAUKESHA, Wis. … Power management company Eaton recently announced that its latest
stepless shear bolt connector is now available to complement the line of 600 A deadbreak
connector systems from its Cooper Power Systems business. With stepless bolt and friction
disc technology, the new shear bolt connector reduces the potential for error during
installation, and increases the reliability of medium voltage collector systems without
crimping, filing or additional special tools.
“Because it requires fewer installation steps and tools than other conventional connectors,
our new shear bolt connector can help save project owners and contractors both time and
money,” said Dan Roth, product manager, Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division. “It’s
reliable and clean connection reduces the risk of potential outages and can help save
operational and management costs.”
With only a 5 millimeter (mm) or 8 mm standard hex key required for installation, the
possibility of error is dramatically reduced. As the stepless bolt is screwed in, the friction disc
at the base of the bolt makes contact with the conductor, and the bolt rotates freely above the
disc, applying the optimum amount of contact force without damaging the conductor. When
the maximum contact force has been reached, the stepless bolt shears off below the surface
of the connector, allowing for a consistent compressive force every time to increase reliability
in the field.
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Additionally, pairing the shear bolt connector technology with Ethylene Propylene Diene
Monomer (EPDM) rubber terminations creates one of the highest quality deadbreak
connector systems available. The stepless shear bolt connectors are available with Eaton’s
15, 25, and 35 kilovolt (kV) class BOL-T and BT-TAP deadbreak connector systems, and can
be used for both aluminum and copper conductors. The connectors are also a part of the
systems tested in accordance with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE®), Std. 386 ™ - 2006 standard.
For more information on Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems business and its entire portfolio of
electrical power solutions, visit www.cooperpower.com.
Eaton’s Cooper Power Systems division provides a range of power delivery and reliability,
automation and control, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to
increase efficiency and smart operations. The Power Systems business serves customers in
the utility, commercial, industrial, mining, renewable energy and other markets.
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22.0 billion. Eaton provides
energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and
mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 103,000
employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more
information, visit www.eaton.com.
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