CADWELD WELDED
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
FACILITY ELECTRICAL PROTECTION
CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................. 2
Grounding Connection Specification.......... 3
B265...................................................... 24
The CADWELD Mold Numbering System... 3
B321-30................................................. 30
B396...................................................... 29
CABLE TO CABLE
PC
.......................................................... 5
B399AM & B399BM............................. 29
B827A................................................... 29
PG
.......................................... 4, 5, 10, 11
EGRD34................................................. 29
PT
........................................................ 10
EGRD58................................................. 29
SS
.......................................................... 4
TA
.......................................................... 5
XA
.......................................................... 8
XB
...................................................... 7, 8
EST 101................................................. 32
EST 201................................................. 32
EST 301................................................. 32
ESTREELKIT500..................................... 32
G157LT99.............................................. 29
CABLE TO GROUND ROD
GR
........................................................ 12
L160 & L159.......................................... 28
Molds.................................................... 22
GT
........................................................ 14
B159H & B160H.................................... 28
ONE-SHOT GR, GT, NT, NX ................. 16
Split Crucible Molds............................. 27
T111...................................................... 25
CABLE TO STEEL SURFACE
T304...................................................... 31
HA
........................................................ 17
T305...................................................... 31
HS
........................................................ 17
T306...................................................... 30
VS
........................................................ 18
T313...................................................... 24
T314...................................................... 24
CABLE TO LUG
T315A................................................... 31
GL
........................................................ 19
T319...................................................... 25
T320...................................................... 30
FIELD INFORMATION GUIDE...................... 20
T321...................................................... 24
T372A................................................... 25
MATERIALS, TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
T328D................................................... 26
B117A, B, C........................................... 26
T329...................................................... 31
B112...................................................... 23
T331...................................................... 31
B120...................................................... 30
B133 Series Adapter Sleeves............... 23
B134 & B135......................................... 28
T358...................................................... 25
T378L.................................................... 22
T393...................................................... 22
B136A................................................... 26
T394...................................................... 26
B136B.................................................... 26
T396...................................................... 31
B137 Series........................................... 29
T403...................................................... 24
B140A................................................... 23
T427...................................................... 23
B141A................................................... 24
B159M.................................................. 29
B159V & B160V.................................... 28
B159VT & B160VT................................ 28
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Wear Plates.......................................... 27
Weld Metal.......................................... 22
XLB974-B2............................................ 30
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INTRODUCTION
This catalog lists the most popular CADWELD connections using solid or concentric stranded
copper conductor, insulated or bare. For a more complete listing, refer to catalog A1A.
If you cannot find the connection you need, contact Pentair or your local distributor or agent.
We have designed over 45,000 connections, and “specials” are designed every day.
1. What connection do you want?
We strongly recommend that wherever possible you use molds listed in this catalog or in
catalog A1A.
2. Only the most popular CADWELD connections are listed in this catalog.
For CADWELD EXOLON connections and ordering information, see catalog A1A.
3. What are the conductor sizes?
This catalog covers connections between solid or concentric stranded copper conductors to
each other, to lugs, and to ground rods. For sizes not listed, contact your local CADWELD
distributor, agent or Pentair.
Note: Other publications describe connections to conductors of copper clad, high-voltage
copper, aluminum, busbar, lightning protection cable, steel cable, etc.
4. You must have the following to make a weld:
•Mold to fit your conductors
•Weld metal required by your mold
•Handle clamps or frame
•Flint ignitor (included with handle clamps and frames)
•If using CADWELD EXOLON, you need a Relia-Start™ battery instead of a flint ignitor.
•Lugs, sleeves, packing material listed on the page with the mold.
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GROUNDING CONNECTION SPECIFICATION
All grounding connections of copper to copper and copper to steel conductors of #8 and larger
sized conductors shall be CADWELD exothermic welded connections. Conductors spliced with
a CADWELD exothermic welded connection shall be considered as a continuous conductor, as
stated in the notes accompanying NEC 250-50, 250-64, 250-68, 250-70 and IEEE Std 80 – 1986.
All grounding connections to equipment shall use bolted lugs. When the conductor is #8 and
larger, the lug shall be joined to the conductor by the CADWELD process, otherwise use listed
compression lugs which meet IEEE Std 837 – 1989.
THE CADWELD MOLD NUMBERING SYSTEM
The CADWELD Mold Part Number gives, in code, the complete information of the mold.
– Type of connection, mold price key, and conductor size(s)
XXX-XXXX
Mold
Type
Code for
Tap Conductor
Code for
Main or Run
Conductor
Mold Price
Key
EXAMPLES
TAD-4L3Q
Price
Key
D
Type
TA
500 kcmil
Tap
750 kcmil
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SSC-3D
GTC-182V
Price
Key
C
Type
GT
Price
Key
C
250 kcmil
Tap
3/4”
Copper Clad
Ground Rod
Type
SS
3
350 kcmil
Tap
VSC-2C-V3
Price Vertical
Pipe
Key
C
Type
VS
1/0
Cable
3”
IPS
HORIZONTAL SPLICE
SS/PG
HORIZONTAL SPLICE
•Splice of horizontal cables.
•Type PG makes a parallel style connection.
• Concentric stranded copper cable unless otherwise noted.
•Solid conductor may be either copper or Copperweld®.
•Also available are splices of different and mixed cable
sizes. For Copperweld DSA cables, contact Pentair.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
SS
Handle Clamps
L160 for C Price Key Molds
L159 for D Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with handle clamp
Clamps are included with T Price Key Molds
or frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
ACCESSORIES
PG
CABLE
SIZE
MOLD
PART NO.
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
B265
T111
See Section A
WELD
METAL
CABLE
SIZE
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
8
8 SOL
6
6 SOL
4
PGT-1E1E15
PGT-1D1D15
PGT-1H1H25
PGT-1G1G25
SST-1L25
3/0
4/0
4/0 SOL
250
300
4 SOL
3
2
2 SOL
1
SST-1K25
SST-1Q32
SST-1V32
SST-1T32
SST-1Y32
350SSC-3D150
500
SSC-3Q200
750
SSD-4L2-150
1000
SSD-4Y2-200
1 SOL
1/0
1/0 SOL
2/0
SST-1X32
SSC-2C45
SSC-2B45
SSC-2G65
SSC-2L90
SSC-2Q90
SSC-2P90
SSC-2V115
SSC-3A115
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HORIZONTAL TEE
PG/PC/TA
HORIZONTAL TEE CONNECTIONS
•Tee of horizontal run and tap cables.
•PC and PG make parallel style connections which
the user can form into a tee.
•Concentric stranded copper cable unless
otherwise noted.
•Solid conductor can be either copper
or Copperweld®.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
PG
REQUIRED TOOLS
PC
TA
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
L159 for D Price Key Molds
Clamps are included with T Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
or frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
6 SOL
6
6 SOL
6
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
PGT-1G1G PGT-1H1H 25
25
4
6
4
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-1L1L32
PCT-1L1H 32
PCT-1L1G 32
PCT-1L1E 32
PCT-1L1D 32
2
2 SOL
4
2 SOL
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-1T1V45
TAC-1T1T45
TAC-1T1L45
2
2 SOL
4
2
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-1V1V45
TAC-1V1T45
TAC-1V1L45
1
2
2 SOL
1
4
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-1Y1Y45
TAC-1Y1V45
TAC-1Y1T45
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PCT-1T1H PCT-1T1G PCT-1T1E PCT-1T1D PCT-1V1H PCT-1V1G PCT-1V1E PCT-1V1D Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
B265
T111
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
TAC-1Y1L45
PCC-1Y1H 45
PCC-1Y1G 45
PCC-1Y1E 45
PCC-1Y1D 45
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CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
1/0
1
2
2 SOL
1/0
4
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-2C2C90
TAC-2C1Y45
TAC-2C1V45
TAC-2C1T45
2/0
1/0
1
2
2 SOL
2/0
4
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
TAC-2G2G90
TAC-2G2C90
TAC-2G1Y45
TAC-2G1V45
TAC-2G1T45
TAC-2C1L45
PCC-2C1H 45
PCC-2C1G 45
PCC-2C1E 45
PCC-2C1D 45
TAC-2G1L45
PCC-2G1H 65
PCC-2G1G 65
PCC-2G1E 65
PCC-2G1D 65
HORIZONTAL TEE
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
MOLD
PART NO.
PG/PC/TA
WELD
METAL
3/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
3/0
2 SOL
4
TAC-2L2L115
TAC-2L2G90
TAC-2L2C90
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PCC-2L1H PCC-2L1G PCC-2L1E PCC-2L1D TAC-2Q2Q150
TAC-2Q2L115
TAC-2Q2G90
TAC-2Q2C90
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
TAC-2L1Y45
TAC-2L1V45
TAC-2L1T45
TAC-2L1L45
90
90
90
90
1
4/0
2
2 SOL
4
TAC-2Q1Y90
TAC-2Q1V90
TAC-2Q1T90
TAC-2Q1L90
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PCC-2Q1H PCC-2Q1G PCC-2Q1E PCC-2Q1D 250
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
250
1
2
2 SOL
4
TAC-2V2V150
TAC-2V2Q150
TAC-2V2L150
TAC-2V2G90
TAC-2V2C90
300
250
4/0
3/0
2/0
300
1/0
1
2
2 SOL
4
TAC-3A3A200
TAC-3A2V150
TAC-3A2Q150
TAC-3A2L150
TAC-3A2G90
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
350
350
300
250
4/0
3/0
TAC-3D3D200
TAC-3D3A200
TAC-3D2V200
TAC-3D2Q150
TAC-3D2L150
2/0
1/0
1
2
4
TAC-3D2G90
TAC-3D2C90
TAC-3D1Y90
TAC-3D1V90
TAC-3D1L90
500
500
350
300
250
4/0
TAC-3Q3Q2-150
TAC-3Q3D200
TAC-3Q3A200
TAC-3Q2V200
TAC-3Q2Q150
2/0
1/0
1
2
4
TAC-3Q2G90
TAC-3Q2C90
TAC-3Q1Y90
TAC-3Q1V90
TAC-3Q1L90
750
TAD-4L4L500
500
TAD-4L3Q2-200
350
TAC-4L3D250
300
TAC-4L3A200
750
250 TAC-4L2V200
4/0
TAC-4L2Q150
2/0
TAC-4L2G150
1/0
TAC-4L2C150
90
90
90
90
1000 TAD-4Y4Y500
750
TAD-4Y4L500
500 TAD-4Y3Q2-200
350
TAC-4Y3D250
300
TAC-4Y3A200
1000
250
TAC-4Y2V200
4/0
TAC-4Y2Q150
2/0
TAC-4Y2G150
1/0
TAC-4Y2C150
TAC-2V1Y90
TAC-2V1V90
TAC-2V1T90
TAC-2V1L90
TAC-3A2C90
TAC-3A1Y90
TAC-3A1V90
TAC-3A1T90
TAC-3A1L90
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HORIZONTAL X
XBQ/XBZ
XBQ/XBZ MOLDS
The CADWELD XB molds are the
quickest, most efficient way to make
lapped, horizontal x-style connections
on solid or concentric stranded cable
for a variety of installations.
For cable-to-cable X-style connections
at power substations and other
commercial and industrial sites, there’s
never been a faster or easier way to
make a reliable CADWELD connection.
This two-piece mold lets you make
connections in a trench in about half
the time it would take with
compression connectors or other
exothermic products — and at a
fraction of the cost.
XB
COPPER
Cable Size*
Run
Tap
1/0 SOL
1/0 Conc.
2/0 SOL
2/0 Conc.
3/0 SOL
3/0 Conc.
4/0 SOL
4/0 Conc.
250 SOL
250 Conc.
300 Conc.
350 Conc.
400 Conc.
500 Conc.
1/0 SOL
1/0 Conc.
2/0 SOL
2/0 Conc.
3/0 SOL
3/0 Conc.
4/0 SOL
4/0 Conc.
250 SOL
250 Conc.
300 Conc.
350 Conc.
400 Conc.
500 Conc.
Mold
Part Number
Weld
Metal
XBQ2B2B150
XBQ2C2C150
XBQ2F2F200
XBQ2G2G200
XBQ2K2K250
XBQ2L2L250
XBQ2P2P250
XBQ2Q2Q250
XBQ2T2T2-150
XBQ2V2V2-150
XBZ3A3A2-200
XBZ3D3D500
XBZ3H3H3-200
XBZ3Q3Q3-250
* Consult Pentair for molds to fit other cable sizes or run/tap combinations.
COPPERWELD®
Cable Size*
Run
7/#7
7/#5
19/#9
19/#8
19/#7
19/#6
Tap
7/#7
7/#5
19/#9
19/#8
19/#7
19/#6
Mold
Part Number
Weld
Metal
XBQ9C9C200
XBQ9E9E250
XBQ9F9F2-150
XBZ9G9G2-200
XBZ9H9H500
XBZ9J9J3-250
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•Ergonomic two-piece molds use
standard L160 and L159 handle
clamps...the same clamps you use
with other CADWELD molds.
• Saves labor costs. X-style connection can be made by one person in about
1 minute. That’s 40 to 70% faster
than other methods.
• Costs less. Saves you 1/3 over
other models, thanks to innovative design techniques and advanced
manufacturing technology.
• Simple to use. Operates just like an XA-style mold, but there’s no need
to cut the cable!
• Easy cable alignment.
• Also available in “smokeless”
EXOLON.
NOTES
• Molds not available with wear plates.
•Special cleaning tool supplied
with each mold.
• All Q price molds require L160
handle clamp.
•All Z price molds require L159
handle clamp.
HORIZONTAL X
XA/XB
HORIZONTAL X CONNECTIONS
•XA – Cross of horizontal cables, tap cable cut –
cables in same plane.
•XB – Cross of horizontal cables, lapped and not cut.
• Concentric stranded copper cable unless otherwise noted.
• Solid conductor may be either copper or Copperweld®.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C and Q Price Key Molds
L159 for D and Z Price Key Molds
XA
Clamps are included with M, P, and V Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
or frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
XB
T313 or T314
B136A, B136B, or B136C
T394
B265
T111
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
6 SOL
6
6 SOL
6
TYPE XA MOLD WELD
PART NO.
METAL
USE XB
USE XB
TYPE XB
MOLD
PART NO.
–
–
WELD
METAL
XBP-1G1G32
XBP-1H1H45
4
4
XAC-1L1L45 XBC-1L1L65
2
2
4
XAC-1V1V65 XBC-1V1V90
XAC-1V1L65 XBC-1V1L65
2 SOL
2 SOL
XAC-1T1T65 XBC-1T1T90
1
XAC-1Y1Y65 XBC-1Y1Y115
1
2
XAC-1Y1V65 XBC-1Y1V90
4XAC-1Y1L65 XBC-1Y1L90
1/0
1/0
1
2
4
XAC-2C2C90
XAC-2C1Y90
XAC-2C1V90
XAC-2C1L90
XBM-2C2C150
XBM-2C1Y150
XBM-2C1V115
XBM-2C1L115
2/0
2/0
1/0
1
2
XAC-2G2G115
XAC-2G2C115
XAC-2G1Y115
XAC-2G1V115
XBM-2G2G200
XBM-2G2C200
XBM-2G1Y150
XBM-2G1V150
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HORIZONTAL X
XA/XB
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
TYPE XA MOLD WELD
PART NO.
METAL
TYPE XB
MOLD
WELD
PART NO.
METAL
3/0
2/0
3/01/0
1
2
XAC-2L2L150
XAC-2L2G150
XAC-2L2C115
XAC-2L1Y115
XAC-2L1V115
XBM-2L2L250
XBM-2L2G200
XBM-2L2C200
XBM-2L1Y150
XBM-2L1V150
4/0
3/0
2/0
4/0
1/0
1
2
XAC-2Q2Q200 XBM-2Q2Q250
XAC-2Q2L200 XBM-2Q2L250
XAC-2Q2G150 XBM-2Q2G200
XAC-2Q2C150 XBM-2Q2C200
XAC-2Q1Y115 XBM-2Q1Y150
XAC-2Q1V115 XBM-2Q1V150
250 XAC-2V2V200 XBM-2V2V2-150
4/0 XAC-2V2Q200 XBM-2V2Q2-150
3/0 XAC-2V2L200 XBM-2V2L2-150
2502/0
1/0
1
2
XAC-2V2G150
XAC-2V2C150
XAC-2V1Y115
XAC-2V1V115
XBM-2V2G250
XBM-2V2C250
XBM-2V1Y200
XBM-2V1V150
300
250
4/0
3/0
300
2/0
1/0
1
2
XAC-3A3A250
XAC-3A2V250
XAC-3A2Q200
XAC-3A2L200
XBV-3A3A2-200
XBV-3A2V2-200
XBM-3A2Q2-150
XBM-3A2L2-150
XAC-3A2G150
XAC-3A2C150
XAC-3A1Y115
XAC-3A1V115
XBM-3A2G250
XBM-3A2C250
XBM-3A1Y200
XBM-3A1V150
350
300
250
4/0
3/0
350
2/0
1/0
1
2
XAC-3D3D250
XAC-3D3A250
XAC-3D2V250
XAC-3D2Q200
XAC-3D2L200
XBV-3D3D500
XBV-3D3A500
XBV-3D2V500
XBV-3D2Q2-200
XBV-3D2L2-200
XAC-3D2G200
XAC-3D2C200
XAC-3D1Y150
XAC-3D1V150
XBM-3D2G2-150
XBM-3D2C250
XBM-3D1Y200
XBM-3D1V200
500
350
300
250
500
4/0
3/0
2/0
1/0
XAD-3Q3Q500
XAD-3Q3D2-200
XAD-3Q3A2-200
XAD-3Q2V2-150
XBV-3Q3Q3-250
XBV-3Q3D3-200
XBV-3Q3A3-200
XBV-3Q2V500
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XAD-3Q2Q2-150 XBV-3Q2Q500
XAD-3Q2L2-150 XBV-3Q2L500
XAC-3Q2G250 XBV-3Q2G2-200
XAC-3Q2C250 XBM-3Q2C2-150
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PARALLEL HORIZONTAL
PG/PT
PARALLEL HORIZONTAL CONDUCTORS
•Parallel through connection of horizontal cables.
•Run conductor is on the bottom of Type PT molds.
• Concentric stranded copper cable unless otherwise noted.
• Solid conductor may be either copper or Copperweld®.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
PG
REQUIRED TOOLS
TOOLS
REQUIRED
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
PT
Clamps are included with T Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
or frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
PGT-1G1G25
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
6
PGT-1H1H25
ACCESSORIES
4
6
4
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-1L1L32
PTC-1L1H32
PTC-1L1G32
PTC-1L1E32
PTC-1L1D32
See Section A
2
2 SOL
4
2 SOL
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-1T1V65
PTC-1T1T65
PTC-1T1L65
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
6 SOL
6
6 SOL
2
4
6
2
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
1
2
2 SOL
4
1 SOL
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
1
PTC-1T1H45
PTC-1T1G45
PTC-1T1E45
PTC-1T1D45
PTC-1V1V65
PTC-1V1L65
PTC-1V1H45
PTC-1V1G45
PTC-1V1E45
PTC-1V1D45
PTC-1X1Y65
PTC-1X1V65
PTC-1X1T65
PTC-1X1L65
PTC-1X1H65
PTC-1X1G65
PTC-1X1E45
PTC-1X1D45
10
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
B265
T111
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
1
1 SOL
2
2 SOL
4
PTC-1Y1Y65
PTC-1Y1X65
PTC-1Y1V65
PTC-1Y1T65
PTC-1Y1L65
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-1Y1H65
PTC-1Y1G65
PTC-1Y1E45
PTC-1Y1D45
1/0
1/0 SOL
1
1 SOL
1/0 SOL
2
2 SOL
4
6
PTC-2B2C90
PTC-2B2B90
PTC-2B1Y65
PTC-2B1X65
PTC-2B1V65
PTC-2B1T65
PTC-2B1L65
PTC-2B1H65
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2B1G65
PTC-2B1E65
PTC-2B1D65
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Run
Tap
MOLD
PART NO.
PG/PT
WELD
METAL
1/0
1/0 SOL 1
PTC-2C2C90
PTC-2C2B90
PTC-2C1Y65
1 SOL
2
1/0
2 SOL
4
PTC-2C1T65
PTC-2C1V65
PTC-2C1T65
PTC-2C1L65
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2C1H65
PTC-2C1G65
PTC-2C1E65
PTC-2C1D65
2/0
1/0
1/0 SOL PTC-2G2G115
PTC-2G2C115
PTC-2G2B115
2
1
2/0
1 SOL
PTC-2G1V90
PTC-2G1Y90
PTC-2G1X90
4
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2G1L90
PTC-2G1H90
PTC-2G1G90
PTC-2G1E65
PTC-2G1D65
3/0
2/0
PTC-2L2L150
PTC-2L2G150
1/0
1/0 SOL 2
2 SOL
3/0
1 SOL
1
4
6
PTC-2L2C115
PTC-2L2B115
PTC-2L1V115
PTC-2L1T115
PTC-2L1X115
PTC-2L1Y115
PTC-2L1L115
PTC-2L1H90
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2L1G90
PTC-2L1E90
PTC-2L1D90
CABLE SIZE
Run
Tap
MOLD
PART NO.
WELD
METAL
4/0
4/0 SOL 3/0
2/0
PTC-2P2Q200
PTC-2P2P200
PTC-2P2L200
PTC-2P2G150
1/0
1/0 SOL 4/0 1
SOL
1 SOL
PTC-2P2C150
PTC-2P2B150
PTC-2P1Y150
PTC-2P1X150
2
2 SOL
4
6
PTC-2P1V150
PTC-2P1T150
PTC-2P1L150
PTC-2P1H90
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2P1G90
PTC-2P1E90
PTC-2P1D90
4/0
4/0 SOL 3/0
2/0
PTC-2Q2Q200
PTC-2Q2P200
PTC-2Q2L200
PTC-2Q2G150
1/0
1/0 SOL 4/0
1
PTC-2Q2C150
PTC-2Q2B150
PTC-2Q1V150
1 SOL
2
2 SOL
4
PTC-2Q1X150
PTC-2Q1V150
PTC-2Q1T150
PTC-2Q1L150
6
6 SOL
8
8 SOL
PTC-2Q1H90
PTC-2Q1G90
PTC-2Q1E90
PTC-2Q1D90
CONDUCTOR SIZE
Solid
Stranded 3, 4 4, 6
ONE-SHOT Part No.
Parallel Tap
PG11L
The CADWELD ONE-SHOT case is a ceramic disposable body
replacing the familiar semi-permanent graphite mold and
associated handle clamp. Everything required is included except
the flint ignitor.
NEC Compliant, UL Listed
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CABLE TO GROUND ROD
GR
CABLE TO GROUND ROD
•Single cable to top of ground rod. Concentric strand
copper cable unless otherwise noted. For copper
clad, galvanized, stainless clad or stainless steel ground rods.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
Clamps are included with T and P Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
or frame but also available separately)
GR
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush T313 or T314
Slag Removal Spade
B136A or B136B
Mold Cleaning Brush
T394
FileT329
Cable Clamp
B265
Torch Head
T111
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
GROUND
CABLE
MOLD PART NUMBER
ROD
SIZE
Copper Clad
Copper Clad
SIZE
Plain
Sectional
Steel
(unthreaded)
(with 9/16” threads)
1/2”
6
6 SOL
4
4 SOL
1/2”
2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
2/0
GRT-14C1H
GRT-14C1G
GRT-14C1L
GRT-14C1K
GRT-14A1H
GRT-14A1G
GRT-14A1L
GRT-14A1K
Steel or
Copper Clad
Sectional
(with 9/16” threads)
GRT-14B1H
GRT-14B1G
GRT-14B1L
GRT-14B1K
Copper Clad
Plain
(unthreaded)
WELD
METAL
25
25
25
25
Copper Clad
Sectional
(with 1/2” threads)
GRC-141V
GRC-141Y
GRC-142C
GRC-142B
GRC-142G
GRC-151V
GRC-151Y
GRC-152C
GRC-152B
GRC-152G
GRC-131V
GRC-131Y
GRC-132C GRC-132B
GRC-132G
65
65
90
90
90
3/0GRC-142L
4/0
GRC-142Q
250
GRC-142V
300
GRC-143A
GRC-152L
GRC-152Q
GRC-152V
GRC-153A
GRC-132L
GRC-132Q
GRC-132V
GRC-133A
90
90
90
90
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GR
GROUND
CABLE
MOLD PART NUMBER
ROD
SIZE
Copper Clad Steel or
SIZE
Plain
Copper Clad
(unthreaded) Sectional (threaded)
5/8”
6
6 SOL
4
4 SOL
WELD
METAL
GRT-161HGRT-311H32
GRT-161GGRT-311G32
GRT-161LGRT-311L32
GRT-161KGRT-311K32
Copper Clad Sectional
(threaded) or Plain
Steel 2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
GRC-161VGRC-311V65
GRC-161YGRC-311Y65
GRC-162CGRC-312C90
GRC-162BGRC-312B90
2/0
5/8”
3/0
4/0
250
300
350
500
GRC-162GGRC-312G90
GRC-162LGRC-312L90
GRC-162QGRC-312Q90
GRC-162VGRC-312V90
GRC-163AGRC-313A115
GRC-163DGRC-313D115
GRC-163QGRC-313Q150
Copper Clad
Steel or
Plain
Copper Clad
(unthreaded) Sectional (threaded)
3/4”
6
6SOL
4
4 SOL
GRT-181HGRT-331H32
GRT-181GGRT-331G32
GRP-181LGRP-331L45
GRP-181KGRP-331K45
Copper Clad Sectional
(threaded) or Plain
Steel 3/4”
2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
GRC-181VGRC-33IV90
GRC-181YGRC-331Y90
GRC-182CGRC-332C90
GRC-182BGRC-332B90
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
GRC-182GGRC-332G90
GRC-182LGRC-332L90
GRC-182QGRC-332Q90
GRC-182VGRC-332V90
300
350
500
GRC-183AGRC-333A115
GRC-183DGRC-333D115
GRC-183QGRC-333Q150
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CABLE TO GROUND ROD
GT
THROUGH CABLE TO GROUND ROD
•Through cable to top of ground rod. Connections
are for concentric strand copper cable unless
otherwise noted. For copper clad, galvanized,
stainless clad or stainless steel ground rods.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
Clamps are included with T or P Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
GT
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
or frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush T313 or T314
Slag Removal Spade
B136A or B136B
Mold Cleaning Brush
T394
FileT329
Torch Head
T111
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
GROUND
CABLE
MOLD PART NUMBER
ROD
SIZE
Copper Clad
Copper Clad
SIZE
Plain
Sectional
Steel
(unthreaded)
(with 9/16’’ threads)
1/2”
6
6 SOL
4
4 SOL
WELD
METAL
GTT-14C1HGTT-14A1HGTT-14B1H32
GTT-14C1GGTT-14A1GGTT-14B1G32
GTT-14C1LGTT-14A1LGTT-14B1L32
GTT-14C1KGTT-14A1KGTT-14B1K32
Steel or
Copper Clad
Sectional
(with 9/16’’ threads)
Copper Clad
Plain
(unthreaded)
Copper Clad
Sectional
(with 1/2’’ threads)
1/2”
2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
2/0
GTC-141VGTC-151VGTC-131V90
GTC-141YGTC-151YGTC-131Y90
GTC-142CGTC-152CGTC-132C90
GTC-142BGTC-152BGTC-132B90
GTC-142GGTC-152GGTC-132G90
3/0
4/0
250
300
GTC-142LGTC-152LGTC-132L115
GTC-142QGTC-152QGTC-132Q115
GTC-142VGTC-152VGTC-132V150
GTC-143AGTC-153AGTC-133A200
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GT
GROUND
CABLE
MOLD PART NUMBER
ROD
SIZE
Copper Clad Steel or
SIZE
Plain
Copper Clad
(unthreaded) Sectional (threaded)
5/8”
6
6 SOL
4
4 SOL
WELD
METAL
GTT-161HGTT-311H32
GTT-161GGTT-311G32
GTT-161LGTT-311L32
GTT-161KGTT-311K32
Copper Clad Sectional
(threaded) or Plain
Steel 2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
GTC-161VGTC-311V90
GTC-161YGTC-311Y90
GTC-162CGTC-312C90
GTC-162BGTC-312B115
5/8”
2/0
3/0
GTC-162GGTC-312G115
GTC-162LGTC-312L115
4/0
250
300
350
500
GTC-162QGTC-312Q115
GTC-162VGTC-312V150
GTC-163AGTC-313A200
GTC-163DGTC-313D200
GTC-163QGTC-313Q250
Copper Clad
Steel or
Plain
Copper Clad
(unthreaded) Sectional (threaded)
3/4”
6
6 SOL
4
4 SOL
GTP-181HGTP-331H45
GTP-181GGTP-331G45
GTP-181LGTP-331L65
GTP-181KGTP-331K65
Copper Clad Sectional
(threaded) or Plain
Steel 2
1
1/0
1/0 SOL
GTC-181VGTC-33IV90
GTC-181YGTC-331Y90
GTC-182CGTC-332C115
GTC-182BGTC-332B115
3/4”
2/0
3/0
4/0
250
GTC-182GGTC-332G115
GTC-182LGTC-332L115
GTC-182QGTC-332Q115
GTC-182VGTC-332V150
300
350
500
GTC-183AGTC-333A200
GTC-183DGTC-333D200
GTC-183QGTC-333Q250
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ONE-SHOT
CABLE TO GROUND ROD
GR/GT/NT/NX
CABLE TO GROUND ROD USING
CADWELD ONE-SHOT CONNECTIONS
For plain or threaded copper clad and galvanized
steel or stainless steel rods. The CADWELD
ONE-SHOT case is a ceramic disposable body
replacing the familiar semi-permanent graphite mold
and associated Handle Clamp. Everything required
is included except the flint ignitor.
R.E.A. Accepted
NEC Approved
UL Listed
GT
GR
REQUIRED TOOLS
Flint Ignitor
T320
SUGGESTED TOOLS
NT
Cable Cleaning Brush T313 or T314
FileT329
Torch Head
T111
NX
ACCESSORIES
ONE-SHOT connections are available
in standard packages of 12 each.
GROUND
ROD
SIZE
1/2”
See Section A
CONDUCTOR
CONNECTOR PART NUMBER
Solid
Stranded TYPE GR TYPE GT TYPE NT
6,8 8
3,4
4,6
1,2
2,3
TYPE NX
GR1-141G GT1-141G NT1-141G NX1-141G
GR1-141L
GT1-141L NT1-141L
NX1-141L
GR1-141V
GT1-141V
NT1-141V
—
6,8
3,4
5/8”
1,2
2/0, 1/0
8
4,6
2,3
1/0, 1
2/0
4/0
GR1-161G GT1-161G NT1-161G NX1-161G
GR1-161L
GT1-161L NT1-161L
NX1-161L
GR1-161V GT1-161V NT1-161V NX1-161V
GR1-162C
GT1-162C
—
—
GR1-162G
GT1-162G
—
—
GR1-162Q
—
—
—
6,8
3,4
3/4”
1,2
2/0, 1/0
8
4,6
2,3
1/0, 1
2/0
4/0
GR1-181G GT1-181G NT1-181G NX1-181G
GR1-181L
GT1-181L NT1-181L
NX1-181L
GR1-181V GT1-181V NT1-181V NX1-181V
GR1-182C
GT1-182C
— —
GR1-182G
GT1-182G
—
—
GR1-182Q
—
—
—
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HORIZONTAL STEEL SURFACE
HA
HA/HS
HORIZONTAL STEEL SURFACE
• Horizontal concentric copper conductor to flat steel
surface or top of horizontal pipe
• CADWELD also has a complete product line for cathodic
protection connections. See Bulletin CA1A.
• A test weld should be made to check the possibility
of burn through on thin sections or thin wall pipe.
•Concentric stranded copper cable listed.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
Cable on surface
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
L159 for D Price Key Molds
Cable off surface
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp or
frame but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
HA**
CABLE
SIZE
Handle is included with A Price Key Molds
Mold Sealer** T403 (Required for HA type molds)
HS
6*
4 2 1 MOLD PART NO.
WELD
METAL
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
B265
T111
ACCESSORIES
HAA-1H45
HAA-1L45
HAA-1V45
HAA-1Y65
See Section A
**Mold SealerT403 (Required for HA type molds)
HS
Cable to Steel Pipe (Types HA and HS) –
Use flat surface mold part number with suffix.
CABLE
SIZE
MOLD WELD
PART NO.
METAL
1/0
HSC-2C90
2/0
HSC-2G90
3/0
HSC-2L115
4/0
HSC-2Q115
250
300
350
HSC-2V115
HSC-3A150
HSC-3D200
500
750
1000
HSC-3Q200
HSD-4L2-150
HSD-4Y2-200
1 and smaller
#
12” and smaller
14” and larger
Suffix
Nominal Pipe Size
None
/0 thru 250
1
28” and smaller
Nominal Pipe Size
30” and larger
None
Example: #1 cable to 3-1/2” pipe, HAA-1Y-3.50
For welds to copper surface, see section 5 of catalog A1A
*Requires B-112 sleeve (1 per weld)
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VERTICAL STEEL SURFACE
VS
VERTICAL STEEL SURFACE
• Cable down at 45° to vertical steel surface including pipe.
• Cable to vertical flat steel surface; cable to side of vertical or horizontal steel pipe.
• CADWELD also has a complete product line for cathodic protection connections. See Bulletin CA1A.
• Concentric stranded copper cable listed.
• A test weld should be made to check the possibility of burn through on thin sections or thin wall pipe.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
L159 for D Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
VS
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
Torch Head
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
B265
T111
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
CABLE
SIZE
MOLD WELD
PART NO.
METAL
6*
VSC-1H45
4
VSC-1L45
2
VSC-1V45
1
VSC-1Y65
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
VSC-2C90
VSC-2G90
VSC-2L115
VSC-2Q115
250
300
350
VSC-2V115
VSC-3A150
VSC-3D200
500
750
1000
VSC-3Q
200
VSD-4L2-150
VSD-4Y2-200
Cable to Vertical Steel Pipe –
Use flat surface mold part number; add V and suffix.
Cable
#
6 thru 250
Nominal Pipe Size
30” and smaller
32” and larger
Suffix
Nominal Pipe Size
None
Example: 4/0 to 4” pipe, VSC-2Q-V4
Cable to horizontal steel pipe –
Add H and nominal pipe size to flat surface mold number.
Example: 2/0 to 8” pipe, VSC-2G-H8
*Requires B-112 sleeve (1 per weld)
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COPPER LUGS
GL
COPPER LUGS
•Lugs and connections for equipment and structures.
Ideal for power applications.
•Concentric stranded copper cable is listed.
• Bold letter in mold part number is the price key.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Handle Clamps L160 for C Price Key Molds
Flint Ignitor
T320 (Included with Handle Clamp
GL
but also available separately)
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Cable Cleaning Brush
Slag Removal Spade
Mold Cleaning Brush
Torch Head
T313 or T314
B136A or B136B
T394
T111
ACCESSORIES
See Section A
All lugs are tin-plated copper.
Pat. No. 4,196,960.
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WELD
SIZE PART NO. METAL
LUG SIZE
T X W
GL LUG NUMBER
1 HOLE
2 HOLE
4
2
1
GLC-CE1L
GLC-CE1V
GLC-CE1Y
32
32
32
1/8 x 1
1/8 x 1
1/8 x 1
B-121-CE
B-121-CE
B-121-CE
B-122-CE
B-122-CE
B-122-CE
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
GLC-CE2C
GLC-CE2G
GLC-CE2L
GLC-DE2Q
45
45
65
65
1/8 x 1
1/8 x 1
1/8 x 1
3/16 x 1
B-121-CE
B-121-CE
B-121-CE
B-121-DE
B-122-CE
B-122-CE
B-122-CE
B-122-DE
250
300
350
500
GLC-DE2V 65
GLC-EE3A 90
GLC-EE3D 90
GLC-EG3Q 150
3/16 x 1
1/4 x 1
1/4 x 1
1/4 x 1 1/2
B-121-DE
B-121-EE
B-121-EE
B-121-EG
B-122-DE
B-122-EE
B-122-EE
B-122-EG
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FIELD INFORMATION GUIDE
A.PROBLEM: MOLD DOESN’T CLOSE TIGHTLY
Check For:
1. Adjustment of handle clamps.
2. Out-of-round or bent cables.
3. Dirt or slag in mold parting line.
NOTE: Use “C” clamp if necessary.
B.PROBLEM: CONNECTION COVERED WITH
EXCESSIVE SLAG
Check For:
1.
Weld material leaking past the disk caused by:
(a) Chipped graphite at tap hole.
(b) Disk moved when weld material was
dumped.
(c) Disk not properly seated.
(d) Forgot disk.
NOTE: A small amount of slag on the surface is ....
not abnormal.
C.PROBLEM:POROUS CONNECTION
Check For:
1. Moisture present either in conductor or mold.
Remedy:
(a) Dry the conductor under wet conditions.
(b) Heat mold with torch (to above 212°F) or
by igniting weld metal in mold without
any conductors, taking care to prevent
burns from the hot metal running out of
the mold. Do not use the second method
of heating if the mold has wear plates.
2. Other contaminants (oil, insulation, etc.)
present in conductors.
Remedy:
(a) Wash conductor with a suitable solvent.
(b) Remove insulation if present between
strands.
3. CADWELD Mold Sealer in weld cavity of
mold.
Remedy:
(a) Always apply CADWELD Mold Sealer
material to conductor after mold is closed.
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D. PROBLEM: CONDUCTORS DO NOT WELD
Check For:
1. Conductors were not properly cleaned and dry.
Remedy:
(a) Remove oxides with wire brush (T313 or
T314). If heavily oxidized, have fresh-cut
conductor end and use CADWELD Heavy
Duty Molds.
(b) Dry conductors with torch.
2. Conductors not properly positioned in the
mold.
Remedy:
(a) Check for proper gap or butting as
required (see mold tag and positioning
instructions packaged with mold).
(b) Check to be sure gap is centered under
tap hole.
E.PROBLEM:WELD METAL LEAKS AROUND
CONDUCTOR
Remedy:
1. Use CADWELD Mold Sealer material around
mold opening after mold is closed.
2. Use molds with wear plates
(which also act as chill plates).
3. Check for proper mold. Mold must be sized
for the cable being welded.
4. If mold is excessively worn, replace with new
mold.
F.PROBLEM: CONNECTION HAS “FINS” LOSING METAL
Check For:
1. Mold not completely closed.
2. Mold worn beyond useful life and
needs replacement.
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G.PROBLEM: CABLES PULL OUT OF MOLD
K.PROBLEM:WHEN WELDING TO STEEL, WELD
DURING WELDING
DOES NOT “STICK” TO THE STEEL
Remedy:
Remedy:
1. Use clamp (CADWELD B-265) or other means
1. Steel must be cleaned with rasp or grinder
to relieve tension on conductors when
to bright metal. All mill scale, paint and/
welding.
or other coating must be removed. Wire
brushing will NOT suffice. Grease must be
H.PROBLEM: INSUFFICIENT FILL METAL TO
removed with a solvent before cleaning.
COVER CONDUCTORS
When grinding, use a vitrified wheel only.
Check For:
2. Galvanized surfaces normally require
1. Use of proper weld metal size
cleaning with only a wire brush or emery
(see mold tag).
cloth. However, extra-heavy galvanized steel
2. Too large a gap between conductors
must be cleaned with a rasp (T321).
(see positioning instructions).
3. If steel is moist, heat with a torch (from the
3. Mold leakage.
back side if possible). Any carbon deposit
4. Conductors moved during welding process.
from the flame must be removed.
Remedy:
4. Conductors not in proper position. Check
(a) See Remedy E.
instruction sheet.
(b) See Remedy F.
(c) See Remedy G.
L.PROBLEM:MOLTEN METAL “SPITS” OUT
OF CRUCIBLE WHEN MAKING
I.PROBLEM: RISER TOO HIGH
CONNECTION
Check For:
Remedy:
1. Use of proper weld metal size
1.
See Remedy C.
(see mold tag).
2. Moisture in mold or conductor.
Remedy:
(a) See Remedy C.
J.PROBLEM: SHORT MOLD LIFE (OVERALL
AVERAGE SHOULD BE 50)
Remedy:
1. Hard-drawn copper or DSA Copperweld
requires the use of CADWELD B-265 cable
clamp.
2. Mold should be cleaned with T-394 or other
soft brush, cloth or newspaper.
DO NOT USE WIRE BRUSH.
3. Care should be used in removing mold from
finished connection to prevent chipping of
the mold.
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SAFETY FIRST
T393
Pentair recommends SAFETY FIRST
when making CADWELD
Connections. We offer safety
equipment, including gloves and
glasses as shown.
Section A
T378L
Safety Glasses
Gloves
These glasses may be
worn separately or over
prescription glasses.
Heavy canvas gloves
with leather palms.
CADWELD WELD METAL
CADWELD Weld Metal is a mixture of copper oxide and aluminum, packaged by size in plastic
tubes. Each tube contains the starting material at the bottom of the plastic tube, with the
Weld Metal on top. These materials are not explosive and not subject to spontaneous ignition.
These containers are packaged in boxes along with metal disks. Each weld uses one disk. Disks
are included with the weld metal.
Five types of CADWELD Weld Metal are used for grounding connections:
®
1. F20 or standard Weld Metal is used for all grounding connections
with the exception of those to cast iron or to load bearing rail.
The Standard Weld Metal containers have clear (or natural) caps.
CADW100
WELD # 65 ELD
META
L
®
WELD MATERIAL
2. XL Weld Metal is used with EXOLON molds. EXOLON Weld Metal
containers have white caps.
3. XF-19 Alloy Weld Metal is used for all connections to cast iron such as Type HB and
others. XF-19 Weld Metal containers have orange caps.
For DUCTILE IRON, see Section 3 in Catalog A1A, Cast Iron Connections.
4. CADWELD F80 Alloy Weld Metal is used for all connections to load bearing rail such
as Type W Bonds. F80 Weld Metal containers have yellow caps.
5. Cathodic connections require different weld metal and molds.
Contact Pentair for cathodic connection applications.
CADWELD MOLDS
A semi-permanent graphite mold is used for making most CADWELD
Connections. The mold controls the direction and speed of the molten
CADWELD weld metal flow and its final shape. The graphite used in a
CADWELD mold is a high temperature type that lasts for an average of
50 or more CADWELD connections under normal usage.
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Section A
ADAPTING MOLDS TO FIT CONDUCTORS
Cables smaller than indicated on mold tag can be welded by using
either wrap sleeves or adapter sleeves.
CADWELD Wrap Sleeve B140A
B140A
CADWELD Wrap Sleeve is wrapped around the cable until the
diameter is about the same as the cable opening in the mold.
CADWELD Adapter Sleeves
CADWELD Adapter Sleeves are used to adapt a limited range of
smaller size cables to a larger size CADWELD Mold.
CABLE SIZE
Concentric
Strand
Solid
15-wrap sleeves
14-adapter sleeves
Adapter Sleeve
Use in
Part No.
Mold for Stranded
#12,14 #10,12,14B133-1H
#7,8,10 #6,8 B133-1L
#6
#5 B112
#4,5 #3,4 B133-1V
#6
#4
#2
#2
#3,4
#2
#1
1/0,1
2/0,1/0
#1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0
#2
#1
1/0
2/0
3/0
B133-1Y
B133-2C
B133-2G
B133-2L
B133-2Q
CADWELD Sleeve Kit (T427)
T427 Includes:
Part No.
Quantity
B1331H
B1331L
B112
B1331V
B1331Y
B1332C
B1332G
B1332L
B1332Q
B140A
B117A
B117B
B117C
T320A
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10
10
9
10
8
12
10
20
10
10
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MATERIALS, TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
Section A
ADAPTING MOLDS TO FIT CONDUCTORS (cont.)
Packing
Packing consists of either preformed ceramic packing or sometimes B140A or
B141A copper wrap shim. Packing is required on all rebar connections.
CADWELD Mold Sealer
T403 CADWELD Mold Sealer is ideal for sealing hot
or cold molds to retard leakage from large stranded
conductors. It is required on certain molds such as
Types HA, HB, HC, VG and VN. It prolongs useful
mold life when the cable opening becomes worn.
It is available in a convenient 2 pound package.
T403
CABLE AND WORK SURFACE PREPARATION
Cable Cleaning Brushes
Two types of brushes are available to aid in removing oxides from
copper surfaces.
T313
T313 Card Cloth Brush with short stiff bristles is generally preferred
for cleaning concentric conductors and busbars, which are not
heavily oxidized.
T314
T314 Cable Cleaning Brush cleans any conductor and is especially
useful for coarse or very dirty conductors. The brushes can be
rotated to provide new cleaning bristles and are replaceable.
20-brush (CAT-313)
Cable Clamp B265
The B265 Cable clamp should be used with hard drawn copper
cable, Copperweld DSA® conductor or any cable under tension.
Use of the clamp aids in preventing cable movement and
prolongs mold life.
B265
Rasp
T321 rasp is used to remove rust from any steel surface or
galvanizing from hot dipped galvanized steel to expose the bare
steel for welding. The curved blade makes it an efficient tool for
flat surfaces.
T321
T321A replacement blades are also available.
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Section A
CABLE AND WORK SURFACE PREPARATION (cont.)
Surefire™ Torch Head
T111
E
AN
OP
PR
ON
OFF
T111 self igniting propane torch head. Squeeze the control knob for an instant
flame. Release the control knob and the flame extinguishes. No flame adjusting.
The burn tip remains cool during normal use. Operates on its side or upside
down. Can withstand 60MPH winds without flareout.
Fits all standard 14 and 16 oz. propane cylinders.
T111
SUREFIRE™ is a trademark of IPI
Galvanizing Touch-Up
Easy to use galvanizing paint in a spray can is used to touch up heat affected
areas on galvanized steel surfaces after welding. The damage to the galvanizing
is often minimal so the repair is often cosmetic. T372A galvanizing compound is
available in 12 ounce aerosol can.
T372A
T358 Regalv is a 97% zinc rich organic coating which also can be used to repair
galvanized surfaces. The brush is attached to the cap.
T358
GAL
VAN
IZIN
G
BAR
T319
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22-galvanizing bar (T-319)
T319 Galvanizing Bar is used to repair a galvanized surface that
has been damaged by welding or drilling. This is a low
temperature, self-fluxing material. Often there is sufficient heat
after making the CADWELD Connection to melt the bar or a small
torch may be used.
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Section A
MOLD CARE AND USE
Mold Cleaning Brush
Mold cleaning brush T394 should be used to remove slag from molds
– especially vertical split molds.
T394
Slag Removal Spades
Slag Removal Spades are useful for removing the slag after making a CADWELD
Connection – especially useful with horizontally split molds.
B136A
B136B
Slag Spade
Use With Using
Part No. Price Key Mold Weld Metal Size
B136-A
B136-B
A,C, & R
C,D,F & R
#65 & Smaller
#
90 & Larger
Disks
Each time a weld is made, a new disk is required. The disk sits on the bottom of the
crucible. Its purpose is to hold the powdered weld metal until the reaction takes place.
The slag produced by the reaction rises to the surface and the molten copper settles
to the bottom of the crucible where it melts the disk and flows over the conductors to
produce a permanent molecular bond.
Disks are available in three sizes:
B117A used in molds using #15 thru #32 weld metal (3/4” diameter).
B117B used in molds using #45 thru #115 weld metal (1” diameter).
B117C used in molds using #150 thru #500 weld metal (1-1/2” diameter).
Disks are included with the Weld Metal.
Disk Kit
A disk container (T328) which includes 20 of each of the three sizes of steel disks is
available for your convenience. Kit Part No. T328D.
T328D
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Section A
MOLD CARE AND USE (cont.)
Wear Plates
Wear plates reduce mechanical abrasion of molds at cable entry points and help
prevent leakage of molten metal (particularly on larger 7 strand conductor).
These features prolong mold life.
Most CADWELD Molds are available with factory-mounted wear plates for the
following sizes:
Wear plates
Copper Cable: 1/0 AWG thru 500 Kcmil
DSA Copperweld: 7/#10 thru 19/#6
Ground Rods: 1/2” thru 1”
To order WEAR PLATES, specify: Mold Part No. followed by the suffix “-W” i.e.,
TAC-2Q2Q-W.
9-wear plates
Not available with types HA, HB, HC, LJ, certain PTs & PCs, RR, VB, VF, VG, VN, XA,
XBQ or XBZ.
Following are the number of wear plates (W.P.) used on the various mold types listed
in this catalog.
TYPE
GB
GB-GR
GB-GT
GL
GR
GT
GY
HS
W.P.
1
2
3
1
2
3
3
1
TYPE
HT
LA
LE
LL
PC
PT
RA
RB
W.P.
2
1
2
1*
3**
4**
1
2
TYPE
RC
RD
SS
TA
VS
VT
VV
XB
W.P.
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
4
* Available only on molds for 2” and narrower bus size.
**Available only on mold for 1/0 (or 7/#10) and larger run and tap.
Split Crucible Molds
Molds made with a horizontal opening and solid crucible section may be
specified as a SPLIT CRUCIBLE TYPE. The advantage of the SPLIT CRUCIBLE
MOLD is easier cleaning, but lead times are longer.
To order a SPLIT CRUCIBLE TYPE specify: Mold Part No. followed by the suffix
“L” i.e., TAC2Q2QL.
Available in Type TA, XA, XB (C & D mold price only), LE and LJ connections.
13-split crucible mold
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Section A
MOLD FASTENING AND MOUNTING
CADWELD Handle Clamps
Handle clamps such as the one shown are required for most molds. Specialized
frames with handles are used on some molds. Flint ignitors are included with all
handle clamps. The following handle clamps are most widely used.
1. L160 for all molds having a “C”, “E”, “Q” or “R” mold price listing.
(3” wide molds)
2. L159 for all molds having a “D”, “F”, “J” or “Z” mold price listing
(4” wide molds)
8-handle clamp (L-159)
Vertical Surface Mold Support
The CADWELD Mold can be securely held to a vertical “H” column or angle by
using the Vertical Surface Mold Support. It is easily attached to an existing L159 or
L160 Handle Clamp. For use with Types VB, VG, VN, and VS molds, fits steel up to 1”
thick, for Type VF mold, 3/4” thick.
B134: For use with L160 E-Z CHANGE Handle Clamp
B135: For use with L159 E-Z CHANGE Handle Clamp
10-vertical surface mold support clamp
Chain Support Handle Clamps
The CADWELD mold can be securely held to a pipe using the clamp assembly
consisting of a modified L159 or L160 Handle Clamp with built-in Pipe Attachment.
11-e-z change handle clamp & pipe clamp
Clamp
Part No.
B159V
B160V
B159VT
B160VT
B159H
B160H
Fits For Following
Mold Price Connection Types
D & F VS,VF,VB, & VV
C & R VS,VF,VB, & VV
D & F
VT
C & R
VT
D & F HA,HS,HC, & HT
C & R HA,HS,HC, & HT
Pipe
Vertical
Vertical
Vertical
Vertical
Horizontal
Horizontal
The above clamps are equipped with 20” length of chain which will fit up to 4”
pipes. Extra 20” length of chain, B158, is available to fit up to 10” pipes.
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Section A
MOLD FASTENING AND MOUNTING (cont.)
Magnetic Handle Clamps
The CADWELD mold can be securely held to a large flat or slightly curved
vertical surface using the Handle Clamp with Magnetic Support. Used on
vertically split molds.
Clamp
Fits Mold Minimum Width
Part No.
Price Key
Required*
B396
C & R Price Key
8”
B159M
D & F Price Key
10-1/2”
B399AM
T Price Key
6”
B399BM
P & N Price Key
7”
*Width will vary slightly depending upon the type of connection being made.
12-magnetic clamp
Fence Fabric Attachment Assembly
An easy to use, labor saving, Fence Fabric Attachment Assembly fastens to
your existing L159 or L160 Handle Clamp to firmly hold your mold to the
fence post after the fence fabric has been attached. Ideal for retrofit jobs.
Part No.
Fits Handles
B827A
L160, L159
GROUND ROD SPECIALTY TOOLS
ERICO Ground Rod Drivers
Product No.
Description
EGRD58
5’ driver body with insert for up to 5/8” ground rods
EGRD58I*
Replacement insert for 5/8” ground rods
EGRD34
5’ driver body with insert for up to 3/4” ground rods
EGRD34I*
Replacement insert for 3/4” ground rods
*Both 5/8” and 3/4” inserts fit standard body of EGRD58 or EGRD34.
Ground Rod Driving Sleeves**
Use a CADWELD ground rod driving sleeve to prevent mushrooming the top of the
ground rod.
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Ground Rod Size
Part No.
1/2” Copperbonded or Steel Rod......................................................B137-14
5/8” Copperbonded (.563” diameter)...............................................B137-16
5/8” Steel (.625” diameter)................................................................B137-31
3/4” Copperbonded (.682” diameter)...............................................B137-18
3/4” Steel (.750” diameter)................................................................B137-33
1” Copperbonded (.914” diameter)..................................................B137-22
1” Steel (1.00” diameter)...................................................................B137-37
** For plain (unthreaded) ground rods only.
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Section A
GROUND ROD SPECIALTY TOOLS (cont.)
Ground Rod Splice Clamp
B120
The B120 Ground Rod Splice Clamp must be used to support the upper rod and
provide a method of correctly positioning the rods and mold while splicing the
rods. (Type HDGB Connection).
ACCESSORY TOOLS
Flint Ignitors
T320 CADWELD flint ignitors are used to ignite the starting material when making
a CADWELD Connection. An ignitor is included with each handle clamp or frame.
T320A Replacement Flints are also available.
T320
Flint Ignitor Extension
B321-30
B321-30 Flint Ignitor Extension attaches to the T320 Flint Ignitor and allows the
installer to be about 30” from the mold. Ideal for such applications as making a
mold in a narrow trench while the installer is at ground level.
Ceramic Blanket
The woven Ceramic Blanket (Part T306) can be used to hold a hot mold or keep
the work surface free of slag when cleaning the mold.
Screwdriver
T306
T305
File
Pliers
T329
T304
Welding Tray
The Welding Tray (Part XLB974-B2) can contain a spill of molten weld metal.
It is for personnel safety. Recommended when working overhead or over
expensive equipment.
XLB974-B2
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TOOL KITS
Tool Box T396
A tool box is highly recommended to carry
tools, molds, weld metal and a propane torch.
T396
Tool Kit T315A
Tool Box T396 is
included in Tool Kit T315A
Other Tool Kits can be
made for your particular
requirements.
B136A
T393
T314
T320
T329
T328D
T394
T378L
T304
T313
T305
T321
19-rasp (CAT-321)
TOOL TRAY
Tool Tray Only: T331
T331
Ideal for carrying one or two molds,
weld metal, propane torch and tools.
Tool Tray T331 is not
included in Tool Kit T315A
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Part No.
Description
G157LT99
Practical Guide to Electrical Grounding
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Section A
GROUND SYSTEM TESTERS
EST Series
Part No.
EST Reel Kit 500
EST101
Description
EST 101
EST 201
EST 301
2 pole resistance, 3 pole ground to earth resistance
measurement @128Hz
2 pole AC resistance, 3 pole ground to earth resistance
measurement, 4 pole soil resistivity measurement
2 pole AC resistance, 2 & 3 pole ground to earth
resistance measurement, 4 pole soil resistivity, and
clamp-on stakeless and selective adapters
ESTREELKIT500
EST Reel Kit 500 feet long (includes two reels)
EST201
EST301
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