3M 7000005885 Aluminum Connector 500 Kcmil 35 Kv

Product Description

The 3M 7000005885 is a 500 kcmil aluminum connector rated for use up to 35 kV, designed for splicing copper or aluminum conductors in medium-voltage electrical systems. The connector measures 3.880 inches in length with an inner diameter of 0.843 inches and an outer diameter of 1.320 inches. A pink color-coded end cap allows for quick visual identification during installation and inspection. The contact aid pre-loaded in the connector barrel is compatible with polyethylene and EPR insulations, making it suitable for a range of medium-voltage cable types used in utility and commercial distribution work.

This connector is suited for medium-voltage cable splice applications in commercial, industrial, and utility environments where conductors up to 500 kcmil must be reliably joined. It accommodates both copper and aluminum conductors, giving installers flexibility when working with mixed conductor systems. The 35 kV voltage rating makes it appropriate for primary distribution cable work. Licensed electricians and utility lineworkers typically install this type of connector during cable splicing operations on de-energized circuits.

Key Features

• Rated up to 35 kV for medium-voltage distribution applications
• Accepts 500 kcmil copper or aluminum conductors
• Pink color-coded end cap for fast field identification
• Pre-applied contact aid compatible with poly and EPR insulations
• Aluminum connector barrel construction
• Length of 3.880 inches with 0.843-inch I.D. and 1.320-inch O.D.

Compatibility

Compatible with copper or aluminum conductors up to 500 kcmil. Contact aid in the connector barrel is compatible with polyethylene and EPR insulated cables rated up to 35 kV.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or licensed lineworker following applicable NEC and utility safety standards. Always de-energize, isolate, and verify the circuit is at zero energy before beginning any splice work on medium-voltage conductors. Use only the crimping tools and dies specified for this connector size and type to ensure proper compression. Do not reuse a connector that has been partially crimped or damaged.

Technical Specifications

• Voltage Rating: Up to 35 kV
• Conductor Size: 500 kcmil
• Conductor Compatibility: Copper or aluminum
• Insulation Compatibility: Polyethylene, EPR
• Length: 3.880 inches
• Inner Diameter: 0.843 inches
• Outer Diameter: 1.320 inches
• Color Code: Pink
• Material: Aluminum
• Weight: 0.43 pounds
• Sold As: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: 3M
• Manufacturer Part Number: 7000005885