Burndy YSV8CL Butt Splice Connector 600V 8 Awg

Product Description

The BURNDY YSV8CL is a short-barrel, non-insulated butt splice connector designed for making reliable inline conductor splices in electrical wiring installations. Manufactured from seamless electrolytic tin-plated copper, it accommodates 8 AWG solid, stranded, and aircraft-grade copper conductors and carries a 600-volt rating. The seamless tubing construction eliminates seam-split failure points that can occur under crimp load. Positive center wire stops ensure correct insertion depth from both ends, and wire-size markings on the barrel allow fast field identification. Licensed electricians and MRO technicians working on commercial wiring, panel feeds, and aircraft electrical systems are the primary installers.

This connector is suited for residential and commercial electrical applications where a compact, low-resistance inline splice is required on 8 AWG copper wire. Its short-barrel profile fits in tight conduit fill situations and junction box installations. The tin plating provides corrosion resistance in indoor and moderate-exposure environments. The connector also meets the conductor sizing requirements for 8 AWG aircraft wiring, making it applicable in aviation maintenance contexts where approved butt splices are specified.

Key Features

• Seamless electrolytic copper tubing — no seams to split under crimp load
• Electrolytic tin plating for long-lasting corrosion resistance and low contact resistance
• Positive center wire stops ensure proper wire insertion depth from both ends
• Wire-size markings on barrel for fast identification during installation
• Non-insulated design compatible with heat-shrink or tape overwrap per application requirements
• RoHS compatible materials

Compatibility

Rated for 8 AWG solid and stranded copper conductors and 8 AWG aircraft-grade conductors. Requires a wire strip length of 7/16 inches for proper insertion. Designed as an OEM-style replacement or direct-use compression butt splice for electrical wiring systems requiring UL- and CSA-listed terminations at 600 volts.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with applicable NEC requirements. De-energize and lock out the circuit before stripping and inserting conductors. Use a calibrated compression crimp tool appropriate for non-insulated copper butt splices to achieve a full, uniform crimp — avoid plier or hammer crimping methods that can deform the barrel unevenly. Strip conductors to 7/16 inches before insertion and verify full seating against the center wire stop before crimping.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Butt, Short-Barrel
• Voltage Rating: 600 V
• Conductor Size: 8 AWG Solid/Stranded (Copper), 8 AWG (Aircraft)
• Insulation Type: Non-Insulated
• Material: Seamless Electrolytic Tin Plated Copper
• Wire Strip Length: 7/16 inches
• Length: 1 inch
• Height: 0.27 inches
• Width: 0.27 inches
• Weight: 0.011 pounds
• Approvals: UL, CSA
• RoHS Compatible: Yes
• Country of Origin: US

Standard Information

• Brand: BURNDY
• Manufacturer Part Number: YSV8CL