Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors – SICON 332846012

Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors – Return Screen Conductor T-Connectors

Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors

Mosdorfer 332846012

Network Rail PADS Approved Connectors | PA05/06096

Insulation Piercing Tap-off Connectors | Pfisterer Sicon 332846012

*Please Note this product has superseded the Pfisterer Sicon 332864001 and is now part of the Mosdorfer range available from Thorne & Derrick.

The Pfisterer RSC-T ground tap rail connectors (Sicon 332846012) comprise of several parts and can be mounted directly onto an existing system. The ground cable is laid in place without any preparatory work and enclosed by the connector using a locking bolt.

The SICON piercing bolts penetrate the insulation to establish safe and reliable contact with the ground conductor. Any possible damage to the metallic conductor is avoided by means of the proven SICON technology typical to their range of shearbolt lugs and connectors.

The patented shear bolt has a stepless construction and utilizes the full load capacity of the thread at all times. The friction disc at the end of the bolt prevents the metal conductor from being damaged. For the RSC-T, the proven SICON bolt has been further developed and equipped with a friction disc which features insulation-piercing technology. This establishes a reliable contact with optimum contact force. The SICON bolt is installed using a socket wrench SW6 and gently shears off on successful installation.

The insulation piercing tap-off connector for earth connection cables on railway systems combines almost 100 years of contact technology experience at Pfisterer with its expertise as a “full-service provider” in the field of rail infrastructure.

Easy assembly without stripping the cable insulation
Reduced installation time
No special tools required
No cutting of main conductor necessary
Tested according IEC 61284:1997-09 (Class B)
Cover protects against accidental contact, dust and moisture
Consistent and reliable connection due to shear bolt technology

Pfisterer RSC-T Rail Connectors – Insulation Piercing Tap-off Connectors

Using insulation piercing technology, main and tap cables are installed without having to strip the insulation. This also applies to double-insulated main cables. With double-insulated tap cables, the outer insulation layer has to be removed.

The compression of grounding and tap cables that was previously used, as well as the restoration of the insulation with a heat-shrink sleeve, is no longer necessary. The plastic enclosure with its seals guarantees electric shock protection in accordance with IP2X.

Different tapping variants can be implemented with the RSC-T ground tap connector. In addition to the typical variant with one ground tap per connector, it is also possible to form two ground taps with one connector, taking the conductor cross-section into account. To do this, all that is required is to change the arrangement of the clamping screws on the tap side.

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Using insulation piercing technology, main and tap cables are installed without having to strip the insulation. The compression of grounding and tap cables that was previously used, as well as the restoration of the insulation with a heatshrink sleeve, is no longer necessary. The plastic enclosure with its seals guarantees electric shock protection in accordance with IP1X.

The SICON 332846012 comprises several parts and can be mounted directly onto an existing system. The ground cable is laid in place without any preparatory work and enclosed by the connector using a locking bolt. The SICON piercing bolts penetrate the insulation to establish safe and reliable contact with the ground conductor. Any possible damage to the metallic conductor is avoided by means of the proven SICON technology.

The patented shear bolt has a stepless construction and utilizes the full load capacity of the thread at all times. The friction disc at the end of the bolt prevents the metal conductor from being damaged. For the RSC-T, the proven SICON bolt has been further developed and equipped with a friction disc which features insulation piercing contact geometry. This establishes a reliable contact with optimum contact force. As usual, the SICON bolt is installed using a standard tool and gently shears off on successful installation.

SICON 332846012 Features & Benefits

SICON 332846012

Features & Benefits

Reliable contact between grounding and tap connector
No interruption of the main conductor
Shock-proof in accordance with IP2X
No open blade for installation
Saves up to 50% of installation time
No flame on the track
Electrically tested in accordance with IEC 61284:1997 class B

One Connector, Three Options With Patented Contact Technology

Pfisterer RSC-T

Technical Specification

Part Number: Sicon 332846012
Conductor material: copper, aluminium
Dimensions: 150 × 130 × 60.5 (L × W × H in mm)
Weight: 0.8 kg
Conductor class 2 according to EN 60228
Cross section of main conductor (sqmm) : 120 – 150 RM + 157,5 – 265,8 Al RM
Cross section of tap conductor (sqmm) : 2 x 35 – 70 RM + 1 x 95 – 157,5 RM

Pfisterer RSC-T Technical Data

Sicon 332846012

RSC-T Tap-Off Earthing Connector for Insulated Power Cables (IPC)

Product Description	External Diameter Of Conductor (mm)	External Diameter Of Cable (mm)	Cross Section (sqmm)
Main Conductor 19/4.22	21.1	25	265.8
Branch Conductor 19/3.25	16.25	20	157.5

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