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FIBERLIGN Cushion Clamp For OPGW

The FIBERLIGN Cushion Clamp provides excellent protection to OPGW at support points.  The combination of the Structural Reinforcing Rods and the elastomer inserts at the ends of the clamp body halves reduces bending stresses on the OPGW during aeolian vibration or galloping activity.

FEATURES

  • Captured U-bolts for fast, easy-to-handle four nut installation
  • Structural Reinforcing Rods protect cable from excessive bending stress and compressive forces
  • Elastomer cushions for reduction of stresses
  • Minimizes clamping stress - superior to bolted clamp with armor rods
  • Exceptional Vertical Load Strength (20,000 lbs single unit)
  • Gently protects against abrasions and wear
  • Maximum line angles up to 30 degrees for single unit, 60 degrees for double clamp
  • Thoroughly tested for vibration and static mechanical loading in accordance with IEEE Standard 1138
  • Slip load approximately 10-20% of OPGW rated strength
  • Can accommodate either left-hand lay or right-hand lay OPGW
  • Fittings and grounding accessories available and can be included in the same container with the suspension.

PART TABLES

SKU (Catalog Number) Diameter Range Structural Reinforcing Rods  
Single Min.
(in)
Max.
(in)
Min.
(mm)
Max.
(mm)
Single
Length
Double
Length
Rod
Dia.
Rods
per Set
Color
Code
4700103 .460 .482 11.7 12.2 34 63 .154 10 GREEN
4700104 .483 .507 12.3 12.8 35 64 .182 10 YELLOW
4700105 .508 .537 12.9 13.6 36 65 .167 11 PURPLE
4700106 .538 .563 13.7 14.3 37 66 .154 12 PINK
4700107 .564 .585 14.4 14.8 39 68 .182 11 BROWN
4700108 .586 .615 14.9 15.6 40 69 .167 12 BLUE
4700109 .616 .641 15.7 16.3 41 70 .154 13 ORANGE
4700110 .642 .664 16.4 16.8 44 73 .182 12 RED

Ground wire assemblies and fittings may be ordered with the Cushion Clamp by adding the appropriate SUFFIX CODE from the below table.

Note: the suffix sequence is ground wire first and fittings second.

Suffix Code Description
G 4' (1) long #4 (7W) Copper Ground Wire with terminal on one end. (SKU 710010016)
YC One (1) Y-clevis to fit selected suspension. Single suspension.
CE One (1) clevis-eye to fit selected suspension. Single suspension.

 

CAUTION: Determine appropriate material and size wire necessary to provide adequate grounding  for your system before ordering the ground wire assemblies. For proper performance and personal safety be sure to select the proper ground wire before application.

 

DOCUMENTATION

Application Procedures

SP-2895 (FIBERLIGN Cushion Clamp OPGW)

Catalog Pages

FIBERLIGN Cushion Clamp for OPGW - Catalog

Sales Materials

FIBERLIGN Cushion Clamp - Sell Sheet