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Table of Contents
Guy Clamps ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Parallel Groove Clamps ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Universal Parallel Groove Clamps .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Suspension Clamps ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Hot Line Clamps .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Aluminum Strain Clamps ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Service Drop Clamps ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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Bolted Connectors

Guy Clamps
Rolled from carbon steel with straight parallel grooves that will not damage guy strand; hot dip
galvanized. Bolts have special shoulders to prevent turning when nuts are tightened. One Bolt

Clamping Clamping Strand Weight

No. of Bolt Dia.
Cat. No. Length Width Diameter per 100
Bolts in
in in in lbs Two Bolt
SM-GC1061 1 1/2 1-1/2 1-9/16 3/16 ~ 3/8 65
SM-GC1030 2 1/2 3-3/8 1-9/16 3/16 ~ 3/8 147
SM-GC929 3 1/2 4 1-9/16 3/16 ~ 7/16 177
SM-GC930 3 1/2 6 1-9/16 3/16 ~ 7/16 250
SM-GC931 3 5/8 6 1-21/32 5/16 ~ 1/2 300 Three Bolt

Parallel Groove Clamps

Used for aluminum to aluminum and aluminum to copper
conductor splice/tap connections. Sealant (XB) is
recommended on all connections. Aluminum alloy body with
galvanized steel hardware. Add suffix “GP” for a tin-plated
connector.

Dimensions
Cat. No. Conductor Range L W H J Approx. Wt.
Main Tap in mm in mm in mm in mm lbs kg

#8 Sol.~#2 Str. AAC

#8 Sol.~1/0 Str. AAC
SM-LC51AXB #8~#2 ACSR 1-1/8 28.58 1-13/32 35.72 1-1/2 38.10 5/16 8.00 0.14 0.06
#8~1/0 ACSR
#8 Sol.~#2 Str. Cu

#8 Sol.~1/0 Str. AAC

#8 Sol.~1/0 Str. AAC
SM-LC51CXB #8~1/0 ACSR 1-1/4 31.76 1-17/32 38.89 2 50.80 3/8 9.53 0.19 0.09
#8~1/0 ACSR
#8 Sol.~1/0 Str. Cu

#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. AAC

#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. AAC
SM-LC52AXB #8~2/0 ACSR 1-3/8 34.93 1-21/32 42.07 2 50.80 3/8 9.53 0.22 0.10
#8~2/0 ACSR
#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. Cu

#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. AAC

#1 Sol. ~400 MCM AAC
SM-LC52CXB #8~2/0 ACSR 2 50.80 2-1/32 51.60 2-1/4 57.15 3/8 9.53 0.28 0.13
#1~336.4 MCM ACSR
#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. Cu

#1 Sol. ~400 MCM AAC

#1 Sol. ~400 MCM AAC
SM-LC53AXB #1~336.4 MCM ACSR 2 50.80 2-11/32 59.53 2-1/2 63.50 1/2 12.70 0.41 0.19
#1~336.4 MCM ACSR
#1 Sol.~400 MCM Cu

#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. AAC

397.5~954 MCM AAC
SM-LC83AXB #8~2/0 ACSR 1-1/2 38.1 2-17/32 64.29 2-3/4 69.85 1/2 12.70 0.54 0.24
336.4~795 MCM ACSR
#8 Sol.~2/0 Str. Cu

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Universal Parallel Groove Clamps

Mechanical connector for all combinations of Copper, Aluminum, ACSR, AAAC and 5005. Spacer separates dissimilar conductors
and provides long contact length.

Materials
Body: High-strength bronze alloy
Separator: Copper alloy
Retaining Ring: Neoprene rubber
Hardware: Silicon bronze

Conductor Dimensions Rec. Wrench

Run Tap Run Tap in Tightening Size
Cat. No.
ACSR ACSR Steel Steel Torque (Cross
Cu & Cu & in-lb Flats)
AAAC AAAC Sol. Cu Nom. Sol. Cu Nom. H J L W
Al Al
5005 5005 Dia. Dia.

2 Str. ~ 3~ 6 Str. ~ 6~ 1~ 5/16 ~ #6 ~ 3/16 ~

SM-UPG26 2 5/16 1 1-1/2 180 1/2
2/0 Str. 2/0 2/0 Str. 2/0 3/0 7/16 3/0 7/16

1/0 Str. ~ 1/0 ~ 6 Str. ~ 6~ 2/0 ~ 3/8 ~ #6 ~ 5/32 ~

SM-UPG28 2-3/8 3/8 1-1/8 1-3/4 250 9/16
4/0 Str. 4/0 4/0 Str. 4/0 4/0 1/2 4/0 1/2

250 ~ 4/0 ~ #5 ~ 6~
9/16 ~ #6 ~ 3/16 ~
SM-UPG31 350 300 350 300 - 2-5/8 1/2 1-3/8 2-1/8 325 3/4
5/8 4/0 5/8
kcmil kcmil kcmil kcmil

400 ~ 336.4 ~ #4 ~ 5~
3/4 ~ #4 ~ 7/32 ~
SM-UPG34 500 397.5 500 397.5 - 3 1/2 1-1/2 2-1/4 375 3/4
3/4 4/0 3/4
kcmil kcmil kcmil kcmil

400 ~ 336.4 ~ 4/0 ~ 3/0 ~

3/4 ~ 1/2 ~
SM-UPG40 800 715.5 800 715.5 - - 3-1/2 1/2 1-5/8 2-1/2 500 3/4
1 1
kcmil kcmil kcmil kcmil

500 ~ 397.5 ~ 4/0 ~ 4/0 ~

7/8 ~ 1/2 ~
SM-UPG44 1000 900 1000 900 - - 4 3/8 2 3 500 5/16
1-1/18 1-1/8
kcmil kcmil kcmil kcmil

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Suspension Clamps

Suspension Clamps
Materials
Body and Keeper: SM-SCA clamps- A356-T6 Aluminum Alloy
SM-SCM clamps - Malleable Cast Iron
Hardware: hot dip galvanized steel
Sockets and Clevises: M.C.I. hot dip galvanized
Cotter Pin: stainless steel

Clamping Range Dimensions Ultimate Approx Wt.

Max. Take-
Cat. No. in in Strength per 100
Off Angle
Min Max lbs lbs
A B C D
SM-SCA62N 0.20 0.62 6-3/4 3/4 2-1/8 1/2 30° 17,000 190
SM-SCA86N 0.40 0.86 7 7/8 2-1/8 1/2 30° 18,000 210
SM-SCA104N 0.50 1.04 8-1/8 1-1/8 2-3/4 1/2 30° 25,000 250
SM-SCA119N 0.50 1.19 8 1-3/8 2-1/2 1/2 22.5° 25,000 280
SM-SCA139N 0.90 1.39 8-7/8 1-1/2 2-7/8 1/2 22.5° 25,000 320
SM-SCA147N 0.90 1.47 8-3/4 1-9/16 2-7/8 1/2 22.5° 25,000 350
SM-SCA162N 1.10 1.62 9-1/2 1-13/16 3-1/8 1/2 22.5° 25,000 380
SM-SCA182N 1.25 1.82 10 1-15/16 3-3/8 1/2 25° 25,000 420
SM-SCA204N 1.40 2.04 10-1/2 2-1/4 3-1/2 5/8 20.5° 25,000 490
SM-SCA252N 2.00 2.52 12 2-3/4 4-1/4 5/8 17.5° 30,000 900
SM-SCM46N 0.20 0.46 5-5/8 7/8 2 5/8 30° 16,000 215
SM-SCM60N 0.12 0.60 5-3/4 11/16 2-1/8 5/8 30° 16,000 265
SM-SCM70N 0.20 0.70 6-3/4 3/4 2-1/4 5/8 30° 16,000 290
SM-SCM82N 0.30 0.83 7-1/2 13/16 2-3/8 5/8 30° 18,000 325
SM-SCM104N 0.30 0.70 7-1/8 13/16 2-1/4 5/8 30° 18,000 325
* Note: For a socket fitting please replace the Catalog Number suffix “N” with “S”. For a clevis fitting, replace it with a “C”.

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Service Drop Clamps

Hot Line Clamps

For aluminum, ACSR, and armor rod covered aluminum or
ACSR conductor.

Materials
Body and Keeper: Aluminum alloy
Eyebolt: Bronze alloy, tin plated
Eyestem: Bronze alloy, forged or stainless steel
Eyestem Spring: Stainless steel

Approx.
Conductor Range Dimensions Tap Nut
Main Wt.
Cat. No. Tap Main Tap A B (Socket Size)
Line Each
in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm lbs kg

AL
SM-HC1520AGP AL 0.128~0.414 3.25~10.54 0.128~0.414 3.25~10.54 1.00 25.4 5.25 133.0 9/16 14.3 0.40 0.18
CU

AL
SM-HC1530AGP AL 0.162~0.745 4.12~18.96 0.162~0.547 4.12~13.92 1.75 44.0 7.13 181.0 11/16 17.5 0.64 0.29
CU

AL
SM-HC1535AGP AL 0.250~0.806 6.36~20.51 0.204~0.806 5.19~20.51 1.50 38.0 7.75 196.0 3/4 19.0 0.88 0.40
CU

AL
SM-HC1540AGP AL 0.502~1.031 12.78~26.24 0.198~0.703 5.03~17.89 1.81 46.0 7.31 186.0 3/4 19.0 0.98 0.45
CU

AL
SM-HC1545AGP AL 0.939~1.490 23.90~37.92 0.198~0.703 5.03~17.89 2.19 56.0 9.63 245.0 3/4 19.0 1.35 0.61
CU

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Strain Clamps

Aluminum Strain Clamps

Materials
Body and Keeper: A356-T6 Aluminum Alloy
U-Bolt, Nut, Washer, Pin: Steel

Torque Strength of U-Bolt

1/2": 40~50 ft-lbs
3/8”: 20 ft-lbs

All ferrous parts are hot dip galvanized to ASTM A153 or BS 729.

Conductor Size Dimensions U-Bolt

Failing Load†
Cat. No. A B C R
mm kg in
mm mm mm mm

SM-SC121 5.1 ~ 16.5 126 118 19.0 63 7,000 2-1/2

SM-SC122 9.8 ~ 20.0 150 140 20.6 76 7,000 2-1/2
SM-SC123 5.1 ~ 21.0 150 140 22.2 76 8,200 3-1/2
SM-SC124 9.8 ~ 24.0 172 164 25.4 76 8,200 3-1/2
SM-SC121A 5.1 ~ 17.0 170 136 19.0 76 7,000 2-1/2
SM-SC120 5.0 ~ 16.0 150 126 19.0 64 7,000 3-3/8
SM-SC123A 9.5 ~ 20.0 170 127 20.6 72 7,000 3-1/2
†: Failing load of eye is 40% of clamp’s

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Service Drop Clamps

Service Drop Clamps

Materials
Clamp body and wedge: UV-resistant fiberglass reinforced polyamide
Hanging ring: Hot-dip galvanized steel

Manufacture standards: NFC33-042, ISO EN 1461, BS 729, ASTM A-153

Item Description Unit Specification

1 MODEL SM-DCR-2 SM-DCR-25
1.1 Diameter Range mm 4 ~ 22 5 ~25
1.2 Cross Section Range mm2 2x4 ~ 4x25 4x25 ~ 4x50
1.3 Wedge Length L mm 70 74
2 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
2.1 Rated Voltage kV 0.6/1.0 0.6/1.0
2.2 Dielectric Strength kV >4 >6
3 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
3.1 Minimum Sliding Load daN 200 200
3.2 Minimum Breaking Load daN 250 250
4 WEATHERPROOF PROPERTIES
4.1 Accelerated ageing (ASTM G-155) hours >600 >600
4.2 Corrosion resistance (ASTM B-117) hours >250 >250
5 WEIGHT kg 0.11 0.16

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