BURNDY® Grounding Products
PENETROX A, PENETROX E
PENETROX E consists of a non-petroleum
A-13 AND E base vehicle in which copper granules are
suspended. Recommended for copper to
copper applications, grounding and for use
TECHNICAL INFORMATION on copper conduit threads. UL listed.
PENETROX A
Easy to apply:
PENETROX A consists of a natural (petro-
1. Scratch brush the conductor surfaces until
leum) base vehicle in which zinc particles are
bright and clean.
suspended. For aluminum to aluminum,
2. Immediately apply PENETROX™ to the
aluminum to copper applications and
conductive surfaces.
aluminum conduit threads. It is not recom-
3. For EHV applications, remove all excess
mended for use with rubber and polyethylene
PENETROX™ after installation is com-
insulated conductors. UL listed to 600 volts.
plete.
PENETROX A-13
SHELF LIFE
PENETROX A-13 consists of a non-
When stored in its original container in cool
petroleum base vehicle in which zinc parti-
(under 100° F) dry environment, PENE-
cles are suspended. Recommended for
TROX™ oxide inhibiting compound will
aluminum to aluminum, aluminum to copper
remain workable and functional for (5) years
applications and aluminum conduit threads.
from the date marked on the container pro-
Compatible with insulating materials such as
vided it is mixed per instructions prior to use.
rubber, or polyethylene. UL listed and recom-
mended for all voltages.
PROPERTIES OF PENETROX™
Value
PENETROX™ PENETROX™
Property Definition E & A13 A
The value in accordance to ASTM D217 indi-
Penetration
cates the consistency of a grease. The higher 250 230
(Uunworked)
the number, the softer the grease.
Dropping The temperature at which the grease passes
Point (Minimum) from the semi-solid to a liquid state under test 500° F 230° F
conditions.
Pour Point The lowest temperature at which the com-
(Maximum) pound will flow. Pour point is the lubricant’s –10° F –15° F
ability to perform in cold conditions.
* MSDS sheets available through customer service.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Catalog Number Container Container
PENETROX™ A PENETROX™ A-13 PENETROX™ E Type Size
PENA 1/ 2 — — Tube 1/2 oz.
PEN A-4 PEN A13-4 PEN E-4 Squeeze Bottle 4 oz.
P8A PEN A13-8 PEN E-8 Squeeze Bottle 8 oz.
PENACARTRIDGE PENA13CARTRIDGE — Cartridge 1 lb.*
PEN A-QT PEN A13-QT PEN E-QT Plastic Tub 1 Quart
PEN A-GAL PEN A13-GAL PEN E-GAL Can 1 Gallon
PEN A-5GAL PEN A13-5GAL PEN E-5GAL Pail 5 Gallons
PEN A-55GAL PEN A13-55GAL PEN E-55GAL Drum 55 Gallons
* 1 lb. cartridge will fit standard caulking guns.
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HARDWARE DATA DURIUM™ and Steel Hardware Aluminum Hardware
Recommended Recommended
Bolt Bolt
Torque Torque
Size Size
RECOMMENDED (Inch Pounds) (Inch Pounds)
TIGHTENING TORQUE 1/4 - 20 80 1/2 - 13 300
5/16 - 18 180 5/8 - 11 480
The hardware used in connectors must be 3/8 - 16 240 3/4 - 10 650
compatible with the connector material, have 1/2 - 13 480
high mechanical strength and be corrosion 5/8 - 11 660
resistant and correspond to NEMA 3/4 - 10 1,050
recommendations.
Copper alloy connectors have hardware Aluminum connectors generally have The size material for clamping hardware are
made of DURIUM™, which is the BURNDY® aluminum alloy hardware. The bolts are selected to provide the required force when
trade name for silicon bronze alloy ASTMB99 2024T4 and anodized to resist corrosion. The tightened to the recommended torque. To
type B. This material was first introduced by nuts are 6061T6, which is resistant to corro- reduce or greatly exceed the recommended
BURNDY® in 1927 for use in outdoor sion and does not require anodizing. Both torque can adversely affect the performance
construction, and today, is the standard nuts and bolts are lubricated to eliminate of the connector.
throughout the industry. galling and to provide consistent clamping
forces.
DURIUM™ BOLT
SILICON BRONZE
BURNDY® introduced silicon bronze bolts,
nuts, and other hardware items on outdoor
connector applications in 1927. Today the
DURIUM™ trademark is a standard for
this use.
DURIUM™ bolts combine high strength with American Standard dimension, and the
corrosion resistance. Bolts up to 2 inches threads are per American National Coarse
long are fully threaded; longer bolts are Series, Class #2 fit. The silicon bronze is per
threaded for two inches. Heads have ASTM B99.
Thread B Thread B Thread B
Catalog Number Size Length Catalog Number Size Length Catalog Number Size Length
25x50 HEB BOX 1/4-20 1/2⬙ 38x125 HEB BOX 3/8-16 1-1/4⬙ 50x300 HEB BOX 1/2-13 3⬙
25x62 HEB BOX 1/4-20 5/8⬙ 38x150 HEB BOX 3/8-16 1-1/2⬙ 50x325 HEB BOX 1/2-13 3-1/4⬙
25x75 HEB BOX 1/4-20 3/4⬙ 38x175 HEB BOX 3/8-16 1-3/4⬙ 50x350 HEB BOX 1/2-13 3-1/2⬙
25x100 HEB BOX 1/4-20 1⬙ 38x200 HEB BOX 3/8-16 2⬙ 50x375 HEB BOX 1/2-13 3-3/4⬙
25x125 HEB BOX 1/4-20 1-1/4⬙ 38x225 HEB BOX 3/8-16 2-1/4⬙ 50x400 HEB BOX 1/2-13 4⬙
25x150 HEB BOX 1/4-20 1-1/2⬙ 38x250 HEB BOX 3/8-16 2-1/2⬙ 50x450 HEB BOX 1/2-13 4-1/2⬙
25x200 HEB BOX 1/4-20 2⬙ 38x275 HEB BOX 3/8-16 2-3/4⬙ 50x500 HEB BOX 1/2-13 5⬙
25x250 HEB BOX 1/4-20 2-1/2⬙ 38x300 HEB BOX 3/8-16 3⬙ 50x550 HEB BOX 1/2-13 5-1/2⬙
25x300 HEB BOX 1/4-20 3⬙ 38x325 HEB BOX 3/8-16 3-1/4⬙ 50x600 HEB BOX 1/2-13 6⬙
31x50 HEB BOX 5/16-18 1/2⬙ 38x350 HEB BOX 3/8-16 3-1/2⬙ 62x100 HEB BOX 5/8-11 1⬙
31x62 HEB BOX 5/16-18 5/8⬙ 38x400 HEB BOX 3/8-16 4⬙ 62x125 HEB BOX 5/8-11 1-1/4⬙
31x75 HEB BOX 5/16-18 3/4⬙ 38x450 HEB BOX 3/8-16 4-1/2⬙ 62x150 HEB BOX 5/8-11 1-1/2⬙
31x100 HEB BOX 5/16-18 1⬙ 38x500 HEB BOX 3/8-16 5⬙ 62x175 HEB BOX 5/8-11 1-3/4⬙
31x125 HEB BOX 5/16-18 1-1/4 44x150 HEB BOX 7/16-14 1-1/2⬙ 62x200 HEB BOX 5/8-11 2⬙
31x150 HEB BOX 5/16-18 1-1/2⬙ 44x200 HEB BOX 7/16-14 2⬙ 62x225 HEB BOX 5/8-11 2-1/4⬙
31x175 HEB BOX 5/16-18 1-3/4⬙ 50x75 HEB BOX 1/2-13 3/4⬙ 62x250 HEB BOX 5/8-11 2-1/2⬙
31x200 HEB BOX 5/16-18 2⬙ 50x100 HEB BOX 1/2-13 1⬙ 62x275 HEB BOX 5/8-11 2-3/4⬙
31x250 HEB BOX 5/16-18 2-1/2⬙ 50x125 HEB BOX 1/2-13 1-1/4⬙ 62x300 HEB BOX 5/8-11 3⬙
31x300 HEB BOX 5/16-18 3⬙ 50x150 HEB BOX 1/2-13 1-1/2⬙ 62x325 HEB BOX 5/8-11 3-1/4⬙
38x50 HEB BOX 3/8-16 1/2⬙ 50x175 HEB BOX 1/2-13 1-3/4⬙ 62x350 HEB BOX 5/8-11 3-1/2⬙
38x62 HEB BOX 3/8-16 5/8⬙ 50x200 HEB BOX 1/2-13 2⬙ 62x400 HEB BOX 5/8-11 4⬙
38x75 HEB BOX 3/8-16 3/4⬙ 50x225 HEB BOX 1/2-13 2-1/4⬙ 62x450 HEB BOX 5/8-11 4-1/2⬙
38x88 HEB BOX 3/8-16 7/8⬙ 50x250 HEB BOX 1/2-13 2-1/2⬙ 62x500 HEB BOX 5/8-11 5⬙
38x100 HEB BOX 3/8-16 1⬙ 50x275 HEB BOX 1/2-13 2-3/4⬙ 62x600 HEB BOX 5/8-11 6⬙
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DURIUM™ NUT Catalog Number Thread Size
25C HEN BOX 1/4-20
31C HEN BOX 5/16-18
SILICON BRONZE 38C HEN BOX 3/8-16
44C HEN BOX 7/16-14
DURIUM™ hexagon regular nuts are non- 50C HEN BOX 1/2-13
magnetic and are made to American 62C HEN BOX 5/8-11
Standard dimensions. American National
Coarse Series threads, #2 fit.
DURIUM™
FLAT WASHER
SILICON BRONZE
High strength DURIUM™ Flat Washers are
non-magnetic and free from galvanic action
when in contact with copper. Conforms to
For Bolt Nominal Dimensions in Inches
SAE standards.
Catalog Number Size A B
25 FW BOX 1/4 1/16 5/8
31 FW BOX 5/16 1/16 11/16
38 FW BOX 3/8 1/16 13/16
44 FW BOX 7/16 1/16 15/16
50 FW BOX 1/2 3/32 1-1/16
62 FW BOX 5/8 3/32 1-5/16
DURIUM™ SPLIT Catalog Number For Bolt Size
25 SW BOX 1/4
LOCKWASHER 31 SW BOX 5/16
38 SW BOX 3/8
SILICON BRONZE 44 SW BOX 7/16
50 SW BOX 1/2
62 SW BOX 5/8
DURIUM™ spring type lockwasher has high
resiliency and exerts constant pressure on
the face of the nut, preventing vibration from
loosening the nut.
DURIUM™ Catalog Number For Bolt Size
25 NW BOX 1/4
INTERNAL TOOTH 31 NW BOX 5/16
LOCKWASHER 38 NW BOX
44 NW BOX
3/8
7/16
50 NW BOX 1/2
SILICON BRONZE 62 NW BOX 5/8
DURIUM™ Internal Tooth Lockwashers are
available as illustrated. The teeth are twisted
slightly and present biting edges which grip
the nut and the part being clamped, prevent- Throughout the catalog you will notice blue highlighted items. These are the
ing the nut from backing off. most frequently ordered BURNDY® Products.
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