Why Choose the Cembre 2489510 BSCL8 Colour-Coded Butt Splice?
The Cembre 2489510, also identified as the BSCL8, is a high-quality colour-coded long-barrel butt splice connector designed for joining copper conductors in demanding electrical installations. Manufactured as part of the dependable Cembre BSCL series, this non-insulated compression connector provides a secure, low-resistance and mechanically robust cable joint.
The connector is manufactured from annealed electrolytic copper with a purity greater than 99.9% and is electrolytically tin plated to improve corrosion resistance and long-term electrical performance. Its long-barrel construction provides an extended crimping area, helping create a strong and reliable connection when installed using a compatible Cembre crimping tool and die.
Designed for 10 mm² copper conductors, the Cembre BSCL8 incorporates internally tapered entrances at both ends to simplify conductor insertion. A central conductor stop assists with accurate cable positioning before compression, while the red colour coding supports rapid identification of the correct connector and crimping system.
Key Advantages
- Professional long-barrel butt splice for copper conductors.
- Suitable for joining 10 mm² copper cables.
- Manufactured from high-purity electrolytic copper for excellent conductivity.
- Electrolytically tin plated for enhanced corrosion resistance.
- Annealed construction supports easier and more consistent compression.
- Internal tapers help guide conductor strands into both ends of the connector.
- Central stop assists with correct and balanced conductor positioning.
- Red colour coding enables quick connector and die identification.
Key Features
- Cembre BSCL series colour-coded compression connector.
- Manufacturer part number: 2489510.
- Product reference: BSCL8.
- Conductor size: 10 mm² copper.
- Long-barrel design for a secure mechanical connection.
- Non-insulated straight-through butt splice configuration.
- Made from copper with a purity greater than 99.9%.
- Annealed and electrolytically tin-plated finish.
- Tapered conductor entry at both ends.
- Integrated central conductor stop.
- Colour-coded barrel for installation identification.
- Designed for compression with compatible Cembre tooling.
Reliable Compression Jointing for Copper Cables
Compression butt splices are used to create permanent electrical connections between two conductors of the same or compatible cross-section. When correctly compressed, the connector forms a strong mechanical bond while maintaining a low-resistance electrical path through the joint.
The Cembre BSCL8 long-barrel design provides a substantial contact and compression area around each conductor. The annealed copper body deforms consistently during crimping, while the tin-plated surface helps protect the connection against oxidation and environmental exposure.
For dependable performance, conductors should be correctly stripped, fully inserted against the central stop and compressed using the approved Cembre tool and die combination. The completed connection should then be insulated and protected according to the voltage rating and environmental requirements of the installation.
Typical Applications
- Joining 10 mm² copper power conductors.
- Industrial control panels and electrical cabinets.
- Power distribution and switchgear assemblies.
- Machinery wiring and production equipment.
- Commercial and industrial electrical installations.
- Maintenance and repair of copper cable systems.
- Infrastructure and utility cable connections.
- OEM electrical equipment manufacturing.
