Thomas and Betts Lugs are part of the Color-Keyed System providing consistent and reliable connections. Compression Lugs are manufactured of wrought copper that is electro-tin plated to prevent oxidation and corrosion. They are Color-Keyed to match colored bands on the installation dies to provide technicians with the assurance that they are crimping the T&B lug with the appropriate compression die. A die index number is noted on each lug for additional verification and to simplify inspection. Two-hole lugs work best for situations where two bolts are necessary to prevent lug rotation. One-hole lugs are for standard use. Long-barrel Thomas and Betts lugs are used for heavy-duty industrial applications which require more mechanical strength. Short-barrel lugs are used for standard applications and will work well in confined spaces.

Thomas and Betts features two compounds to prevent oxidation and corrosion as well as reduce inner-strand resistance. Kpro-Shield™ compound is used to treat, protect and lubricate copper electrical connections. The Thomas and Betts Contax™ Cable Preparation Compound is a non-petroleum based polymer grease used to seal electrical connections from oxygen and moisture.

273X027  CP16 Kopr-Shield Cable Preparation
273X030  CP8_TB Kopr-Shield Cable Preparation
273X033  CTB Contax Cable Preparation
273X036  CTB8 Contax Cable Preparation