Low-Voltage Couplers


- Power Conector manufactures low- and medium-voltage electric couplers for mining―under the supervision of qualified and experienced personnel―with the aim of improving functionality, emphasizing the safety of equipment and, more importantly, of operators. Our plant features the latest technology in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery of U.S. origin. The couplers or coupling systems are designed and manufactured for type G-GC, SHD-GC low-voltage mining cables covering a 600 to 2,000-volt range.
- Service voltage: 600/2000 VAC and 250 VDC
- Amperage: 160-400 A
- Operating temperature 90ºC
- Ambient temperature: 20 + 40 ºC
- Operating altitude: 5500 MSNM
- Hermeticity: IP 65 ( Nema 12 Nema 4X)
- Applications:
- Connection of portable aerial cables.
- Distribution panels
- Jumbos
- Scooptrams
- Pumps
- Boomers,etc
- Manufacturing standards: CAN/CSA-M421-93 “Use of Electricity in Mines” and Peruvian Technical Standard “Uso de la Electricidad en Minas” (2001-07-16)
- Technical Advantages of Power Conector’s mining couplers
DESCRIPTION | ADVANTAGE |
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Compatibility | Compatible with most couplers on the market |
Traction | High resistance to traction and dragging |
Individual contacts | All copper and bronze contacts can be dismantled; parts damaged by use can be replaced without having to replace the entire coupler |
Cable-contact union | 2 setscrews and tin welding, guaranteeing full conductivity between the two elements |