224BKA | Aluminium High Voltage Open-Cut Coupler

Rated for 425 amps with an operating voltage of 22,000 volts, the 224BKA is AusProof’s flagship coupler.

Re-released for the Australian market in 1996 after redevelopment, the original 224BKA was designed by AusProof Founding Director Philip Marks in 1989. This product was the first of its kind, a genderless coupler rated to withstand up to 22,000 volts. Suitable for use in Non-Ex operational environments, such as open-cut and metalliferous mining, and pumps and tunnelling projects, the 224BKA requires just 4 bolts to open and close the coupler system, and holds an ingress protection rating of IP68, far exceeding the Australian industry standard of IP55.

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  • Features

    • IP68 rating
    • LED Live Line Indicator
    • Less bolts to make a join
    • Earth Pilot Connector
    • Silicone Phase Connectors
    • Solid face and body casting
    • Higher mPa Aluminium material
    • Handles
    • All air expelled on joining
    • Silicone seal for face
    • Full phase to phase segregation with earth
    • Arc extinguishing Phase Insulators
    • Genderless design
  • Accessories

    • Adaptor – Gear Mount
    • Silicone Phase Connectors
    • Cast Protection Cover
    • Crimp Contacts
    • Gland – Armoured
    • Gland – Unarmoured
    • Insulated End Cover
    • Slide Hammer
    • Coupling Tool
    • CAT Skid

Technical Information

  • Specs

    Volts 22,000
    Amp 425
    LOA (mm) 810
    Weight (KG) 22.5
    Material Aluminium
    Volume (Litres) 4.9

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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  • Test Results

    Through Fault Current at 10 minute intervals 2 Tests of 20kA for 0.3 second
    1 Test of 20kA for 1.0 second
    AC HV Withstand 46kV for one minute
    Temperature Rise 425 amp for 10 hours with stable temperature not increasing above ambient temperature
    Ingress Protection IP68