118BKA | Aluminium High Voltage Open-Cut Coupler
The 118BKA is rated for 800 amps with an operational voltage of 11,000 volts and features an ingress protection rating of IP68, far exceeding the Australian standard of IP55.
The 118BKA is designed for use in Non-Ex operational environments, such as open-cut and metalliferous mining, and pumps and tunnelling projects. Released in 1995, this coupler was the first design released to the Australian market that featured full phase to phase segregation with earth. The design of the 118BKA is based on AS/NZS1300 compliance, requiring the use of eight bolts to join two couplers and close the system.
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Features
- IP68 rating
- LED Live Line Indicator
- Solid face and body casting
- Silicone Phase Connectors
- 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
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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
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Specs
Volts 11,000 Amp 800 LOA (mm) 690 Weight (KG) 18.5 Material Aluminium Volume (Litres) 4.0 -
Test Results
Referenced to AS/NZS 1300, AS/NZS 1299, C22.2 No 298, AS/NZS 1802, AS/NZS 2802, IEEE 386 and IEEE 404 Through Fault Current (Phase) 3 Tests of 20.0kA for 0.2 second
1 Test of 20.0kA for 1.0 secondThrough Fault Current (Earth) 1 test of 5.01kA for 9.0 seconds AC HV Withstand (Phase) 24.0kV for one minute AC HV Withstand (Pilot) 1.0kV for one minute Temperature Rise 800 amp Ingress Protection IP68 Impulse Voltage 110kV Partial Discharge < 1 pc
