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SECTION DJREFERENCE DATARECOMMENDED TYPES OF HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION MOUNTINGHARDWARE FOR JOINING LIKE ORUNLIKE METALSBRONZE CONNECTORSBronze Connector (Clamping Hardware)Silicon Bronze BoltSilicon Bronze LockwasherSilicon Bronze NutBronze To Copper Assemblies (Tongue Mounting Hardware)BronzeKEY:Si-Br—Silicon BronzeSS—Stainless Steel(1) denotes preferred hardware usage.GS—Galvanized SteelAL—AluminumCopperSilicon Bronze BoltSilicon Bronze FlatwasherSilicon Bronze LockwasherSilicon Bronze NutNote:Contact sealant should be used between Aluminum to Aluminumand Aluminum to Copper connections.ALUMINUM CONNECTORSAluminum Connector (Clamping Hardware)2024-T4 with #205 Alumilite Finish Aluminum-Bolt7075-T6 Aluminum Lockwasher, Etch Finish6061-T6 Plain Aluminum Nut, Wax FinishAluminum To Aluminum Assemblies(Tongue Mounting HardwareAs Assembled At Factory)2024-T4 with #205 Alumilite Finish Aluminum-Bolt7075-T6 Aluminum Flatwasher7075-T6 Aluminum Lockwasher, Etch Finish6061-T6 Plain Aluminum Nut, Wax FinishRECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUES FORBOLTED CONNECTORSTightening Force Applied to Hardware: Following areANDERSON’S recommended torque values applying to allclamping hardware used in connectors and fittings.Note:Care should be taken to prevent sealant from being applied tohardware since torque values will be affected if the hardwarebecomes lubricated with sealant.BOLTDIA.5/16”3/8”1/2”5/8”3/4”RECOMMENDED TORQUENON-LUBRICATEDSTEEL & SILICON BRONZE HDWE.LB. INCHES180240480660840RECOMMENDED TORQUELUBRICATED HDWE.& ALUMINUM HDWE.LB. INCHES*120168300480720*Reduced torque limits apply when replacing aluminum clamping hardware withsteel in bolted aluminum connectors.NOTE: All eyestems have a recommended torque of 200 lb.—inches.Aluminum To Copper Assemblies(Tongue Mounting Hardware)AluminumGalvanized Steel BoltGalvanized Steel FlatwasherDJ4CopperStainless Steel Belleville WasherGalvanized Steel NutDJ-4August 2010HUBBELL ® Power Systems