Thomas & Betts Blackburn BJ1 Zinc Pipe Clamp Aluminum & Copper 1/2-1

Description:

The Thomas & Betts Blackburn BJ1 Zinc Ground Clamp is used to bond copper or aluminum grounding conductors to 1/2 inch to 1 inch metal water pipes for electrical grounding and bonding systems. Commonly installed in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, electrical service entrances, and grounding installations, this die-cast clamp provides a secure, code-compliant grounding connection. Maintenance teams and electrical contractors use this grounding clamp for repair, retrofit, expansion, and replacement of grounding and bonding systems.

Applications:

The Thomas & Betts Blackburn BJ1 is designed for grounding metallic water pipes by securely attaching grounding conductors ranging from 10 AWG solid to 2 AWG stranded. Its die-cast zinc alloy body and zinc-plated steel screws provide excellent mechanical strength and corrosion resistance, making it suitable for electrical service grounding, bonding systems, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and utility installations requiring dependable grounding continuity. 

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BJ1
• Brand: Thomas & Betts (ABB) – Blackburn® / EZGROUND®
• Product Type: Zinc Ground Clamp / Pipe Grounding Clamp
• Material: Die-Cast Zinc Alloy
• Finish: Zinc-Plated Steel Hardware
• Pipe Size: 1/2 in. to 1 in. IPS Water Pipe
• Conductor Range: 10 AWG Solid to 2 AWG Stranded Copper or Aluminum
• Installation Method: Two-screw pipe clamp with single conductor clamping screw
• Application: Grounding and bonding of metallic water pipe systems
• Standards: UL Listed (UL File E3060)
• Compliance: RoHS 3 Compliant, REACH Compliant, TSCA Section 6(h) Compliant
• UPC: 783786612307
• Features: Economical die-cast construction, corrosion-resistant zinc-plated screws, secure conductor retention, suitable for copper and aluminum conductors, and designed for reliable electrical grounding connections.

Common Replacements:

• Blackburn AJ1 Aluminum Ground Clamp
• Blackburn JD1 Bronze Ground Clamp
• Burndy GAR1 Ground Clamp