Power Distribution Blocks

Add-A-Pole is an advanced line of modular power distribution blocks.  Simply slip and lock into place the number of poles needed for your specific job. The connectors are made of tin plated aluminum in order to provide reliable connectors for copper or aluminum wires. Our modular design of power distribution blocks reduces stocking requirements.

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Modular Power Distribution Block System

Modular Power Distribution Block System

  • Power capacity:
    Single Primary from 175 amps to 545 amps
    Double Primary from 350 amps to 760 amps
  • Add-A-Pole™ brand features interlocking capability
  • Blocks molded in high-strength glass-reinforced polyester

Power Blocks
Single Primary Multiple Secondary

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Part
#
TEMP
RATING
LINE
SIDE
LOAD
SIDE
AMPS
PER
POLE
INSULATOR BLOCK INSULATOR
DESIGNATION
Length Width Height
AS-K1-H4 90 °C 175 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AS-K1-H6 90 °C 175 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AM-P1-H6 90 °C 310 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-P1-H8 90 °C 310 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-P1-H12 90 °C 310 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-R1-H12 90 °C 380 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AL-R1-M4 90 °C 380 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-P1-K6 90 °C 310 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-R1-K6 90 °C 380 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-V1-K6 90 °C 545 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-V1-H12 90 °C 545 5.50 2.90 3.25 L

 

Double Primary Multiple Secondary

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Part
#
TEMP
RATING
LINE
SIDE
LOAD
SIDE
AMPS
PER
POLE
INSULATOR BLOCK INSULATOR
DESIGNATION

Length

Width

Height

AS-K2-H6 90 °C 350 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AM-K2-H6 90 °C 350 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-K2-H8 90 °C 350 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-K2-H12 90 °C 350 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-K2-I6 90 °C 350 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AL-P2-H12 90 °C 620 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-P2-K6 90 °C 620 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-R2-H12 90 °C 760 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-R2-K6 90 °C 760 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-R2-M4 90 °C 760 5.50 2.90 3.25 L

 

Splicer/Reducers
(Single Primary Multiple Secondary, Double Primary Multiple Secondary)

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Part
#
TEMP
RATING
LINE
SIDE
LOAD
SIDE
AMPS
PER
POLE
INSULATOR BLOCK INSULATOR
DESIGNATION
Length Width Height
AS-I1-I1 90’C 115 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AS-K1-K1 90 °C 175 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AM-N1-N1 90 °C 310 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-P1-P1 90 °C 350 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AM-R1-R1 90 °C 380 4.00 1.71 2.62 M
AS-K2-K2 90 °C 350 2.90 1.04 2.34 S
AL-P2-P2 90 °C 620 5.50 2.90 3.25 L
AL-R2-R2 90’C 760 5.50 2.90 3.25 L

 

Dimension of Molded Glass-Filled Polyester Insulator Block

Single primary-multiple | Double primary-multiple | Splicer/Reducers secondary

molded glass-filled polyester insulator block

INSULATOR
Part #
DIMENSIONS
A B C D E F G H I J
S 1.04 2.34 2.90 2.53 .18 .35 .20 .46 .19 .625
1.250
M 1.71 2.62 4.00 3.50 .25 .37 .20 .79 .20 1.250
1.875
L 2.90 3.25 5.50 5.00 .25 .50 .27 1.388 .29 2.250
3.250

Mechanical – Physical

Flexural strength, psi: 16-20,000
Compressive strength: 24-28,000
Tensile strength, psi: 6-8,000
Impact strength, notched Izod, ft-lb/in: 2.0-4.0
Water absorption, 24 hours, 230 °C, %: 0.14

Electrical

Arc Resistance, sec.: 190
Comparative tracking index, volts: 500+
Inclined plane track resistance, 2.5kv, minutes: 900+
Dielectric strength, short time,volts/mil: 350
Dielectric constant, 60 Hz: 5.5
Dissipation factor, 60 Hz: 0.008

Thermal

Heat distortion temperature, 264 psi, 0 °F: 500+
Flame resistance: -UL94 (File No. E27601)
1/4 inch: 94V-0
1/8 inch: 94V-0
1/16 inch: 94V-0


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