Parametric calculation engine

Groove Dimension Calculator

Size a calibrated exterior frangible groove so an automatic splice sleeve fractures at a selected percentage of conductor RBS, while remaining electrically continuous under normal service.

Units

Inputs

All five parametric variables are used together.

Section input

Sleeve geometry

Exterior circumferential groove on the conductive metal body.

Frangible region (12)FIG. 1 · SIDE ELEVATIONConductive metal body (10) · exterior groove

Results

Enter sleeve and conductor values, then calculate. A preset is a good place to start.