
(*) In case of using dies with different length of crimp face from specified above, the total effective crimp length
(crimp length x no. of crimp) should be equivalent or greater to maintain a secured mechanical and electrical
connection.
This Installation Guide was designed with great care and proper testing before publication to ensure the product works perfectly with TriCab
flexible cables. ALI-FLEX® Bi-Metallic Reducing Links are specifically designed, tested and certified for use with TriCab ALI-FLEX® cables
only. TriCab is not liable for any errors, omissions, damages etc. due to improper use of this product, included but not limited to improper
installation deviating from this Guide, safety and warning rules violation, using unsuitable cable other than TriCab flexible cable. TriCab
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Table 1. Installation of Copper Conductor
B21 ALI-FLEX® Bi-Metallic Reducing Link
Installation Guide
Table 2. Installation of Aluminium Conductor
Size Die A/F
mm² mm 12-13 tonne 25 tonne 60 tonne mm mm
16 9.0 1 Crimp x 22.0mm 32
25 9.0 1 Crimp x 22.0mm 32
35 13.2 1 Crimp x 22.0mm 32
50 17.3 2 Crimps x 22.0mm 60
70 17.3 2 Crimps x 22.0mm 60
95 17.3 2 Crimps x 22.0mm 60
120 22.0 2 Crimps x 18.0mm 60
150 22.0 2 Crimps x 18.0mm 60
185 28.4 2 Crimps x 18.0mm 60
240 28.4 2 Crimps x 18.0mm 60
300 39.0 1 Crimp x 50.0mm 13 70
400 39.0 2 Crimps x 25.0mm 1 Crimp x 50.0mm 10(25T)/13(60T) 70
500 43.2 1 Crimp x 50.0mm 70
630 43.2 1 Crimp x 50.0mm 70
Stripping Length
of Cable Insulation
Use Adaptor and
Standard 12 Tonne
Dies
Hydraulic Tools - Hexagonal Die
No. of Crimp x Crimp Face Length*
B21 AL SELECTION TABLE - ALI-FLEX BI-METTALIC REDUCING LINK Crimp Distance
from Barrel Front
Edge
Use Adaptor and
Standard 12 Tonne
Dies
13
10
Conductor
Size Die A/F
12-13 tonne 25 tonne 60 tonne
mm
10 5.7 1 Crimp x 6.4.0mm 10 10
16 6.3 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 19
25 7.7 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 21
35 9.2 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 21
50 (AL-70) 10.4 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 22
50 10.4 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 40
70 11.5 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 40
95 14.2 1 Crimp x 17.5mm 40
120 16.5 2 Crimps x 14.0mm 40
150 18.3 2 Crimps x 14.0mm 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 15 40
185 20.0 2 Crimps x 14.0mm 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 15 55
240 23.1 3 Crimps x 10.0mm 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 55
300 26.0 3 Crimps x 10.0mm 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 1 Crimp x 25.0mm 55
400 28.1 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 1 Crimp x 25.0mm 55
500 31.0 1 Crimp x 16.0mm 1 Crimp x 25.0mm 55
Stripping Length
of Cable Insulation
Hydraulic Tools - Hexagonal Die
No. of Crimp x Crimp Face Length*
B21 CU SELECTION TABLE - ALI-FLEX BI-METTALIC REDUCING LINK
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mm² mm 12-13 tonne 25 tonne 60 tonne
Crimp Distance from Barrel Front Edge
mm
Use Adaptor and
Standard 12 Tonne
Dies
Use Adaptor and
Standard 12 Tonne
Dies
6
13
5
10
24
20