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www.tnb.com
United States
Tel: 901.252.8000
800.816.7809
Fax: 901.252.1354
Technical Services
Tel: 888.862.3289
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Connectors & Grounding — Blackburn
®
Grounding Systems
EZGround
Compression Grounding Connectors
Knurling ensures excellent mechanical
pull-out and electrical continuity.
Type TBGS — Structural Grounding Studs
CAT. NO.
ROD SIZE
TBGS-14
1
4"
TBGS-38
3
8"
TBGS-58
5
8"
TBGS-34
3
4"
TBGS-34
.735" Dia
Minimum flat contact
surface WIDTH .550
LENGTH 1.125
Intersecting medium knurling
(2.10" long)
45°
TBGS-14
.235" Dia
Minimum flat contact
surface WIDTH .180
LENGTH 1.125
Intersecting medium knurling
(2.10" long)
45°
45°
TBGS-58
.610" Dia
Minimum flat contact
surface WIDTH .530
LENGTH 1.125
Intersecting medium knurling
(2.10" long)
45°
45°
TBGS-38
.360" Dia
Minimum flat contact
surface WIDTH .290
LENGTH 1.125
Intersecting medium knurling
(2.10" long)
45°
Easily welded to steel structures
with minimal construction
welding equipment
Connect to grounding conductors
with appropriate Thomas & Betts
grounding connectors
Knurled portion of stud resists
pull-out and provides electrical
continuity to ensure the integrity
of the grounding circuit
Constructed of high-strength steel
and coated with corrosion-resistant
copper cyanide
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