Description

Alvania ALV300 Electrical Jointing Compound

Alvania ALV300 is an electrical jointing compound designed for bolted electrical connections.

It suits connections such as parallel groove clamps and other bolted joints involving aluminium-to-aluminium or aluminium-to-copper contact surfaces.

After correct surface preparation, ALV300 coats the exposed metal and helps exclude air and moisture. As a result, it helps prevent re-oxidation and corrosion within the electrical joint.

ALV300 Jointing Compound Features

• Designed for bolted electrical connections
• Suitable for aluminium-to-aluminium joints
• Suitable for aluminium-to-copper bi-metal connections
• Helps prevent re-oxidation
• Helps exclude air and moisture
• Highly adhesive formulation
• Resistant to water
• High-temperature resistance
• Non-gritted contact sealant
• Supplied in a 225g squeeze tube

ALV300 provides a protective barrier around prepared electrical contact surfaces while allowing the bolted connection to maintain direct metal-to-metal contact.

Alvania ALV300 for Bolted Connections

Aluminium quickly develops an oxide film when exposed to air. This oxide layer has poor electrical conductivity and therefore needs to be removed correctly before making the joint.

Typical ALV300 applications include:

• Parallel groove clamps
• Aluminium-to-aluminium bolted connectors
• Aluminium-to-copper bi-metal joints
• Bolted cable connections
• Palm-to-palm connections
• Overhead distribution equipment
• Utility electrical connections
• Mining and industrial installations
• Infrastructure projects

Always follow the connector manufacturer’s preparation and installation instructions.

Preparing Aluminium Electrical Joints

Surface preparation plays an important role in achieving a reliable aluminium electrical connection.

Remove dirt, grease and existing oxide film from the conductor or contact surface before assembly. Where the installation procedure specifies scratch brushing, use the correct brush for the conductor material.

After preparing the surface, apply ALV300 jointing compound immediately. This helps limit exposure of the freshly cleaned aluminium to air before completing the connection.

Engineering Supplies also supplies separate scratch brushes for aluminium and copper conductors to help prevent cross-contamination between the two metals.

ALV300 vs Alminox Jointing Compound

The correct compound depends on the type of electrical connection.

Alvania ALV300 is primarily suited to bolted connections and acts as a non-gritted contact sealant.

For aluminium compression connections or applications requiring a zinc-filled compound, consider our Alminox ALM / H2397 Electrical Jointing Compound.

Alminox contains conductive zinc particles, whereas ALV300 provides a protective sealing compound for prepared contact surfaces.

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Buy Alvania ALV300 in Australia

Engineering Supplies stocks Alvania ALV300 in our Perth warehouse for utilities, electrical contractors, mining companies and industrial customers throughout Australia.

Part Number: ALV300
Pack Size: 225g squeeze tube

For stock availability or technical assistance, contact Engineering Supplies on (08) 9258 8444 or email sales@engsup.com.au.

For information on the manufacturer and wider Dulmison product range, visit Preformed Line Products Australia.