Description

Utilux SL68 Aluminium Lug

The Utilux SL68 is an aluminium compression terminal lug for compatible AAC, AAAC and ACSR conductors with an outside diameter between 14 and 16mm.

It forms part of the Utilux Type SL overhead sleeves and lugs system. Utilux manufactures the SL range from extruded aluminium tube and pre-fills the barrel with electrical jointing compound before packing.

The manufacturer specifies Type SL lugs for non-tension electrical connections and allows installation using the correct hexagonal or indent compression tooling.

Utilux SL68 Specifications

These dimensions come directly from the Utilux Type SL reference data.

SL68 for Railway Applications

The Utilux SL68 lug is used in railway electrical applications, including applications associated with overhead line and railway electrification infrastructure.

For rail projects, always confirm the exact lug, conductor, tooling and installation requirements against the applicable network or project specification.

Engineering Supplies does not recommend substituting a different lug solely because the conductor diameter appears similar where a project specifically calls for Utilux SL68.

That wording is important. It targets:

• SL68 rail lug
• Utilux SL68 railway
• SL68 railway lug
• railway aluminium lug

without claiming that the product has blanket approval across every Australian railway network.

AAC, AAAC & ACSR Conductors

Utilux recommends the Type SL family for AAC, AAAC and ACSR conductors, including conventional and smooth-body conductor designs.

The Utilux conductor application table specifically associates SL68 with Neptune 19/3.25 AAC conductor and identifies 38-220AL as the corresponding die for that conductor/application combination.

However, do not select the crimp die from conductor outside diameter alone. Always check the actual conductor construction against the Utilux application table before crimping.

SL68 Crimping & Installation

Utilux designs Type SL terminals for installation using the specified hexagonal or indent crimping system.

For aluminium compression connections, correct preparation and die selection are essential.

Engineering Supplies can assist with:

• Conductor identification
• Utilux die selection
• Hydraulic crimping tools
• Aluminium compression dies
• Jointing compound
• Installation information

For compatible professional crimping equipment, see our Utilux Crimping Tools range.

For aluminium connection preparation, see Alminox ALM / H2397 Electrical Jointing Compound.

SL68 vs SL68M16

The standard SL68 and SL68M16 belong to the same SL68 product family but provide different palm connection arrangements.

Where the project specifically calls for an M16 palm connection, see the dedicated Utilux SL68M16 Aluminium Lug product page.

Because these products can appear on rail project material lists by exact part number, always confirm whether the requirement specifies SL68 or SL68M16 before ordering.

Other Utilux SL Lugs

For other conductor diameters, browse our Utilux SL Aluminium Lugs range, including:

• SL36
• SL44
• SL50
• SL58
• SL61
• SL80

The appropriate lug should match the conductor construction and outside diameter as well as the required connection arrangement.

For manufacturer information on Utilux overhead compression products, visit the TE Connectivity Utilux range. TE identifies its overhead sleeve and lug range for AAC, AAAC and ACSR conductor applications.

Buy Utilux SL68 in Australia

Engineering Supplies supplies the Utilux SL68 to railway, utility, infrastructure and industrial customers throughout Australia.

For pricing, availability or assistance confirming the correct conductor and crimp tooling, contact Engineering Supplies on (08) 9258 8444 or email sales@engsup.com.au.