Branch Off Clip
A hot-melt-adhesive-lined clip that separates and seals two cable cores emerging from a joint, used in telecom cable jointing; the adhesive melts as the outer sleeve shrinks.
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
Material properties
Technical Specifications
| Technical Specification* | ||
|---|---|---|
| PROPERTIES | VALUE | STANDARD |
| Tensile Strength | 2 N/mm² (Mpa) (min.) | ASTM D638 |
| Ultimate Elongation | 700 % (min) | ASTM D638 |
| Density | 0.9 gm./cm 3 (max) | ASTM D792 |
| Hardness | 75 ± 5 Shore A | ASTM D2240 |
| Dielectric Strength | 12 kV/mm. (min) | ASTM D149 |
| Volume Resistivity | 1 × 10¹⁴ ohm. (min) | ASTM D257 |
| Dielectric Constant | 5 (max) | ASTM D150 |
Selection Chart
| Selection Chart | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Code | H | J | M | P | R | S | T | U | K |
| GBOC 1 | 2.5 | 5 | 12 | 64 | 28 | 55 | 13 | 4.5 | 28 |
| GBOC 2 | 3.0 | 6 | 12 | 110 | 60 | 85 | 15.5 | 18.5 | 54 |
| GBOC 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 13 | 125 | 85 | 103 | 17 | 30 | 79 |
Dimensions & Drawings
The clip holds two cable cores apart where they emerge from a joint. Its hot melt adhesive lining melts as the outer sleeve shrinks, sealing both cores in place.
Features & Benefits
- Hot melt adhesive lining melts with the outer sleeve shrinkage
- Separates two cable cores emerging from a joint
- Tensile strength ≥2N/mm² (ASTM D638)
- Dielectric strength ≥12 kV/mm (ASTM D149)
- Hardness 75±5 Shore A (ASTM D2240)
- Ultimate elongation 700% min (ASTM D638), density 0.9 g/cm³ max (ASTM D792)
- Volume resistivity 1 x 10¹⁴ ohm min (ASTM D257), dielectric constant 5 max (ASTM D150)
- Three sizes: GBOC 1, GBOC 2 and GBOC 3
Applications
- Telecom cable jointing — sealing the branch between two cable cores
Standards & Compliance
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D257
- ASTM D150
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Branch Off Clip used for?
It is used for:
- Telecom cable jointing — sealing the branch between two cable cores
Which standards and test methods are quoted for it?
These, with the values in the Technical Specification on this page:
- ASTM D638
- ASTM D792
- ASTM D2240
- ASTM D149
- ASTM D257
- ASTM D150
Where can I download the datasheet?
From the "Download datasheet" button at the top of this page, or here:
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