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McIntire joint

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003571

A type of electrical splice used for joining overhead electrical conductors, particularly in power distribution systems. It involves twisting two wires together within a metal sleeve to create a strong mechanical and electrical connection. This joint is designed to withstand tensile forces and maintain conductivity in outdoor environments.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003571
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectElectrical engineering
TranslationsGerman: McIntire-Verbindung; Spanish: junta McIntire; French: épissure McIntire
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003571",
  "term": "McIntire joint",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of electrical splice used for joining overhead electrical conductors, particularly in power distribution systems. It involves twisting two wires together within a metal sleeve to create a strong mechanical and electrical connection. This joint is designed to withstand tensile forces and maintain conductivity in outdoor environments.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "McIntire-Verbindung",
    "es": "junta McIntire",
    "fr": "épissure McIntire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mcintire-joint/"
}

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