Western Union splice

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-007368",
  "term": "Western Union splice",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A method of joining two electrical conductors by twisting them together tightly, creating a mechanically strong and electrically conductive connection without soldering. This technique involves stripping insulation from the wire ends, crossing them, and then wrapping each end around the other wire. It provides a secure joint that resists pulling forces.",
  "synonyms": [
    "lineman splice",
    "lineman's splice"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "see_also": [
    "lineman splice"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Western Union Spleiß",
    "es": "empalme Western Union",
    "fr": "épissure Western Union"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/western-union-splice/"
}