Abstract: A method of manufacturing grounding connectors (1) based on a stamping process on progressive tooling which can produce a grounding connector (1) which is lighter, of a reduced size, and is of low manufacturing cost. The wedge type grounding connector (1) comprises a hollow body (2), a wedge (3), a shear-head bolt (4), two nests (5, 6) for grounding cables (7) and rods (8), and a solid fixture block (9). With the exception of the fixture block (9), all components of the grounding connector (1) are light, and of a reduced size since these components of the grounding connector (1) are manufactured by a stamping process.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1') having a generally C-shaped member (2') for electrically connecting wires (30') with a wedge member (12'). The C-shaped member (2') comprises radially arranged recesses (7') and holding teeth (10') which are adapted to provide tensile strength to the wedge member (12') for retaining the wires (30'). Indicia marks (A,B) are provided for correct sizing of the connector relative to the wires (30'). FIG. 6.