Abstract: A cell connector for insuring direct electrical communication and positive mechanical connection with a cell in a bipolar permselective membrane electrolyzer, and which precludes fluid or gaseous flow therefrom, is comprised of an electrically nonconductive cell web, an electrically conductive insert disposed in an aperture in the web, an electrode boss bearing a cell electrode on one face and disposed adjacent the insert at a second face defining an electrode interface, an electrically conductive fastener disposed through a bore in the insert and received in mating engagement with the electrode boss for providing an axial compressive force at the electrode interface, and a biasing member in operative engagement with the fastener for providing a force in opposition to the axial compressive force.