6.6kV 3 Core Cable Breakout Using 3M Scotch Tapes

Published 12 Feb 2020

Image: Pete Thomasson – HV Cable Jointer / Linesman

Pictured: 6.6kV 3 Core Cable Breakout Using 3M Scotch Tapes

Pictured: 3M Scotch 2229 Mastic Tape

3M Scotch Tapes used include 3M 33+ Vinyl, 3M 2228 Mastic Tape and 3M 2229 Mastic Seal.

The cable jointer reverted to a taped cable breakout solution due to difficulty sizing re-jacketing sleeves to insulate and protect the cable cores.

Thorne & Derrick International are 3M Electrical UK’s largest stockist of their range of Scotchcast and Cold Shrink cable joints, terminations and abandonment kits for industrial and hazardous area installations.

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3M Scotch-Seal 2229 Mastic Tape Applications

• Sealing high voltage cable splice and termination accessories
• Insulating electrical connections rated up to 1000 volts
• Padding irregular shaped connections
• Providing corrosion protection to a wide variety of electrical connections
• Sealing ducts and cable end seals
• Sealing against dust, soil, water and other environmental conditions

Established since 1985, Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Terminating, Pulling & Installation Equipment – contact us today for a competitive quotation.

Key Products : MV Joints & Terminations, Cable Cleats, Duct Seals, Cable Transits, Underground Cable Protection, Jointing Tools, Feeder Pillars, Cable Duct, Earthing & Lightning Protection, Electrical Safety, Cable Glands, Arc Flash Protection & Fusegear.

Distributors for : 3M, Pfisterer, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Catu, Roxtec, Emtelle, Centriforce, Lucy Zodion, Alroc, Hivotec, Cembre, Prysmian, Ellis Patents, ABB & Furse.

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