Different Insulating Epoxy Plugs & How To Install The Cap
In this Webisode Nexans will discuss the different Epoxy Plugs and how to install the cap on the Euromold Interface C Compact Connectors.
When your maximum medium voltage system is 24kV, you can see the Euromold BIPR insulating epoxy plug without locking point during the installation of the separable connector.
When the maximum medium voltage system is higher than 24kV, such as 33/36kV, you have to use the Euromold BIPA insulating plug. This epoxy plug has a metallic voltage detection point with a locking point on the top that must be connected to the cap.
Failure by the Jointer to observe the above procedure can lead to premature Partial Discharge development and consequently product failure of the Connector terminated onto the MV HV switchgear or transformer bushing interface.
Interface C Compact Bushings
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Euromold MV HV | Cable Terminations, Connectors, Elbows & Joints
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at medium/high voltages.
Thorne & Derrick hold large stocks of 11kV 33kV 66kV Joints & Terminations suitable for XLPE, PILC and EPR cables, in both heat shrink and Cold Shrink technologies, to service the medium/high voltage power cable accessory requirements of UK and international customers.
Water Sealing, IP Rating & Temperature Range
In this Webisode Nexans answer frequently asked questions regarding water sealing, IP rating and temperature range of the Euromold connectors.
Are Euromold Connectors Watertight?
Yes, these EPDM connectors are completely watertight for the connection and cable termination of medium/high voltage power cables to electrical equipment including ring-main units, switchgear and transformers.
No ingress is possible at the bushing interface, rear interface or cable entrance of the Euromold connector.
Furthermore, the cable adaptor provides water sealing of the cable itself.
In the case of copper wire screen, water sealing mastic is applied on the cable jacket or sheath.
Therefore the IP rating of the Euromold connectors is IP67. This means that the screened separable connectors are completely dust tight and suitable for immersion in water of 1 metre depth or less.
The operating temperature range of these Euromold connectors is minus 60 degrees to 130 degrees Celsius.
However, due to the temperature range of an Epoxy Bushing the actual temperature range of the application is from minus 40 degrees to 115 degrees Celsius.
Nexans Euromold Separable Connectors | 33kV MV HV Elbows Tees Plugs
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Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Accessories, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV.
Stocking & Supplying | Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling Eqpt | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV
Euromold MV HV | Cable Terminations, Connectors, Elbows & Joints
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-132kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at medium/high voltages.
Thorne & Derrick hold large stocks of 11kV 33kV 66kV Joints & Terminations suitable for XLPE, PILC and EPR cables, in both heat shrink and Cold Shrink technologies, to service the medium/high voltage power cable accessory requirements of UK and international customers.
Image Courtesy of: John Penny HV Cable Jointer at BELAC Group Ltd
John Penny is an HV cable jointer with over 21 years experience in the LV-HV power industry.
Working primarily within SPEN networks both North and South – holds SPEN and SSE authorisations from LV up to 400kV, including 132kV certifications.
Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Inner Cone Plugs Terminating 33kV Cable Into Toshiba GIS Transformer.
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Pfisterer Connex size 3 inner cone plug separable connectors are suitable for terminating high voltage single core XLPE insulated cables with copper wire screens into gas insulated switchgears and transformers the SEANEX version of CONNEX is a high voltage connector for offshore inter-array cabling at 66kV.
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Seminar and exhibition bringing together industry experts, delivering technical excellence within the High Voltage community.
Wednesday 25th March 2020 at the National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
A bespoke day focused on HV engineers where industry experts and HV Senior Authorised Personnel will provide a holistic programme on how as an HV Engineer you can safely operate, maintain and extend the operational life of your Switchgear.
Case study based it will provide opportunity to learn best practice, see innovations and learn off other Electrical Engineers.
Speakers are being drawn from our network of highly experienced, distinguished industry specialists, these include:
This event is invaluable in terms of networking, continual professional development and meeting the correct audience for your company.
We anticipate attendees will include Senior Authorised Persons from companies such as Tata Steel, National Grid, Thames Water, London Underground, BP, GE, INEOS, Network Rail, DNO`s.
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Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
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Jointing is in the O’Malley DNA and from their family photo album we are proud to be able to display the following photographs contributed by Andy O’Malley.
The cable jointing photo’s are from the late 1990’s and show Andy’s father Patrick O’Malley, a MANWEB cable jointer for over 30 years, jointing 33kV PILC cable.
MANWEBÂ (Merseyside & North Wales Electricity Board) was the regional electricity supplier and distributor for Merseyside, North Wales and parts of Cheshire in the UK.
Patrick started his career as a truck driver/labourer then managed the digging gang and progressed to cable jointers mate.
After study and training Patrick became a cable jointer (accepting a cut in pay) whilst supporting a wife plus two children (plus some other family members along the way).
Young Andy had the choice of three career paths as a school-leaver : welder, garage mechanic or cable jointer. Today, Andy is an international class EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer.
More of that later.
Andy remembers that no matter how tired and dirty his Dad came home he was always smiling and talked with great passion about his trade.
Patrick is now retired and ended his career with Andy in Canada, ” the perfect ending he said, I started my career with him, he ended his with me,” Andy says.
Lets end with some advice from Patrick for aspiring cable jointers, “stay true to yourself, don’t try to run before you can crawl and try listening to the guys who’ve been doing this many years. Who knows you might just learn something.”
Patrick O’Malley – Cable Jointer
Shown here is a Barry Harrison 33kV PILC (solids) Copper Can Breach Joint, (BICC G38 filled can and compound filled outer joint box).
Pictured : 1978 Leyland Sherpa Van – MANWEB Electricity
1. EHV Cable Jointing
MANWEB Liverpool – George Deakin and Eddie Burnett at at the top of Burlington St, junction off Scotty Road.
2. MANWEB Cable Jointer
Cable jointer outside Cemetery gates off Arundel Avenue, Liverpool 8 in 1970.
3. Gerald Haughan 1974
Mr. G. Haughan, C.ENg., M.I.E.E., Liverpool District Engineer then Later Board Deputy Chief Engineer in 1978.
4. Islington Place Single Phase Transformers – MANWEB Liverpool
5. Substation – Slate Panel Board in Wavertree Clock Tower Substation
6. MANWEB Staff –Â Queensferry StoresÂ
➡ Visit MANWEB Remembered for more MANWEB era photography.
MANWEB was purchased by Scottish Power in 1995, and subsequently become SP Manweb plc. The Manweb name continued to be used alongside the Scottish Power logo on home and retail publications up until mid-2007, when it was replaced by “ScottishPower”.
However, the Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales electricity distributor continues as SP Manweb plc, which is managed along with the Scottish transmission operators SP Distribution plc and SP Transmission plc as SP Energy Networks. A fourth company, SP Power Systems Ltd maintains the distribution networks for these each of these companies.
Established since 1985, T&D distribute the most extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Terminating, Pulling & Installation Equipment – contact us today for a competitive quotation.
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