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Cable Joints | Heat Shrink Joints MV HV Straight Cable Joint

Cable Terminations | Heat Shrink | Cold Shrink | Push-On | MV HV Medium & High Voltage

• Category: Nexans Power Cable Accessories Videos
• Product: Cable Joints
• Type: Heat Shrink Cable Joints
• Cable Joint Type: Straight Joints
• Voltage Category: MV Medium Voltage | HV High Voltage
• Voltage Classes: 11kV/12kV | 24kV | 33kV/36kV| 42kV
• Manufacturer: Nexans
• Uploaded By Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Cable Joints

Nexans GTS1 type MV cable joints are straight heat shrink joints for jointing single core polymeric insulated medium voltage cables with extruded easy strip conductive screen or bonded extruded conductive screen. Nexans GTS1 heat shrink cable joints are fully screened, submersible and can be directly buried into cable trench.

Nexans cable joints are available in both heat shrink and cold shrink technologies for jointing and repairing medium/high voltage cables up to 33kV – single core and 3 core cable joints kits are available for MV-HV cables with paper or polymeric insulation, copper wire or copper screen and armoured/unarmoured construction. The cable joints accommodate both shearbolt cable connectors or crimp connectors.

The installation Cable Jointing Video focuses on  ➡

• Installation of outer protection heat shrink tube with heat activated adhesive
• Cable preparation of XLPE PILC cables using cable jointers tools
• Removal of lead sheath cover from MV-HV cable with paper insulation
• Removal of paper insulation and heat shrinking of the oil barrier tube
• Installation and shrinking of the semi-conductive heat shrink tubes
• Application of stress control mastics to the heat shrink joint
• Installation of semi-conductive heat shrink 3 core cable breakout
• Installation of insulating cable breakout
• Cable stripping measurement prior to installing mechanical shearbolt cable connectors
• Use of void filling mastics and sealing mastics to insulate the cable joint connectors
• Installation of dual wall screened tubes to the heat shrink cable joint
• Earthing of copper wire screens using constant force springs

MV HV Heat Shrink Single Core Straight Cable Joints

Up To 42kV

The following table enables the selection of Nexans GTS1 heat shrink cable joints for 11kV, 24kV, 33kV and 42kV voltage cables:

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Euromold

The Euromold range of Separable Connectors are suitable for the termination of power cables onto all MV-HV bushing interfaces:

View the complete range of Nexans Terminations | Joints | Connectors

Transition Cable Joints | Heat Shrink Joints MV HV Cable Joints

Cable Terminations | Heat Shrink | Cold Shrink | Push-On | MV HV Medium & High Voltage

• Category: Nexans Power Cable Accessories Videos
• Product: Cable Joints
• Type: Heat Shrink Cable Joints
• Cable Joint Type: Transition Cable Joints
• Voltage Category: MV Medium Voltage | HV High Voltage
• Voltage Classes: 11kV/12kV | 24kV | 33kV/36kV
• Manufacturer: Nexans
• Uploaded By Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Transition Cable Joints

Nexans GTM3.1 type MV cable joints are transition cable joints using heat shrink technology for jointing three core paper cables (PILC draining and non-draining) to three core polymeric cables (XLPE). Nexan’s GTM3.1 heat shrink cable joints are designed for use with paper insulated belted or screened cables with a common lead sheath and are fully screened, submersible and can be directly buried into cable trench.

Nexans cable joints are available in both heat shrink and cold shrink technologies for jointing and repairing medium/high voltage cables up to 33kV – single core and 3 core cable joints kits are available for MV-HV cables with paper or polymeric insulation, copper wire or copper screen and armoured/unarmoured construction. The cable joints accommodate both shearbolt cable connectors or crimp connectors.

➡ Paper Cables (eg PILC) + Polymeric Cables (eg XLPE) = Transition Cable Joint

High Voltage Cable Preparation

Essential to the safe and reliable performance of all MV HV Joints & Terminations is the standard of cable preparation achieved by the Jointer. Pictured here is an example of excellent workmanship where the XLPE and PILC cables are stripped and prepared ready for transition jointing in the cable trench.

Image: Dave Boyd – EHV Cable Jointer. Owner/Company Director of HV Cablepower Pty Ltd.

Transition Cable Joint

The installation Cable Jointing Video focuses on  ➡

• Installation of outer protection heat shrink tube with heat activated adhesive
• Cable preparation of XLPE PILC cables using cable jointers tools
• Removal of lead sheath cover from MV-HV cable with paper insulation
• Removal of paper insulation and heat shrinking of the oil barrier tube
• Installation and shrinking of the semi-conductive heat shrink tubes
• Application of stress control mastics to the cable joint
• Installation of semi-conductive heat shrink 3 core cable breakout
• Installation of insulating cable breakout
• Cable stripping measurement prior to installing mechanical shearbolt cable connectors
• Use of void filling mastics and sealing mastics to insulate the cable joint connectors
• Installation of dual wall screened tubes to the heat shrink cable joint
• Earthing of copper wire screens using constant force springs

MV HV Heat Shrink Three Core Transition Cable Joints

Up To 33kV

The following table enables the selection of Nexans GTM3.1 heat shrink cable joints for 11kV, 24kV and 33kV voltage cables:

➡ More Cable Jointing Videos | Heat Shrink Terminations | Heat Shrink Joints Straight | Separable Connectors | Cold Shrink Joints | Cold Shrink Terminations

THORNE & DERRICK Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

Euromold

The Euromold range of Separable Connectors are suitable for the termination of power cables onto all MV-HV bushing interfaces:

View the complete range of Nexans Terminations | Joints | Connectors

Cable Terminations | Heat Shrink Terminations MV HV Cables

Cable Terminations | Heat Shrink | Cold Shrink | Push-On | MV HV Medium & High Voltage

• Category: Nexans Power Cable Accessories Videos
• Product: Cable Terminations
• Type: Heat Shrink Cable Termination
• Cable Termination Range: Nexans MONOi | Nexans MONOe
• Voltage Category: MV Medium Voltage | HV High Voltage
• Voltage Classes: 11kV/12kV | 24kV | 33kV/36kV
• Manufacturer: Nexans
• Uploaded By Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Cable Terminations

Nexans MONO type MV cable terminations are heat shrink terminations consisting of a single-piece heat shrink tube – the anti track tube features integral stress control co-extruded into the heat shrink tubing suitable for terminating single core polymeric insulated cables, such as XLPE or EPR, with working voltage classes of 11kV, 24kV and 33kV.

Both Nexans MONOi (Indoor Termination) and MONOe (Outdoor Termination) contain sufficient material to terminate 3 single core cables i.e. 3 phase cable termination kits.

Nexans terminations are available in both heat shrink, cold shrink and slip-on type technologies for terminating cables into switchgear, transformers and pole-mounted applications – single core termination kits are available for MV cables with copper wire or copper screen and armoured/unarmoured construction. The cable termination accommodates both shearbolt cable lugs or crimp lugs.

Nexans MONOi

MV HV Heat Shrink Indoor Cable Terminations

Up To 33kV

The following table enables the selection of Nexans MONOi indoor heat shrink terminations for 11kV, 24kV and 33kV voltage cables:

Nexans MONOe

MV HV Heat Shrink Outdoor Cable Terminations

Up To 33kV

The following table enables the selection of Nexans MONOe outdoor heat shrink terminations for 11kV, 24kV and 33kV voltage cables:

➡ More Cable Jointing Videos | Heat Shrink Joints Transition | Heat Shrink Joints Straight | Separable Connectors | Cold Shrink Joints | Cold Shrink Terminations

THORNE & DERRICK Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

Euromold

The Euromold range of Separable Connectors are suitable for the termination of power cables onto all MV-HV bushing interfaces:

View the complete range of Nexans Terminations | Joints | Connectors

Euromold Cable Connections – MV Switchgear GIS Connectors Type Use With Ormazabal CGMCOSMOS

• by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes

Ormazabal are leading manufacturers of Medium Voltage Switchgear & Electrical Distribution Products – this includes:

• Primary Distribution Switchgear
• Secondary Distribution Switchgear
• Transformer Substations
• Distribution Transformers
• Low-voltage Boards
• Medium Voltage Products – Protection, Control & Automation Of MV Networks
• Renewable Energy Applications

The following post shows the range of Euromold Connectors which are suitable for and manufacturer approved for use with Ormazabal medium/high voltage equipment bushings according to IEC 50181. BS EN 50181:2010 is the industry standard for plug-in type bushings above 1kV up to 52kV and from 250A to 2,50kA for MV-HV switchgear and transformers.

Euromold Connectors & Acessories

EN 50181 IEC Bushing Types

Ormazabal recommends the use of Euromold connectors for the termination of MV-HV cables as they have been tested in the Ormazabal CGMCOSMOS system cubicles.

CGMCOSMOS is part of the Ormazabal Medium Voltage Switchgear Secondary Distribution range – a fully gas-insulated modular and compact (RMU) system up to 24kV.

3 different types of EN 50181 (IEC) bushing types that are manufactured in epoxy resin and conform to the dielectric and partial tests.

• Plug-in Bushing up to 250 A
• Plug-in Bushing up to 400 A
• Screw-in Bushing up to 630 A

MV-HV bushings are located in the cable compartment or can also be placed on the side of the cubicles for direct supply to the main busbar via plug-in or screw-in connectors rated current greater than 400A or short-circuit current equal to or higher than 16kA.

250A plug-in cable connectors (straight or elbow type for rear exit of cable) in outputs to transformer (cable compartment) for fuse protection functions and shielded connectors for circuit-breaker protection functions.

Cross Section of Euromold Cable Connector

Euromold Connectors 250A Bushing

Interface A

Euromold Connectors 400A/630A Bushing

Interface C

Euromold K158LR Connector – Elbow Plug-in Terminal

Euromold K152SR Connector – Straight Plug-in Terminal

Euromold K400TB Connector – Screw-in T-Terminal

Euromold Connector Accessories

 ➡ More Reading:  Euromold 400LR 33kV Connections Into Ormazabal MV Switchgear

➡ View the complete range and specifications of electrical equipment bushings for medium/high voltage switchgear and transformers.

Thorne & Derrick International

11kV 33kV Terminations

T&D are Main UK Distributors for Nexans Power Cable Accessories – this includes heat shrink and cold shrink cable joints and terminations and the Euromold range of screened separable connectors extensively installed to terminate MV-HV power cables.

T&D Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

Cable Terminations

Thorne & Derrick distribute Nexans Cable Terminations for medium and high voltage electrical cable systems, 11kV/33kV – we provide competitive prices for both heat shrink and cold shrink terminations from extensive stocks to UK and international destinations.

Nexans cable terminations are used for connecting 11kV/33kV power cables into MV-HV electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers and substations – heat shrink terminations are available for both single and 3 core polymeric (XLPE EPR) cables.

➡ Read how Thorne & Derrick are now UK Main Distributors for Nexans Power Accessories.

• Distributors for: 3M, ABB, Alroc, Band-It, Catu, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Furse, Lucy Zodion, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec.

LV – Low Voltage Cable Joints, Glands, Cleats, Lugs & Accessories (1000 Volts)

MV HV – Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors (11kV 33kV EHV)

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T&D’s Power Blog covers: LV MV HV & EHV Transmission & Distribution, Substations, Switchgear, Cable Jointing & Termination, Cable Fault & Repair, Underground Cables.

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In What Situations Would I Require A Hazardous Area Cable Joint?

A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

Hazardous Area Cable Joints

This video by 3M Electrical shows in what situations you would require a hazardous area joint such as 3M Scotchcast LVI/3 for jointing power cables in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas and potentially explosive atmospheres according to the ATEX Directive.

3M LVI-3/x hazardous area resin cable joint kits are designed to be used for multi-core, armoured polymeric insulated, low voltage energy cables.

The 3M video explains how hazardous area cable joints are designed for applications where the cable joints must be flame retardant, halogen free and hydro carbon resistant.

3M have been supplying cable accessories and electrical insulating Scotchast resins for use in hazardous areas for more than 25 years and have carried out extensive research into the effects of hydrocarbons in chemical solvents and resin encapsulants.

3M products have been successfully installed in areas such as mines and quarries, underground applications, petrochemical sites and offshore areas where there is a risk of flame or explosion due to the atmospheric presence of flammable gases.

A specialised joint shell which is flame retardant, hydro carbon resistant and halogen free is filled with a 3M 1402FR resin which has been highly modified by the inclusion of various chemical additives. These additives make the resin flame retardant, halogen free and virtually unaffected by immersion and hydro carbons or chemical solvents.

➡ For further information read: ATEX Cable Joints – Jointing Cables In Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Hazardous Area Cable Joints.

Selecting Hazardous Area Cable Joints

3M LVI-3 Scotchcast resin cable joints are tested according to EN50393.

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

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