How To Apply 3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps
Published 11 Jun 2018
A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.
Cold Shrink Cable End Caps
This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink end caps safely.
3M Cold Shrink cable caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed low, medium and high voltage cable ends using no tools, mastics or tapes.
The 3M video shows how cables ends can be quickly and simply sealed – simply position the end cap over the cable end and unwind the core to install the Cold Shrink cap onto the exposed cables.
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 Cold Shrink Cable End Caps.
3M Cold Shrink Cable Caps Selection Chart
| 3M Cold Shrink Cable Caps Part Number | Cable Diameter Use Range (mm) |
| EC1 | 11.6 – 20.9 |
| EC2 | 15.9 – 30.1 |
| EC3 | 26.0 – 49.2 |
| EC4 | 45.5 – 84.3 |
| Test Methods | Typical Value |
| Colour | Black |
| 300% Modulus (ASTM D-412-75) | 480 psi |
| Ultimate Tensile (ASTM D-412-75) Original | 1400 psi |
| Ultimate Elongation (ASTM D-412-75) Original | 750% |
| Die C Tear (ASTM D-624C-73) Original | 150 pli |
| Fungus Resistance (ASTM G-21) 28 Days Exposure | No Growth |
| Moisture Absorption 7 Days at 90ºC in H2O | 1.8% Weight Gain |
âž¡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.
♦ Did you know? Cables can be insulated, protected and repaired using cold shrink tubing available in both EPDM rubber or fire resistant silicone.
Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M
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