Joints & Terminations for Network Rail 25kV Electrification Projects | PADS Approved

Published 21 Apr 2021

Joints & Terminations

The following 25kV Joints & Terminations manufactured by 3M Electrical utilising their innovative Cold Shrink Technology are Network Rail (NR) certified and PADS Listed as meeting the requirements for installation on their electrical infrastructure.

25kV single core cables are mainly used to carry 3-phase electrical power supplies from Network Rail trackside switching stations to the overhead line equipment on A.C electrified lines per cable specification:

NR/PS/ELP/00008 25/44kV MDPE High Voltage Power Cable

Voltage Rating | 25/44kV
Conductor | Class 2 Compacted Circular Stranded Copper
Conductor Screen | Extruded Semi-conductive XLPE Bonded
Insulation | XLPE
Insulation Screen | Extruded Semi-conductive XLPE Strippable
Bedding Tape | Water Swellable Semi-conductive Tape
Screen | Copper Wire Screen 83sqmm
Separator | Water Swellable Tape
Cable Sheath | MDPE Graphite Coated

Joints & Terminations

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and delivery from stock for a complete range of Joints & Terminations to suit NR/PS/ELP/00008 25/44kV cable.

3m cold shrink selection table

3M Electrical	Cable Accessory	PADS	Conductor Cross Section	Dia Over Insulation
95-AC645-1-400/C	Joint	054/064139	120-400sqmm	31.5-53.8mm
95-EB62-2	Termination QTII	054/064142	70-400sqmm	33.0 – 53.0mm
95-EP631-2	Termination QTIII	054/063136	240-500sqmm	38.6 – 51.0mm

QTII v QTIII Termination Technology

➡ Enquire about our complete range of jointing and preparation tools for peeling and stripping of XLPE insulation, semi-con conductive layer and outer sheath cable jackets from medium and high voltage power cables up to 132kV.

Alroc Tools – Cable Jointing Tools (MV HV)

Rail Cable Accessories, Electrification

& Installation Equipment

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Sytems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.

Full range of Cable Pulling Equipment & Products to ensure safe and efficient of rail cables in to cable ducts and containment infrastructure including cable troughs.

Network Rail PADS Approved | Cable Joints, Terminations & Connections | Distributors & Stockists for 3M Cold Shrink | Nexans Euromold | Pfisterer CONNEX