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Nexans Euromold | Where the Difference is Material

Published 16 Mar 2020

Nexans Euromold | Where the Difference is Material

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EPDM

No Time for Downtime | Resilient & Reliable MV CONNECTORS

Grids are under increasing electrical stress today as our planets insatiable hunger for power goes unabated.

The energy transition to a net-zero carbon economy pressures our electricity networks to carry increasing demands, therefore superior materials technology and product performance is essential to the prevention of premature cable system failure.

The need to electrify power from renewable energy harnessed from the Sun and the wind, the hyper-scale drive to datacentre digitisation and the EV boom means cable systems must provide both resilience and reliability – to Electrify the Future both cables and cable accessories must be robust, safe and provide longevity of service.

Cable accessories should not be weak links in the network.

Screened separable connectors manufactured by Nexans Euromold have been designed for at least 40 years of field service when installed correctly and functioning in normal environmental conditions. For 50+ years Euromold has been formulating and moulding rubber compounds – their Connector products manufactured using EPDM rubber are trusted by utilities and asset managers globally.

EUROMOLD is approved and used by medium voltage OEM’s including ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Lucy Electric and Toshiba.

EPDM Connectors demonstrate the highest quality electrical insulation, superior tracking resistance and a proven field performance with an unrivalled service life cycle expectation.

The difference is material. That material difference is EPDM. Trust Euromold.

Customer Service 

Thorne & Derrick, the UK Distributor for Nexans, can support the technical specification of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories to ensure that correct and compliant products are used to connect cable to electrical equipment with Interface A to F bushings up to 72kV.

Nexans Euromold | Where the Difference is Material

EPDM Benefits

Ozone & Corona Resistance

The outstanding resistance to corona is due to the ability of the EPDM rubber to withstand ozone and other chemical compounds formed by discharges and its resistance to heat.

Chemical Resistance

Products made from EPDM rubber resist attacks made by many acids, alkalis, detergents, phosphates, esters, ketones, alcohols and glycols. They give particularly outstanding service in the presence of hot water and high pressure steam.

Resistance To The Environment

EPDM rubber has properties comparable with the best speciality elastomers in resistance to weather. Accelerated life and salt spray tests suggest excellent properties which have been field proven by 50+ years experience in widely varied applications across the world.

Resistance To Water

Water has little effect on the properties of EPDM hydrocarbon rubber. Even long immersion in hot water results in minimal loss of tensile strength. Tests also show a very low degree of water absorption. By design, Euromold connectors are protecting live elements of the connection against ingress of dust and water. The protection class per IEC 60529 is IP67.

Resistance To Mechanical Abuse

EPDM rubber has good resistance to compression, cutting, impact, tearing and abrasion over a wide temperature range.

 

eUROMOLD

  • Fully screened, touchproof and safe MV cable connections
  • Fully watertight, fully submersible connectors
  • Compatible with equipment bushing interfaces A-F
  • Designed to terminate MV cables up to 72kV
  • ATEX Certification options for potentially explosive atmospheres
  • Smart Technology options with integral voltage sensor

Nexans Euromold with Smart Adapter

EUROMOLD with optional Smart Sensor Technology which integrates voltage measurement and Partial Discharge monitoring and detection functionalities in transformers and switchgear up to 33kV.

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Nexans Power Cable Accessories

Main UK Stockist & Distributor

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Medium Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors – EPDM, heat shrink and cold applied Slip-on cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity up to 72kV.

Nexans Power Cable Accessories Medium Voltage

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