Elastimold Elbows – Loadbreak & Deadbreak Elbow Connectors

Elastimold Elbow Connectors

Thorne & Derrick distribute Elastimold Elbows to provide a convenient method to connect and disconnect cables and terminate equipment on MV-HV power distribution systems.

Elastimold Separable Connectors have been designed and tested per IEEE 386 Standard For Separable Connectors.

Products are designed and constructed for all applications including padmount, subsurface, vault, indoor, outdoor, direct sunlight, direct buried and continuously submerged in water.

Elastimold Elbows Loadbreak & Deadbreak Elbow Connectors

The following table shows voltage and current ratings which apply to all Separable Connectors including 200-Amp Loadbreak, 200-Amp Deadbreak and 600 Series Deadbreak products.

Class Ratings	15kV	25kV	35kV
Operating Voltage Maximum line-to-ground	8.3kV	15.2kV	21.1kV
BIL Impulse withstand 1.2 x 50 microsecond wave	95kV	125kV	150kV
Withstand Voltage AC One Minute DC Fifteen Minute	34kV 53kV	40kV 78kV	50kV 103kV
Corona Extinction level @ 3pC Sensitivity	11kV	19kV	26kV
200-Amp Products Continuous Current: Symmetrical Momentary Current:	200 Amp10kA sym, 10 cycle duration*
600 Series Products Continuous Current: Symmetrical Momentary Current:	600 and 900 Amp25kA sym, 10 cycle duration*

* Designed for 90° C maximum continuous operating temperature.

The below table shows switching and fault close ratings which only apply to 200-Amp Load-Break Connectors.

	Loadmake/Loadbreak Switching	Fault Close
15kV Class Rating	• 1ø and 3ø circuits 8.3kV line to ground, 14.4kV max. across open contacts • 10 loadmake/break operations at 200 Amps max. with 70 to 80% lagging power factor	1 fault close operation at 8.3kV or 14.4kV; 10,000 amps RMS sym; 10 cycles (.17 sec.) 1.3 max. asym factor applies to new or used mating parts (up to maximum designated switching operations)
25kV Class Rating	• 1ø and 3ø circuits 15.2kV line to ground, 26.3kV max. across open contacts • 10 loadmake/break operations at 200 Amps max. with 70 to 80% lagging power factor	1 fault close operation at 15.2kV or 26.3kV; 10,000 amps RMS sym; 10 cycles (.17 sec.) 1.3 max. asym factor applies to new or used mating parts (up to maximum designated switching operations.)
35kV Class Rating	• 1ø and 3ø circuits 21.1kV line to ground, 36.6kV max. across open contacts. • 10 loadmake/break operations at 200 Amps max. with 70 to 80% lagging power factor.	1 fault close operation at 21.1kV or 36.6kV; 10,000 amps RMS sym; 10 cycles (.17 sec.) 1.3 max. asym factor applies to new or used mating parts (up to maximum designated switching operations)

Standard Interfaces For Separable Connectors, Components & Equipment Bushings

IEEE Standard 386 defines the specific interface dimensions that 200 Amp and 600 Series elbows, inserts, junctions, equipment bushings and any mating components must conform to ensure interchangeability. The image below provides information concerning the types of interfaces supplied by Elastimold for various applications and is useful to ensure proper matching of components.

Interface Dimensions That 200 Amp & 600 Series Elbows, Inserts, Junctions, Equipment Bushings & Any Mating Components

IEEE Standard 386 Conformity Table

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