3M 8426-11 Cold Shrink Tube

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3M 8426-11

Cold Shrink Tube 13.0-25.4mm | Length 279mm

3M 8426-11 is a pre-stretched EPDM rubber cold shrink tubing that is factory expanded and assembled onto a removable core.

Cold Shrink

The tubes manufactured by 3M Electrical, utilise their Cold Shrink technology for simple and reliable mechanical sealing and electrical insulation of Low Voltage cables and connections – this ensures a permanent, durable environmental seal and insulation.

No tooling, such as jointers torches, are required with cold shrink tubing installation and it is able to cover a wide range of cable cross sections.

This pre-stretched cold shrink tubing is suitable as primary insulation on a range of 1000v cables with copper or aluminium conductors.

The core is removed from the 3M 8426-11 after the cold shrink tube has been positioned for installation over an inline connection, terminal or cable allowing the 3M tube to shrink and form a waterproof cable seal, repair or joint – no “hot-working” for hazardous areas and potentially explosive atmospheres.

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Cold Shrink Tubing 3M 8426-11

3M 8426-11 Technical Specification

Min Diameter (mm) – 13.0
Max Diameter (mm) – 25.4
Cold Shrink Length (mm) – 279
Operating Temperature (Celsius) – -40 up to +90°C
Shrink Ratio – 2:1
Splice Type – Cold Shrink
Tube Type – EPDM Rubber
Colour – Black
Order Code – 3M 8426-11
Manufacturer – 3M Electrical
Product – Cold Shrink Tube

ATEX

ATEX – Potentially Explosive Atmospheres & Hazardous Area Locations (HAZLOC)

3M 8426-11

3M 8426-11 is subject to “Statement of Exclusion” with respect to the ATEX Directive as they are effectively “non-sparking” when installed in accordance with 3M Electrical installation instructions and do not pose a potential explosion risk – used extensively in Zone 1 & Zone 2 hazardous areas designated according to ATEX within the EU in both onshore and offshore locations. For specification guidance about use of Cold Shrink products, including 3M 8426-11, in relation to NEC, CEC, IEC & UL Classes & Divisions please contact Thorne & Derrick.

➡ Cold Shrink Tube Installation Procedure 3M 8426-11

➡ For fire resistant applications, please see silicone cold shrink tubes.

3M Cold Shrink Insulators – inline conductor transition connectors

Cold Shrink

3M invented Cold Shrink in the 1970’s and since then the technology has been adapted to provide LV MV HV Cable Accessories to enable the repair, splice, joint or termination of cables with unrivalled field service performance – live memory action of the specially formulated Cold Shrink material ensures a permanent, durable environmental seal and moisture-proof insulation.

Cold Shrink Joints LV | Cold Shrink Joints MV HV | Cold Shrink Terminations LV | Cold Shrink Terminations MV HV

To seal or abandon (pot-end) exposed power, control or instrumentation cables up to 3.3kV see ➡ Cable Caps | Cable Abandonment

Handling & Storage Of Cold Shrink – Safety Information

Precautions for safe handling
Cold Shrink is an article which does not release or otherwise result in exposure to a hazardous chemical under normal use conditions.

Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities
Not applicable to Cold Shrink.

Specific end use(s)
See information in Section 7.1 and 7.2 of 3M MSDS data sheet for handling and storage recommendations. Contact Thorne & Derrick for exposure controls and personal protection recommendations for handling Cold Shrink.