Euromold 489TB Tee Connector 11kV 33kV 42kV

Euromold 489TB is a screened separable tee connector (bolted type) specified to terminate and connect medium/high voltage cables in the following voltage classes:

• 6/10 (12) kV
• 6.35/11 (12) kV
• 8.7/15 (17.5) kV
• 12/20 (24) kV
• 12.7/22 (24) kV
• 18/30 (36) kV
• 19/33 (36) kV
• 20.8/36 (42) kV

The Euromold 489TB tee connector with 630A – 1250A current rating is designed for Interface C and covers voltages from 12kV to 42kV with a maximum conductor size of 1200sqmm.

Euromold 489TB plug-in tee connectors can be supplied as a straight connector (450SR) or a coupling connector (800PB, 804PB or 809PB) and with surge arresters (800SA or 300SA) – all suitable for use with Interface C Compact type bushings on SF6 gas-insulated switchgear.

Euromold 489TB tee connectors are designed to connect all polymeric screened cables to suit CENELEC Interface Type C (630-1250amp) equipment bushings up to 42kV.

Designed to connect polymeric insulated cables with a copper wire screen but can be used on wire armoured, copper tape screen cables with the use of additional screen earth kits and accessories.

Connector accessories include: dead-end receptacle, dead-end plug, stand-off plug and earthing plug for type C Compact interfaces.

• Manufacturer – Nexans Euromold
• MV HV Equipment Bushing Connector – Interface C Compact
• Maximum Operating Current – 1250A (Amps)
• Voltage Classes – 12kV 24kV 36kV 42kV Maximum
• Terminate & Connect Cables – Polymeric XLPE EPR
• Conductor Cross Section Sizes – 630-1200sqmm
• Applications – MV HV Switchgear, Transformers, Motors

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EUROMOLD 489TB Specification

Euromold 489TB Tee 11kV 33kV 42kV – Design

Separable tee connector comprising:

1. Conductive EPDM insert.
2. Conductive EPDM jacket.
3. Insulating EPDM layer moulded between the insert and the jacket.
4. Type C – interface as described by CENELEC EN 50180 and 50181.
5. Conductor connector.
6. Basic insulating plug (with VD point).
7. Cable reducer.
8. Conductive rubber cap.
9. Stud+nut+washer.
10. Earthing lead.

The thick conductive EPDM jacket provides a safe to touch screen which ensures safety for personnel, cables and electrical equipment in medium/high voltage installations. The screen break design enables cable outer sheath testing without removing or dismantling the connector.

Euromold 489TB Selection Table

For Screened MV HV Tee Connectors

Select the Euromold the ordering part number which gives you the best centring of your core insulation diameter and substitute X using table X, according to the conductor size (sqmm) and type (copper or aluminium). Order Euromold MT connector kit to enable termination of copper tape screened MV-HV cables in voltage range 11kV (12kV) to 42kV – suitable for copper wire screened cables.

The complete Euromold 489TB tee connector kit comprises the following components – cable lubricant, field control mastic, gloves, roll adhesive tape, installation instructions and crimp chart.

Kit Contents for Euromold 489TB Connectors

Euromold MV HV | Cable Terminations, Connectors, Elbows & Joints

Euromold | Connect | Joint | Terminate MV HV Cables – view our complete range of HV Joints & Terminations in heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and plug-in versions.

Data Sheets

• Nexans Euromold Connectors Interface C Compact
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• Euromold 489TB Tee Connector 11kV 33kV 42kV
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• Nexans Euromold – Interface C Enquiry Sheet
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