Ripley US02-7000 | Stripping Bonded Semicon from N2XS(F)2Y Cable (12/20 (24)kV)

Published 13 Jul 2023

Ripley US02-7000 Semicon Shaver & Stripping Tools

Here Peter Hardman (Jointer – LV HV Cables) is shown expertly using the US02-7000 Tool manufactured by Ripley Tools to remove the bonded semi-conductor screen from Medium Voltage Power Cables – the cable standard type is N2XS(F)2Y (12/20 (24)kV) typically used for MV Power Distribution in several industrial sectors including data-centres.

When correctly selected and used for their intended application, specialised Cable Preparation Tools can and do prevent much of the human error identified in the field as a cause of cable joint or termination failure – this can allow MV HV cable systems to last well beyond the 30 year limit that many consider to be a cables expected life cycle.

Invest in the correct tools, get trained in their use and use them.

Start + Stop | note the integral start/stop facility guaranteeing closely controlled, perfectly clean and precise shaving by the Jointer across all cable diameter applications.

US02

The Bonded Semicon Shaving Tool has a unique blade shape which preserves the smooth surface on the XLPE insulation of medium voltage cables typically distributing electrical power at 11kV and 33kV voltages – the Ripley US02 tool eliminates the need for deburring or additional surface finishing of the cable insulation. Its optimal stability design securely supports cables with diameters from 18mm to 60mm throughout the shaving operation of the cable preparation process, prior to jointing or terminating medium voltage cables.

The US02 tool provides an exceptionally smooth finish and does not require lubricating grease as the integral wheels provide a sustained motion during the cable preparation process – the US02 has four settings on it that adjust the pitch as it winds down the cable and a stop that enables the jointer to provide a square cut to finish off. The settings are 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm.

Precision Accuracy & Effortless Repeatability for MV Cable Preparation

No Grease & No Clamps | MV HV Cables up to 60mm Diameter without the requirement for lubrication using Ripley US02-7000.

Ripley US02-7000 | Stripping Bonded Semicon from N2XS(F)2Y Cable (12/20 (24)kV)

THORNE & DERRICK

SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR

Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Cable Accessories, Installation & Electrical Equipment to service providers working on hyper-scale data centres including Equinix, Virtus, K2, Microsoft, CyrusOne and Interxion. We have recently supplied Warsaw RDCC (Rapid Deployment Data Centres) with sealing systems for the protection of cable ducts against water ingress/gas migration and cable termination products for the connection of 33kV power cables into gas-insulated switchgear and transformers – the project is part of a $1 billion digital transformation plan for Poland announced by Microsoft.

We can assist with the Competitive Supply & Technical Specification of joints, terminations, connectors and preparation tools for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 66kV.

Distributors for: 3M Cold Shrink, ABB, Alroc, Band-It, Catu, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Filoform, Furse, Lucy Zodion, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Ripley, Roxtec.