A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

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3M Cold Shrink Tubing

This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink Tubing safely.

3M Cold Shrink Tubing is a series of open-ended, tubular rubber sleeves, which are factory expanded and assembled onto a removable core – the cold shrink tubes are supplied for field installation in a pre-stretched condition without requirement to use any activation or installation tools.

Cold shrink tubes are available in both EPDM rubber and silicone.

The 3M video shows how to install the tubing by unwinding the removable core allowing the tube to shrink and form a waterproof cable seal. Cold Shrink is quicker, easier and safer to install than heat shrink tubing alternatives.

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Cold Shrink Tubing.

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

• 3M Electrical Products Stocked By Thorne & Derrick International 

A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

• uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager

Cold Shrink Cable Caps

This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink End Caps safely.

3M Cold Shrink end cable caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed low and high voltage cable ends using no specialist tools, mastics or tapes – manually applied the cable caps are safe and fast to install in the field for immediate protection of unsealed cable ends against water ingress.

The 3M video explains how a Cable Abandonment Kit can be used to safely abandon a cable either permanently or temporarily. The Cold Shrink kit ensures that if the cable is accidentally re-energised it remains safe.

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps and Cable Abandonment Kits.

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

• 3M Electrical Products Stocked By Thorne & Derrick International 

A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

Cold Shrink

This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink tubing safely for underground cable jointing processes and applications.

3M Cold Shrink tubing is a series of open-ended, tubular rubber sleeves, which are factory expanded and assembled onto a removable core – Cold Shrink tubes are supplied for field installation in a pre-stretched condition.

The 3M Electrical video shows how to install the cold shrink tubing and the full underground cable jointing process which is explained below:

1. Position 3M Cold Shrink outer tube splice body and copper sleeve over the cable
2. Install connector – a number of the 3M kits come complete with connectors
3. Many connectors can be used providing they suit the requirements of the cable and fit within the Faraday cage
4. Using 3M Cable Cleaning Wipes clean the cable and connector
5. Once cleaned apply 3M P55 silicone grease leaving the connector until last to avoid contamination and smoothing out the grease to give an even coverage
6. Move the splice body into place over the connector before unwinding the removable core to install the tube allowing the tube to shrink and form a waterproof seal
7. Apply a layer of 3M Scotch Seal 5313 Tape to the end of the joint – a comfortable and durable mastic with excellent moisture and environmental seal
8. Now tape over with the 3M Scotch 2228 Mastic Tape – a conformable self amalgamating temperature stable mastic
9. Then reposition the copper sleeve over the joint fixing in place with 3M Constant Force Springs
10. Now tape over with 3M Scotch 13 Semi Conducting Tape before applying more 3M Scotch 2228 Mastic Tape over the top
11. Move the first 3M Cold Shrink Tube into place ensuring one end of the joint is completely covered
12. Apply 3M Scotch 2228 Mastic Tape in preparation for the last protection tube
13. Finally install the second 3M Cold Shrink Outer Protection Tube making sure to overlap the previous protection tube

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Cold Shrink Tubing.

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

• 3M Electrical Products Stocked By Thorne & Derrick International 

A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

Cold Shrink Cable End Caps

This video by 3M Electrical shows how to apply 3M Cold Shrink end caps safely.

3M Cold Shrink cable caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed low, medium and high voltage cable ends using no tools, mastics or tapes.

The 3M video shows how cables ends can be quickly and simply sealed – simply position the end cap over the cable end and unwind the core to install the Cold Shrink cap onto the exposed cables.

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps.

3M Cold Shrink Cable Caps Selection Chart

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

♦ Did you know? Cables can be insulated, protected and repaired using cold shrink tubing available in both EPDM rubber or fire resistant silicone.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

• 3M Electrical Products Stocked By Thorne & Derrick International 

A series of How-To videos for repairing, jointing and terminating cables using 3M Cold Shrink & Scotchcast products.

Cold Shrink

This video by 3M Electrical shows the benefits of using 3M Cold Shrink compared to heat shrink cable accessories to insulate, joint, repair and terminate cables.

3M cold shrink tubes utilise a unique cold applied delivery system which is designed to make cable jointing, insulating, termination and abandonment as simple as possible without any of the inherent workplace risks associated with “hot-working” and using naked flames to activate heat shrink type cable accessories.

Cold shrink reduces the risk of damaging XLPE cable insulation caused by scorching or over-heating of the cable by the jointer. No cooling time is required before energising cables.

Cold Shrink Benefits

Installation is fast and an easy one-step installation process:

• Labour Savings – enables installation of cable accessory in 1/3 of the time or less compared to heat shrink equivalents
• Tooling – no special heating tools or “hot-work” work permits required
• Compact – smooth profile cold shrink limits volume displacement on cable tray where congregated cable joints are located
• Outdoor – resistant to weathering for continued outdoor service in environmental and exposed locations
• User Friendly – easy to learn and train with less installation steps
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➡ See How To Use Cold Shrink Tubes.  

3M Tubes – available in EPDM Rubber or Silicone

Depending on the application cold shrink is available manufactured in EPDM Rubber or Silicone – contact us to discuss your application.

Cold Shrink creates a static and stable cable seal that does not expand or contract with the cable under thermal cycling of LV-HV cables, potentially leading to the creation of voids between the cable accessory and the cable which could lead to a joint or termination failure.

Cold Shrink – invented by 3M over 40 years ago and now the preferred technology for heat-free jointing, terminating, sealing and abandonment of LV HV cables

We hope you find this video informative and educational, contact T&D for technical support, quotations and stock availability for 3M Cold Shrink.

Trust Cold Shrink

• Low Cable Failure Rates*:
  – 0.067% for Cold Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Splices
  – 0.022% for Cold Shrink Terminations

* Data based upon U.S. failure data of U.S. manufactured 3M Cold Shrink Medium Voltage Cable Accessories between 2009 and 2012.

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Should you require support about selecting the correct 3M Cold Shrink product range for use with low, medium or high voltage cables please contact us – a complete range of Cold Shrink cable joints and terminations is available for MV-HV cables, including 11kV/33kV.

➡ Visit 3M Electrical for further information about 3M cable joints, terminations, tapes and insulation to seal, repair, splice and connect LV MV HV cables.

Cold Shrink | Joint | Terminate | Seal | Repair | Splice | LV MV HV Cables | 3M

• 3M Electrical Products Stocked By Thorne & Derrick International