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RayGel Plus Joint

RayGel Plus Joint-CAT-RAYGEL-PLUS
Our RayGel Plus cable joints filled with powergel for single and multi-core polymeric cables 0.6/1 kV offer a full range of branching capabilities from 2x1.5 to 5x16 mm².
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Product Features

  • Joints & Splice Voltage Class(kV): ≤ 1

  • Joints & Splice Product Type: LV Gel Joint

  • Insulation: Polymeric

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LADD Inc

Overview

The RayGel Plus enclosure, with its revolutionary PowerGel sealing gel, covers and seals the joint quickly and easily, saving both time and effort, and is qualified to CENELEC EN 50393.
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Our RayGel Plus joints offer protection, insulation and high-quality sealing for fast, easy and safe cable connections. The newly designed types of joints offer a full range of branching capabilities from 2x1.5 to 5x16 mm² and are suitable for underground, direct buried and overhead applications. 


The RayGel Plus enclosure, with its revolutionary PowerGel, covers and seals the joint quickly and easily, saving time and effort. PowerGel is rated to 90°C continuously and is halogen-free with an unlimited shelf life. The halogen-free polypropylene enclosure is designed to only house straight and branch connections in one solution. This helps to minimize the required stock level and serves a wide range of applications. 


Our RayGel Plus joints can be snap-closed by hand due to its flexible wave-like gel barriers. A strain relief is integrated within the enclosure and quickly installed with two cable ties. With the unique universal connector block, installation is very straightforward, as the block snaps into the bottom side of the enclosure. A supplementary tool helps to insert the sliding nuts and holds them in place until the connection is finalized.

Key Features

  • Quick, easy, and clean installation, latchable connector blocks.
  • Suitable for outdoor and direct-buried applications (IP 68).
  • Full branch capabilities without cutting of main cables.
  • Optimized joint design with integrated strain relief.
  • Qualified to international joint standard CENELEC EN 50393.
  • Halogen-free and UV-resistant.
  • High shelf life.
  • Environment-friendly and not subject to labeling requirements.

Applications

  1. RayGel Plus Joints 0-1 Installation Video (English)

With the RayGel Plus joints filled with PowerGel - for single and multi-core polymeric cables 0.6/1 kV - it is easier than ever to install cable connections for underground, direct buried, and overhead applications. Watch the RayGel Plus joints installation video to learn more.

RayGel Plus Joints 0-1
  1. RayGel Plus Joints 2-3 Installation Video (English)

With the RayGel Plus joints filled with PowerGel - for single and multi-core polymeric cables 0.6/1 kV - it is easier than ever to install cable connections for underground, direct buried, and overhead applications. Watch the RayGel Plus joints installation video to learn more.

RayGel Plus Joint 2-3

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Question. What is RayGel Plus?

Answer. RayGel Plus joints are designed to protect, insulate, and seal joint connections of 0.6/1 kV or less. RayGel Plus enclosures are made of halogen-free polypropylene and filled with PowerGel. They are for underground, direct buried, or overhead applications (see also brochure EPP-1917 – RayGel Plus Joints).

 

Question. What can RayGel Plus joints do for me?

Answer. Provide an easy-to-install cold-applied LV inline & branch joint for cross sections up to 50 mm² on single-core polymeric cables and up to 16 mm2 on multi-core polymeric cables with circular aluminum or copper conductors, stranded or solid.

 

Question. Which connectors can be used?

Answer. RayGel Plus 0 and 1 joints can be used with all types that dimensionally fit into the enclosure, such as terminal strips push-wire connectors, mechanical blocks, and C-crimp connectors. RayGel Plus 2 and 3 have universal connector blocks designed to snap into the bottom side of the enclosure. A supplementary tool helps to insert the sliding nuts and hold them in place until the connection is finalized. These connectors have full branching capabilities without cutting the main cables.

 

Question. What types of cables can be used? 

Answer. RayGel Plus joints are designed for single and multi-core non-armored cables with circular copper or aluminum conductors, both stranded and solid. All joints were tested with cables having PVC insulation.

 

Question. What is PowerGel sealant?

Answer. TE Connectivity’s PowerGel sealant is used in many other products to provide sealing and insulation for underground, direct-buried, submersed, and overhead applications. Gel combines the advantages of both, solid and liquid insulating materials. It has a shape memory like a soft rubber, but can easily conform to intricate shapes and “wet” the surface like a liquid to provide a seal. PowerGel was developed for power cables and to withstand temperatures of -40°C to over 90°C.

 

Question. Are RayGel Plus joints UV-resistant and halogen-free?

Answer. Yes, the enclosure and PowerGel are UV-resistant and halogen-free.

 

Question. Will the PowerGel harden or change after installation?

Answer. No. The PowerGel sealant will maintain its physical characteristics. It will not harden or become brittle.

 

Question. Will the materials hold up in harsh environments?

Answer. Yes, RayGel Plus enclosures and PowerGel sealant are designed to withstand the harsh environments of industrial plants or other high-corrosion areas. The enclosures are mechanically robust.

 

Question. Is RayGel Plus flame retardant?

Answer. The cover and gel are not flame retardant. However, both materials are considered to be self-extinguishing.

 

Question. Sometimes I see a few bubbles in the gel. Is this a problem?

Answer. No. Sometimes during the manufacturing process, a few air bubbles are trapped in the gel. These bubbles will not cause any performance issues.

 

Question. Is there a shelf life and how long will it last after installation? (Lifetime of product).

Answer. RayGel Plus joints do not have a shelf life. They are designed for a >30-year lifetime. The design goal was to be as good as or even better than the cable itself.

 

Question. Is RayGel Plus re-usable? Can you remove the enclosure and/or connector and re-install them?

Answer. No, the kit is not considered to be reusable. The gel may be left on the connector or changed in a way that will prevent a good seal. But it is considered as re-enterable. The enclosure and the PowerGel can be removed from the joint easily.

 

Question. Which Safety Data Sheets are available?

Answer. No MSDS sheet is required or available for the RayGel Plus joints. PowerGel is supplied in a cured form. Therefore, the joint is considered an “article” which does not require an MSDS. Silicone gel is considered a non-hazardous mixture. Silicone gel is not considered to be a skin irritant and is not considered to be toxic by skin absorption.

Features

Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.  

Product Type Features

  • Material System  Silicone

  • Adhesive Coating  Silicone Gel

  • Joints & Splice Technology  Cold Applied, Cold Shrink

  • Joints & Splice Product Type  LV Gel Joint

  • Insulation  Polymeric

  • Mechanical Connectors Included  No, Yes

  • Closing Method  Snap, Snap to Close

  • Product Family  RayGel

  • Cable Seal  Gel

  • Filler  PowerGel

  • Shelf Life  Unlimited

  • Strain Relief  Yes

  • Component Design  PowerGel Sealing Gel

  • Tap Geometry  Parallel

  • Connector Type  Connector Block

  • Case Seal  Gel

Configuration Features

  • Number of Main Wires (Max)  3, 4, 5

  • Number of Branch Wires (Max)  3, 5

Electrical Characteristics

  • Joints & Splice Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 1

Body Features

  • Color  Black

  • Partition Orientation  Horizontal/Vertical

Mechanical Attachment

  • Mechanical Reinforcement  Cable Ties

Dimensions

  • Cable Connection  Mechanical Connector

  • Conductor Range (Main) (mm²) 1.5 – 6

  • Cross-Section Range (mm²) 1.5 – 2.5, 1.5 – 6, 2.5 – 16, 6 – 16

  • Cable Cross-Section (Max) (Main) (mm²) 2.5, 6, 16

  • Cable Cross-Section (Min) (Main) (mm²) 1.5, 2.5, 6

  • Cable Diameter (Max) (Main) (mm) 16, 18, 22, 25, 26

  • Branch Cable Cross-Section (Min) (mm²) 1.5, 2.5

  • Branch Cable Diameter (Max) (mm) 12, 16, 21, 25

  • Branch Cable Cross-Section (Max) (mm²) 1.5, 16, 6

  • Cable Diameter (Min) (Main) (mm) 10, 14, 8

  • Branch Cable Diameter (Min) (mm) 14, 8, 9

Usage Conditions

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -20 – 55

  • Environmental Resistance  Moisture, Weathering, Rain, Salt Water, Contaminated Water …

  • Chemical Resistance  Water & Humic Acids

Operation/Application

  • Silicone-Free  No

  • UV-Stabilized  Yes

  • Halogen Free  Yes

  • Low Smoke Emission  No

  • Emission Free Label-Free Acc (REACH & CLP)  Yes

  • Marine-Offshore-Shipbuilding Certified  No

  • Solvent-Free  Yes

  • Free of Lead, Cadmium, Heavy Metals  Yes

  • Non-Toxic & Non-Corrosive Emission Isocyanate-Free  Yes

  • Emission Free  Yes

Industry Standards

  • Standards  EN 50393

  • CSA Certified  No

  • UL Rating  No

  • Design Specification  CENELEC 50393

Product Availability

  • Joints & Splice Product Availability  AMERICAS, ANZPAC, ASIA, China, EMEA, Worldwide

  • Minimum Order Quantity  1

Packaging Features

  • Packaging Quantity  1

  • Standard Pack  1

  • Minimum Packaging Unit  1

  • Packaging Method  Cardbox

Other

  • Product Use  Outdoor, Overhead & Direct Buried, PowerGel-filled box for LV underground & overhead splices.

  • Other Colors Available  No

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-RAYGEL-PLUS

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