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Overview
Provide excellent electrical performance and long service life, thanks to heat shrink high voltage insulating and non-tracking tubing HVOT.

Raychem APKT 1.8/3 kV heat shrink joint is suitable for single to 5 cores of unscreened insulating solar cable, up to 3 kV. This highly shrinkable tubing only uses 2 sizes to cover a full regular cable size range, insulation OD from 14 mm to 60 mm. Its high-sealing performance mastic S1061, offers reliable protection for solar cable connections.

Our APKT can be easily installed in the field using a gas torch or hot air. The main body used in APKT is high performance HVOT tubing, with a continuous operating temperature rating up to 105°C (221°F). This provides excellent field-proven mechanical and electrical performance. Raychem APKT heat shrink joint is tested in accordance with JB/T 7829-2006, ensuring decades of operating life.

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Key Features

  • Simplified product type selection
  • Excellent in field electrical and mechanical performance
  • Continuous operating temperature rating up to 105°C (221°F)
  • High shrink ratio covering a wide application range from cable insulation outer diameter (OD) 14 mm to 60 mm
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is the application range for Raychem APKT heat shrink terminations 1.8/3kV?

Answer: Our Raychem APKT heat shrink terminations can be used for solar cable outer diameters from 14 mm to 60 mm.

 

Question: How many Rachem APKT heat shrink joint sizes are available?

Answer: We provide 2 sizes to cover the full range of regular cable diameters.

 

Question: How many cable cores can Raychem APKT heat shrink terminations 1.8/3kV be used for?

Answer: Our Raychem APKT heat shrink terminations are suitable for 1 to 5 cores of regular cables.

 

Question: Are special tools required to install Raychem APKT heat shrink terminations?

Answer: No, they can be easily installed using hot air or a torch.

Features

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Product Type Features

  • Shelf Life  Unlimited

  • Installation Technology  Heat Shrink

  • Cable Shield Style  AL-Tape

  • Termination Length (mm) 500

Configuration Features

  • Number of Cores  1 – 5

Electrical Characteristics

  • Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 3

Body Features

  • Insulation Material  XLPE/EPR

  • Number of Sheds  0

Housing Features

  • Armoring Material  Steel Tape

Dimensions

  • Compatible Insulation Diameter Range (mm) 14 – 36, 23 – 60

  • Compatible Insulation Diameter Range (in) .551 – 1.417, .905 – 2.362

Usage Conditions

  • Operating Temperature Range (°C) -35 – 105

Operation/Application

  • Power Component Application Type  Indoor, Outdoor

Industry Standards

  • Compatible With Approved Standards Products  JB/T 7829-2006

  • Pollution Level (IEC 60815)  IV

Packaging Features

  • Packaging Quantity  6

Reference Number

  • TE Internal Number CAT-APKT

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