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Product Listing
High Voltage Flexible Cable Connectors
- SIMEL
- SIMAFLEX
Product Features
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Mechanical Connector Product Type : Bimetallic Plate, Bolted Connector, Connector, Earthing Stirrup, Parallel Groove Clamp, Single Conductor Support, Terminal Connector, Twin Bundle Support
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Installation Technology : Bolted
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Voltage Class (kV): ≤ 550, ≤ 500
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Compatible Conductor Material : Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, Copper
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Conductor Type : Busbar, Flexible Conductor, Stranded, Stud, Tube
Our SIMAFLEX High Voltage Flexible Cable Connectors is designed for flexible connections in AC & DC applications up to 500 kV (phase-to-phase voltage). The range includes Mechanical support, derivations, connections to terminal equipment (stud & pads), transition connections to rigid aluminum busbars, as well as accessories such as earthing stirrups, and spacers.
The Metric range covers connectors for aluminum stranded conductors from 15 MM and up to 59 MM O/D and transition connections to aluminum tubular conductors from 80MM O/D and up to 250MM O/D.
The Imperial range covers connectors for aluminum stranded conductors from 266.8 MCM (0.609”) and up to 3500MCM (2.159”) and transition connections to aluminum Tubular conductors from 2.5” and up to 6” for both NPS and EHPS dimensions.
Connections for Single, Twin, Triplex and Quad conductors bundle configurations are available from 100 MM (4”) aand up to 450 MM (18”).
Key Features
- Designed to withstand the high mechanical stress of Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations
- Customizable to application requirements offering 2-3 keeper solutions from one product range
- High electrical performance with in-house machining combined with waxed bolts
- Short lead time thanks to wide range of in-house casting components
- Adjustable connectors
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Substation Connectors
Our mechanical substation connectors are available for rigid bus connections and overhead aluminium flexible conductors. They have been created to replace multiple connector types hence reducing lead time, eliminating waste and improving performances of your substations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What is the difference between TE’S SIMABUS and TE’s SIMAFLEX?
Answer: Our high voltage substation connectors can be broken into two categories: rigid bus (aluminum pipe) or flexible cable (cable conductors). SIMABUS are connectors designed and used on the rigid aluminum bus and SIMAFLEX are connectors designed and used on the aluminum flexible cables.
Question: What is the installation method of the SIMAFLEX Flexible Cable Connectors?
Answer: Our SIMAFLEX are bolted connectors for aluminum cables, along with bi-metallic sleeves that can be used on copper conductors.
Question: What voltage range do the SIMAFLEX connectors cover?
Answer: Our SIMAFLEX offer a single solution from 63 to 550 kV.
Question: What are the standards used for manufacturing SIMAFLEX substation connectors?
Answer: We manufacture and test our SIMAFLEX connectors to both IEC and ANSI/NEMA standards. For ANSI/NEMA standards, the connectors are manufactured and tested to ANSI CC1-2009 requirements. Test reports and additional information can be provided upon request.
Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.
Product Type Features
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Stud Size 30, 40, 50, 60
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Installation Technology Bolted
Configuration Features
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Visual Inspection No
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Number of Bolts 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 24
Electrical Characteristics
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Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 550, ≤ 500
Body Features
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Compatible Conductor Material Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy, Copper
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Conductor Type Busbar, Flexible Conductor, Stranded, Stud, Tube
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Primary Product Material Aluminum, Aluminum Alloy
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Blocked Yes
Dimensions
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Inside Diameter Range (in) 1.28, 2.76
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Compatible Conductor Cross-Section Range - Main (mm²) 15, 16, 20.5, 20.6, 22.5, 22.6, 24.5, 24.6, 26.5, 26.6, 28.5, 28.6, 30.5, 30.6, 32, 32.5, 32.6, 34.5, 34.6, 36.5, 36.6, 38.5, 38.6, 40.5, 40.6, 42.5, 42.6, 44.5, 44.6, 46.5, 46.6, 48.5, 48.6, 50.5, 58.6, 59, 60.5, 80, 100, 120, 125, 160, 200, 250
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Inside Diameter Range (mm) 32.5, 70
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Bolt Head Size (Across Flats) (mm) 17, 19
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Inside Diameter Range (mm) 32.5, 70
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Inside Diameter Range (in) 1.28, 2.76
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Compatible Conductor Range (AWG/kcmil) 1033.5 – 1200, 1192.5 – 1300, 2500 – 2500, 3500 – 3500, 477 – 556.5, 795 – 927.2
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Compatible Conductor Cross-Section Range (mm²) 185 – 300, 300 – 400, 400 – 630, 420.1 – 479.9, 553.9 – 626.2, 626.3 – 698.8, 800 – 1000, 999.71, 1600
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Palm Hole Diameter 14, 14.3, 14.5, 15, 16, 18
Operation/Application
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Power Component Application Type Indoor Use, Outdoor Use, Substation
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Mechanical Connector Product Type Bimetallic Plate, Bolted Connector, Connector, Earthing Stirrup, Parallel Groove Clamp, Single Conductor Support, Terminal Connector, Twin Bundle Support
Industry Standards
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NEMA Spacing (2-Hole) Yes
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Compatible With Approved Standards Products ANSI/NEMA CC1-2009, IEC, IEC 62271-1, NEMA
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Compatible With Agency/Standards Products IEC, NEMA
Product Availability
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Product Availability Americas, Asia (Except China), Europe, Middle East & Africa, Latin America, Worldwide
Other
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Conductor Gauge Type AAC/AAAC, ACSR, AWG
Reference Number
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TE Internal Number CAT-SIMAFLEX
