TOTAL SOLUTION
As the pioneers of heat shrink, TE has developed world-class cold-applied products for applications where torches are not preferred. Built on a history of authenticated performance and reliability, TE Connectivity goes beyond heat shrink technology to provide a comprehensive assortment of cold shrink solutions for virtually every cable type and size. TE's line of medium-voltage cold-shrink cable accessories is designed to provide a "holistic solution". This includes disconnectable splices, in-line splices, transition splices, and trifurcating splices, all built for simplicity, performance, and reliability.
TE's Raychem Cold Shrink Tubing
Cold shrinking has various advantages.
Generally, the silicone-rubber cold shrink offers the highest UV-resistance among all cold- or heat-applied tubings. This technology can therefore be used effectively in outdoor, exposed environments, for example, in trackside terminations of the rail power lines. The EPDM rubber is used in the cold-shrink tubings. This is much more corrosion-resistant than the other cold or heat-applied products. This makes it suitable for direct burial applications like cable-to-cable jointing.
Cold shrink tubing also exhibits “active memory” seal characteristics. This means that the tubing always tries to return to its initial size and be able to maintain its adhesive capability around cables during expansion and contraction under temperature fluctuations and large load swings.
Another advantage is that the installer faces minimal risk, as no direct heat or flame is required to install the components. This makes it even safer in environments where combustible gases are present. There is no need for hot-work permits when the reliability and quality of the installation are assured, given the fewer critical installation techniques.
COLD SHRINKable CABLE ACCESSORIES FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS
Cold Shrink Joints CSJA
An “all-in-one” solution, this in-line offering is built for 1 core shielded power cables (15 - 35 kV) and is designed to splice tape shield, wire shield, LC shield, UniShield, JCN, and flat strap shielded cables.
Key Features:
- Pre-expanded EPDM rejacketing sleeve and an integrated neutral sock
- Pre-expanded, single-piece silicone rubber joint body with high mechanical expansion capability allows a wide application range
- Ergonomically designed spiral holdout provides a smooth installation with low release forces
- Compact size: total length of the splice body on the holdout is 14 to 19 inches
Cold Applied Transition Joint (CATJ)
The CATJ is designed for 1 core cables and delivers a reliable, robust and easy-to-install cold applied transition jointing system.
Key Features:
- Easy-to-install lead seal and connector seal
- All-in-one design featuring a pre-expanded silicone joint body with integrated neutral socket and rejacketing
- Cold applied oil barrier tube requires no special restricting tapes
- Range-taking oil stop shear bolt connectors supplied within the kit
Cold Shrinkable Disconnectable Joints (CSJD)
Designed for 1 core shielded power cable (15 – 28 kV) applications, the CSJD connects tape shield, LC shield, JCN and flat-strap shielded cable to standard ‘I’, ‘Y’ and ‘H’ insulated cable buses.
Key Features:
- A pre-expanded EPDM rejacketing sleeve and an integrated neutral sock, along with easy installation that requires minimal steps to completion
- The joint body, jacket seal and copper neutral sock are integrated into a single unit
- An ergonomically-designed spiral holdout provides a smooth installation with low release forces
- Meets IEEE 404 (2012) requirements for 15/28 kV
Cold Applied Transition Joint for 3/C PILC Cables (CATJ-T)
Like the CATJ, the CATJ-T offers a reliable, robust and easy-to-install cold applied transition jointing system for use with 3/C PILC to 1/C solid dielectric cables.
Key Features:
- Easy-to-install lead seal and connector seal
- Pre-expanded silicone joint bodies with integrated stress control
- Cold applied oil barrier tube requires no special restricting tapes
- Range-taking oil stop shear bolt connectors supplied within the kit
- Unique PILC filling and phase sealing materials
Cold Shrink Termination (CST)
One-Piece Cold Applied Terminations for Applications Up to 35 kV / 42 kV
The Total Solution CST offered by TE is a cold shrink; a one-piece termination that has an integrated stress control and a void-filling mastic. There is also a long-neck version (CST-L) which accommodates the use of a shear bolt connector without additional taping. The products accessories consist of ASBT shearbolt terminal connectors. Other accessories include rejacketing sleeves, breakout boots and brackets.
Generally, the terminations offer multiple uses and there is a huge range of applications that can be fully covered with only a minimal number of products. The installation work for TE`s CST is fast because it needs only a few work steps.
Watch the installation video of the Cold Shrink Termination CST for indoor and outdoor use up to 35 kV for IEEE standard networks.
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TE Connectivity's Raychem Cold Shrinkable Splice Installation Video (English)
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Cold Applied Transition Joint Installation Video (English)
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Cold Applied Transition Joint for PILC Cables Installation Video (English)
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Cold Shrink Joint Installation Video (English)
Heat Shrink and Cold Shrink Technology
To support you in your projects, we added cold shrink solutions to our portfolio. The choice depends on the unique technical requirements of your project. We developed a decision sheet to help you choose the right solution for your application.
