Cold Shrink

Tubes &
End Caps

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Cold Shrink Tubes & End Caps

Developed by 3M, the unique “Cold electrical and mechanical performance.

Shrink” product range is designed to make Cold Shrink tubes are available to
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insulating as simple as possible. The E.P.D.M

Low Voltage

accommodate a wide range of cable sizes,

Joints &

or silicone rubber is pre-stretched, and and are water resistant to 2 bar.

loaded onto a removable core. Cold Shrink With 20 years of proven field history, 3M
products require no heat, and no tools to Cold Shrink products will retain performance
install. Once installed, a constant radial and resiliency for the life of the cable.
Cold Shrink tubes

pressure is exerted, ensuring superior

& End Caps
Earthing Kits
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Medium Voltage

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Joints &
Termination Kits
Hazard Area
Joint &
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Cable & Wire
Connectors
Lugs &
Heat Shrink
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Cold Shrink Tubes & End Caps

Features
• Provides constant radial pressure
• Provides a pressure seal without adhesive

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Low Voltage
Joints &
• Allows for expansion and contraction after installation
• No heat required
• No special tools required
• Easy to install

Cold Shrink tubes

• Reduction of installation time

& End Caps

• Provides consistent installation
• Quality - long term reliability
• Fits over a wide application range
• Moisture resistant
• Available in EPDM rubber and silicone

Earthing Kits
• Meets worldwide standards ANSI, IEEE, VDE, JCAA, REA & CSA

Application
• Primary insulation for all solid dielectric insulated wire and cable splices up to 1000 volts
• Directly buriable or submersible
• Indoor, Outdoor or Overhead use

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• Physical protection and moisture sealing for high voltage, air insulated connectors & lugs
• Sheath Repairs
• Electrical Aircraft cables

Medium Voltage
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3M™ Cold Shrink Pre-stretched Tubes - EPDM Rubber

Joints &
3M Brand PST Cold Shrink Connector Insulators are a series of open-ended, tubular rubber
sleeves, which are factory expanded and assembled onto a removable core. They are
supplied for field installation in this pre-stretched condition. The core is removed after
the tube has been positioned for installation over an inline connection, terminal lug, etc,

Termination Kits
allowing the tube to shrink and form a waterproof seal - No torches or heat required

Hazard Area
Joint &
Selection Table
MIN DIAMETER (mm) MAX DIAMETER (mm) LENGTH (mm)

8423-6 7.8 14.3 152
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Cable & Wire
8425-8 10.2 20.8 203
8426-9 13.0 25.4 229
8426-11 13.0 25.4 279
8427-6 17.5 33.0 152
8427-12 17.5 33.0 305
8427-16 17.5 33.0 406
Connectors

8428-6 24.0 49.3 152

Lugs &

8428-12 24.0 49.3 305

The insulating tube is made of EPDM rubber, 8428-18 24.0 49.3 609
which contains no chlorides or sulphurs. 8429-6 32.2 67.8 152
8429-9 32.2 67.8 229
Six diameter sizes will cover a range of 1000- 8429-12 32.2 67.8 305
volt cables, suitable for both 8429-18 32.2 67.8 457
Heat Shrink

copper and aluminium conductors 8430-9 42.6 93.7 229

8430-18 42.6 93.7 457
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Cold Shrink Tubes & End Caps

3M™ Cold Shrink Pre-stretched Tubes - Silicone Rubber

3M Brand 8440 Series Cold Shrink Lug and Connector Insulators are open ended, silicone
rubber, tubular sleeves. The sleeves are factory expanded and assembled on a removable
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Low Voltage
Joints &

supporting plastic core. Each rubber assembly is supplied for field installation in the pre-
stretched condition. As the core is unwound, the insulating sleeve shrinks to form a tight
seal.

PART NO. CABLE RANGE APPLICATION RANGE (mm) DIMENSIONS (mm)

(mm2) Min. Dia. for Seal Max. Dia. for (A) Length (B) ID
Cold Shrink tubes
& End Caps

Insulator Covers
8443-2 10 - 35 6.86 14.22 29.2 - 39.6 17.3
8443-6.5 10 - 35 6.86 14.22 119 - 140 17.3
8445-2.5 35 - 50 8.89 18.29 30.5 - 48 21.3
8445-7.5 35 - 50 8.89 18.29 132 - 152 21.3
8447-3.2 50 - 70 12.19 24.13 48.3 - 64 27.2
Earthing Kits

8447-8 50 - 70 12.19 24.13 147 - 175 27.2

3M™ Extension Foam – P84

P84 Cold Shrink diameter extension foam increases the diameter of cables or tubes
making the use of standard Cold Shrink tubes possible when the shrink ratio cannot
normally be met. This is accomplished by wrapping the foam around the cable or tube.
Resins

The foam is coated with double-sided 3M transfer tape to stick the foam to the cable or
tube. It builds up a diameter to ensure the sealing when a cold shrink tube is applied.

Product No. Use range (mm) 3M™ Cold Shrink End Caps
EC-1 11.6 - 20.9 3M Cold Shrink End Caps environmentally seal and mechanically protect exposed cable
Medium Voltage

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EC-2 15.9 - 30.1 ends using no tools, mastics or tapes. They are close-ended, tubular rubber sleeves that
Joints &

EC-3 26.0 - 49.2 are factory expanded and loaded onto a removable core. When positioned over the end
EC-4 45.5 - 84.3 of a cable, or other cylindrical object, the core is removed to provide a reliable seal that
protects your cable ends from environmental damage. (I.e. moisture, contamination,
corrosion, ozone, ultra-violet and radiation).
Termination Kits

They are easily installed and cleanly removable, there are four different end caps available
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Joint &

to accommodate a wide range of sizes.

Features
• 􀂙 Simple & fast installation – no tools required
• 􀂙 Wide range of cable sizes accommodated
• 􀂙 Good abrasion resistance
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• 􀂙 Seals tight – retains resiliency & pressure after prolonged ageing & exposure
• 􀂙 Water-resistant
• 􀂙 No heat required
• 􀂙 Resistant to acid, alkalis, fungus, ozone, UV
• 􀂙 Easily removed
Connectors
Lugs &

Applications
• Cable protection from exposure to moisture, contamination, corrosion, ozone, UV
radiation, and other environmental hazards
Heat Shrink
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Marker Systems
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