TRAILING
TRAILING CABLE
CABLE COUPLER
COUPLER SYSTEM
SYSTEM
8kV / 250A & 400A
The Mining Industry and The Use of
Cable Coupler Systems
In mining operations, surface or underground,
trailing cable/connector systems are typically
used to supply power to moveable equipment.
Where high voltage and large fluctuating currents
are used throughout the mine site, safety, eco-
nomics, and reliability are a priority.
Safety is very important while handling power
cables and the couplers that connect them. The
UEE system is designed under CAN/CSA M421
by incorporating a pilot pin arrangement that
opens first and makes last and a ground con-
nection that opens last and makes first. This
ensures that the supply circuit breaker is not
operated until the phase contacts make and the FEATURES & BENEFITS APPLICATION
l Quality, sand-casted aluminum body makes the This trailing cable coupler system is used in
coupler durable and light open-pit and underground mines, connecting
electrical, mobile distribution systems and
l No exposed phase conductors in the bell cover
equipment up to 8kV.
eliminates the need for cavity filling
l Stainless steel bolts with no exposed locations
ELECTRICAL RATING
ensures reliable disassembly
l Forged, stainless steel eyebolts provide a “no Current: 250 Amps. or 400 Amps.
Voltage: 8000 Volts AC
failure” bolting arrangement
These are couplers ratings only.
l O-ring joints and modified rubber gaskets make Operating ratings must be based on cable capacity
the coupler assembly entirely weather proof
l One piece high strength insulator, formed from STANDARDS / APPROVALS
body of the coupler is connected to ground. the latest technologically advanced plastics, to
Tested to IEEE Standards, 48-1990
provide the best electrical and flame extinguish-
UEE couplers require minimal insertion effort
ing properties
for a complete connection or disconnection to
l Arrangement of main phases separated by a
be made. A quick, eye-bolt locking system continuous ground shield ensures that faults
provides a secure and watertight seal. These are phase-to-ground not phase-to-phase, there-
fore, reducing the possibility of damaging high
features, along with others, make the UEE Cou-
energy failures
plers convenient to use by providing maximum
l Silver-plated, copper pin & socket assemblies
flexibility, thus reducing downtime and improv- designed for optimum current and heat transfer
ing overall economics. properties with low insertion resistance
l Positive and secure cable/connector connec-
tions eliminate the need for soldering
Reliability of this system was achieved with it’s
l Pilot pin connector assembly ensures a secure,
design evolving from the field cable repair facili-
low-resistance path through the coupler
ties. Potential features and benefits were iden- l Optional extended body provides additional space
tified and incorporated into the coupler design. to accommodate larger cables
l Kirk-key interlock on female receptacle allows
equipment isolation
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8kV / 250A & 400A Cable Couplers & Accessories
UEE couplers have been tested to the
latest IEEE Standards. They are suc-
cessfully being used in open pit coal op-
erations, open pit metal mining, oil sands,
underground potash and hard rock mines.
8kV “cut-away” Unit Junction
assembly w/ cable termination
UEE’s system is being used by some of
the world’s largest mining corporations
such as:
l Teck Corporation
l Imperial Metals Corporation
l Homestake Mining Company
OPTIONS
l Newmont Mining Corporation
l Extended Bell Cover l Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold
l Viceroy Resource Corporation
l Brass Flange
l Placer Dome Incorporated
l Alternate Flange Bolt Pattern
l Suncor Energy Inc.
l Polyester Powder Coat Painted
l Zaldivar, Chile
l Kirk-Key Interlock for Receptacle
l Pilot Wire Connector up to 2/O awg
l Phase Rotation in Junctions for more information on these or
other products, contact:
l Custom Configurations for Specific Applications
Splitter Box
Unit Electrical Engineering Ltd
1406 Maple Street, RR1, S1, C80
Okanagan Falls, British Columbia
Canada V0H 1R0
phone: (250) 497-5254
fax: (250) 497-6061
ACCESSORIES
web site: <www.uee.com>
l Brass Cable Clamps e-mail:
[email protected]l Skid Assembly for Female Unit Junction
TO ORDER, STATE: Distributed by:
l Coupler type and rating
l Cable conductor size & cable outside diameter
l Options required
Brass Cable Clamp
Printed in Canada
It is UEE’s policy to continue to seek improvements to our products. We reserve the right to alter designs and data without notification.
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