RAYCHEM HEAT-SHRINKABLE JOINTS - EMKJ

FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES UP TO 1 KV

KEY FEATURES TE Connectivity (TE) joints for flexible cables are characterized by their
performance and ease of use. They are a result of TE’s capability in
• Highly flexible Joint
materials science and long experience in the field of power engineering.
• No special equipment
Ease of installation: the connector insulating sleeves and outer joint
required
sleeve are made of tough, flexible polymers specially developed and
• Immediate service after cross-linked to give them an „elastic memory“. When positioned over the
installation joint and heated, each component shrinks to a predetermined diameter
tightly fitting the cable and automatically providing the correct insulation
• Kit covers wide range of thickness in one operation.
cable sizes and varying
cable constructions Moisture sealing: the components of the joint are supplied internally pre-
coated with special adhesives. The heat of installation causes the adhesive
• Meets CENELEC 50393 to melt and flow under the shrinking action, bonding to the cable insulation
and making a robust seal against water and chemicals. Heat-sensitive
paint on the outer joint sleeve provides the installer with an additional
check that he has applied sufficient heat to activate the adhesive.

Flexible and abrasion resistant: tough, pliable materials and a small overall
diameter make TE’s Raychem flexible joints suitable for use on trailing
cables. Their resistance to the stress and strain of repeated winding onto
take-up reels has been confirmed by a rigorous test programme and
reliable service in demanding field conditions in many countries.

Customers can count on consistent, high quality products, driven by TE’s

proven innovation and backed by our extraordinary customer support.

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Raychem Heat-Shrinkable Joints - EMKJ

In modern heavy industries such as open-cast mining, ship-building, steelworks

and chemical plants flexible cables used for power supply have to withstand
rough handling and prolonged exposure to abrasive materials and fluids.

To meet the need for a fast, dependable connection and repair technique
for such cables, TE Connectivity developed a joint system which is slim and
flexible enough to allow spooling of the cable, quick to install and resistant to
aggressive liquids and mechanical abuse - Raychem Heat-Shrinkable Joints -
EMKJ

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR RAYCHEM HEAT-SHRINKABLE JOINTS FOR FLEXIBLE CABLES UP TO 1 KV

Test Sequence Result
Insulation Resistance between conductor and grounded water bath  1000 M

Impact 4 kg wedge dropped 6 times from 2 m no functional damage

A.C. Voltage Withstand 4 kV for 15 min no breakdown and no flashover

63 cycles pass
5 h heating, 3 h cooling
Load Cycling pass
Conductor temperature
as for cable specification

A.C. Voltage Withstand repeat no breakdown and no flashover

Load Cycling as above, with cable in 1m water, oversheath removed pass

Insulation Resistance repeat >1000M

Flexibility Internal test method no electrical or mechanical failure

Insulation Resistance repeat >1000M

A.C. Voltage Withstand repeat no breakdown and no flashover

Abrasion DIN 53516 less than cable oversheath

Flame Resistance IEC 60332 self-extinction

1. All voltages are phase to ground
Notes:
2. Further details are given in Raychem specification PPS 3013

* Kit does not include connectors. Use crimp connectors only!

ORDERING INFORMATION
The joints of the TE Connectivity product family Raychem for flexible cables up to 1 kV are available for shielded and
unshielded cables with 2 to 5 cores and cross-sections up to 120 mm2. A full selection table is available on request.
For further details on this or any other TE Connectivity products please contact your local sales representative.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

TE Technical Support Centers
USA: + 1 800 327 6996
France: + 33 380 583 200
te.com/energy UK: + 44 0870 870 7500
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