Branch joints for screened, 1-core polymeric insulated cables 10 kV, 15 kV and 20 kV

Dimensions L, D see table

Based on the well proven technology of
medium voltage joints, Raychem offers a
technically and commercially interesting
solution to realise branch joints for single
core polymeric insulated cables. A newly
developed, mechanical connector
integrated in the joint design allows a
quick, simple and reliable installation. The
branch joint is fully qualified to the
Raychem test norm PPS 3013.

Cable
The branch joint is designed for
screened, single core polymeric insulated
cables 10 kV and 20 kV.
For example: NAYSY, NA2XS2Y, ,
, YHKXS, YHAKXS, XUHAKXS,
AXEKVCY, CXEKVCEY, N(A)2XSY,
XHE 49(A), XHP 48(A), EHP 48,
N(A)2XS(F)2Y.

Design of branch joints

The cables are prepared as for inline
joints. Before connecting the cables, the
screen cut is covered with the yellow
stress grading filler and stress control
tubing. The three cable ends are
connected with a Raychem designed
mechanical connector with shear-head
bolts. Special moulded parts ensure the
filling and sealing between the branch
cables. Following, similar parts as for
inline joints are used: Yellow, void filler
over the connector, stress control tubing
and a triple-extruded elastomeric joint
body. Copper mesh and a mechanical
connector for the screen wires reestablish the metallic screen. The outer
sealing is provided by heat-shrinkable,
thick-wall tubing and a 2-finger breakout.
All connectors are supplied with the kit.

Branch joint for cables with wire screen, including mechanical connectors
Nominal voltage
Uo /U (kV)

Cross section
(mm2)

Ordering description

Dimension (mm)
L
D

6/10

35 95
95 150
185 300

EPKB 12A/1XU-2XU
EPKB 12B/1XU-2XU
EPKB 12C/1XU-2XU

550
600
650

80
90
95

8,7/15

35 95
95 150
185 300

EPKB 24A/1XU-2XU
EPKB 24B/1XU-2XU
EPKB 24C/1XU-2XU

550
600
650

80
90
95

12/20

35 95
95 150
120 240*
185 300

EPKB 24A/1XU-2XU
EPKB 24B/1XU-2XU
EPKB 24C/1XU-2XU-BR02
EPKB 24C/1XU-2XU

550
600
650
650

80
90
95
95

* for 240 mm2 main cables to branch cable 120 mm2

Branch joints for other cable types and cross sections are available on request.
Joints for 1-core cables include material for 1 phase.

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