Cable Joints

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT RANGE
CABLE JOINTINGS
Straight Through Joints
Branch / Service Joints
Double Branch / Service Joints
Pilot Cable Joints
10
Street Lighting Joints
12
Pot Ends
14
Properties of BERPAK Cable jointing Compounds
17
Typical Performance Properties
18

INTRODUCTION
Gulf Cable and Electrical Industries Company K.S.C. (Gulf Cable) is the only domestic manufacturer and exporter
of power cables, control cables, telecommunication cables and overhead conductors in Kuwait. We were established
in March 1975 and have been listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 1984. Our manufacturing operations
commenced in 1979.
We embarked upon a massive restoration of our plant & it's facilities during the early 90's when state-of-the-art
machinery and testing equipment were acquired. Thereafter, new machines are recurrently being introduced to
enhance our production capacity and product range. The new machines and equipment have numerous built-in
functions and features assuring precision and consistency of the highest standard.
On a regular basis, we develop new products and enhance our existing ones. At Gulf Cable we pay utmost attention
to product quality, and to ensure this, we have adapted a comprehensive Quality Assurance System that complies
with international standards.
Quality has always been our top priority and meeting customer's expectations has been our prime objective. The
very basis on which we have earned the confidence of our clientele.
At Gulf Cable we follow stringent quality standards which go beyond stipulatations of international specifications,
rendering long term performance and reliability to our products during their service life.
At Gulf Cable we always aim for the best. When most of the cable manufacturers in the region settled for ISO:
9002, we stand out with ISO 9001, which recognizes our ability for Design and Development as well. We are also
acknowledged by the Kuwait Quality Mark issued by the Ministry of Commerce and Industries.

PRODUCT RANGE
Gulf Cable & Electrical Industries Company (GC) produces cable joint encapsulation
compounds which are widely used by Electrical Supply industries in many countries.
1.
The performance of the GC Joints & Pot Ends meets the British Recommendation C 81 Part 2
2.
Mechanical connectors and armour bonding system comply with BS 4579 and Engineering Council Recommendation C 79.
The encapsulation system (BERPAK 252 & BERPAK 516) is based on Polyurethane compounds produced by the mixing of two materials
to form a free-flowing liquid which cures into tough resilient elastomer. The two materials are supplied in separate containers. The two
materials used consist a Base material (Part B) & an Activator (Part A).
The GC Cable Joints System is convenient for jointing cables upto 1000 V a.c & 1500V d.c. It has the suitability to use with PVC
Insulated, XLPE Insulated, Paper insulated, PVC Sheathed Armoured or Unarmoured cables. The system is designed to be appropriate for
Copper & Aluminium conductor cables.
The mechanical jointing is suitable for cores of standard solid Aluminium, in both circular and sector-shaped cross -sections, the core
shapes being taken into account in the design of specific connectors.
The Outer Shells of the GC Joints have been designed to avoid the air bubbles trapping inside the joint.
The products range include the following products:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Straight Through Joints.

Branch / Service Joints.
Double Branch / Service Joints.
Pilot Cable Joints.
Street Lighting Joints.
Pot Ends.
If Copper conductors are to be jointed they should be wrapped in brass gauze before insertion in to the yoke to improve electrical stability
of the Aluminium\Copper interface in the connection.
Health & Safety:

Berpak Cable Jointing Compounds have been proven to be safe to handle as normal hygienic principles are observed. It is recommended
that personal should wash hands before eating or smoking.
The base compounds contain a Polyurethane and the curing agents contain an Isocyanate. The T.L.V. for the MDI ( Methylene Bisphenyl
Di Isocyanate) is . 002 ppm. However it is of low volantility at room temperature and may be regarded as being free from isocyanate vapour
hazard.

STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINTS
Cable Specification:
1.
Conductors:
Copper & Aluminium Conductors
2.
Insulation & Sheathing:

PVC Insulated, XLPE Insulated, Paper Insulated, PVC Sheathed Armoured or Unarmoured cables.
3.
Voltage Range:
Upto 1000 V a.c & 1500 V d.c.
Cable Joint Kit Contents:

The kit contents encloses the following items:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.

Cable Joint Outer Shell (Top + Bottom + Cap).
Armour Bonding System in case of Armoured Cables (Earth Continuity).
Adequate Number of Brass Gauzes in case of Copper Conductors.
Water Sealent Strip in case of PILC Cables.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
Straight Th. Joint 500 /500
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
Straight Th. Joint 150/150
1-4
1-4
1-4
10
1-4
11
1-4
12
1-4
13
1-4
14
1-4
15
1-4
16
1-4
* Other sizes can be prepared as per the requirements of the customers

BRANCH / SERVICE JOINTS
Cable Specifications:
1.
2.
Conductors:
PVC Insulated, XLPE Insulated, Paper Insulated,
PVC Sheathed Armoured or Unarmoured cables
3.
Voltage Range:
Upto 1000V a.c. & 1500V d.c.
The Kit content encloses the following items:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.

Armour Bonding System in case of armoured
Cables (Earth Continuity).
Adequate Number of Brass Gauzes in case of
Copper Conductors.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
Branch Joint 500 / 300
1-4
1-4
1-4
Branch Joint 300 /240
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
1-4
10
1-4
11
1-4
12
1-4
13
Branch Joint 240 / 70 - 120
1-4
14
1-4
15
Branch Joint 70-120 / 70-120
1-4
16
Branch Joint 70-120 / 25
1-4
17
1-4

DOUBLE BRANCH / SERVICE JOINTS
1.
Conductors:
2.

PVC Insulated, XLPE Insulated, Paper
Insulated, PVC Sheathed Armoured or
Unarmoured cables.
3.
Voltage Range
Upto 1000 V a.c & 1500 V d.c.

1. Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.
2. Cable Joint Outer Shell (Top + Bottom + Cap).
3. Armour Bonding System in case of Armoured Cables ( Earth Continuity).
4. Adequate Number of Brass Gauzes in case of Copper Conductors.
5. Water Sealent Strip in case of PILC Cables.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
Double Branch Joint 500 / 2 x 9
1-4
1-4
1-4
Double Branch Joint 185/ 2 x 185
1-4

PILOT CABLE JOINTS
1.
Conductors:

2.
Insulation & Aluminium & Sheathing:

Umarmoured cables.
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1.
2,
3.
4.
5.
Adequate Number of Preinsulated

Compression Ferrules.
Armour Bonding System in case of Armoured
Cables ( Earth Continuity).
Screen connector Assembly.
Water Sealant Strip.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
16-Core Pilot Cable Joint
16
34-Core Pilot Cable Joint
34
11

STREET LIGHTING JOINTS
1.
Conductors:
2.

Unarmoured cables.
3.
Voltage Range:
Upto 1000 V a.c & 1500V d.c.
12

1. Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.
2. Cable Joint Outer Shell (Top + Bottom + Cap).
3. Armour Bonding System in case of Armoured
Cables (Earth Continuity)
4. Adequate Number of Brass Gauzes in case of Copper Conductors.
5. Water Sealent Strip in case of PILC Cables.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
Universal Joint 5x35
1-5
Universal Joint 3x16
1-3
* Can be used either as Branch Joint & Straight

Other sizes can be prepared as per the requirements of the customers
13

POT ENDS
1.
Conductors:

2.
PVC Insulated, XLPE Insulated, Paper Insulated,

PVC Sheathed Armoured or Unarmoured cables.
3.
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Voltage Range:
Upto 1000V a.c & 1500V d.c.

1.
2.
3.

Fitting Accessories.
S.No.
Cores Size (Sqmm)
No. of Cores
Pot End 300 - 185
1-4
Pot End 240
1-4
Pot End 300 - 150
1-4
Pot End 300 - 120
1-4
Pot End 70 - 35
1-4
Pot End 25
1-4
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BERPAK CABLE JOINTING COMPOUNDS
TWO PARTS POLYURETHANE
BERPAK 252 AND BERPAK 516
Product Description and Uses

Berpak 252 and Berpak 516 are free flowing materials that cure at room temperature to form tough, resilent elastomers. They are intended for use electrical joint
encapsulation compounds.
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Typical Application properties
Property
Berpak 252
Berpak 516
Colour
1-Base (Part B)
2-Accelerator (Part A)
Cream
Brown
Fawn
Brown
Mixing Ratio
(Part B: Part A)
By Weight
By Volume
100:16
100:22
6:1
5:1
Specific Gravity
Part B
Part A
1.72
1.23
1.48
1.23
Viscosity (@ 25C)
Part B
Part A
30000 cp
400 cp
25000 cp
400 cp
Flash Point
Above 200C
Above 200C
Non-Volatile content
99% Min
99% Min
Application Time (@ 25C)
20-30 Minutes
15 Minutes
Tack free Time (@ 25C)
60 minutes
60 Minutes
Cure Time (@ 25C)
24 Hours
24 hours

Typical Performance Properties
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Property
Berpak 252
Colour
Light brown
Light Brown
Mixed Specific Gravity
1.63
1.44
Hardness
70 Shore A2
80C Shore A2
Tear Strength ( Die C)
30 N / mm
30 N / mm
Tensile Strength
4.8 MN /sam
8 MN / sqm
Ultimate Elongation
100%
75%
Impact Strength
8Kg.m
(See C 81 Type Test)
8 Kg.m
Continuous Operating
Temperature Capability
135C
(See C81 Type test)
135C
Thermal Conductivity
0.24 WmE-1 KE-1
0.39 WmE-1 KE-1
Shrinkage During Cure
< 0.1
< 0.1
Volume resistivity
1.4 x 10E7 ohm-m

8MV/m
35 MV/m
Adhesion to PVC
0.76 N/sqmm
abraded
2.25 M/sqmm
abraded
Adhesion to XLPE
0.45 N/sqmm
abraded
2.27 N/sqmm
abraded
Adhesion To Lead
1.6N/sqmm
(Primer No.4)
2.34 N/sqmm
(Primer No.4)
Adhesion To aluminium
5.2 N/sqmm
(PH 354)
1.1 N/sqmm
(PH 354)
Surface Resistivity
During Cure
4x10 E11 ohms
1.87 x 10 E13 ohms
Mixing Informations:
Do not open containers untill ready for use. Stir Part B before use.
2.
Cleaning of Equipment:
Equipment etc., may be cleaned with Methyl EthylKetone (MEK) or Methylene Dichloride immediately
after use or before material cures. Use RITE OFF to remove any Cured material.
3.
5.2x10E 11 ohm-m
Dielectric Strength
Application Information:
1.
Berpak 516
Packing, Shipping, Storage & Handling:
Berpak Encapsulation Compounds are moisture sensitive and have a storage life of 24 months when
Kept in their original unopened containers and stored at temperatures between 10-25C in a dry area.
Containers must be kept tightly closed when not in use.

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Branch / Service Joints

Double Branch / Service Joints

Pilot Cable Joints

Street Lighting Joints

Properties of BERPAK Cable jointing Compounds

Typical Performance Properties

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Straight Through Joints.

Health & Safety:

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Insulation & Sheathing:

Cable Joint Kit Contents:

Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.

Cores Size (Sqmm)

Straight Th. Joint 500 /500

Straight Th. Joint 500 /300

Straight Th. Joint 300 /300

Straight Th. Joint 300 /185

Straight Th. Joint 300 /150

Straight Th. Joint 240 /240

Straight Th. Joint 150/150

Straight Th. Joint 150 /70

Straight Th. Joint 120 /120

Straight Th. Joint 120 /70

Straight Th. Joint 95 /95

Straight Th. Joint 70 /70

Straight Th. Joint 50 /50

Straight Th. Joint 50 /35

Straight Th. Joint 25/25

Straight Th. Joint 16/16

* Other sizes can be prepared as per the requirements of the customers

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Cable Joint Kit Contents:

The Kit content encloses the following items:

Adequate Number of Mechanical Connectors.

Cores Size (Sqmm)

Branch Joint 500 / 300

Branch Joint 500 / 95

Branch Joint 300 / 300

Branch Joint 300 /240

Branch Joint 185 / 300

Branch Joint 300 / 150

Branch Joint 300 / 120

Branch Joint 300 / 95

Branch Joint 300 / 70

Branch Joint 300 / 50

Branch Joint 300 / 35

Branch Joint 240 / 240

Branch Joint 240 / 70 - 120

Branch Joint 240 / 25

Branch Joint 70-120 / 70-120

Branch Joint 70-120 / 25

* Other sizes can be prepared as per the requirements of the customers

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Gulf Cable & Electrical Ind. Co.

Insulation & Sheathing:

Cable Joint Kit Contents:

Cores Size (Sqmm)

Double Branch Joint 500 / 2 x 9