Rain sheds

Rightangle boots
Straight boots

Rain Sheds Suitable for a variety of low and

M-Seals Heat Shrinkable Rain Sheds are made of specially formulated polymeric medium voltage (1.1kV to 36kV)
material which has been crosslinked and has the thermal elastic memory property. electrical and mechanical applications.
They come lined with a special adhesive to ensure complete sealing of the
Continuous operating temperature:
components on the outer sheath of the termination. The rain sheds extend the - 40° C to 125° C
creepage path for the medium voltage cable termination, thereby saving the
length of the cable and reducing the size of the switch gear cabinet required for Meets the requirements of
the purpose. They possess advantageous physical properties, excellent aging ESI 09 13
stability and very good resistance against chemicals. The shape of the sheds also
Unlimited shelf life (under normal
helps in inhibiting continuity of surface leakage currents in monsoons or highly
storage conditions)
humid conditions.
High resistance to impact and
abrasion.
Right Angle and Straight Boots
M-Seal Straight and Right-angled Boots (also known as shrouds) are designed to Excellent performance at high
insulate bushing in cable end boxes integral with switchgear, RMU's and and low temperatures.
transformers. Shrouds are complementary accessories to heat shrinkable
terminations for operation in air-insulated cable end boxes designed with reduced Environmental Sealing and
clearances. The shrouds are designed to withstand power surges induced during strain relief
the operational life of terminations.
Superior mechanical
protection
 Di
Dimension Chart Rain Sheds di
Code Expanded Recovered Outer dia
Di (max) di (max) Oi
MRS - 1 35 15 89
MRS - 2 52 21 122
MRS - 3 65 28 136
MRS - 4 75 28 136
Oi

Dimension Chart Right Angle Boot H

Code Expanded Recovered
ø H min. ø J min ø H min. ø J min
MRAB-1 75 36 35 18
MRAB-2 75 50 35 26
MRAB-3 95 67 35 26

J
Dimension Chart Straight Boot
Code Expanded Min Recovered Max Full shrunk
øH øJ øH øJ P H J
MSB-1 80.0 34.0 32.0 19.0 225.0
MSB-2 80.0 58.0 32.0 19.0 225.0
All dimensions are in mm P

Technical Specifications
Properties Unit Testing Methods Typical Value
Density gm/cc ASTM D 792 1.22
Longitudinal Change % ESI 09-13 <=5
Tensile strength N/mm2 ASTM D 638 8 (min)
Ultimate Elongation % ASTM D 638 200 (min)
Properties after Thermal Aging — ASTM D 2671 —
168 hrs @ 1500 C
Tensile strength N/mm2 ASTM D 638 7 (min)
Ultimate Elongation % ASTM D 638 100 (min)
0
Shrink Temperature C — 120 (min)
Continuous Operating 0
C — - 40 to + 1250 C
Temperature
Rain sheds
Heat Shock, 4 Hrs @ 2250 C — ASTM D 2671 No splitting / dripping /
cracking / flow
Corrosion Resistance — ASTM D 2671 No Corrosion
Low Temperature Flexibility — ESI 09-13 No Cracking after 4 Hrs.
@ (-) 200 C
Flammability — UL 94HB Pass
Fungus Resistance — ASTM D 2671 No Fungal Growth
Di-electric strength kV/mm ASTM D 149 10 (min)
Relative Permittivity — ASTM D 150 3-5
Volume Resistivity ohm.cm ASTM D 257 1012 (min)
Tracking Resistance — ASTM D 2303 No tracking
Water Absorption % ASTM D 570 <=0.5
Custom made sizes are available on request Right Angle boots (shrouds)

Important Notice
Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it
is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and
liability associated with such use.
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at the time of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your
exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M’s option, to replace or repair the 3M
product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. Except where
prohibited by law, 3M will not be liable for any indirect, special,
incidental or consequential loss or damage arising from this 3M
product, regardless of the legal theory asserted.

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