MV JOINTS MEDIUM VOLTAGE

UP TO 19/33 (36)kV

ELASTIC STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT

For polymeric cables - with mechanical connector

REFERENCE: EPJM/EC-1C

UTILISATION _______________________ PACKING ____________________________

• Jointing polymeric insulated cables of different • Supplied as a kit for one single core joint (P1) or
specifications; three single core joints (P3) containing all the
• Conductor sizes equal or unequal, compressed or not or necessary components.
solid; • Shipping weight and volume (approx) of kit (P1)
• May be directly buried; - 12 kV 2.3 kg / 0.01 m3
• Jointing cables laid underground or in tunnels on - 17.5 kV 2.6 kg / 0.01 m3
horizontal racks, or aerial. - 24 kV 2.9 kg / 0.01 m3
- 36 kV 4.1 kg / 0.01 m3
CABLES ___________________________
INSTALLATION FEATURES _______________
• Copper or aluminium conductor, solid or stranded;
• Conductor sizes: 25mm² to 400mm²; • No need for special tools, no heating, taping or
• Single core polymeric insulation (PE, XLPE, EPR …); resin.
• Insulation voltage up to 36kV (Um); • Immediate energizing after completion of the joint.
• Semi-conducting screen either extruded or taped; • Installation temperature: 0°C to +50°C
• Metallic screen of tape, wire or polylam type; • Stocking temperature: -10°C to +50°C
• Non-armoured or armoured.
OTHER PRODUCTS _____________________
STANDARDS ________________________ • Joint for 3/C polymeric cables RTJM/EC-3C,
• Generally meets the requirements of IEEE 404-2000 – EIJM/EC-3C.
CENELEC HD 629.1 S2 –IEC 60502-4 – NF C 33-001 – • Transition joint between 3/C MIND paper insulated
NF C 33-050 A1 – ENEL DJ 4853 – DIN 57 278. cables (radial or non radial) and 3 x 1/C polymeric
cables EPJMt/EC-1C/3C.
• Mechanical connector: IEC 61238-1 class A, HN 68-S-91 • Joint for 1/C or 3/C MIND paper insulated cables.

QUALITY ASSURANCE ________________

• The Company has been assessed by third party and
found in conformity with the requirements of the
standard ISO 9001-EN 29001.

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 MV JOINTS MEDIUM VOLTAGE

UP TO 19/33 (36)kV

ELASTIC STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT

For polymeric cables - with mechanical connector

REFERENCE: EPJM/EC-1C 4 1 2 3

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DESCRIPTION SELECTION GUIDE ____________________

Rep 1 Mechanical connector.
1. Select in the table below, the kit model corresponding to
The connector has a wide range of the insulation voltage U (in kV: 12 – 17.5 - 24 - 36),
application: multi-sections, aluminium or the diameter over insulation, over outer sheath and the
copper and stranded or solid conductor. diameter over conductor:
The connector is supplied with an
adhesive protective aluminium sheet. Conductor
Max OD Min OD size
Voltage
sheath insulation mm² KIT reference
Um
Rep 2 High permittivity mastic. mm (*) mm (for guidance
only)
34 17.2 70 - 120 EPJM/EC-1C-12-D
Rep 3 Joint body. 38 19.0 95 - 150 EPJM/ EC -1C-12-E
It maintains a permanent and uniform contact 12 kV
48 23.1 185 - 300 EPJM/ EC -1C-12-F
pressure on the cables interfaces. 50 24.4 240 - 400 EPJM/ EC -1C-12-H
57 27.8 Please EPJM/ EC -1C-12-IP
Electrically tested in factory after extrusion. It 67 31.9 consult us EPJM/ EC -1C-12-I
includes: 34 17.2 70 EPJM/ EC -1C-17-D
- Stress relief layer, 38 19.0 70 - 120 EPJM/ EC -1C-17-E
48 23.1 150 – 240 EPJM/ EC -1C-17-F
- Insulation layer, 17.5 kV 50 24.4 185 - 300 EPJM/ EC -1C-17-H
- Outer semi-conducting layer. 57 27.8 240 - 400 EPJM/ EC -1C-17-IP
Please
All the cables layers are rebuilt. 67 31.9
consult us
EPJM/ EC -1C-17-I
34 17.2 25 - 50 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-D
Rep 4 Joint screen. 38 19.0 50 - 95 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-E
48 23.1 95 - 240 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-F
Tubular copper braid connected on cable 24 kV 50 24.4 120 - 300 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-H
screens with constant force springs. 57 27.8 185 - 400 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-IP
Please
67 31.9 EPJM/ EC -1C-24-I
consult us
Rep 5 Elastic outer protection. 50 24.4 50 - 150 EPJM/ EC -1C-36-H
Extruded EPR rubber, it maintains a permanent 36 kV 57 27.8 95 - 300 EPJM/ EC -1C-36-IP
and uniform contact pressure on the cables 67 31.9 185 - 400 EPJM/ EC -1C-36-I
(*) including screen continuity device
outer sheath. It ensures mechanical protection,
watertightness and UV resistance of the joint.
2. Specify insulation voltage U in kV: 12 - 17 - 24 - 36
Rep 6 Identification label.
3. Select the screen continuity device according to
the type of metallic screen of cable:
Self-eject carrier tube.
Single self-eject carrier tube made of two Earthing Device Type of Metallic
parts. All the joint components are pre-loaded Reference Screen of Cable
on it. T1 polylam
T2 Copper tape
T3 Copper wires

4. Select the packing one phase P1 or three phases P3

EXAMPLE OF ORDER _____________________
20 kV single core polymeric insulated cable, with wire screen,
aluminium conductor, 1 x 150 sqmm, OD over insulation
26.0mm, OD over outer sheath 39.0mm, kit for one phase :
EPJM/EC-1C-24-F-T3-P1

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