Cembre High Voltage Aluminium Cable Splices 11-33kV

Compression Connectors for Connecting & Terminating HV Conductors
Compression (crimp) connectors are an established method of connecting and terminating high voltage cable conductors. To ensure a reliable connection or termination, the following should be observed.

*Both cable conductor and compression crimp should be cleaned down using cable cleaning wipes
*The size, shape and metal (copper or aluminium) must be correct for the cable conductor
*The correct crimp die set should be selected
*The cable conductor must be fully inserted into the crimp connector
*The correct compression or crimping sequence must be followed and the full compression pressure applied.

Failure to observe these precautions can result in a compression connector, lug or termination that fails in service.

NOTE - Copper terminal lugs cannot be used to terminate an aluminium conductor. Aluminium conductors will thermally expand greater than copper conductors for a given temperature, therefore, under load, the copper will act to constrict the aluminium, causing permanent extrusion of the aluminium from the joint which will ultimately lead to a loose connection and potential failure of the joint.

Adobe Cembre HV (11-33kV) Aluminium Cable Splice 16sqmm - MTMA16-GC