T&D Achieve 3M Specification Breakthrough for Underwater Submersible Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

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LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

3M Scotchcast 2131-D Flame-Retardant Resin

T&D specify and supply 3M Scotchcast solution to demanding offshore and marine cable jointing application.

Pictured: 3M Cable Jointing Solution For Underwater Lift Log Cables

3M Scotchcast 2131-D resin has been selected by Fugro to joint 2 different underwater lift log cables. Fugro specialises in geological and geotechnical marine site investigations and wireline geophysical and petrophysical services. 

3M Scotchcast Resin 2131-D solution saves time and money and allows standardisation for underwater cable jointing applications.

3M Scotchcast 2131 Flame-Retardant Resin Details

Applications

Flame retardant mechanical protection and electrical insulation of flexible low voltage electrical joints installed for flame retardant indoor and outdoor, underground and submerged applications. Can be used to replace or repair cable jackets for both single and multi core power cables. Suitable for sealing the crutch and/or sheath when terminating multi core cables. When used in accordance with the appropriate kit configuration, ScotchcastTM Resin 2131 meets Part 7, Title 30 CFR and carries MSHA approvals.

Features

Good adhesion to metals and different plastics Bonds to itself and most modern cable jackets Flame retardant Tough, yet flexible Excellent hydrolytic stability Low exothermic reaction temperature

 

3M Scotchcast 2131-D Resin - Offshore Application 

Flame retardant mechanical protection and electrical insulation of flexible low voltage electrical joints installed for flame retardant indoor and outdoor, underground and submerged applications. 2131-D resin can be used to replace or repair cable jackets for both single and multi core power cables. Suitable for sealing the crutch and/or sheath when terminating multi core cables.

Pictured: 3M Scotchcast Flame-Retardant Compound 2131

T&D are 3M Electrical Products stockists for their complete range of cable accessories including Scotchcast resins, Scotchcast cable joints, Cold Shrink cable joints, Cold Shrink cable terminations and Scotch tapes.

Details of cables being jointed : Armoured Electro-Mechanical De Regt Marine Cable and Tyco Rochester Cables Dataline

• Further Reading

3M Scotchcast Resins

3M 82F1 Cable Joint : Submersible Cable Joints for Marine & Offshore Cables

 

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3M Scotchcast Electrical Insulating Resin 2131

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