Heat Shrink Termination Kit – Installation

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Heat Shrink Termination Kit for 11kV - Installation

Axis’s Heat Shrink Termination Kits for 11kV Tape Shield 3-core XLPE Insulated Cables provide reliable, flexible solutions for LV and MV cables, suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. Built to withstand extreme weather, UV exposure, and pollution, these kits minimize partial and surface corona discharge under tough conditions. Supplied in an expanded state, components shrink securely with heat. Below, you’ll find detailed installation instructions to ensure optimal performance and durability.

Single Core & 3 Core Termination Kit

Please thoroughly read and follow the steps in the installation instruction to avoid unnecessary loss! Make sure all the system is de-energized and fully grounded before installation. When cleaning, always start from core insulation cut towards semi-con screen. Never move back and forth.

Dimensions for Reference:

Voltage / kV Cross-section / mm² Oversheath removal A / mm Overlapping semi-con. cut B / mm Semi-con screen layer removal C / mm Length of insulation removal L/mm
95mm2 185mm2 300mm2
6.35/11(12) 25-630 a+50 20 320+D 35 64 71

      Note:

  • a: Length of anti-tracking insulation tube
  • D: Depth of lug barrel hole
  • C: Minimum dimension of core insulation exposed for limited installation space.

Steps for Installation

StepsDescriptionDiagram
1

Cable sheath preparation

  • Remove the oversheath by measuring and stripping it according to dimension A from the chart above.
  • For tape-armored cable, keep the armor and inner sheath as shown in Fig.1 (Diagram 1).
  • For wire-armored cable, retain the armor and inner sheath as shown in Fig.1 (Diagram 2).
  • For non-armored cable, remove only the oversheath.


Note: Scrape graphite coating down the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.

2

Securing Armor Earth Wire (Skip for Non-Armored Cable)

  • Clean the armor surface for proper connection.
  • Attach  earth wire for tape armor as shown in Fig.2 (Diagram 1).
  • Attach the earth wire for wire armor as shown in Fig.2 (Diagram 2).
  • Cover the constant force spring and any sharp edges with two layers of vinyl tape.


Note: Leave 10-15mm of the earth wire free. Wrap the constant force spring over it, bend it back, and continue wrapping to secure the earth wire.

3

Securing Copper Shield Earth Wire

  • Remove any bedding and spread the three phases of the cable.
  • Insert one end of the copper shield earth wire into the cable trifurcation, followed by inserting the triangle insert.
  • Clean the copper shield surface for proper connection.
  • Wrap the earth wire around the cable trifurcation area once and secure it using a constant force spring.
  • Cover the constant force spring with two layers of vinyl tape to protect against sharp edges or burrs.
  • Apply filling mastics around the cable crutch to create a smooth transition.
  • Apply a thin layer of lubricating grease over the filling mastics to prevent sticking when sliding the breakout over the cable.

    Note: Ensure the two earth wires do not come into contact.
4

Installing the 3-Core Breakout

  • Clean and abrade the oversheath where the breakout will be installed.
  • Slide the breakout over the cable cores and push it down to the crutch as far as possible.
  • Straighten the earth wires and secure them below the breakout using vinyl tape.
  • Shrink the breakout into position, starting from the center and moving toward the ends.
5

Removing Outer Semi-Con Screen and Installing Lug

  • Keep the copper shield and outer semi-con screen as shown in Fig.5. For tight spaces, cut the cable core based on the site requirements, ensuring the copper shield removal is C+20 and the outer semi-con screen removal is C.
  • Slightly bevel the cut edge of the outer semi-con screen to create a smooth transition to the core insulation.
  • Remove the core insulation according to dimension D.
  • Bevel the end of the core insulation for 30mm, as illustrated in Fig.5.
  • Insert the conductors into the lugs and secure them. Ensure the palms of all three lugs face the same direction, and remove any sharp edges.
6

Installing the Stress Control Tube

  • Scrape and clean the surface of the core insulation.
  • Stretch the stress relief mastic to half its original width and wrap it around the end of the semi-con screen. Ensure it overlaps both the semi-con screen and the core insulation by 5mm for a smooth transition.
  • Apply a thin layer of lubricating grease to the core insulation where the stress control tube will be installed.
  • Position the stress control tube over the core insulation and shrink it into place, ensuring it overlaps the copper shield by dimension B.
7

Wrapping Stress Mastics

  • Wrap stress relief mastic around the connection point between the stress control tube and the core insulation, covering 5-10mm of the area.
8

Installing the Anti-Tracking Insulation Tube

  • Position the anti-tracking insulation tubes with the adhesive-coated end facing downwards over the breakout turrets, sliding them as far down as possible.
  • Shrink the tubes into place, starting from the crutch and moving upwards.
9

Wrapping Filling and Sealing Mastics

  • Fill the bolt holes and the gap between the lug and insulation using filling mastics to create a smooth transition.
  • Wrap filling mastics around the lug barrel, ensuring it overlaps the anti-tracking insulation tube.
  • Cover the filling mastics with sealing mastics to complete the process.
10

Installing the Sealing Tube

  • Shrink the sealing tube over the sealing mastics to secure and protect the area.
11

Installing Rain Sheds (Skip for Indoor Termination)

  • Shrink the rain sheds into position as indicated in Fig.11.
  • Shrink the phase marking rings onto the cable for proper phase identification.
  • Ensure the first rain shed aligns with the semi-con cut.
  • The termination process is now complete.
Step Description Diagram
1 Cable sheath preparation
• Remove oversheath by dimension A (see the chart above).
• For tape armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• For wire-armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• Non-armored cable: Remove oversheath only.
• Wrap a piece of sealing mastic 10mm from the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.
1 Cable sheath preparation
• Remove oversheath by dimension A (see the chart above).
• For tape armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• For wire-armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• Non-armored cable: Remove oversheath only.
• Wrap a piece of sealing mastic 10mm from the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.

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Step No. Description Diagram
1 Cable sheath preparation
• Remove oversheath by dimension A (see the chart above).
• For tape armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• For wire-armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• Non-armored cable: Remove oversheath only.
• Wrap a piece of sealing mastic 10mm from the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.
1 Cable sheath preparation
• Remove oversheath by dimension A (see the chart above).
• For tape armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• For wire-armored cable, reserve armor and inner sheath as per Fig.1.
• Non-armored cable: Remove oversheath only.
• Wrap a piece of sealing mastic 10mm from the oversheath cut for 200mm if any.

    Packing List
    No.ItemLength / mmUnitQtyRemarks
    1Stress control tube150pc3
    2Anti-tracking Insulation tube650pc3≥300mm²: 800mm
    Adhesive coating
    3Anti-tracking sealing tube150pc3Adhesive coating
    4Phase marking ring50pc3
    53-core breakout+triangle insert set1
    61-core rain shed pc6 ≥500mm²: 9 pcs
    Adhesive coating;
    For outdoor only
    73-core rain shed pc1Adhesive coating
    For outdoor only
    8Lubricating grease bag1Apply to insulation surface
    9Filling/Sealing mastics bag1
    10Stress relief mastics bag1
    11Earth wire pc1-2Per cable structure
    12Gloves pair1
    13Sand paper pc1
    14Lug pc3Optional
    15Cleaning tissue bag1
    16Solderless kit -Constant force spring pc1-3Per Cable Structure
    Vinyl tape roll1
    17Installation instruction pc1With packing list
    Packing List
    No.ItemLength / mmUnitQtyRemarks
    1Stress control tube150pc3
    2Anti-tracking Insulation tube650pc3≥300mm²: 800mm
    Adhesive coating
    3Anti-tracking sealing tube150pc3Adhesive coating
    4Phase marking ring50pc3
    53-core breakout+triangle insert set1
    61-core rain shed pc6 ≥500mm²: 9 pcs
    Adhesive coating;
    For outdoor only
    73-core rain shed pc1Adhesive coating
    For outdoor only
    8Lubricating grease bag1Apply to insulation surface
    9Filling/Sealing mastics bag1
    10Stress relief mastics bag1
    11Earth wire pc1-2Per cable structure
    12Gloves pair1
    13Sand paper pc1
    14Lug pc3Optional
    15Cleaning tissue bag1
    16Solderless kit -Constant force spring pc1-3Per Cable Structure
    Vinyl tape roll1
    17Installation instruction pc1With packing list
    Installation Instruction

    Installation Instruction:

    1. Select the corresponding mechanical lug according to the information in the table and determine whether to retain the insert.
    2. Prepare the installation tools. Ensure that the conductor end has a straight (right-angle) cut. Strip the cable insulation by the required length.
    3. Remove the oxide layer on the conductor surface with a wire brush. Immediately install the cleaned conductor into the barrel. Rotate the barrel to distribute the jointing compound evenly on the conductor surface. For sector cables, install in the indicated direction (see Figure 1).
    4. Install the conductor into the bottom of the barrel, hand-tighten the bolts to pre-tighten the conductor.
    5. Tighten the bolts in sequence using a wrench, turning one bolt at a time. Repeat until the shear head breaks. (Installation sequence: 1 → 2 → 3 → 4, see Figure 1)
    6. Smooth sharp edges of protruding bolts with the provided file (see Figure 2).