Cold Shrink Connector Insulators 8420 Series Data Sheet Improved, tougher rubber formulation to A. Typical Physical and 1. Product Description withstand backfilling. Electrical Properties 3M Cold Shrink Connector Water-resistant. Meets the water seal EPR Insulators are open-ended, tubular, requirements of ANSI C119.1. (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) rubber sleeves which are factory expanded and assembled onto a No mastic or tape required to seal. Physical Properties removable core. The core is removed Test Method Typical Value* Resists fungus. after the tube has been positioned for Color Black installation over an inline connection, Resists acids and alkalies. terminal lug, etc., allowing the tube to 300% Modulus 480 psi Resists ozone. shrink and form a water-resistant seal. (ASTM D 41275) (3,3 MPa) The insulating tube is made of EPDM Ultimate Tensile 1400 psi rubber which contains no chlorides or 2. Applications (ASTM D 41275) (9,6 MPa) sulfurs. Six diameter sizes will cover a Original Primary electrical insulation for all solid range of 1000 volt cable from 10 AWG dielectric (rubber and plastic) Ultimate Elongation through 1000 kcmil, copper and insulated wire and cable splicing rated (ASTM D 41275) 750% aluminum conductors. to 1000 volts. Original To extend the useful life of this product Die C Tear 150 pli Direct burial or submersible. in applications which are continuously (ASTM D 624C73) (26,3 KN/m) exposed to high levels of ultra-violet For indoor, outdoor. Original radiation, overwrap with Scotch Super Physical protection and moisture sealing Fungus Resistance 33+ Vinyl Tape or Scotch 70 Silicone for high-voltage, air-insulated (ASTM G21) No Growth Tape. connectors and lugs such as spacer 28 days exposure cable and lug connections to bus bar. Moisture Absorption wt. gain Features: 7 days 90 C (194 F) H O 1.8% Insulation of secondary splices, copper 2 or aluminum conductors. Simple installation, requires no tools. Electrical Properties Relocation of service. Accommodates a wide range of cable Test Method Typical Value* sizes. Dig-in repairs. Dielectric Strength No torches or heat required. (ASTM D 14975) 365 v/mil Sheath repairs. Original 14,3 Mv/m) Good thermal stability. 1,78 mm Environmental sealing for Seals tight, retains its resiliency and communication and other 7 days in H O at 282 v/mil 2 pressure even after prolonged years of non-electrical applications. 90 C (194 F) (11,1 Mv/m) aging and exposure. Insulation of inline conductor transition * All values are averages and are not Excellent wet electrical properties. connectors (see Figure 1). intended for specification purposes. Figure 1 8426 PST Cold Shrink Connector Insulator 2/0 4/0 15/16 ConnectorB. Cold Shrink Selection Table Product Diameter Range Conductor Sizes Relaxed Tube Length Product Number (minimum maximum)* AWG & Kcmil inches (mm) inches (mm) 84236 6 4 0.31 0.56 (7,80 14,3) 6.0 (152) 84248 10 1/0** 0.10 0.82 (2,54 20,9) 8.0 (203) 84258 2 1/0 0.40 0.82 (10,1 20,9) 8.0 (203) 84269 2/0 250 0.55 1.18 (13,9 30,1) 9.0 (229) 842611 2/0 250 0.55 1.18 (13,9 30,1) 11.0 (279) 84276*** 0.67 1.38 (16,8 35,1) 6.0 (152) 842712 250 400 0.67 1.38 (16,8 35,1) 12.0 (305) 842716 250 400 0.67 1.38 (16,8 35,1) 16.0 (406) 84286*** 0.95 1.94 (24,0 49,3) 6.0 (152) 842812 450 800 0.95 1.94 (24,0 49,3) 12.0 (305) 842818 450 800 0.95 1.94 (24,0 49,3) 18.0 (457) 84296*** 1.27 2.67 (32,2 67,8) 6.0 (152) 84299**** 900 1000 1.27 2.67 (32,2 67,8) 9.0 (229) 842912 900 1000 1.27 2.67 (32,2 67,8) 12.0 (305) 842918 900 1000 1.27 2.67 (32,2 67,8) 18.0 (457) 84309*** 1.68 3.69 (42,6 93,7) 9.0 (229) 843018 1250 2000 1.68 3.69 (42,6 93,7) 18.0 (457) NOTES: * Minimum = Seal Diameter. Maximum = Connector Clearance Dimension. ** Product contains range-extending adapters (Without adapters, 84248/84258 ranges are identical). *** Primary uses: Sealing of terminal lug barrels, conduit couplings and conduittocable breakouts. **** Maximum connector length: 5.625 (For longer connector bodies, select 842912/842918 as needed). IMPORTANT: Use wire insulation/jacket diameters and connector O.D. for final sizing confirmation. 3. Maintenance 3M Cold Shrink Connector Insulator to the ambient temperatures found in Cold Shrink removable core material Assemblies are stable under normal storage or shipping. Normal storage and is polypropylene and recyclable with storage conditions. They are not stock rotation are recommended. 3M other waste. impaired by freezing or overheating due Important Notice to Purchaser: / 0 12+ ). 3 ) . +2 +0. , ./ 2/ 14 2+0./ 5./ 21 16./ % & 14 .7 +0.2/4 31 6317 ) + 12+ 3 3+.6 +2 1.7 37.1 . 2/ % ( ( % * +/3 + 3 )3 3+4 82/ 14 319 /4 2/ % & % % % + 82/ 14 63/. + 2/ 21 .: .1+3 6 7. + 31.6 2/ 31 //.6 ( ) * ( , - )4 /. 21 28 +0 28 14 28 ( % +0 ./ 5/26 + % , % + , , % , & , % - Electrical Products Division Recycled paper 6801 River Place Blvd. 40% pre-consumer 10% post-consumer Austin, TX 78726-9000 8002453573