Choosing the Right Splices


Questions to ask yourself before ordering a splicing product:

What is the Voltage Rating? 1 kV_____5kV____  8kV____15kV____ 25/28kV____  35 kV____  other____
What is the Insulation Level? 100% ____ 133%____ other_____
What is the Conductor Size? ______________________________AWG/kcmil
What is the Shielding Type? (tape, drain wire, UniShield, LC Shielded, Jacketed Concentric Neutral, other) _________
What is the Conductor Material? Copper _______  Aluminum (Al/Cu) _______
 

3M ELPD Catalog; p. 233