Energy Division

Rayfit
The advanced Raychem
heat-shrinkable joint sleeve
for medium voltage joints
up to 36 kV
Rayfit The advanced Raychem heat-shrinkable joint sleeve
for medium voltage joints up to 36 kV

Rayfit represents the new generation Modern jointing Rayfit joint sleeve
of heat-shrinkable jointing technology. Today’s jointing technology is required The triple layer heat-shrinkable joint
It is based on a triple-extruded heat- to be simpler and more economical sleeve combines:
shrinkable elastomeric joint sleeve yet provides higher levels of reliability
component. The system is suitable and flexibility for operators who are 1 heat-shrinkable outer
for paper and polymeric cable under increasing pressure to improve conductive layer
constructions and is designed to network efficiency. Rayfit achieves 2 heat-shrinkable insulation layer
accommodate modern jointing these objectives and has additional 3 elastomeric insulation layer
requirements such as mechanical valuable features including:
shear bolt connectors.
• high recovery forces 1 2 3
Main features • reduced installation time
• slim and space-saving design
Expanded
• Triple-extruded body provides a
pre-engineered joint unit with Kits are easy to select, will accommo-
fewer kit components date a variety of cable and conductor
types and can include all components
• Advanced shrink behaviour and necessary to complete the joint.
profile-following are combined Important among the range of
with a significant reduction in features is the option to include
shrink time purpose-designed range-taking
mechanical shear bolt connectors
• High recovery forces result in for conductor and shield wires.
tight electrical interfaces and
perfect sealing ability

• Optimised heat transfer due to

reduced thermal capacity

Recovered
• The reduced overall joint diameter
provides a slimmer and space-
saving profile

• As an alternative to crimp connec-

tors, kits can be selected with
mechanical shear bolt connectors
for conductor and shield continuity

• Unlimited shelf-life simplifies

material logistics and reduces cost

• Exceeds international performance

standards including CENELEC
HD 629 and IEC 60502 for joints
and IEC 61238 for Tyco BSM type
mechanical connectors

A triple-extruded hybrid component combining heat-shrink and

elastomeric technology

ERIT ERIC ERIH

12 kV 24 kV 36 kV
Rayfit joint sleeve
The outer conductive layer and
insulating middle layer provide the
heat-shrinkable hold-out for the inner
elastomeric layer of the joint sleeve.
During the heat-shrink installation
process, the stored recovery force
of the elastomer is released and
combines with the recovery force of
the heat- shrinkable layers.
As a result, the electrical interfaces
are reduced to the minimum and the
joint sleeve provides a tight electrical
interface.
The elastomeric characteristic of the
materials, combined with the rigid
outer heat-shrinkable (screen) layers
enable the joint to follow the thermally
induced dimensional changes of the
cable insulation.

Joint sleeve recovery forces

during installation
F [N]

New triple layer elastomeric ERIT

Dual layer elastomeric ECIT

Co-extruded heat-shrinkable
sleeve CICM (non elastomeric)

heating cooling down

t [min.]

Joint sleeve temperature 120

distribution during installation
T [°C]

110

New triple layer elastomeric ERIC 100

interface stress control to
joint sleeve 90
interface stress control to cable
80
dielectric
70
Existing dual layer elastomeric ECIC
60
interface stress control to
joint sleeve 50
interface stress control to cable
dielectric 40
ERIC
30
ECIC
20

Shrink time t [min.]

Other jointing elements

Mechanical shear-bolt connectors Electrical stress control Armouring

Joint kits can be selected to include a The stress control sleeves in combina- As some cable designs use a steel
Tyco BSM type mechanical shear-bolt tion with stress grading mastic at the wire armour to provide a certain
connector to ensure a reliable pre- screen cut provide a precisely defined mechanical strength, joint designers
engineered electrical connection impedance characteristic which have to provide the same perfor-
for different conductor types and smoothes the electrical field. For ease mance. A steel wire armour wrap in
materials. of installation, mechanical shear-bolt combination with a heat-shrinkable
connectors are applied in combination sleeve or fibre reinforced wraparound
• range-taking sizes cover 25-400 mm2 with a stress control patch while joints are being used to fulfill the impact
conductor cross-sections for alu- with compression connectors use test requirements as requested e.g.
minium and copper conductors mastic tape for void filling and stress in the CENELEC specification.
• pre-set shear torque provides safe grading.
and reliable installation
• removable half shell insert provide
core centering
• tin-plated and greased contact
surface for corrosion protection
• no need for compression tools or
maintenance
• shorter length compared to com-
pression connectors
Shield continuity Robust outer sealing and protection
• tested in accordance with IEC 61238
With mechanical shear-bolt connectors Modern cable laying techniques require
• excellent tensile performance due
as standard, typical shield wire cross a robust oversheath replacement
to special bolt tip design
sections up to 35mm2 can easily be capable of withstanding high mechan-
connected with the connector ical stresses during conventional cable
supplied in the kit. Positioned at the laying as well as mechanical impact
oversheath cut back, the connection occurring during the entire cable life.
provides a smooth profile and resists The thick-wall heat-shrinkable tubing
mechanical damage. There is no need is internally coated with a hot-melt
for a crimping tool and its mainte- adhesive to ensure an effective
nance. Shear bolts provide the required moisture seal and corrosion protection
contact force in order to ensure safe for the joint. When installed, the joints
installation and reliable performance provide a level of protection and
during load cycling in service as well as thickness equal to modern cables
during short circuit conditions. An with PE oversheath. A space saving
additional layer of copper mesh is alternative using a fibre re-enforced
applied around the joint to provide wraparound sleeve coated with hot
effective shielding and protection. melt adhesive can be selected for
installations in manholes and restricted
joint bays.

Cordless impact wrench for simple Joint kits for other connector tech-
and easy installation of mechanical nologies including deep indent and
connectors. hexagonal compression are available.
Product families for polymeric insulated cables

SXSU Medium voltage joints up to 36 kV using compression connectors

MXSU Medium voltage joints up to 36 kV including mechanical connectors

EPKB Medium voltage branch joints up to 24 kV including mechanical connectors

EPKE Single core live end seals (stop end) up to 36 kV

REPJ Medium voltage repair joints up to 24 kV including mechanical connectors

MXSU Transition joints up to 24 kV including Tyco BSM type
mechanical shear bolt connectors

EPKJ-R Universal jointing system to connect all common cable

types using compression connectors
System technology
Few heat-shrinkable components like oil barrier sleeves, conductive breakouts
etc. transfer paper cables into quasi polymeric type allowing the use of the same
jointing sleeves.

3-core screened or belted cables

3-core single lead cables

 3-core screened or belted cables

1-core lead sheathed cables 3-core single lead cables

1-core polymeric cables 3-core polymeric cables

 Committed to Quality

ISO 9000 series and ISO 14001

certifications for almost all locations
underline our continuing commitment
to quality and the environment.
All Energy Division products are
subjected to extensive testing from
the time they enter our plants as raw
material until they leave as finished
products. Requalification testing is
carried out on a regular basis with
installed components. Customers
can thus have full confidence in the
products, services and data supplied.
In many cases, this saves the cost
and inconvenience of any further
downstream verification.
All our electrical power products meet
international specifications, such as
IEC, CENELEC, IEEE, and virtually all
national standards.

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