Cold Shrink - QSE

93AF600 Series Cable Splice Kits – 12/20(24) kV

Product Information & Ordering Guide

1.0 Product Description

3M 93AF600 Series QSE Cable Splice Kits are designed
to accommodate metallic-shielded power cables rated up
to 24 kV in three-core armored or non-armored and
single-core armored or non-armored configurations. 3/C Metallic Shielded Armored Cable

Each splice kit is supplied with all the materials required

for making one 1/C or one 3/C medium-voltage cable
splice. QSE Kits can be ordered with or without
connectors. 3/C Metallic Shielded Non-armored Cable

Cold shrink QSE Splice Body Assemblies form the

electrical foundation for 93AF600 Series Kits. The cold
shrink delivery system, invented by 3M, has repeatedly 1/C Copper Tape Shielded Cable
proven itself to be unsurpassed as a positive and reliable
electrical insulating and moisture-sealing system for
power cable primary insulation interfaces. QSE Series
cold shrink splice bodies are produced from a 3M-
developed EPDM rubber compound with high dielectric 1/C Wire Shield Cable
strength and excellent thermal properties. Each splice
body is factory-expanded and loaded onto a removable
plastic support core to form a splice body assembly, as
provided in a typical splicing kit. When the splice body 1/C JCN Cable
assembly is positioned over a properly prepared
connector, the plastic support core is removed allowing
the splice body to shrink down and form a watertight seal Features and Benefits
to the cable primary insulation surface.
• Splice Body – Cold shrink design for quick and easy
installations.

Standard Kit Contents • Complete Kit – Includes everything required to make

one splice.
Component 1/C Kit 3/C Kit
Connector ( When Specified ) 1 3 • Versatile; installs quickly and accommodates a wide
CC-2 Cable Preparation Kit 1 1 range of cable sizes.
Connector Stress Grade Pad 1 3 • Splice Body - Simple hand application; no need for
Connector Seal Pad 1 3 special installation tools.
Tape Strip, Scotch No. 13 2 6
Mastic Seal Strip 1 3 • No specific user skills or craftsmanship required.
Silicone Grease Packet 2 6 • Good solvent resistance; compatible with industry-
Gloves ( Pair ) 1 1 approved cable cleaners.
Cold Shrink Splice Assembly 1 3
Copper Screen Sleeve 1 3 • Excellent thermal stability.
Vinyl Tape Roll 1 1
• High dry and wet insulation resistance.
Constant-force Springs 2 6
Scotch-Seal 2229 Mastic Tape 0 1 • Splice Body – Seals tight; retains resiliency and cable
Steel Wire Blanket W/Clamps 0 1 interface pressure even after prolonged years of
Re-jacketing Sleeve ( or assembly ) 1 1 exposure.
Product Applications
For inline splicing of 1/C and 3/C medium-voltage, metallic-shielded polymeric power cables through 24 kV.

• For polymeric cables. • For feeder circuits.

• For 1/C copper tape, wire shield and JCN cables. • For use with all common inline connectors.
• For 3/C shielded (armored or non-armored) cables. • For direct buried applications.
• For copper or aluminum conductors. • For submerged locations.

Product Nomenclature

QSE  DN20 02 011

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Diameter, Nominal 20 mm
Production Year 2002
3 QSE  DN20 02011 3
Production Run Number

2.0 Physical & Electrical Properties

3M 93AF600 Series QSE Splices are approved for use on
electrical power cables that have a continuous operating
temperature rating of 90o C and an emergency overload
temperature rating of 1300 C. A cable splice constructed
from a 93AF600 Series QSE Kit is rated for use on
electrical systems up to 12/20(24) kV and will meet or
exceed the specification requirements listed in CENELEC
Standard HD 629. The current rating of the splice meets
or exceeds the current rating of the cable onto which it is
installed. The QSE Splice Impulse (BIL) rating is 150 kV,
which exceeds the BIL performance requirement of
CENELEC HD 629 under the 12/20(24) kV voltage class
category.
Construction
High-K Insulation Semi-con Shell
High Dielectric Constant (K) Layer - Re-aligns electric
field flux to establish a lower stress distribution of voltage.
Primary Insulation Layer – Replaces cable primary
insulation segment removed to allow for connector
installation. Bonded Semi-conductive Shell - Replaces
the cable semi-con insulation screen.

Operating Temperature

Maximum Continuous Emergency Operating

Cable Standard Reference
Operating Temperature Temperature

AEIC CS5 ( XLPE ) / AEIC CS6 ( EPR ) 900 C 1300 C

IEC 60502-2 ( XLPE ) 900 C 2500 C ( Conductor ISC )

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Table 1
QSE Splice Assembly Accommodation Ranges
Using Aluminum Connectors
(Listed 3/C Splice Kit Accommodation Ranges Also Apply to 1/C Cables)

Conductor Size Adapters Insulation Connector Connector

Base Product (mm2) Included ∅ ∅ Max. Length
Number *
12/20(24) kV (x) Range (mm) Range (mm) (mm)**
93AF610-3AL 50 X 14.5 – 26.7 16.3 – 30.0 145
93AF611-3AL 70 X 14.5 – 26.7 16.3 – 30.0 145
93AF612-3AL 95 22.3 – 34.5 16.3 – 30.0 145
93AF620-3AL 120 24.1 – 36.8 18.1 – 32.4 145
93AF621-3AL 150 24.1 – 36.8 18.1 – 32.4 145
93AF630-3AL 185 26.3 – 41.4 20.3 - 37.2 145
93AF631-3AL 240 26.3 – 41.4 20.3 - 37.2 145
93AF640-3AL 300 28.9 – 46.0 22.9 – 42.0 215
93AF660-3AL 400 32.1 – 50.6 26.1 – 46.8 215
93AF661-3AL 500 32.1 – 50.6 26.1 – 46.8 215
* Use kit numbers ending with “1AL” for 1/C cable applications. ** Non-crimped connector length dimensions are listed.

Table 2
QSE Splice Assembly Accommodation Ranges
Using Copper Connectors
(Listed 3/C Splice Kit Accommodation Ranges Also Apply to 1/C Cables)

Conductor Size Adapters Insulation Connector Connector

Base Product (mm2) Included ∅ ∅ Max. Length
Number *
12/20(24) kV (x) Range (mm) Range (mm) (mm)**
93AF610-3CU 50 X 14.5 – 26.7 16.3 – 30.0 111
93AF611-3CU 70 X 14.5 – 26.7 16.3 – 30.0 111
93AF612-3CU 95 22.3 – 34.5 16.3 – 30.0 111
93AF613-3CU 120 22.3 – 34.5 16.3 – 30.0 111
93AF620-3CU 150 24.1 – 36.8 18.1 - 32.4 111
93AF630-3CU 185 26.3 – 41.4 20.3 - 37.2 111
93AF631-3CU 240 26.3 – 41.4 20.3 - 37.2 111
93AF640-3CU 300 28.9 – 46.0 22.9 – 42.0 136
93AF660-3CU 400 32.1 – 50.6 26.1 - 44.8 136
93AF661-3CU 500 32.1 – 50.6 26.1 - 44.8 136
* Use kit numbers ending with “1CU” for 1/C cable applications. ** Non-crimped connector length dimensions are listed.

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3.0 Specification

Product Open Specification variety, requiring no installation tools, no supplemental

The power cable splice shall meet all requirements of the
current version CENELEC Standard HD 629 for
12/20(24) kV Class cable applications. The splice shall
have a maximum continuous operating temperature of
900 C and an emergency overload temperature rating of
1300 C. The splice shall be capable of joining both copper
and aluminum cable conductors and shall accommodate
12/20(24) kV Class cable sizes ranging from 50 mm2
through 500 mm2. Additionally, the cable splice shall
accommodate cable size transitions within the given
ranges. Splice body installation shall be of the cold shrink
heat and no chemically-oriented application aids. The
cold shrink splice body must be of an extruded EPDM
rubber design.
Product Closed Specification
Splicing of all 12/20(24) kV Class shielded power cables
ranging in size from 50 mm2 through 500 mm2 shall be
performed in accordance with the instructions provided
with 3M 93AF600 Series QSE Cold Shrink Inline Splice
Kits.

4.0 Performance Testing

CENELEC HD 629 – 12/20(24) kV Class

Design Tests 12/20(24) kV Class Requirement (Passed)
15 Minute DC Voltage Withstand 72 kV
5 Minute AC Voltage Withstand 55 kV ( Requirement is 54 kV ) δ
4 Hour AC Voltage Withstand 48 kV δ
Partial Discharge @ Ambient Temperature < 20 pC @ 24 kV
Partial Discharge @ Ambient Temperature < 03 pC @ 15 kV δ
3
Impact @ Ambient Temperature Insulation Resistance > 10 MΩ
Impulse Voltage Withstand @ Elevated Temperature +/- 10 Surges @ 125 kV
Impulse Voltage Withstand @ Elevated Temperature +/- 10 Surges @ 150 kV δ
o
Electrical Heat Cycling In Air 3 ~ To 95 C With 30 kV Applied
Partial Discharge @ Elevated & Ambient Temperature < 10 pc @ 24 kV
Partial Discharge @ Elevated & Ambient Temperature < 03 pc @ 15 kV δ
Electrical Heat Cycling In Air 60 ~ To 95o C With 30 kV Applied
Electrical Heat Cycling In Water 63 ~ To 95o C With 30 kV Applied
Partial Discharge @ Elevated & Ambient Temperature < 10 pc @ 24 kV
Partial Discharge @ Elevated & Ambient Temperature < 03 pc @ 15 kV δ
Thermal Short Circuit ( Screen ) 2 Surges @ Isc (4.5 kA)
Thermal Short Circuit ( Conductor ) 2 Surges To θsc Of Cable (27.2 kA)
Impulse Voltage Withstand @ Ambient Temperature +/- 10 Surges @ 125 kV
Impulse Voltage Withstand @ Ambient Temperature +/- 10 Surges @ 150 kV δ
15 Minute AC Voltage Dry Withstand 30 kV
30 Minute DC Voltage Withstand 96 kV δ

δ : Test added to base CENELEC HD 629 Standard requirement. Independent laboratory test report available on request

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5. Installation Techniques
Detailed instructions for installing QSE 92AF600 Series (d) Apply one metallic shield-replacement sleeve per cable
Splices are included with each kit. The following sequence core. Bundle cable cores together ( 3/C only ).
summarizes typical 1/C and 3/C splice installation
procedures.

(a.) Prepare cable ends for splicing in accordance with kit-

supplied instruction sheet dimensions. Park splice body(s) (e) Apply steel wire re-armoring blanket ( 3/C only ).
and shield sleeve(s) on recommended cable core ends.

(b) After crimping connector(s), apply connector stress-

grade and sealing pads.
(f) Install cable jacket replacement sleeve.

Sealing Pad Over Stress Grade Pad

(c) Install cold shrink splice assembly(s).

Re-jacketing Sleeve

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6. QSE 3/C Splice Ordering Guide
Mark Selections “X” - Submit to 3M Sales Representative

93AF600T-3 Series 93AF600T-3 Series

3/C Tape Shield, Armored 3/C Tape Shield, Non-Armored

With Connector(s) Without Connector(s)

Kit Selection
Three-Conductor - Tape Shield Cables
For Aluminum Connectors For Copper Connectors
From Table 1 ( Page 3 ) From Table 2 ( Page 3 )

Conductor Conductor
Kit Size ( mm2 ) Kit Size ( mm2 )
Number Number
12/20(24) kV 12/20(24) kV
93AF610T-3AL 50 93AF610T-3CU 50
93AF611T-3AL 70 93AF611T-3CU 70
93AF612T-3AL 95 93AF612T-3CU 95
93AF620T-3AL 120 93AF613T-3CU 120
93AF621T-3AL 150 93AF620T-3CU 120
93AF630T-3AL 185 93AF630T-3CU 150
93AF631T-3AL 240 93AF631T-3CU 150
93AF640T-3AL 300 93AF640T-3CU 185
93AF660T-3AL 400 93AF660T-3CU 185
93AF661T-3AL 500 93AF661T-3CU 240

Notes:

Requester:
Company Name:
Street Address:
City: Country:
Phone: Fax:
E-Mail Address:

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7. QSE 1/C Tape Shield & Wire Shield Cable Splice Ordering Guide
Mark Selections “X” - Submit to 3M Sales Representative

93AF600T-1 Series 93AF600W-1 Series

1/C Copper Tape Shield 1/C Wire Shield

With Connector(s) Without Connector(s)

Kit Selection
Single-Conductor - Tape Shield & Wire Shield Cables

Tape Shield Wire Shield

Aluminum Copper Aluminum Copper

Connector Connector Connector Connector
12/20(24)kV Kit 12/20(24)kV
Kit Kit Kit
Number Number Number Number
93AF610T-1AL 50 93AF610T-1CU 93AF610W-1AL 50 93AF610W-1CU
93AF611T-1AL 70 93AF611T-1CU 93AF611W-1AL 70 93AF611W-1CU
93AF612T-1AL 95 93AF612T-1CU 93AF612W-1AL 95 93AF612W-1CU
93AF620T-1AL 120 93AF613T-1CU 93AF613W-1AL 120 93AF613W-1CU
93AF621T-1AL 150 93AF620T-1CU 93AF613W-1AL 150 93AF613W-1CU
93AF630T-1AL 185 93AF630T-1CU 93AF614W-1AL 185 93AF614W-1CU
93AF631T-1AL 240 93AF631T-1CU 93AF620W-1AL 240 93AF614W-1CU
93AF640T-1AL 300 93AF615T-1CU 93AF621W-1AL 300 93AF615W-1CU
93AF660T-1AL 400 93AF620T-1CU 93AF621W-1AL 400 93AF620W-1CU
93AF661T-1AL 500 93AF621T-1CU 93AF630W-1AL 500 93AF621W-1CU

Notes:

Requester:
Company Name:
Street Address:
City: Country:
Phone: Fax:
E-Mail Address:

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8. QSE 1/C JCN Cable Splice Ordering Guide
Mark Selections “X” - Submit to 3M Sales Representative

93AF600J-1 Series

1/C JCN Cable

With Connector(s) Without Connector(s)

Kit Selection
Single-Conductor - JCN Cables

Aluminum Copper
Connector Connector
12/20(24) kV
Kit Kit
Number Number
93AF610J-1AL 50 93AF610J-1CU
93AF611J-1AL 70 93AF611J-1CU
93AF612J-1AL 95 93AF612J-1CU
93AF620J-1AL 120 93AF613J-1CU
93AF621J-1AL 150 93AF620J-1CU
93AF630J-1AL 185 93AF630J-1CU
93AF631J-1AL 240 93AF631J-1CU
93AF640J-1AL 300 93AF640J-1CU
93AF660J-1AL 400 93AF660J-1CU
93AF661J-1AL 500 93AF661J-1CU

Notes:

Requester:
Company Name:
Street Address:
City: Country:
Phone: Fax:
E-Mail Address:

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9. Maintenance
Components of 93AF600 Series Splice Kits are stable under
normal storage conditions. Normal stock rotation
procedures are recommended. Installed splices can be field
tested using standard field testing procedures for cable
( Reference: ANSI-IEEE Standard 400, “Guide For Making
High-Direct-Voltage Tests On Power Cable Systems In The
Field” ).
10. Availability
3M 93AF600 Series Splice Kits are available to splice
shielded power cables rated up to 12/20(24) kV.
Connectors can be ordered with the kits or acquired
separately. Standard dimension aluminum and copper
compression connectors are suitable for use with QSE
Series Kits (Refer to Tables 1 & 2, page 3 for appropriate
dimensions).

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