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3M Cold Shrink Solutions for Low Voltage
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EPDM Rubber Cold Shrink Products

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Product Description Applications Size Range Cable O.D.
Range (In.)
• Primary electrical insulation for solid
dielectric cable splicing up to 1000 volts
• Insulation of secondary splices
3M Cold Cost-effective, general purpose • Environmental sealing for communication
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and other non-electrical applications
Shrink cold shrink tubes. One of our • Indoor/outdoor use #10 AWG–
Insulators most commonly used cold shrink • Direct bury 2000 kcmil 0.10–3.69
products, these insulators provide
8420 Series a tight, moisture-resistant seal. • Submersible
• Dig-in repairs
• Sheath repairs
• Moisture sealing
Cold shrink tubes with built-in
3M Cold sealing mastic on each end. The All the same applications as the
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8420 Series, plus:
Shrink Quick mastic allows range-taking, so #8 AWG–
Insulator fewer parts are needed to cover a • Set-screw or oversized connectors 3000 kcmil 0.20–2.75
wider range of cable sizes. It can
QI Series also fill small crevices in the cable • Large diameter cables and textured
jacket, ensuring a complete seal. cable jacket applications
3M Cold Open-ended tubular rubber
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Shrink Quick sleeve with sealing mastic on All the same applications as the
QI Series, plus:
each end. A built-in solid plastic
Splice Low core provides center structural #8 AWG–
Voltage support and protects against • Applications requiring extra 500 kcmil 0.20–1.60
QSLV-M puncture from rigid connectors. structural support
Series Unique twin-core pull helps • Connectors with a steep drop off
prevent snagging along the cable.
3M Cold A thicker tube-wall than standard All the same applications as the
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cold shrink tubes accommodates
Shrink up to 2000-volt applications, such 8420 Series, plus:
#4 AWG–
Connector as wind farm tower connections. 1500 kcmil 0.35–2.50
Insulators UL listed for direct bury and • Wind farm towers
WF Series submersible applications. Tough • Insulation for applications up to 2 kV
rubber withstands backfill pressure.
Cold shrink tubes with foam • Wireless communications towers
3M Cold weatherproofing strips to build • Exposed coaxial interfaces
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Shrink Kit up the diameter of one end of a • Coaxial cable with Type N or 7/16 DIN #6 AWG– 0.25–2.25
1250 kcmil
CXS Series coaxial cable and accommodate connectors
a wider range of cable sizes. • Jumper cable-to-termination connections
3M Cold Mastic seal strips insulate each
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individual connection. A copper
Shrink shielding sleeve connects armor #14 AWG–
#4 AWG
5730-5731 and builds armor continuity. • Armored (Teck-90) 0.62–1.40
3- or 4-conductor cables
Series A large cold shrink tube is (individual
cables)
Splice Kits installed over the entire assembly
to create an insulating splice.
3M Cold Three small cold shrink tubes seal
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each individual connection. A
Shrink copper shielding sleeve connects #2 AWG–
750 kcmil

5732-5735 armor and builds armor continuity. • Armored (Teck-90) 0.95–4.0
3-conductor cables
Series Large cold shrink tube is installed (individual
cables)
Splice Kits over the entire assembly to create
an insulating splice.
3M Cold Closed-ended tubular sleeves are • Exposed cables ends
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factory-expanded and assembled
Shrink End over removable core. Provides a • Cable reels housed in cable yards

Caps EC reliable environmental seal when • Cables exposed to moisture — 0.46–3.32

Series positioned over the end of a cable or weathering
or other cylindrical object.
5300-5314:
• Automotive manufacturing #16 AWG– 5300-5314:
3M Motor Kits for splicing motor lead 500 kcmil 0.06–0.81
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Lead Splicing cables to incoming feeder cables. • Machine shops up to 1000V
Kits 5300 Versatile sizing with pigtail or • Agriculture machinery 5316-5334:
inline configurations. Easy and
Series quick to install and remove. • Industrial machinery manufacturing #8 AWG– 5316-5334:
• 480 volt electric motors
500 kcmil
up to 5/8kV 0.20–0.81