Thermoshrink Cable Jointing Kit for Quad Cables
Product Specifications & Details
The Thermoshrink Cable Jointing Kit for Quad Cables manufactured by General Auto Electric Corporation (GAEC) provides complete environmental sealing, insulation, and mechanical protection for 4/6 quad telecommunication cables. Compliant with RDSO Specification No. IRS: TC: 77/2010, this heat-shrink jointing system is designed for unpressurised buried, ducted, and jelly-filled cables. Featuring high split resistance and branch-off derivation capabilities, it ensures long-term operational reliability across Indian Railways telecommunication networks.
Key System Features
- Robust Protection: Delivers superior mechanical strength, corrosion protection, and high split resistance.
- Versatile Cable Compatibility: Suitable for all types of straight and derivation joints on 4/6 quad underground cables.
- Sub-Surface Performance: Ideal for installation on unpressurised buried, ducted, or jelly-filled cable networks.
- Derivation Joint Support: Allows easy line branching in joints using specialized branch-off clips.
- Complete Installation Package: Supplied with all necessary accessories, wraparound sleeves, and sealant compounds.
- RDSO Approved: Certified and approved by RDSO Lucknow for Indian Railways telecom infrastructure.
Technical Specifications Table
| Properties | Requirements | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Bursting Strength | 1500 N (min) | ISO 3303 |
| Post Thermal Ageing | 1600 N (min) | ISO 188 |
| Dielectric Strength | 12 kV/mm (min) | ASTM-D-149 |
| Post Chemical Resistance Immersion | 1200 N (min) | ISO 3303 / ISO 175 |
| ESCR for 48 hrs. | No cracking | ASTM-D-1693 |
| Carbon Content | 2.5% (min) | ISO 7111 |
| Fungus Resistance | Growth rate of 1 or less | ASTM-G-21 |
| Water Absorption for 48 hrs. | 0.1% (max) | ASTM-D-570 |
Standard Kit Contents
Wraparound Sleeve
Reinforced (75/15 – 850mm Long)
Channels & Clips
S.S. Channel + Under clip / retention clip
Aluminium Cannister
Protective inner canister unit
Adhesive Aluminium Foil
Heat barrier foil sheet
Cleaning Materials
Cleaning Tissue 6 ml & Liquid 200 gms
Adhesive PVC Tape
20 meter roll
Emery Strip
60 mesh preparation strip
Tinned Copper Braid
500mm continuity braid
Heat Shrink Tube
450mm length tube
Sealant Tape
High-tack sealing tape
Split Ring & Spring Roll
Aluminium split ring & steel spring roll
PVC & PE Sheets
PVC Sleeve 50mm & PE Sheet 500x300mm
Cleaning Cloth & Waste
Cloth 1000x750mm & Cotton waste 50g
Armour Continuity Wire
Insulated continuity wire
Splice Filling Compound
300 gms compound
Hardware & Extras
Connector assembly (1+1+1), Branch clip, Cable tie
Customization Notice
* Customized jointing kits conforming to specific non-standard dimensions, client specifications, or special field requirements are developed upon request.
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