Cable splice - Bill of materials

Bill of materials

The procedure requires preparing the insulating consumables, mechanical parts and test equipment in advance. Good preparation avoids leaving the cable open for too long and reduces the risk of incorrect assembly.

Insulation and protection

• 3M Scotchfil
• 3M Scotch 23
• 3M Scotch 33+
• heat-shrink tubing
• heat-shrink tubing with resin or internal adhesive

Mechanical load transfer

• claw-type cable grips, for example Simel type
• stainless steel bolts and nuts, sizes 6 and 10
• cable grip socket adapted to the cable diameter
• shackle or fastening system adapted to the CTD rosette frame

Soldering and preparation

• thermostatically controlled soldering iron with a tip larger than 2.5 mm
• soldering paste
• about 50 ml of sulfuric acid diluted to 10 %
• petroleum ether or degreaser
• heat-shrink tubing for the conductors

Cutting and assembly

• knife or cutter
• cutting pliers suitable for the cable strands
• heat gun
• angle grinder with cutting disc
• vise
• locking pliers

Electrical checks

• voltmeter
• insulation tester or megohmmeter

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