RS launches low-voltage cable jointing kits that are a JEM

Phil Black - PII Editor 13/04/2010

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RS Components first to stock the latest Prysmian kits using hazard-free resin

CorbyRS Components is the first distributor to help its customers to improve safety and meet tougher new EU requirements by stocking Prysmian’s latest low voltage cable jointing kits, which use a new and non-hazardous resin as joint encapsulating material (JEM).

Skin diseases are among the most important emerging risks related to extensive use of, and exposure to, chemicals. Under new EU regulations coming into force in December 2010, conventional isocyanate-based joint-encapsulating resins will be re-classified as a Category 3 carcinogen, and will have to carry a warning stating that they are “suspected of causing cancer by inhalation”.

Tackling this issue head-on, Prysmian Cables & Systems has formulated a new, hazard-free JEM resin. Packed in a clear film sachet offering a completely visible but enclosed mixing system, the hazard free non isocyanate resin is now provided as standard.

The new JEM resin fulfils all the performance requirements for cable jointing and has been used for five years by a major UK utility company with no electrical failures recorded. Independent testing has shown it to be non-irritating, non-sensitising and non-flammable – so avoiding the need for hazard labelling. And, as an added bonus, it is easier to mix and flows better than conventional jointing compounds.
Suitable for 600/1000V polymeric insulated copper conductors with steel wired armoured (SWA) cables to BS6346, BS5467 & IEC502, Prysmian’s low voltage straight-on cable jointing kits provide an ideal solution when crimped connectors are required.

Manufactured with two types of shell design – a clear injection moulded version for smaller cable sizes (MPJ 1, 2, 3 and 4), and a vacuum formed HIPS design to cover the larger ranges (MPJ 5, 6, 7 and 8), all joints include connectors and armour bonds, and are tested and approved to BS EN 50393 & ENA ER C81/3.

RS Components is currently the only distributor to stock the new Prysmian kits, which are available from stock for next-day delivery.

Further information, including specifications and a data sheet, can be found online at http://rswww.com – from where customers can also place their orders.

RS Components
PO BOX 99
Corby
Northants
NN17 9RS

Tel: 01536 209174
Fax: 01536 405682

Tracey Taylor

E-mail: tracey.taylor@rswww.com