Product Overview
The 3M Cold Shrink End Cap EC-1 is a close-ended, factory-expanded tubular cap designed for sealing and physical protection of cable ends. The product is made of EPDM rubber and comes pre-mounted on a removable core, which is removed after placement to create an environmental seal.
Documentation
Technical data and product information can be found in the manufacturer's datasheet. See datasheet from the manufacturer
Installation and Handling
- Install by positioning the cap over the cable end and pulling out the removable core to allow the cap to shrink into place.
- No tools, tape, or mastic are needed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- The product comes pre-expanded on a core for quick and simple installation.
Typical Applications
The 3M Cold Shrink End Cap EC-1 is used for moisture sealing and physical protection of cable ends, pipes, or other cylindrical objects, as stated in the manufacturer's technical documentation.
Material Properties and Performance
- Material: EPDM rubber (stated in the manufacturer's product text).
- Resistance: resists water, acids, alkalis, abrasion, and ozone (stated in the manufacturer's product text).
- Color: black (stated in the manufacturer's physical properties).
- Shelf life: 5 years from the production date when stored in humidity-controlled conditions (specified conditions in the datasheet).
Specifications
- Product Name: 3M Cold Shrink End Cap EC-1
- Material: EPDM rubber
- Approved cable diameter: 11.6–20.9 mm (0.46–0.82 in)
- Type: close-ended, factory-expanded tubular cap mounted on removable core
- Resistance: water, alkaline and acidic chemicals, abrasion, and ozone
- Installation: place over cable end and remove core; no tools, tape, or mastic required
- Storage/shelf life: 5 years in humidity-controlled conditions
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