8981-8882/HIGHGEL - 3M - Datasheet.Directory

1.0 General

1.1 The 3M™ Scotchcast™ Splice Kit 8980 Series has six rigid

body closure sizes available. The closure kit includes spacer

webbing to keep the splice bundle away from the closure

wall and allow the encapsulating compound to flow around

the splice.

1.2 3M™ High Gel Encapsulant is a two-part, re-enterable non-

polyurethane encapsulating compound.

1.3 3M™ Scotchcast™ Compound 4407 is a two-part, non-

re-enterable polyurethane encapsulating compound.

1.4 This practice describes the application of 8980 series kits

with high gel or 4407 encapsulating compound (using the

steps applicable to 4407 kits). See Kit Selection Guide

below for individual kit capabilities.

Scotchcast™

Splice Encapsulation Kits 8980 Series

(with 3M™ High Gel Encapsulating Compound or

3M™ Scotchcast™ Encapsulating Compound 4407)

January 2007

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Kit Selection Guide

Kit Max. Pair

Count †

Max. Cable

O.D.

Max. Splice

O.D.

With High Gel Re‑enterable Compound Approx. Inside

Closure Dia.

8981/High Gel* 4/24 0.625" (16 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) (1) “A” Size Uni-pack 82 g (90 ml) 0.5" (13 mm)

8982/ High Gel** 18/24*** 1" (25 mm) 5.25" (133 mm) (1) “E” Size Uni-pack 266 g (292 ml) 0.9" (22mm)

8983/High Gel 50/24 1.5" (38 mm) 9.75" (248 mm) (1) “D” Size Uni-pack 600 g (659 ml) 1.25" (32 mm)

8984/High Gel 100/22 2" (51 mm) 9" (228 mm) (2) “D” Size Uni-pack 1200 g (1318 ml) 2.25" (58 mm)

8985/High Gel 400/22 2.375" (60 mm) 17" (431 mm) (5) “D” Size Uni-pack 2400 g (3295 ml) 3.5" (90 mm)

8986/High Gel 600/22 3.33" (86 mm) 17" (431 mm) (10) “D” Size Uni-pack 6000 g (6590 ml)**** 4.75" (120 mm)

*Intended for use on single cables only ***On double sheath cable 14/24 is recommended maximum

**Not intended for use with MS2™ Modules. ****Additional compound may be required depending on cable size.

Kit Max. Pair

Count †

Max. Cable

O.D.

Max. Splice

O.D.

With Scotchcast 4407 Encapsulating

Compound

Approx. Inside

Closure Dia.

8981-07* 4/24 0.625" (16 mm) 1.5" (38 mm) (1) “A” Size Uni-pack 94 g (90 ml) 0.5" (13 mm)

8982-07* 18/24 1" (25 mm) 5.25" (133 mm) (1) “E” Size Uni-pack 300 g (290 ml) 0.9" (22mm)

8983-07 50/24 1.5" (38 mm) 9.75" (248 mm) (1) “D” Size Uni-pack 675 g (660 ml) 1.25" (32 mm)

8984-07 100/22 2" (51 mm) 9" (228 mm) (2) “D” Size Uni-pack 1350 g (1320 ml) 2.25" (58 mm)

8985-07 400/22 2.375" (60 mm) 17" (431 mm) (5) “D” Size Uni-pack 3375 g (2640 ml) 3.5" (90 mm)

8986-07 600/22 3.33" (86 mm) 17" (431 mm) (10) “D” Size Uni-pack 6750 g (6600 ml)** 4.75" (120 mm)

*The 8981-07 and the 8982-07 kits are intended for use on single sheath cables only. † Maximum pair count with 3M™ Scotchlok™ Connectors UY or 3M™ MS2™ Modules.

**Additional compound may be required depending on cable size. †† Inside closure diameter measured at center, minus spacer webbing.

3.0 Cable Preparations

3.1 Prepare the cables. Cut shield flush with the outer sheath

and scuff the inner sheath (on double sheath cables).

3M™ Scotchcast™ Kit Number Splice Opening

8891 1.5" (38 mm)

8982 5.25" (133 mm)

8983 9.75" (248 mm)

8984 9" (228 mm)

8985 17" (431 mm)

8986 17" (431 mm)

Clean and Scuff

Inner Sheath

Core Wrapper or

Inner Sheath

8981 1/2" (13 mm)

8982-86 1" (25 mm)

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Clean and Scuff

Inner Sheath

3.2 Filled Cables: For best results, clean filled cables

thoroughly before encapsulating.

Note: Carefully follow health, safety and environmental

information given on cable cleaner label or Material Safety

Data Sheet.

3.3 For 8982-8986 kits, insert the shield connector between

the shield and the inner sheath (or core wrapper on single

sheath cables). On 8982-8983 kits, make certain the shield

connector studs are aligned with “bubbles” on the side of

the mold body.

Note: Cables show 4462-FN shield connector.

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3.4 For cables less than 3/4" (19 mm) in diameter, cut a 1"

(25 mm) slit in the sheath opposite the connector location.

Then complete the procedure.

1" (25 mm) Slit

3.5 Install shield bond connector and bond bar. Then install

one nut securely onto shield bond connector stud.

Note: Torque 4460 series shield connector nuts to 30-35 in-

lbs (3.4-4.0 kg•m)

Torque 4462 series shield connector nuts to 45 ± 5 in-

lbs (5.2 ± 0.6 kg•m).

Bond Bar

Connector Top

Connector Bottom

2.0 Kit Contents

* in 4407 kits; √ in High Gel kits; X not applicable

Kit Contents 8981 8982/8983 8984 8985/8986 Accessories Required:

Splicing connectors

Additional rubber tape, if needed

"B" sealing tape, if needed

Visually inspect all components.

If any component is missing or

appears damaged, do not install.

Call 3M customer service at

1-800-426-8688 for a replacement

product.

“closure halves, one each” * √* √* √* √

pour spouts (2) * √* √X X

strain relief bar X X √ √ (2)

bonding strap X √X X

service wire connector √ (4464) X X X

spacer tube X √ √ √

spacer web * √* √* √* √

DR tape X √ √ √

88T vinyl tape X √ √ √

B sealant tape strips X √ √ √

shield bond connectors √(4460-D)(2) √(4460-D)(2) √(4460-D)(2) √(4462-FN)(4)

compound * √* √* √* √

sheath scuff X √ √ √

cable ties (2) √ √ √ √

cover X X * √* √

#23 tape strips (3) * √* * *

ﬁberglass strip (2) X X * *

3.6 Cut off excess stud.

Cut Off

Excess

3.7 For double sheath cables, build sealing collars on the inner

sheath. Each sealing collar consists of one wrap of 3/4"

(19 mm) wide B sealing tape cut in half 3/8" (9 mm) and

completely overwrapped with at least two turns of 3/4" (19

mm) highly stretched DR tape, white side out.

3.8 For 3M™ Scotchcast™ Kits 8981-8986, continue shield

by installing the bonding strap or strain bar(s) across the

splice opening.

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3.9 Build outer sheath sealing collars just beyond the nose of

the shield bond connector—each sealing collar consists of

one 3/4" (19 mm) wrap of B sealing tape cut in half 3/8" (9

mm) and completely overwrapped with at least two turns of

highly stretched DR tape, white side out. (Collars must be

covered by closure).

3.10 For multiple cables:

(a) Center a closure-half over the splice and mark the

closure end location on the cables.

(b) Seal cables together with B sealing tape filling all

voids between the cables. Trim closure ends to fit

build up.

(a) (b)

4.0 Splice Conductors per company

practice

5.0 Closure Assembly

5.1 3M™ Scotchcast™ Kits 8981-8986

Clean and scuff completely around the cables sheath for

distances indicated using sheath scuff.

Clean and

Scuff 6" (152 mm)

Clean and

Scuff 6" (152 mm)

5.2 8981 Closure

Secure one end of spacer web to the cable with a cable tie.

Spiral wrap spacer web tightly around splice bundle. Secure

end to cable with cable tie.

Cable Tie

Spacer Web

Cable Tie Cable Tie

Spacer Web

5.3 8982-8986 Closures

Install spacer web and secure in place with cable ties.

Note: Do not overlap spacer web.

Cable Ties

Spacer Web

5.4 Center the closure over the splice opening. For 8981 and

8983 kits, position the bubbles over the shield connectors.

5.5 Trim closure ends so that they loosely fit on the cable outer

sheath.

3M™ Scotchcast™ Kits 8981-8983

3M™ Scotchcast™ Kits 8984-8986

5.6 Install closures.

Align the tongue and groove and snap the closure halves

together. HINT: Pliers may be used to snap the closure

halves together, but be sure that the tongue and groove are

properly engaged before crimping the flanges.

NOTE TONGUE AND GROOVE

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5.7 Wrap the closure ends with DR or 23 rubber tape provided

in the kit.

5.8 Install funnels on 3M™ Scotchcast™ Kits 8981-8983.

6.0 Closure Filling

6.1 Position closure:

8981-8983 kits: Slightly incline closure 1/2" (13 mm).

8984-8986 kits: Keep closure level.

6.2 Mix compound per instructions on Uni-pack container

guard bag.

Note: For health, safety and disposal information refer to

compound label or Material Safety Data Sheet for

encapsulating compound being used.

6.3 Pour compound:

8981-8983 kits: Pour compound into closure through

funnel on low end only. Pour until compound fills closure

and reaches top of funnel on lower end.

8984-8986 kits: Pour compound to top of air vents.

Replace cover onto pour opening. Closure can be buried

immediately.

7.0 Re-entry of Re-enterable

Compound Splice

7.1 Remove rubber tape strips from closure ends.

7.2 Grip or pry out closure end and pull closure off

encapsulated splice.

7.3 Remove spacer web from splice and discard. DO NOT

REUSE SPACER WEB. Remove as much encapsulant as

possible.

7.4 After completion of repair or modification, reassemble

closure according to procedure outlined in Closure

Assembly section. Closure halves may be reused.

Note: Spacer web in roll form is available in 3"

(76 mm) and 6" (152 mm) x 20' (6 m) rolls (4430). Be

sure that the spacer web does not block the fill ports.

Do not overlap spacer web.

7.5 Fill closure with new encapsulant (high gel) as outlined in

Closure Filling. The new high gel encapsulant will bond to

the original encapsulant left in the splice.

7.6 Closure can be buried immediately.

Note: 3M™ Scotchcast™ Encapsulated Closures 4407 are not

Re-enterable.

Gel Time

(Hours)

40°F

4°C

60°F

16°C

80°F

27°C

100°F

38°C

120°F

49°C

High Gel

Gel Time vs. Temperature

Ambient Temperature

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