3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kit 5513A-2-CU – Cold Shrink Splice Kit

The 3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kit 5513A-2-CU is a 15 kV class inline splice designed for joining tape shield, wire shield, UniShield®, or longitudinally corrugated (LC) shielded power cables. It is a cold shrink type splice kit, sized to fit Type MV-90 or Type MV-105 cables with copper or aluminum conductor sizes ranging from 2 AWG to 1000 kcmil (35-500 mm²). This product is widely used by electrical distributors and switchgear suppliers for reliable power cable splicing in medium voltage electrical distribution systems and lighting solutions.

Specifications

• Voltage Class: 15 kV
• Cable Types: Tape shield, wire shield, UniShield®, longitudinally corrugated (LC), concentric neutral (CN), jacketed concentric neutral (JCN)
• Conductor Size Range: 2 AWG to 1000 kcmil (35-500 mm²), copper or aluminum
• Cable Insulation Outside Diameter Range: 0.64" to 1.01" (16.3 to 25.7 mm)
• Connector Outside Diameter Range: 0.40" (10.2 mm) minimum to 1.10" (28 mm) maximum
• Connector Length: Aluminum compression up to 4.50" (114 mm); Copper compression and 3M Shearbolt connector QCI 2-250 up to 5.00" (127 mm)
• Operating Temperature Range: Typical EPDM cold shrink materials (-40°F to 194°F / -40°C to 90°C)
• Product Weight: 7.4 lbs
• Country of Origin: United States (Made in USA)

Features

• Cold shrink design allows for easy installation without heat or special tools
• Pre-expanded splice body with removable core ensures a tight, moisture-resistant seal
• Includes shielding sleeve capable of carrying up to 1/3 neutral current
• Complete kit contents including cold shrink splice body, jacketing tube, adapter tubes, sealing tapes, ground strap, constant force springs, cleaning pads, and detailed installation instructions
• Compatible with 3M Shearbolt and compression connectors for secure conductor connections
• Designed for reliable environmental sealing and mechanical protection in underground and overhead applications
• Meets IEEE Std. 404 and ANSI C119.1 standards for medium voltage splices
• Suitable for use by electrical distributors and contractors specializing in wire and cable splicing and medium voltage switchgear supply

Downloads and Links

• 3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kit 5513A Series Installation Instructions (PDF)
• 3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kit 5513A Series Product Data Sheet (PDF)
• 3M Product Page