Disconnectable Joints

WHY USE RICHARDS DISCONNECTABLE JOINTS?

  • Most reliable branch joint
  • Prepare cable only once
  • Establish testing location
  • Allow for testing any of legs if problems occur
  • Includes test point
  • Improve reliability, safety using innovative barrier bolts and sleeve restraints!

Richards Manufacturing's Disconnectable Joints are designed to provide maximum circuit flexibility in a small operating environment. These compact splices are available in "I", "Y", "H", and "U" styles to accommodate different cable configurations. Accessories are also available for circuit expansion, isolation, and grounding.

Disconnectable Joint Ratings:

The Richards 15, 25 and 35kV Disconnectable Joints were designed and validated against the following industry standards:

  • IEEE Std. 386-2006: For Separable Insulated • Connector Systems
  • IEEE 404-2006: For Cable Joints
  • ANSI C119.4: For Electric Connectors
  • IEEE Std. 592: For Exposed Semiconducting Shields
     
Disconnetable Joints Page
Splices — Overview MV25
Sleeve Restraints NEW!  MV26
Splices — Barrier Shear Bolts NEW! MV27
Splices — I-Joints MV28
Splices — Y-Joints MV29
Splices — H-Joints MV30
Splices — U-Joints MV31
Splices — Joint Accessories MV32, MV33