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aftakmof

English translation: (cast/moulded) spliced cable tap

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Dutch term or phrase:aftakmof
English translation:(cast/moulded) spliced cable tap
Entered by: Petra Molenaar

07:36 Sep 30, 2006
Dutch to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general)
Dutch term or phrase: aftakmof
Lichtmasten moeten worden aangesloten zonder gebruik te maken van aftakmoffen,
Petra Molenaar
(cast/moulded) spliced cable tap
Explanation:
see e.g. (in particular, compare the pictures in the documents):

Verbindings- en Aftakmof type AVM
Gietharsmof voor papier- en kunststofgeïsoleerde kabels voor laagspanning tot 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.
Toepassingsgebied:
· ondergronds
· onder water
Kenmerken:
· de gietmof voldoet aan DIN VDE 0278 en kan toegepast worden op alle kunststof- en
papiergeïsoleerde kabels (met aanvullende accessoires)
· ook toepasbaar als dubbele aftakmof
filoform.nl/fileadmin/template/images/ gietmoffen/Giethars_verbindings-_en_aftakmof_type_AVM.pdf


De aftakmof type YCP wordt gebruikt als kathode
corrosiebescherming tegen chemische en elektrochemische reakties in de grond en onder water. Pijpleidingen, opslagtanks, elektrische verzorgingsleidingen en andere metaal - constructies
worden meer economisch en effektief beschermd dan door passieve corrosiebescherming (kunststof omhulsels, bitumen-glasvezelomhulsels).
www.cellpack.nl/pdf/giettechniek/a20.pd


Scotchcast™ Power Cable Tap Splice Kit 90-B1
Instructions
1.0 Applications
Designed for use in weather-exposed or direct-burial locations. For making tap or branch splices on unshielded, synthetic insulated cables rated up to a maximum of 1000 volts. These kits will accommodate the following connectors and conductor sizes...

3M™ Scotchcast™ Power Cable Tap Splice Kit 90-B1 - Instruction Sheet (PDF 602.3 K)
(accessible via http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/utilities_telecom/e... )
Selected response from:

Ken Cox
Local time: 11:38
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4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1branch tee
D.K. Tannwitz
3 +2(cast/moulded) spliced cable tap
Ken Cox
5branch sleeve
Lucinda Hollenberg


Discussion entries: 1





  

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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
branch tee


Explanation:
muffle, bush, sleeve

D.K. Tannwitz
Germany
Local time: 11:38
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 12

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Saskia Steur (X)
8 mins
neutral  Harry Borsje: I seriously doubt this term for use in this context - we're talking about an electrical connection here!
1 hr
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
(cast/moulded) spliced cable tap


Explanation:
see e.g. (in particular, compare the pictures in the documents):

Verbindings- en Aftakmof type AVM
Gietharsmof voor papier- en kunststofgeïsoleerde kabels voor laagspanning tot 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.
Toepassingsgebied:
· ondergronds
· onder water
Kenmerken:
· de gietmof voldoet aan DIN VDE 0278 en kan toegepast worden op alle kunststof- en
papiergeïsoleerde kabels (met aanvullende accessoires)
· ook toepasbaar als dubbele aftakmof
filoform.nl/fileadmin/template/images/ gietmoffen/Giethars_verbindings-_en_aftakmof_type_AVM.pdf


De aftakmof type YCP wordt gebruikt als kathode
corrosiebescherming tegen chemische en elektrochemische reakties in de grond en onder water. Pijpleidingen, opslagtanks, elektrische verzorgingsleidingen en andere metaal - constructies
worden meer economisch en effektief beschermd dan door passieve corrosiebescherming (kunststof omhulsels, bitumen-glasvezelomhulsels).
www.cellpack.nl/pdf/giettechniek/a20.pd


Scotchcast™ Power Cable Tap Splice Kit 90-B1
Instructions
1.0 Applications
Designed for use in weather-exposed or direct-burial locations. For making tap or branch splices on unshielded, synthetic insulated cables rated up to a maximum of 1000 volts. These kits will accommodate the following connectors and conductor sizes...

3M™ Scotchcast™ Power Cable Tap Splice Kit 90-B1 - Instruction Sheet (PDF 602.3 K)
(accessible via http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/utilities_telecom/e... )

Ken Cox
Local time: 11:38
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 108

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jack den Haan: I was thinking of branch or junction box myself, but I think you're right Kenneth. // My take too!
9 mins
  -> Yes, I think that junction boxes are exactly what *should* be used.
agree  Harry Borsje: and with your reply to Jack
33 mins
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
branch sleeve


Explanation:
branch socket

Lucinda Hollenberg
Local time: 06:38
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 4
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