Electrical Power Connectors
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Electrical Power Connectors

Cavotec develops and manufactures high quality, heavy-duty industrial power connectors, power units and automatic plug-in systems for applications worldwide. Technologies that help customers improve safety, reduce environmental impact and operate more efficiently. Cavotec connectors are widely used at the ports, mines, tunnel construction sites, steel mills, train applications, and elsewhere; and are certified to ISO9001 and ISO14001. Cavotec offers extensive expertise and experience - as well as the capacity to develop systems that meet customers’ specific challenges and requirements.

Plug & Sockets

Cavotec connectors are designed for safe and frequent connection and disconnection. They incorporate ergonomic push & pull handles, bayonets, and eye-bolt or screw ring functionality. Cavotec connectors are also readily integrated with fibre optic assemblies. Cavotec connectors feature a variety of cutting edge technologies that ensure optimal performance throughout products lifetime. These features include electrical interlocking of pilot contacts, lamellar, Multi-Way Technology, and Push & Pull systems. All Cavotec connectors are IP 66 protected, and have a standard maximum operating...

Plug (Cable mounted) Socket (Gear mounted) Socket (Inlet) Connector (Cable mounted) All Cavotec’s power connectors conform to the following standards, as applicable: • NFC 63300 rules • IEC 60309/IEC 62613 - for plugs, socketoutlets and couplers for industrial purposes, low and high voltage • IEC 60529 - standards for protection against dust, water at minimum mechanical load • IEC 60079 - standard for Explosive Atmospheres • IEC 80005:1, IEC 80005:3, IEC 62613-2 AMP standards • All housing is in marine grade aluminium Al-Si7MgFe or Bronze CuSn5Pb5An5 • Harsh marine environments • Fasteners...

Definition of material criteria The minimum required creepage distances over an insulating material between electrically conducting parts in apparatus, especially between parts with a high voltage and parts that can be touched by human users, is dependent on the insulators’ Comparative Tracking Index, (CTI). Product features • From low voltage products from 50V up to 25kV • Up to 680A • IP 66 • Max ambient temperature of 80°C, optional configuration with maximum of 400°C • Cable size from 1,5mm² to 300mm² • All contacts using Cavotec MWT system • Large number of pin configurations for...

Plug & Sockets product overview Connection type Screw Ring Screw Ring Push & Pull Push & Pull Screw Ring Model name B2 Double keying 1-11 55 options Keying position Wall bracket Wall bracket External FO 6ch Screw terminals Short bell Low interlocking (PC2-VL) Wall bracket Screw terminals ATEX & IECEx ATEX & IECEx

Push & Pull Screw Ring Push & Pull Screw Ring Connection type Model name Keying position Internal FO 8ch Screw terminals External FO 18ch Internal FO 12ch Screw terminals Kirk Key interlock Wall bracket External FO 18ch Internal FO 8ch Screw terminals Kirk Key interlock Wall bracket 420A 1,1kV 185mm2 Internal fiber optic

Screw Ring • Size S1 – 690V Applications: • Oil and gas • Petro-chemical • Mining • Offshore • Airports The Cavotec PC1 connector’s hard-wearing, quick disconnect features are ideal for top drives, pumps and motors, as well as low current applications such as portable lights, hand tools and signalling. Product features • Maximum voltage 690V, currents up to 30A • 5 and 8 pole insulator assembly covering cable sizes 1,5mm², 2,5mm² and 4mm² • IP66 (when mated or capped – if not, protection with covers secured with a retention wire) • Plug & socket connection through a bronze screw ring •...

Special tools • Socket wrench, NV5 440/5, machined, for multipole/PC1 (PCX-92001-0051) • Tool for pins (PCX-97003-5020) • 5mm tool for female contacts, machined for multipole, ¼”DR.5 (PCX-92003-0051) Plug/inverted plug, Screw Ring Nr of Pins Incoming cable size Plug Male pins Inverted Plug Female pins Socket/inverted socket Nr of Pins Incoming cable size Socket Female pins Inverted Socket Male pins Flange Mounted socket/inverted flange mounted socket Nr of Pins Incoming cable size Flange mounted socket Female pins Inverted Flange mounted socket Male pins

Applications: • Oil and gas • Petro-chemical • Mining • Offshore • Airports The Cavotec PC1-Ex has been specifically designed for use in highly hazardous environments. Product features • Maximum voltage 690V, currents up to 30A • 5 pole insulator assembly covering cable sizes 1,5mm², 2,5mm² and 4mm² • Certifications/Compliances: NEMKO 13ATEX1571; IECEx NEM 14.0009 / EN 60079-0: 2012, EN 60079-1: 2007 • Ex Classification: I M2 Ex d I Mb, -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +60°C II 2G Ex d IIC T6 Gb, -20°C ≤ Tamb ≤ +60°C • IP66 (when mated or capped – if not, protection with covers secured with a retention wire)...

Special tools • Socket wrench, NV5 440/5, machined, for multipole/PC1 (PCX-92001-0051) • Tool for pins (PCX-97003-5020) • 5mm tool for female contacts, machined for multi pole, ¼”DR.5 (PCX-92003-0051) Marking plate Plug/inverted plug, Screw Ring No Pins (P&E+pil) Cross section Current limitations recommended CC A Plug Male Pins Product Code Inv. Plug: Female Female Contacts Product Code Socket/inverted socket No Pins (P&E+pil) Cross section Current limitations recommended CC A Socket Female Contacts Product Code Inv. Socket: Female Male Pins Product Code Technical drawings Overall...

Push & Pull • Size X2 – 690V Applications: • Oil rigs • Ports • Steel mills • Mining and tunnelling • Railways The Cavotec PC2-X2 is designed for frequent connection and disconnection, and features Cavotec’s Push & Pull system. Product features • Maximum voltage 690V, currents up to 660A (800A) • Up to 7 pole insulator assembly as standard (see multipin connectors data sheet for more pole) covering cable sizes up to 300mm² • IP66 (when connected or with covers closed) • Standard ambient temperature: -40°C to +80°C or -40°F to +176°F • Socket and connector with integrated cover operated by...