Sodertite Terminations

Sodertite terminations are high quality, factory sealed cable terminations designed for maximum reliability. They feature exclusive metal-to-porcelain soldered joints which eliminates the need for gaskets and reduces installation time. Since their introduction in 1940, Sodertite terminations continue to prove the superiority of their design in an increasing number of field installations. The terminations will accept low pressure oil and gas filled cables as well as all extruded dielectric and paper insulated single and three conductor cables on distribution systems up to 46kV. Sodertite terminations are designed and tested in accordance with IEEE-48, 1975 standards for Class 1 terminations.

Application
Sodertite terminations are generally used in applications where the highest degree of reliability is critical. Single conductor units are rated 15, 25, 34.5, and 46kV and will accept conductor sizes within the range of #4 to 2500 kcmil. Three conductor units are rated 15, 25 and 34.5kV for conductor sizes through 1000 kcmil. Bracket or flange mounted units are available.

Cable Types:
	Extruded dielectric, URD and shielded, plastic or lead jacketed.
	Paper or varnished cambric, shielded, lead jacketed.
	Low pressure gas or fluid filled.

Features:
	Maximum external insulation - The highest grade, wet process porcelain provides excellent mechanical strength and electrical characteristics. The large diameter, petticoat design combined with an external conducting glaze between the bottom petticoat and wiping sleeve greatly increase the electrical strength of the terminator. The closed hood and ferrule design provides extra internal creepage.
	Reliable stress control – Stress relief cone kits consisting of insulating tapes and shielding braid are available as an insulating medium depending upon the application.
	Gasketless sealing system – Special metal-to-porcelain soldered joints eliminates the need for gaskets throughout the termination. Spun copper wiping sleeve and hood provide maximum mechanical strength and positive sealing surface.

Spreader Heads
Spreader heads are used in conjunction with single conductor terminations when a greater phase-to-phase aerial spacing is required than provided by multi-conductor terminations. The spreader heads are applicable on three conductor paper or varnished cambric insulated lead covered cables, rubber or polyethylene insulated jacketed cables and low pressure gas or oil insulated cables with a maximum O.D. of 5 1⁄4 inches. Two styles of Sodertite spreader heads are available which feature factory soldered joints for gasketless sealing. Spreader heads can be oil, gas or compound filled. For compound filling, soft Novoid “9A” is recommended. In certain applications, a harder compound such as Novoid “X” can be used to form a barrier at the base of the spreader head to reduce the possibility of migration of the soft compound into the cable. Various styles of gasketless spreader heads are available for use with single conductor terminations when a greater phase-to-phase aerial spacing is required.