Underground low voltage

Sicame underground LV legacy

Since the 1970’s, Sicame built up and has acquired a recognized know-how over the years, offering a strong base of expertise for principle design, material formulations and testing data.

Sicame has leveraged this experience into new dynamics through significant investment and dedicated teams.

Sicame has since vastly extended its product portfolio, and now propose a complete range of accessories - connectors, junction kits, terminations, enclosures,… - covering the main techniques of the industry: poured and injected resin, self-concealed technology, heat and cold shrink, etc.

Based on SICAME product landmarks – reliability, ease of installation & adaptation - truly original accessory designs have been developed.

Sicame underground LV solutions propose accessories from 50 V to 1 kV, include the following applications:

Our innovation pole Innovation is the core basis of our development strategy

R&D division

Our R&D strategy is based on three core principles:

• Energy efficiency

• Eco design

• Integration for energy network infrastructures

Sicame Group is highly involved in active participation in the ecosystem, the development of partnerships with universities and industrial companies with the creation of a dedicated innovation steering committee to analyse the trends impacting the future of the sector and propose strategies for innovation.

This form of organization has a single objective: support and develop innovation in order to accompany the energy and digital transition.

Every day, Sicame’s engineering teams design and develop accessories that will be used for work on today’s electrical networks and, more broadly, electrical equipment of the future.

With technology constantly changing, the accessories are always more efficient and secure when complying to new environmental constraints.

“Our teams use new technologies such as CAD digital simulation and 3D printing prototyping to rapidly meet the needs of a constantly evolving market.”

All new accessory development considers performance and ergonomics requirements, whilst balancing the economical aspect without compromising security and reliability.

For us, innovation is not just designing an effective and competitive accessory, it’s also about thinking the conception in a sustainable life-cycle dynamic, from the creation to destruction.

Like all areas of the company, the design office is fully engaged in the dual process of quality organization / environment.

IoT division

With a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) team, Sicame Group is willing to impulse new generation of communi cating products to a global IoT platform. Today Sicame benefits from this technological advance and proposes connected solutions dedicated to distribution lines specific issues.

Our partners will save time and gain peace of mind knowing that our IoT solutions will facilitate daily monitoring and maintenance actions and guarantee a high-quality electrical service for the final user.

• Monitoring, Analysis and Data Management.

• Software / Mobile Application: Check me, Optimum, etc.

• Multiple features.

Laboratory division

All Sicame accessories are tested and comply with international standards.

One of the key elements of our quality policy: type tests of all components and full accessories in laboratory.

Sicame has built an independent laboratories network around the world where we carry out:

• Initial tests assessment of cable accessories according to standards and utilities’ specifications in different countries

• Synthetic material technical monitoring

• Resin formulation

Our laboratories also run many types of mechanical and electrical tests on raw materials such as elongation, mechanical stress, electrical resistance in kV/mm, climatic, chemical testing, etc.

• HD 631.1 S2

Test requirements on electric cables, accessories and material characterization.

Part1: fingerprinting and type tests for resinous compounds.

• EN 50393: 2015

Test methods and requirements for accessories for use on distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1.0 (1.2)Kv.

• Technical Specification 09-23 Issue 2 2018

Performance requirements and test methods for type testing of underground link boxes for use with power distribution cables of rated voltage Uo/U (Um): 0,6/1 (1,2) kV.

• IEC 61238-1-2

Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables. Part1-2: test methods and requirements for insulation piercing connectors for power cables for rated voltage up to 1kV (Um = 1,2 kV) tested on insulated conductors.

• ANSI C119.1

American National Standard ANSI C119.1-2006 for Electric Connectors – Sealed Insulated Underground Connector Systems Rated 600V.

• ANSI C119.4

American National Standard for Electric Connectors for use between Aluminum-to-Aluminum and Aluminum-to-Copper Conductors designed for normal operation at/or below 93°C and Copper-to-Copper Conductors designed for normal operation at or below 100°C.

Synthetic material division

We do take particular attention to the selection of our raw materials.

In collaboration with our Purchasing and Industrialization departments, we are constantly searching for new and innovative sources of supply to meet today and tomorrow‘s ecological challenges, in addition to consolidating our long-standing partnerships as part of our sustainable development policy.

Catherine S, Head of R&D department

“Most of our laboratory tests are under accreditation of the NF EN ISO/IEC 17025.”

S Head of

Laboratory

Manufacturing competence centers

Mastery of our industrial competencies is the essence of the Group

Sicame Group’s industrial dimension has been deeply engrained in its DNA since its creation in 1955.

Founded by 2 engineers, Sicame grew up and built a solid reputation based on the quality and reliability of its products over the years. Sicame policy has always been a strong industrial integration. Thus, Sicame developed a panel of recognized and appreciated ‘know-hows’ by our customers, based on the complete management of the manufacturing process with the design of its own tools and machines, and with the establishment of its own industrial methods.

• Sicame Group is above all an industrial group with fully integrated processes.

• Added value and critical process control are all mastered internally.

• This allows Sicame Group to modify or adapt products to meet specific customer needs.

Our QSE policy

Since its creation in 1955, the quality of the products and services provided to customers is at the heart of the company’s priorities. Sicame Group gives great attention to designing, creating products and services that meet the requirements of international quality standards.

The Group’s quality management allows the "QSE" (Quality, Safety, Environment) departments of its subsidiaries to work together in constantly improving processes, creating a synergy of progress by striving for:

• Efficient quality management,

• Safety of persons in the workplace,

• Reduction in the environmental impacts of our activities and products.

Sicame quality system is based on AFNOR certification and standards ISO 9001, 14001, REACH system, the products’ quality, and quality of production process.

Process capabilities includes :

• 7 dedicated plants

• Plastic, silicone and EPDM rubber transformation

• Resin formulation and mix

• CNC machining for mechanical connectors

• Cold and heat shrink expansion

Our environmental commitments

Sicame Group has taken a sustainable development approach through increasingly effective management of the environment. In today’s world, the Group’s businesses are actively working on reducing its environmental impact of their activities by paying special attention to:

• Reduction of single use PU plastic,

Waste treatment,

Waste sorting and recycling,

Reduction in the volume of waste,

Integration of the environmental concept from product design...

Our best asset

Our expert field team at the service of your project

Need definition

We listen to your needs and expectations for your project and are here to discuss about the best draft of your future solution from our advise and experience.

• Conductor type

• Working method

Solution investigation & definition:

Adaptability and customised offer

• Kit definition : Connector fit Sealing technology Accessory type & application

• Instruction

• Prototyping

• Laboratory testing

Live pilot

Real condition testing on the field.

Field deployment

• On-site deployment coaching and support

• Jointer specific training.

Final product

Move from live testing to industrialization and production

Your benefits

Optimisation of CAPEX & OPEX indexes of your project budget

Guarantee of a quality solution

Durability

Our field of excellence

Providing you a solution for every purpose

Sicame advice with a wide technical expertise for your UG LV networks deployment from A to Z Our greatest satisfaction is to offer you the correct kit combination according to your project specifica tions.

Sicame offers a large and complete range of connections and sealing technologies from 50V to 1 kV for the implementation of your projects, from definition to on-site deployment of the solution.

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For every cable configuration and combination

For network and service

All working methodologies

• Multi core cable

• Single core cable

• Resin or non-resin based

All types of connectors

• Insulated piercing technologies (IPC)

• Mechanical connectors

• Crimped sleeves & connection

Sealing Technologies

Poured and injected resin technologies

• Self-sealed accessories

• Cold shrink accessories

• Heat shrink accessories

• Hybrid solutions

• Cabinets, enclosures, etc.

• Junction, derivation, termination

• MV/LV substation lugs and accessories

• Disconnection & network protection

• Meter connection

• Power subscriber’s connection

• End of network

• Complementary accessories

• New technologies application

Connection

Watertightness Technologies

Our resin are designed for 100% reliability

Sicame Group has developed dedicated research centers for the development of cast resins in accordance with our customers specifications.

We are formulating and manufacturing various cast resins for medium and low voltage applications. Our resins are formulated and professionally tested in our in-house laboratories for highest reliability and optimal handling. All our formulations are created in accordance with the REACH classification of the European Chemi cal Agency (ECHA).

In more than 90 years, we achieved a great knowledge about raw materials and formulations to reach a high level of expertise. We can provide a large range of polyurethane, hydrocarbon, epoxy and acrylic resins that are now recognised as best in class by our customers.

• HDI based polyurethane resin “PUR”

• MDI based polyurethane resin “PUR”

• Polybutadiene (or hydrocarbon) based resins

• Epoxy based resins

• Silicone based resins

• Acrylic based resins

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partnership with ENEDIS, which

Our products are free from solvent and heavy metal, resistant to environmental influences as well as electrically and mechanically stable. They offer long-term protection in terms of insulation values and resistance for all kind of cable accesso ries and cross sections.

The cast resin develops a low to non exothermic cure with excellent adhesive qualities.

We also take special care in the selection process of our packaging, for optimal conservation, per fect mixture and ease of use on-site:

The cast resins are further available individually in chamber bags.

The mixing of the cast resin component and the hardener is done directly before the filling into the joint shell which is designed with at least one filling port.

Resin shells systems

Our internal capabilities allow us to offer customised solutions for our customers’ special requests and specifications of each project.

We design and propose a full range of injected or poured resin joint shells. Our shell designs are the result of years of research based on field feedback from jointers, while providing the answer to technical specificitions and mechanical resistance.

Injected resin technology

• Technology using a polyurethane resin.

• Build of insulation with resin and help of prefabricated spacer between phases.

• Outer cover build with the same resin.

• Installation temperature: -10 / +40

C

• Shelf life: 18-24 months (according to resin).

• Compact packaging

• Requires less resin

• Specially adapted for larger section network joints and mixed applications

Poured resin technology

• Technology using a polyurethane resin.

• Build of insulation and stress control with prefabricated slip on tube (moulded shroud).

• Build of outer cover with resin poured into the rigid shell.

• Installation temperature: -10 / +40

C

• Shelf life: 18-24 months (according to resin).

• Either for rigid or soft shell

• Requires less skills to install

• Adapted for smaller repeatable accessories applicationsuch as service taps for example

Sicame Innovation

Sicame is proud to introduce its new

shell! Perfect match between

shell and ribboned accessory, this hybrid solution combines the ergonomics and the simplicity of the shell with the softness and economical side of the

resin

well !

Watertightness Technologies

Cold Shrink sealing technology

Complete range of Cold Shrink accessories made with EPDM or Silicone, depending on the application, for break-outs, sleeves and end-caps for use on low voltage cables.

Silicone rubber

Presenting high performance with elasticity and hydrophobic behavior, silicone is typically suitable on inside enclosure and building application, thanks to its excellent fire resistance proper ties.

Ease of implementation - Flame free

EPDM rubber

EPDM material presents natural & superior properties when it comes to mechanical strength, tear resistance and high molecular resistance to humidity underground.

Therefore EPDM is commonly the best solution for below grade applications.

Self-sealed technologies

Sicame has developed a complete range of fully insulated connectors that provide waterproof connection without the need to strip the conductor.

Depending on your project and the use, our self-sealed connectors will meet your need, while guaranteeing you a quick, easy and secure installation.

Piranha series

Superior waterproof performance and simple cable preparation make Piranha’s the best multiport underground insulating piercing connectors available on the market, for multi-tap transformer, condo servicing and in wet areas or in areas subject to casual submersion.

With up to 6 entry points and accommodating both aluminum and copper conductors up to 300mm² , Pirahna’s offer maximum versatility.

Heat shrink technology

Full range of heat shrink break-outs, sleeves and end-cap accessories.

Our heat shrink accessories use high quality extruded or molded reticulated polyethylene base, with dedicated additives depending on the fire re sistance required. All components are subject to a strict selection process method for optimal repeatability during installation.

We are also able to adapt the thickness according to the required protection level.

Finally, some of our products are provided with heat-reactive glue for an optimal grip during installation.

TTDS..SP series

Single-core underground IPC connectors for twisted cable with double insulation according to HD 603-S1 standard which allow simultaneous piercing on main conductor - without cutting it - and tap conductors without stripping. A flexible plug is added for protection of the tap cable end to ensure fully waterproof performance. Indeed, our TTDS..SPs are IP2X at 6 kV under water.

Live assembly with shear-head screw is possible and there is no active reachable potential to provide maximum safety as well as ease of use.

One-piece, UV stabilized thermo-plastic rubber overmoulded connector body provides longlasting water tight seals – IP 67 guaranteed - with no exposed live parts.

Shearhead bolts allow an optimized piercing in addition to a simple installation with a battery operated impact wrench.

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Customer

Sicame solution

For every application

MV/LV substation lugs and accessories

Construction and maintenance of LV network

End of network

Individual or collective network user connection

Power subscriber’s connection

Temporary reconfiguration of LV network & SAIDI optimisation

Complementary accessories

New technologies application

Sicame Academy

Expert jointer training and certification program supporting network reliability.

Sicame’s training expertise at your service for ever-increasing quality, reliability and sustainability of power networks throughout the world, Sicame Group has created a network of training centres for its customers:

Sicame Academy, both in France and multiple local subsidiaries, practical training is proposed for acquiring the demanding skills required for low and medium voltage underground jointing.

News SICAME Academy

Sicame Academy also supports tailor-made curriculums such as “training the trainers” to deploy good practices efficiently.

In France, the Group is affiliated as a training body (Affiliation no. for France: 74 19 00593 19) and certification body. All of the training modules can be carried out at our premises or at your site. Modules can cover general knowledge, live-line work or dead-line work.

Sicame Academy has launched its brand new training program dedicated to electric vehicle charging infrastructures, as well as EV ready certification.