CSH Series

INTRODUCTION & PRODUCT RATINGS

A proven design. A game-changing transformation.

For over 70 years, Richards has remained dedicated to manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for electrical distribution systems. The Cold Shrink Hammerhead epitomizes this legacy by introducing a truly unique, robust solution for terminating and splicing medium voltage power cable. We’ve taken our industry-leading 600/900A Deadbreak Elbow design and given it a cutting-edge transformation.

  • All-In-One Solution:The CSH is range-taking and includes an integral jacket seal, providing a complete solution in a simple package. Three separate components have been elegantly combined into a single design.
  • 100% EPDM:Richards Cold Shrink Products are molded from 100% EPDM, a proven material in underground electrical applications for decades. This proprietary formulation of Cold Shrink EPDM is produced in-house. To achieve maximum durability in underground environments, the CSH features a fully-integrated, oil-resistant EPDM jacket that provides outstanding mechanical impact/tear resistance.
  • Easy Installation:We’ve optimized our design to minimize installation time, complexity, and overall cost. No more cable adapter and no more separate jacket seal kit. The cold shrink Cable Entrance eliminates problems that arise when sliding traditional interference-fit Deadbreak elbows into position. This ergonomic improvement substantially simplifies positioning/aligning the lug in the CSH housing.
  • Designed, Molded & Tested in the USA:Our team is intimately involved in everything from material development, product and mold design, and production. This allows us to control every aspect of the design, down to the smallest detail.

  1. Conductor LugsThe CSH Series is available with a variety of conductor lugs. We offer a range-taking shear bolt option as well as the traditional 600 or 900A compression connector. One of the most impressive improvements of the CSH is the ease with which the housing can be installed onto the prepared cable/installed lug. Without having to overcome any interference-fit (remember, we’ve obsoleted the cable adapter), positioning the lug properly is incredibly easy.
  2. IEEE 386 InterfaceThis 600/900A 15/25kV Deadbreak interface accepts IEEE 386 Interface 11 components, such as Apparatus Bushings, Elbow Tap Plugs, Hammerhead Insulating Plugs (HIPs) and more.
  3. Capacitive Test PointThe CSH Series is available with an optional capacitive test point. This enables system operators to utilize suitable equipment to test for voltage, or install a faulted circuit indicator (FCI).
  4. EPDM JacketThe entire CSH Series is molded from a proprietary EPDM formulation. This material has excellent mechanical impact/tear resistance— an important trait given the often harsh conditions of the underground environment. The bonded outer jacket is semi-conductive, making the CSH fully shielded.
  5. Cable EntranceThe Cable Entrance of the CSH is shrinkable, obsoleting the cable adapter. This eliminates the performance risk associated with cable adapter positioning and makes installation markedly more ergonomic. This cold shrink Cable Entrance also allows the CSH to cover a range of cable sizes, as laid out in our Use Range-CSH Table. With fewer components and range-taking capabilities, customers are able to reduce inventory.
  6. Easy-to-Remove CoreHold-out cores that rely on grease or a ribbon/spiral design can be unreliable and messy. Spiral holdouts can be difficult to remove and may prematurely collapse. Richards product development engineers created a compact core design that is easy to eject, and performs consistently across a variety of installation environments. Once ejected, the Core separates into halves which can be recycled.
  7. Integral Jacket SealOnce the core is removed, a jacket seal is deployed over sealing mastic, completing the jacket restoration without the need for a separate component.