Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround - SFT26, SFT31 / SFT2F+31, SFT36 / SFT2F+36, SFT43 / SFT2F+43, SFT51 / SFT2F+51

Product overview

Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround (also called a Triplex Cable Former) is made from LSF Zero Halogen Polymeric material. It provides reliable support for triplex cables composed of three spirally twisted single cores. This innovative solution allows for flexible cleating at any point along the cable’s length, making it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Part Numbers: SFT26, SFT31 / SFT2F+31, SFT36 / SFT2F+36, SFT43 / SFT2F+43, SFT51 / SFT2F+51.

*SFT2F+XX part numbers refer to a deeper SFT+ moulding to be used with 2F+ and 2A clamps, see datasheet below for more details.

Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround

Designed for Distribution Network Operators, this Triplex Cable Former can also accommodate conventional single-core power cables. Manufactured from LSF Zero Halogen (LSZH) Megalon, it fits within various cleats based on short circuit requirements, ensuring secure installation.

You can use it with several products to create a variety of trefoil cleats, depending on your specific requirements.

This Triplex Cable Former is compatible with 2A Single Way (Aluminium) and 2F Single Way (Non-Metallic) Cable Cleats (36kA RMS), Vulcan+ Trefoil Cleats (49.5kA RMS) and Emperor ES-range Single Way Cleats (74kA RMS):

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Key Features & Benefits

  • The Triplex Cable Surround overcomes the twist in the Triplex Cable. This allows you to cleat the cable at any point along its length.
  • Adaptor manufactured in a LSF V0 polymer
  • Sold separately to the cleats as standard but can be provided assembled inside the cleat on request
  • Short-circuit tested in line with EN 50368

Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround – Order Information

Part No.
Cable Range (Min) Cable Range (Max) Depth (mm) Weight (g)
SFT26 24 28 62 67.3
SFT31 / SFT2F+31 28 34 62 / 84 87 / 125
SFT36 / SFT2F+36 33 39  62 / 84 113 / 160
SFT43 / SFT2F+43 39 47 62 / 109 140 / 272
SFT51 / SFT2F+51 47 55 62 / 134 212 / 447


*SFT2F+XX part numbers refer to a deeper SFT+ moulding to be used with 2F+ and 2A clampssee datasheet below for more details.
**Configuration: 2F+LSF cleat with SFT; Peak Current: 76kA; Cleat Spacing: 600 mm.

Ellis Patents

Ellis Patents Ltd is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Electrical Cable Cleats, Cable Clamps and Fixings. Founded by Arthur Ellis in 1962, the company has over 60 years of engineering expertise. It emerged from a vision to use plastic for reliability in critical operations like wind energy and nuclear power. Committed to innovation, Ellis Patents offers Bespoke Cable Cleats (Triplex) for unique cable management challenges. At their Rillington, North Yorkshire headquarters, certified to the highest international standards, they ensure that every cable cleat adheres to IEC 61914. Each cleat also undergoes extensive Short-Circuit Testing.


For Additional Information on Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround (SFT26, SFT31 / SFT2F+31, SFT36 / SFT2F+36, SFT43 / SFT2F+43, SFT51 / SFT2F+51), please consult the PDF File or Technical Data Table below.

*Technical Data subject to change without notice.

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Technical Data

PART NO. CABLE RANGE
MIN
CABLE RANGE
MAX
DEPTH
(mm)
WEIGHT
(g)
SFT26 24 28 62 67.3
SFT31 / SFT2F+31 28 34  62 / 84 87 / 125
SFT36 / SFT2F+36 33 39  62 / 84 113 / 160
SFT43 / SFT2F+43 39 47 62 / 109 140 / 272
SFT51 / SFT2F+51 47 55 62 / 134 212 / 447

Cable Cleat Selection Detail for Cleats to be Used with the Triplex Cable Surround:

CABLE OD
(mm)
SFT OD
(mm)
ADAPTOR TYPE VULCAN+ EMPEROR 2F + CLAMP 2A CLAMP
24 56 SFT26 VRT+03 ES51-59 2F+09 2A-09
25 58 SFT26 VRT+03 ES51-59 2F+10 2A-10
26 59 SFT26 VRT+03 ES51-59 2F+10 2A-10
27 61 SFT26 VRT+04 ES58-66 2F+10 2A-10
28 63 SFT26 VRT+04 ES58-66 2F+10 2A-10
28 64 SFT31 VRT+05 ES58-66 2F+11 2A-11
29 66 SFT31 VRT+05 ES65-73 2F+11 2A-11
30 68 SFT31 VRT+05 ES65-73 2F+11 2A-11
31 70 SFT31 VRT+06 ES65-73 2F+1200 2A-1200
32 71 SFT31 VRT+06 ES65-73 2F+1200 2A-1200
33 73 SFT31 VRT+06 ES65-73 2F+1200 2A-1200
34 75 SFT31 VRT+06 ES73-85 2F+1200 2A-1200
33 76 SFT36 VRT+06 ES73-85 2F+1201 2A-1201
34 78 SFT36 VRT+06 ES73-85 2F+1201 2A-1201
35 80 SFT36 VRT+07 ES73-85 2F+1201 2A-1201
36 82 SFT36 VRT+07 ES73-85 2F+1201 2A-1201
37 83 SFT36 VRT+07 ES73-85 2F+1202 2A-1202
38 84 SFT36 VRT+07 ES73-85 2F+1202 2A-1202
39 86 SFT36 VRT+08 ES84-94 2F+1202 2A-1202
39 88 SFT43 VRT+08 ES84-94 2F+1202 2A-1202
40 89.5 SFT43 VRT+08 ES84-94 2F+1202 2A-1202
41 93 SFT43 VRT+08 ES84-94 2F+131 2A-131
42 94 SFT43 VRT+09 ES84-94 2F+131 2A-131
43 95 SFT43 VRT+09 ES94-118 2F+131 2A-131
44 97 SFT43 VRT+09 ES94-118 2F+131 2A-131
45 99 SFT43 VRT+10 ES94-118 2F+132 2A-132
46 102 SFT43 VRT+10 ES94-118 2F+132 2A-132
47 104.5 SFT43 VRT+11 ES94-118 2F+132 2A-132
47 105 SFT51 VRT+11 ES94-118 2F+132 2A-132
48 107 SFT51 VRT+11 ES94-118 2F+141 2A-141
49 110 SFT51 VRT+12 ES94-118 2F+141 2A-141
50 112 SFT51 VRT+12 ES94-118 2F+141 2A-141
51 114 SFT51 VRT+12 ES94-118 2F+142 2A-142
52 117 SFT51 VRT+12 ES94-118 2F+142 2A-142
53 119.5 SFT51 VRT+13 ES118-130 2F+142 2A-142
54 121 SFT51 VRT+13 ES118-130 2F+151 2A-151
55 123.5 SFT51 VRT+13 ES118-130 2F+151 2A-151

*For Part Numbers in bold, the wider SFT2F+ needs to be used to suit the increased depths of the clamps.

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