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3M QS3000 Cold Shrink HV Cable Joint Kit - AD-72 (72.5kV - 150-1600mm²) (AD-72XA1-20-N-50C, AD-72XA1-30-N-50C, AD-72XB1-20-N-150C, AD-72XB1-25-N-150C, AD-72XB1-30-N-150C, AD-72XA1-20-SP1-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP2-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP3-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP4-50C, AD-72XB1-20-SP1-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP2-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP3-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP4-150C)
3M QS3000 Cold Shrink HV Cable Joint Kit - AD-72 (72.5kV - 150-1600mm²) (AD-72XA1-20-N-50C, AD-72XA1-30-N-50C, AD-72XB1-20-N-150C, AD-72XB1-25-N-150C, AD-72XB1-30-N-150C, AD-72XA1-20-SP1-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP2-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP3-50C, AD-72XA1-30-SP4-50C, AD-72XB1-20-SP1-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP2-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP3-150C, AD-72XB1-30-SP4-150C)

Product overview

3M™ QS3000 AD-72 Cold Shrink HV Cable Joint Kit (72.5kV)

The 3M QS3000 AD-72 Kit is a reliable cold shrink solution for inline HV cable jointing, rated up to 72.5kV. Designed for polymeric insulated, single-core cables with cross sections from 150 mm² to 1600 mm², this kit ensures fast, consistent installation. Each 3M QS3000 Kit provides dependable moisture sealing and electrical stress control, fully compliant with IEC 60840.

Part Numbers: AD-72XA1-20-N-50C,AD-72XB1-20-N-150C,AD-72XA1-20-SP1-50C,AD-72XB1-20-SP1-150C,AD-72XB1-25-SP1-150C,AD-72XA1-30-N-50C,AD-72XB1-30-N-150C,AD-72XA1-30-SP2-50C,AD-72XB1-30-SP2-150C,AD-72XA1-30-SP3-50C,AD-72XB1-30-SP3-150C,AD-72XA1-30-SP4-50C,AD-72XB1-30-SP4-150C.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Designed for high-voltage inline joints up to 72.5kV (U_max)
  • Wide conductor range: 150–1600 mm²
  • Fully compliant with IEC 60840 for polymeric cable systems
  • 3M Cold Shrink joint body simplifies on-site installation
  • No need for heat or special tools
  • Provides reliable electrical stress control and environmental sealing
  • Suitable for multiple cable insulation diameters and jacket types
  • Compact and field-proven 3M QS3000 Cold Shrink system
  • Supplied as a complete 3M QS3000 AD-72 Kit (multiple part references available)
  • Ideal for substations, utilities and industrial infrastructure

3M QS3000 – Cold Shrink Jointing, Simplified

3M QS3000 AD-72 delivers a trusted, user-friendly alternative to heat shrink or resin jointing methods. With its pre-expanded cold shrink body, this 3M HV Cable Joint Kit enables fast, consistent installation — reducing complexity and installation time in the field. The kit includes components engineered for superior performance, with application ranges optimised for insulation diameters from 35.9 mm to 74.0 mm.

Designed for use across multiple sectors, this 3M QS3000 Kit offers long-lasting protection against moisture, electrical stress and environmental exposure. This makes it a go-to solution for high-voltage cable jointing up to 72.5kV.

3M QS3000 AD-72 – Order Information

Kit Reference Cross Section
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 – 630 (800 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 – 630 (800 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 300 – 630 (800 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 300 – 630 (800 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 – 630 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 – 1600 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 – 1600 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 – 800 (1000 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 – 800 (1000 solid) mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 800 – 1000 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 800 – 1000 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 1000 – 1200 mm2
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 1000 – 1200 mm2

For Additional Information on the 3M QS3000 AD-72 Cold Shrink HV Cable Joint Kit (72.5kV), please consult the Technical Data Table or PDF File below.

*Technical Data subject to change without notice.

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Technical Data

Kit Reference Cross Section (mm²) Diameter over Cable Jacket Max. (mm) Diameter over Primary Insulation (mm) Earth Screen Cross Section (mm²) Connector Included
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 - 630 (800 solid) mm2 65 35.9 - 56.2 50 No
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 - 630 (800 solid) mm2 65 35.9 - 56.2 150 No
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 300 - 630 (800 solid) mm2 65 35.9 - 56.2 50 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 300 - 630 (800 solid) mm2 65 35.9 - 56.2 150 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 150 - 630 mm2 73 40.0 - 56.2 150 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 - 1600 mm2 100 54.0 - 74.0 50 No
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 - 1600 mm2 100 54.0 - 74.0 150 No
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 - 800 (1000 solid) mm2 100 54.0 - 66.0 50 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 630 - 800 (1000 solid) mm2 100 54.0 - 66.0 150 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 800 - 1000 mm2 100 54.0 - 71.0 50 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 800 - 1000 mm2 100 54.0 - 71.0 150 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 1000 - 1200 mm2 100 60.0 - 72.0 50 Yes
AD-72XA1-20-N-50C 1000 - 1200 mm2 100 60.0 - 72.0 150 Yes

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