3M™ QTEN 96-EP Cold Shrink Single-Core HV Cable Termination Kit (72.5kV)
Product overview
3M™ QTEN 96-EP Cold Shrink Single-Core HV Cable Termination Kit (72.5kV)
The 3M QTEN 96-EP Cold Shrink HV Cable Termination Kit is a high-performance solution for Single-Core Indoor Cable Terminations, rated up to 72.5kV. Designed for copper wire-screened cables with cross sections from 120 mm² to 1600 mm², this 3M Cold Shrink Kit simplifies installation while delivering proven electrical and mechanical reliability. The 3M QTEN Cold Shrink body is made from specially formulated silicone. Integrating rain sheds, it provides consistent sealing, stress control and creepage management — all without the need for heat or special tools.
Part Numbers: 96-EP720-2, 96-EP721-2, 96-EP722-2, 96-EP725-2, 96-EP730-2, 96-EP732-2.
Key Features & Benefits
- Designed for high-voltage applications up to 72.5kV (U_max)
- Covers a wide conductor range: 120–1600 mm²
- 3M Cold Shrink termination body with integrated silicone rain sheds
- Includes cold shrink stress control tube for effective electrical stress relief
- No heating or special tools required for installation
- Tested and certified according to IEC 60840 for polymeric insulated cables
- Separate cold shrink tubes seal cable sheath and lug interface
- Integrated creepage current collector for defined earth potential
- Supplied in a complete 3M QTEN Kit (lug and non-lug options available)
- This compact and lightweight HV Cable Termination Kit is suitable for on-site use
3M QTEN – Simplified High-Voltage Termination
This 3M QTEN 96-EP Cold Shrink HV Cable Termination Kit offers a compact, field-proven alternative to traditional heat-shrink solutions, providing long-term performance and safety for medium and high-voltage terminations. Engineered with an integrated 3M Cold Shrink silicone body, stress control tube and creepage current collector, the QTEN Cold Shrink Kit ensures ease of installation without sacrificing protection or durability.
Ideal for use on polymeric insulated cables in industrial substations, utilities and renewable infrastructure, this 3M QTEN Kit offers superior sealing, environmental resistance and compliance with IEC standards — making it a trusted solution across the energy sector.
3M QTEN 96-EP – Order Information
| Kit Reference | 3M ID | Cross Section |
| 96-EP720-2 (96EP7202) | 7100230584 | 120 – 1000 mm2 |
| 96-EP721-2 (96EP7212) | 7100206947 | 300 – 360 (800 solid) mm2 |
| 96-EP722-2 (96EP7222) | 7100206948 | 120 – 1000 mm2 |
| 96-EP725-2 (96EP7252) | 7100206926 | 120 – 1000 mm2 |
| 96-EP730-2 (96EP7302) | 7100154720 | 630 – 1600 mm2 |
| 96-EP732-2 (96EP7322) | 7100154729 | 630 – 1600 mm2 |
For Additional Information on the 3M QTEN 96-EP Cold Shrink Single-Core HV Cable Termination Kit (72.5kV) (96-EP720-2, 96-EP721-2, 96-EP722-2, 96-EP725-2, 96-EP730-2, 96-EP732-2), please consult the Technical Data Table or PDF File below.
*Technical Data subject to change without notice.
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| Kit Reference | Cross Section (mm²) | Diameter over Cable Jacket (mm) | Diameter over Primary Insulation (mm) | Lug - Max Diameter (mm) | Lug Included | Shielding Type |
| 96-EP 720-2 | 120 - 1000 | 90 | 33.0 - 60.0 | 90 | No | Copper Wire Screen |
| 96-EP 721-2 | 300 - 360 (800 solid) | 90 | 33.0 - 60.0 | 70 | Yes | Copper Wire Screen |
| 96-EP 722-2 | 120 - 1000 | 90 | 33.0 - 60.0 | 90 | No | Lead Sheath |
| 96-EP 725-2* | 120 - 1000 | 90 | 33.0 - 60.0 | 90 | No | Copper Wire Screen |
| 96-EP 730-2 | 630 - 1600 | 110 | 51.1 - 87.0 | 110 | No | Copper Wire Screen |
| 96-EP 732-2 | 630 - 1600 | 110 | 51.1 - 87.0 | 110 | No | Lead Sheath |
*This termination body contains 10 skirts for extended creepage distance