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3M™ Scotchcast™ Hazardous Area Resin Joint Kit LVI-3/5 (50 - 500mm²)
3M™ Scotchcast™ Hazardous Area Resin Joint Kit LVI-3/5 (50 - 500mm²)

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3M™ Scotchcast™ Hazardous Area Resin Joint Kit LVI-3/5 (50 – 500mm²)

The 3M LVI-3/5 Resin Joint Kit is a specialised hazardous-area inline jointing solution for multi-core armoured low-voltage polymeric cables. Designed for Zone 1 & Zone 2 environments, this 3M LVI-3/5 Kit provides advanced electrical insulation, flame-retardant performance and reliable mechanical protection for LV energy cable joints. Each Scotchcast LVI-3/5 (Scotchcast LVI-35) kit includes a transparent two-part mould body with a snap-fit closing system, a flame-retardant phase spacer web and 3M™ Scotchcast™ 1402FR resin packaged in a closed two-chamber mixing system.

Ideal for hazardous industrial sites, the LVI-3/5 Resin Joint delivers safe, consistent installation using either compression or mechanical connectors. The kit also accommodates lead-sheathed cable and PILC transition jointing.
Part Number: 7000092634.

In addition to the Standard Kit, the following options are available:

  • LVI‑3/5‑IC – includes Instrumentation & Control Kits

Key Features & Benefits

  • Designed for hazardous-area LV multi-core armoured polymeric cables
  • Suitable for lead-sheathed cable and PILC transition applications
  • Scotchcast 1402FR resin — flame retardant, hydrocarbon resistant, halogen-free
  • Transparent two-part mould body with snap-fit closing system
  • Clear visual control of connector positions throughout installation
  • Flame retardant to UL94 V0
  • High chemical resistance, especially against hydrocarbons
  • Integrated flame-retardant spacer web ensures correct distances
  • Closure cap included to prevent contamination during installation
  • Suitable for indoor, outdoor, underground and submerged environments
  • Provides strong electrical insulation and long-term mechanical protection
  • Includes Scotch™ 23 tape, armour connection components, copper stocking, gloves (EN 394) and full instructions
  • Clean and safe handling using the Closed Mix system with dedicated opener
  • Each kit is clearly marked for quick identification and traceability

3M LVI-3/5 – Flame-Retardant Hazardous-Area LV Resin Jointing

The 3M LVI-3/5 is a high-integrity, flame-retardant inline solution engineered for the most demanding LV applications. This LVI-3/5 Resin Joint combines the performance of 1402FR resin, a precision-built mould body and a flame-retardant spacer web to ensure dependable sealing and long-term safety in high-risk environments.

As a hazardous-area rated LVI-3/5 Joint Kit, it offers exceptional chemical resistance — particularly to hydrocarbons — making it ideal for petrochemical facilities, refineries, offshore platforms and other sites requiring stringent safety compliance. For installers needing a robust, hazardous-area-ready inline joint, the Scotchcast LVI-3/5 (or LVI-35 Resin Joint) provides proven 3M reliability and extended service life, even in submerged conditions.

For Additional Information on the 3M™ Scotchcast™ Hazardous Area Resin Joint Kit LVI-3/5 (50 – 500mm²), please consult the Technical Data Table or PDF File below.

*Technical Data subject to change without notice.

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Technical Data

CSA (mm²) Kit Reference
- 1 Core (1kV)		 Kit Reference
- 2 Core (1kV)		 Kit Reference
- 3 Core (1kV)		 Kit Reference
- 4 Core (1kV)		 Kit Reference
- 1 Core (3.3kV)		 Kit Reference
- 3 Core (3.3kV)
1.5 - LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C - -
2.5 - LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C - -
4 - LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C - -
6 - LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/2-C - -
10 - LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/3-C - -
16 - LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/3-C - LVI-3/4
25 - LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/4 LVI-3/4 - LVI-3/4
35 - LVI-3/4 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/4 - LVI-3/4
50 LVI-3/2-C LVI-3/4 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/5
70 LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/5 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/5
95 LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/5 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/6 LVI-3/3-C LVI-3/6
120 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/6 LVI-3/6 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/6
150 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/6 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/6
185 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/6 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/4 LVI-3/7
240 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/8 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/7
300 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/8 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/8
400 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/7 LVI-3/8 LVI-3/8 LVI-3/5 LVI-3/8
500 LVI-3/5 - - - LVI-3/5 -
630 LVI-3/6 - - - LVI-3/6 -
800 LVI-3/6 - - - LVI-3/6 -
1000 LVI-3/7 - - - LVI-3/7 -

Note: For single core cables using LVI-3/2-C and LVI-3/3-C, the included connectors are not suitable.

Performance Data

Testing

Scotchcast™ Resin Kit Series LVI-3/x tested according to EN50393 Table 3/I/A1

Type of Test according to EN50393 Table 3 / I / A1 Results
AC Voltage Withstand Test in air
4kV AC/ 1 min		 Passed
Insulation Resistance Test in air
1kV DC		 > 10.000MΩ
Heat Cycle in air
63 cycles: 5h/3h		 Passed
Heat Cycle in water
63 cycles: 5h/3h		 Passed
AC Voltage Withstand Test in water
4kV AC/ 1 min		 Passed
Insulation Resistance Test in water
1kV DC		 > 10.000MΩ

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