Elpress KS / KSF Copper Through Connectors - Splices (0.75-800mm²) - KSF25, KSF35, KSF150, KSF240A, KSF300A
Elpress KS / KSF Copper Through Connectors - Splices (0.75-800mm²) - KSF25, KSF35, KSF150, KSF240A, KSF300A

Product overview

Elpress KS / KSF Copper Through Connectors

Elpress KS / KSF Copper Through Connectors (Splices) (0.75-800mm²) are produced from electrolytic copper (Cu 99.95%) and are tin plated Cu/Sn. For Stranded (Class 2) and Flexible (Class 5) Cu Conductors.
Part Numbers: KS0,75, KS1,5, KS2,5, KS4, KS6, KS10, KSF16, KSF25, KSF35, KSF50, KSF70, KSF95, KSF120, KSF150, KSF185, KSF240A, KSF300A, KSF400A, KSF500, KSF630, KSF800.
KSF300A: corresponding SWP – Siemens Wind Power part number is A9B10094111.

*Please note, Part Numbers highlighted in bold are Network Rail-approved according to PADS Certificate PA05/07403. This refers to sizes 16-185mm².

General Information

SYSTEM ELPRESS
System Elpress consists of Terminals and Tools designed and tested together to give a certified crimping result. This ensures that users will feel confident when using our systems, and the achievement of a secure connection through the proper handling of our products. By using Elpress Cu-Connection elements together with one of Elpress Crimp Systems one obtains a connection that has been tested according to the requirements of IEC 61238:1.

COPPER (CU) TERMINALS
Elpress Copper Connectors made of pure Copper 99.95%. We manufacture Tube Terminals type KR/ KRF/ KRD/ KRT, Through Connectors type KS/ KSF/ KSD/ KST for stranded conductors, IEC 60228 Class 2, and flexible conductors IEC 60228 Class 5 such as C-Sleeves primarily pre-splicing of Cu-lines and many customised products. For flexible and stranded Cu conductors, use terminals of type KR/ KRF and through connectors of type KS/ KSF. Use terminals of type KRD/ KRT and through connectors type KSD/ KST on stranded Cu conductors from and including 500mm2. Mainly use terminals of type KR/ KRF/ KRD/ KRT in the splicing of copper conductors in cable assemblies. Can also use them for straight splicing of earth conductors. With a branching sleeve, type C, one splices and branches earth conductors, lightning conductor installations and the like.

Approvals & Marking

UL-APPROVED TERMINALS
UL is an American, but also internationally accepted, standard. Elpress standard Cu Terminals of types KR/ KS, KRF/ KSF, KRT/ KST, KRFS, KRFN (e.g. KRFN120-10, KRFN120-12) are UL-approved according to file no E205350.

DNV APPROVED
Elpress KR/ KS, KRF/ KSF and KRT/ KST Terminals meet DNV’s rules for classification of ships and Det Norske Veritas’ Offshore Standards. The Terminals have an approval for installations on ships and mobile offshore units.

NUMBER OF CRIMPS
Normally one crimp is necessary up to and including 150mm2 and 2 or 3 crimps for larger areas. Note, however, that another number of crimps may be essential in some cases, see table for tool dies. If possible, you should place crimps next to each other with a couple of mm spacing between each one. Overlap is sometimes inevitable.

MARKING OF CU TERMINALS
Elpress marking system for Copper Terminals shows logotype, cable area and type number for hexagonal die. This system allows you to check if you are using the correct tools when contact crimping. The die number automatically becomes embossed during the contact crimping.

For more information on Elpress KS / KSF Copper Through Connectors – Splices (KS25, KSF150, KSF240A, KSF300A), consult the PDF File or Technical Data Table  below.

*Technical Data subject to change without notice.

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Technical Data

  • Material: Cu 99.95%, tin plated Cu/Sn.
  • Cable inspection hole and int. cable stop
  • For Stranded (Class 2) and Flexible (Class 5) Cu-Conductors.
  • For Flexible Cu-Condutors, Elpress recommends using the DUAL System.
  • UL-approved (1-500mm2). DNV-approved (16-400mm2).
Cat. No. Area mm² AWG d D L s Die no. Screen conductor area Pcs/ Pack Rec. Tools 
KS0,75 0,75 (22)-18 1,3 2,8 14 7 100 DKB0325, DKB0760
KS1,5 1,5 (18)-16 1,8 3,3 14 7 100 DKB0325, DKB0760
KS2,5 2,5 (16)-14 2,3 4,2 16 8 100 DKB0325, DKB0760
KS4 4 12 3 5 19 9 100 GWB4099, ES2258
KS6 6 10 4 6 19 9 100 GWB4099, ES2258
KS10 10 8 5 8 30 15 8 100 GWB4099, ES2258, PVL350, V600, DV1300
KSF16 16 6 6 9 35 17 9 15 100 ES2258, PVL350, V600, DV1300
KSF25 25 4 8 11 35 17 11 21-29 100 ES2258, PVL350, V600, DV1300
KSF35 35 2 9 13 35 17 13 41 100 PVL350, V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF50 50 1/0 11 14,5 45 22 14,5 57 50 V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF70 70 2/0 13 17 45 22 17 72-88 50 V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF95 95 4/0 15 20 45 25 20 111 50 V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF120 120 250 17 22 55 27 22 50 V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF150 150 300 19 25 65 32 25 25 V600, DV1300, DV250
KSF185 185 350 21 27 70 35 27 25 DV1300, DV250
KSF240A 240 500 22,5 29 70 35 30 25 DV1300, DV250
KSF300A 300 600 24,5 31,5 75 37 32 10 DV1300, DV250
KSF400A 400 750 30 38 100 50 38 10 DV1300, DV250
KSF500 500 1000 33 42 135 68 42 5 DV250, V1470
KSF630 630 1000 39 53 175 88 53 3 DV250, V1470
KSF800 800 1000 42,5 53 175 88 53 2 DV250, V1470

Marking example: 20 95F 111 (earth-sign) Elpress logotype included
20= die no.      95=mm²    F=type KSF, stranded and flexible conductors      111=screen, mm²
s= strip length

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