ADALET PLM INDUSTRIAL CABLE COUPLERS
Portable Cable Systems Couplers / Plugs-Receptacles
Cable Couplers Identification & Application
Couplers are utilized in underground, strip, and pit operations on every continent in the world. Adalet PLM Cable Couplers provide safe, convenient means for connecting portable cable rated up to 15,000 volt and up to 500 Amperes, copper or aluminum conductor to mining equipment, electric shovels, drag lines, loaders, barges, tunneling machines, portable substations, portable junction boxes, or for joining lengths of high voltage cables.
APPLICATIONS
- Extending Portable Cables
- Mine Power Cables
- Electric Shovels, Drills, drag lines
- Tunneling Machines
- Transformer Connections
- Barge, Ship-Dock Applications
- Turbine Generators
- Motor Disconnect 600V-15kV to 500 Amp
FEATURES
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Rigid, non-breakable insulators
- 500 Amp contacts
- Portable cable mounting
- Switchgear or equipment mounting
- Standard cover, stress control kit instructions included
Selection Guide
BENEFITS
- Superior electrical and physical protection
- Fewer mating problems
- Quicker installation
- Quick connect - disconnect
- Versatile application
COMPLIANCE
- Pennsylvania Bureau of Deep Mine Safety
415 / 515 Series Cable Couplers
Standard EPDM Insulators 15kv, 500 Amp
415/515 Series Cable Couplers are suitable for use up to 15kV. Each coupler includes silver-plated copper contacts rated up to 500 amperes. PLM Couplers feature a durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum shell. Rigid, non-breakable, EPDM insulator tubes are supplied standard. 415/515 Series Couplers are available in line-mount (cable-mount) or gear-mount (equipment-mount) configurations. Select from four different connection options to provide the best solution for your application. Each coupler we ship includes a stress control kit and detailed installation instructions. Several options are available to customize each coupler to your specific requirements.
FEATURES
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Rigid, non-breakable EPDM insulators
- 500 amp contacts
- Portable cable mounting
- Switchgear or equipment mounting
- Standard cover, stress control kit instructions included
BENEFITS
- Superior electrical and physical protection
- Fewer mating problems
- Quicker installation
- Quick connect-disconnect
- Versatile application
Compound is not included and is not required up to 7,500 volts. Above 7,500 volts and when compound is required, use COLDPOUR Compound. Do not use asphalt compound with EPDM style couplers. Compound mandatory for 15kv.
415 / 515 Series Cable Couplers
Teflon® Insulators 15kv, 500 Amp
Teflon® tubes combine a non-tracking, easy-to-clean hydrophobic material with an internal o-ring seal between tubes. 415/515 Series Couplers are available in line-mount (cable-mount) or gear-mount (equipmentmount) configurations. Select from four different connection options to provide the best solution for your application. Each coupler we ship includes a stress control kit and detailed installation instructions. Several options are available to customize each coupler to your specific requirements.
FEATURES
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Rigid, non-breakable Teflon® insulators
- 500 amp contacts
- Portable cable mounting
- Switchgear or equipment mounting
- Standard cover, stress control kit instructions included
- Solid polyester fiberglass flange
- Teflon® tubes O-ring sealed to flange
- Nylon lock nuts for positive seal
BENEFITS
- Superior electrical and physical protection
- Fewer mating problems
- Quicker installation
- Quick connect-disconnect
- Versatile application
Teflon® is a registered trademark of EJ. DuPont de Nemours and Company.
415 / 515 Series Cable Couplers
Standard EPDM Insulators 15kv, 500 Amp
415 / 515 Series Cable Couplers
Teflon® Insulators 15kv, 500 Amp
Conversion Kits
Any cable coupler, line mount or gear mount, may be converted to Quik-Thread, Quik-Turn, or Quik-Flip style. These style couplers will not mate with standard 8 pitch thread couplers; therefore, it is necessary to change the socket body, lock ring, and covers. Select the correct conversion plug or socket kit from the table below. Kits include only the thread parts which must be changed, plus new screw, and gaskets. Conversion kits should be applied to all couplers on any single cable system.
Connection Options
Quik-Flip Bolted Coupler Connection
PLM’s Quik-Flip connection option is ideal for harsh environments where excessive dirt and other contaminants can seize threads and cause coupler damage. The innovative flip-bolt design utilizes stainless steel bolts that provide a one-second time delay between ground check and phase contact disengagement.
8-pitch Thread (standard)
A simple, cost effective solution for use in any application
Quik-Turn Ramp Style Quarter-Turn
Color-coded orange (use prefix “T” when ordering)Ideal for use in applications where frequent connection and disconnection is required.
Quik-Turn Ramp Style Quarter-Turn
Color-coded green (use prefix “Q” when ordering)Our most popular connection style, wide threads and Teflon coating make them easy to clean and maintain.
Accessories
Coupling and Contact Wrenches
COLDPOUR® Compound
Compound filling can prevent condensation and provide added protection in wet locations. Asphaltic compounds cannot be used with EPDM insulations. For those customers who wish to use compound, Adalet offers a COLDPOUR compound which does not require heating for installation or removal. Suitable for all couplers. No shrinkage or waste. Approximately 2-hour gel time.
Spare Parts
PLM couplers and accessories are utilized in some of the world’s most extreme environments. PLM offers a full line of spare parts for use in maintaining, rebuilding, or repairing used couplers. All individual coupler parts are available for purchase. Most are in stock and available for immediate shipment. Contact PLM or your local PLM distributor for price and availability information.
Coupler Contact Insulation Cleaning Kit
Dirt contamination can cause electrical failures. The mating contact insulators can be efficiently cleaned with the PCK100 Cleaning Kit.
The solvent used in our PCK-100 cleaning kit is an exceptional solvent degreaser formulated without chlorinated solvents or other hazardous ingredients. With its high flash point, the solvent provides an unprecedented degree of user safety. It is strong enough to remove grease, fuel oil, carbon and organic resins yet safe on most plastic and rubber surfaces.
The PLM solvent degreaser:
- Contains no water
- Fully evaporative, leaves no residue
- No hazardous ingredients as defined by the EPA
- Not a flammable liquid (TCC flash point above 145° F)
- No surface leakage of current in immediate residue tests
- High dielectric strength (ASTM D-877 test procedures to 46,000 volts)
