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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.
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
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
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) |
|---|---|
| Kit Reference96-EP720-2 (96EP7202) | 3M ID7100230584 |
| Kit Reference96-EP721-2 (96EP7212) | 3M ID7100206947 |
| Kit Reference96-EP722-2 (96EP7222) | 3M ID7100206948 |
| Kit Reference96-EP725-2 (96EP7252) | 3M ID7100206926 |
| Kit Reference96-EP730-2 (96EP7302) | 3M ID7100154720 |
| Kit Reference96-EP732-2 (96EP7322) | 3M ID7100154729 |
| Kit Reference96-EP 720-2 | Cross Section (mm²)120 - 1000 |
| Kit Reference96-EP 721-2 | Cross Section (mm²)300 - 360 (800 solid) |
| Kit Reference96-EP 722-2 | Cross Section (mm²)120 - 1000 |
| Kit Reference96-EP 725-2* | Cross Section (mm²)120 - 1000 |
| Kit Reference96-EP 730-2 | Cross Section (mm²)630 - 1600 |
| Kit Reference96-EP 732-2 | Cross Section (mm²)630 - 1600 |