The Cold Shrink Revolution

For over 60 years, professional electrical workers have trusted 3M for innovative solutions that enhance safety and productivity. That’s why we invented Cold Shrink technology: a revolutionary alternative to traditional heat shrink cable joints and terminations that can be installed in a fraction of the time, without the need for special equipment or permits.

With faster, easier installation, and the long-term reliability provided by superior environmental sealing, 3M™ Cold Shrink Medium Voltage Cable Accessories can help you achieve improved efficiency and performance, as well as significant cost savings.

Read on to learn more about the proven benefits of Cold Shrink technology from the people who invented it.

Cold Shrink Products

Learn more about 3M™ Cold Shrink Cable Accessories for medium and high voltage.

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Learn more about our Heat Shrink alternative

Join the future. Discover what Cold Shrink can do for you. From easier installation to improved environmental sealing, these videos break it down.

The cool science of cold shrink technology

Why heat shrink may not be your best choice

*Data based upon U.S. failure data of U.S. manufactured 3M Cold Shrink Medium Voltage Cable Accessories between 2009 and 2012.

A ‘living seal’ – for long term performance and protection.

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3M Cold Shrink products contain elastomeric bonds, giving them elasticity similar to rubber bands. When stretched and then allowed to shrink onto a cable, they exert a strong inward force that produces a constant squeezing effect on the cable – providing excellent electrical performance, and superior environmental sealing compared to heat shrink cable accessories.

It’s a dramatic difference you can immediately see in this demonstration video!

Testimonials

“As seasoned Medium Voltage Technicians, we have been installing 3M Cold Shrink Splices and Terminations for over 30 years with excellent results.”

Ralph Patterson, Power Products & Solution

Dec 1, 1901
“3M is without question the leader in Cold Shrink Splicing and Terminating. We have installed thousands of them on our projects, always with excellent results!”

Thomas Fox, Hunt Electric Corporation

Dec 1, 1901
“3M has always provided excellent customer service, and of the thousands of terminations made; 3M stands the test of time.”

Alan Hege, Salem Electric Co Inc.

Dec 1, 1901
"Site teams found the new termination kits easy to install, reliable and not time consuming. Moreover it does not require the use of Naked Flame (hazard).”

Mohamed Rafic Ali, DID

Dec 1, 1901

Cold shrink technology: building on 40+ years of 3M innovation

Since inventing Cold Shrink more than 40 years ago, we have continuously improved our technology to offer cable accessories that are reliable, safe, and easy to install, with excellent performance.

Standards approvals
3M™ Cold Shrink technology meets or exceeds the standards set by:

IEEE

IEC

CENELEC

GB

JCAA
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