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Capnut Terminations

G&W Electric’s Capnut Terminations are designed and tested in accordance with IEEE-48, 1975 standards for Class 1 terminations. They are used where insulated cables are connected to generators, switchgear, transformers, overhead lines or sectionalizing equipment.

Features and Benefits

  • Single conductor units in ratings of 15, 25, 34.5, and 46kV for 1/0 to 2000 kcmil cables.
  • Three conductor units are rated 15, 25, and 34.5kV for conductor sizes through 1000 kcmil.
  • Bracket and flange mount models for pole or equipment mounting.
  • Accepts any construction of extruded dielectric, paper insulated or armored cable.
Ratings Chart for Capnut Terminations

Voltage152534.546
BIL (kV)110150200250
Current RatingSame as cableSame as cableSame as cableSame as cable
1 minute dry, ac (kV)506590120
6 hour dry, ac (kV)355575100
10 second wet, ac (kV)456080100
15 minute dry, dc (kV)75105140170
Accessories Chart for Capnut Accessories

Cable TypeWSWSV-CCWSV-ACWSV-WAFRSRSF-CCRSF-ACRSF-WAFRSADPDP-CCDP-EE-ACDP-EE-WAF
PILC
VCLC
RILC
1 or 3 Conductor3 Conductor1 or 3 Conductor3 Conductor3 Single Conductors3 Single Conductors
EPR
XLP
1 or 3 Conductor3 Conductor3 Single Conductors3 Single Conductors
High mole Polyethylene and Kerits1 or 3 Conductor MAY REQUIRE TUBE SEAL3 Conductor MAY REQUIRE TUBE SEAL3 Single Conductors MAY REQUIRE TUBE SEAL3 Single Conductors MAY REQUIRE TUBE SEAL
Flat Steel Armored3 Conductor3 Conductor1 or 3 Conductor
Interlocked* Armor3 Conductor
Wire Armor3 Conductor3 Conductor1 or 3 Conductor
Type CCE Split Conduit Extension Adaptable
*Application on cable with a solid jacket under the armor. For cables with a jacket over the armor, a cable entrance fitting combination (DP3-EE-EE-GL-ACC-DP-1) can be used.
Aerial Lugs Accessories include: Style 3-D Clamp style, Style 8 Bertial 4 hole and Style 18 Horizontal Bus style
Novoid Accessories include: Novoid A and Novid X for use with PILC Cable, Novoid A and Novoid 224 for use with XLPE/EPR.
Novoid 224 not applicable with PILC Cable. Novoid X not applicable with XLPE/EPR.