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About SICAME Group

60 years of sustained growth The increasing and global demand

for electric energy has enabled SICAME Group to expand quickly

since its creation more than 60 years ago. The growth of the SICAME

Group was achieved internally and through acquisitions that gradually

gave it a global dimension.

Today the Group is established

in 24 countries and its products are distributed

in 170 countries.

The Group remains clearly focused on products and services related

to electricity transmission and distribution as well as to systems,

safety equipment and tools associated with electrical networks.

up by after-sales services

and training courses.

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2 800Employees

50 000+Products manufactured for 5 strategic activity domains

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In 2005, SICAME acquired the Medium Voltage underground accessories business from SAGEM Cables (also known as SILEC, now part of General Cable). Along with an extensive portfolio of customers and products, SICAME also acquired then all the know-how

material formulations and testing data.SICAME has leaped this experience into yet another dynamics supported

unmatched dedicated team.

• Cold Shrink• Heat Shrink• Slip-on (push-on).• Resin-injected or poured.• Hybrid solutions

(ex: Cold Shrink and resin-injected)

Best in class product designs

backed up by jointers

SICAME solutions for

MV Underground Networks

Based on SICAME product landmarks – reliability, ease of installation, adaptation - truly original accessory designs have been developed.

SICAME also pioneered the mechanical

universal shear head patent.

• Terminations (indoor, outdoor)• Joints (1 core or 3 cores)• Straight through joints• Branch joints• Transitions• Dead ends

• Elbow connectors

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Manufacturing• SICAME

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• SICAME

Process capabilities include:

• 26 plants in the world

• 4 plants specialized in MV Underground accessories

• Plastic, silicone and EPDM rubber transformation

• Resin formulation and mixture

• CNC machining for mechanical connectors

• Cold and Heat Shrink expansion

SICAME Group’s industrial dimension is deeply engraved in its DNA since its creation in 1955. Founded by 2 Engineers, SICAME grew up and built up a solid reputation based on the quality and reliability of its products since then. SICAME policy has always been a strong industrial integration. Thus, SICAME developed a recognized and appreciated knowhow in the 25 plants around the world for

customers. SICAME integrated and developed expertise over tools, processes and machines involved for the key manufacturing processes of the accessories. SICAME formulates its own resin, can inject plastics, transform silicone and EPDM rubber, machine the connectors and screws, expand the Heat and Cold shrink tubes to have them ready to install.

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Our QSE policySince its creation in 1955, the quality of the products and services provided to customers is at the heart of the company’s concerns. SICAME Group gives great attention to designing and producing products and services that meet the requirements of international quality standards.The Group’s quality management allows the

Environment) departments of the subsidiaries to work together in order to constantly improve processes in a synergy of progress:• e cient uality

management,• safety of persons in

the workplace,• reduction in the

environmental impacts of our activities and products.

a partnership agreement commits SICAME Group to working on the progressive

around the world while still

of each company.

Our environmental commitmentsSICAME Group has taken a sustainable development approach through increasingly

the environment. In today’s world the Group’s businesses are actively working on reducing the environmental impact of their activities:• waste treatment,• waste sorting and

recycling,• reduction in

the volume of waste,• integration of the

environmental concept as from product design...

Deploging ISO 14001

one of the priorities for the Group’s subsidiaries. A certain number of these have already obtained it or are in the

SICAME quality system is based on standards ISO 9001/14001/REACH system, the products quality and quality of production process.

Environment, Health and Safety

N°1993/1706.5 N°1993/1706.5

SICAME Pompadour is certi ed

Companies of human size, independant and for growth

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Test resources and laboratories

at the heart of our R&D strategy

The laboratories

The Group wants to extend its COFRAC

accreditation via consistent investment

in test resources

One of the elements of the quality policy: type tests of all components

and full accessories in the laboratory with Cofrac accreditation

SICAME has built a very modern MV testing laboratory where are carried out initial tests of cable accessories according to standards and utilities

This laboratory named LABEP is located in Pompadour (France), next to

the Research and Development Center. Example tests: 126 ageing cycles

in the air/water, AC/DC tests, BIL, shorts circuits, PD (partial discharge). The

laboratory is also able to run any type of mechanical and electrical tests on

raw materials (elongation, mechanical stress, electrical resistance in kV/mm).

Accreditation n°1-1068Scope available onwww.cofrac.fr

All Sicame accessories are tested and comply with international standards

HD 629 S2-2006

Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage

part 2: cable with impregnated paper insulation.

EN 61442:2006

Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltage from

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IEC 60502-2 Ed.2.0

Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV).

IEEE Std 404

Standard for extruded and laminated dielectric shielded

IEEE Std 48

Standard for test procedures and requirements for alternating-current cable terminations used on shielded cables having laminated insulation

Uo/U (Um) kVU0 is the rated power-frequency voltage between phase conductor and earth or metallic screen for which the cable accessory is designed.

U is the rated power-frequency voltage between phase conductors for which the cable accessory is designed.

Um is the maximum value of the ‘highest system voltage’ for which the cable accessory may be used.

UoUU /U (Uoo mUU ) kVmm

U0 is the rated power-frequency voltagebetween phase conductor and earthor metallic screen for which the cableaccessory is designed.

U is the rated power-frequency voltagebetween phase conductors for whichthe cable accessory is designed.

UmUU is the maximum value of the ‘highest system voltage’ for which the cableaccessory may be used.

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Innovation is in the heart of the SICAME development strategy.This strategy is based on three core principles: 1/ active participation in the ecosystem, 2/ the development of partnerships with universities and industrial companies, 3/ the creation of a dedicated innovation steering committee to analyze the trends impacting the future of the sector and propose strategies for innovation.

This form of organisation has a single objective: support and develop

innovation in order to accompany the energy and digital transition.Every day, SICAME engineers team design, develops accessories thatwill be used for work on the electrical networks and, more broadly,electrical equipment of the future.With technology constantly changing, the accessories are always more

environmental constraints.

Because innovation, for us, it is

competitive accessory, it’s also registering it from conception to itsdestruction, in a cycle of sustainable live. Like all activity areas of

engaged in this inseparable process of quality organization / environment.

INNOVATION is one of our greatest priorities

Everyday our engineering teams and researchers are working on tomorrow’s products and services.

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Cold Shrink technology

/ Easiest and uickest assembly

/ Extremely Reliable

/ Product customization for individualized needs

Material selection to maximise robustness

EPDM rubber Naturally, EPDM materials present

superior properties when it comes to mechanical strength, tear resistance

and high molecular resistance to humidity. This is why EPDM material

is commonly the best solution for below grade applications

such as joints and derivations.

Silicone rubber

Presenting high performance with elasticity and hydrophobic behaviour,

silicone is typically suitable on the outdoor and indoor terminations, cold

shrink and push on.

JUPRF: the best all-in-one jointJUPRF cold shrink joint is the most acclaimed all-in-one joint on the market.

JUPRF has passed all the most severe tests including robustness and bending.

the joint protection against water ingress. JUPRF is so easy to install that it has

JTpRFI: transition joints made simpleTransition joints are usually complex and tedious to install. This is over.JTpRFI has combined the best technique for each step of the installation: 1/ the mastic to prepare the cables,

2/ the cold-shrink electrical bodies 3/ easy to set-up injected resin protection.

EUERF: termination with patented application techni ueSICAME has developed a unique and patented system to apply cold shrink termination eliminating the most frustrating part of it:

application technique is associated with high quality silicone rubber for a long lasting termination even in

Full range of Cold Shrink accessories for splices and terminations for networks up to 36 kV, up to 630 mm² cables. The cold shrink technology limits the possibilities of misassembling.

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Heat Shrink technology/ Installation at low temperature

/ Long storage time

/ Three-layer tube

Full range of Heat Shrink accessories for splices and terminations for networks up to 36 kV, up to 630 mm² cables.

Joints - 1 & 3 cores -- JxPTH seriesSICAME heat-shrink joints include a unique 3-layer HS tube performing the electrical function of the accessory in a single step. This reduces the number of steps in the installation to a minimum and secures the electrical function of the joint.

Branch joints and transitionsOn top of the regular straight joints, SICAME has developed a complete set of transition and branch (Y-type, H-type) accessories. Based on the same 3-layer tube principle than the straight joints, these transitions and derivations accessories are saved from many steps and allow to accommodate legacy conductors with new generations in the best conditions.

Heat Shrink Terminations

shrink terminations accommodating

XLPE and PILC conductors, indoor or outdoor applications with various level of pollution. Thanks to the modular built of our terminations, the range is able to cover every common network application.

3-layer joint body in SICAME Joints

& Transitions

Cold or Heat Shrink.Extruded in mainly EPDM rubber material. Unique product where competitors require 2 or 3 tubes for the same result.

3 layers of the tube:

Inner stress control layer

Semi conductive

layer

Insulating layer

Technology of Heat Shrink rubber materials

SICAME heat shrink material is a mixture of rubber and thermoplastic.In crosslink process, the rubber vulcanizes normally but not the thermoplastic: it just stays in crystalline nature, making a bond between molecules of rubber.When heated, the crystals of thermoplastic melt and the bonds between rubber molecules are cut, allowing the rubber to get back to its initial elasticity.

Three-layer tube high-tech SICAME product

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Injected ribboned or poured resin technology• Large range of products,

laboratory, expertise, 2 production plants (Germany, UK)

• Resin-base outer envelopes provide heavy duty protection to

complex accessories such as branches, transitions

or 3-phase joints.

• Hybrid accessories associating cold shrink sleeves and resin are easier to install, high performing,

Injected resin technology

• Technology using a polyurethane resin.

• Built of insulation with resin and help of prefabricated spacer between phases.

• Outer cover build with the same resin.

• Installation temperature:

• Storage time: 18-24 months (according to resin).

• Example of products: DTIM PS3, JTR 0 (24 kV)

Poured resin technology

• Technology using a polyurethane resin.

• Built of insulation and stress control with prefabricated slip on tube (moulded shroud).

• Built of outer cover with resin poured into the rigid shell.

• Installation temperature:

• Storage time: 18-24 months (according to resin).

• Example of products: MIRP joint

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Mechanical connectorsSince the substitution of medium voltage paper cables by polymeric cables, a highly increasing number

the world. To connect MV cables with

and cross sections, mechanical connectors are a good solution to this technical challenge. A variety of SICAME mechanical connector designs had been developed.

Complete range of cable range-taking mechanical connectors and terminations for MV cable conductors. Complete with the patented universal shear screw for installation with either a ratchet or impact wrench.

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aluminium alloy extrusion.• ��• ��

/ M18 / M22.• �

•within connector body.

• Integral moisture block.• Shear screws can be removed

after installation.• Aluminum or copper

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/ Cable range taking

/ Tor ue limiter / impact wrench compatible

/ High tor ue / large cable, low tor ue / small cable

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For connection of MV single-core cables with

synthetic insulation to transformers, cubicles,

compact substations, motors, etc.

• One-piece connector made of insulating EPDM rubber with

semi-conductor screen.

• Indoor and outdoor installation in any position.

• Connectable/disconnectable under no-load and no-voltage conditions.

• Test point for voltage status monitoring.

• Fixture device on the bushing.

• Energization only after plugging on the bushing.

/ CSE 250 / CSD 250: 12 and 24 kV for A interface type in accordance with EN 50180 and EN 50181 standards. For single core synthetic insulation cables without armour

/ CSE 400: 24 and 36 kV for B interface type in accordance with EN 50180 and EN 50181 standards. For single core synthetic insulation cables

/ CST 630: 24 and 36 kV for C interface type (soon available) in accordance with EN 50180 and EN 50181 standards. For single core synthetic insulation cables

Separable Connectors

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KEY REFERENCES

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SICAME Academy. Both in France and multiple local subsidiaries,

practical training is proposed for acquiring the demanding skills required for medium

voltage underground jointing.SICAME Academy also supports tailor-made

curriculums such as “training the trainers”

of the training modules can be carried out

Modules can cover general knowledge, live-line work or dead-line work.

SICAME Academy

training program

Expert jointer training

supporting network reliability.

Sicame’s training expertise at your service

For ever-increasing quality, reliability and sustainability of power

networks throughout the world,SICAME Group has created a network

of training centres for its customers:

Accreditation no.4-0580 according to ISO 17024

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TRACEABILITY FOR RELIABILITY

A reliable traceability system brings responsibility and quality-conscious focus to all the actors involved into installing accessories. Sicame has developed robust

systems board on up to date technologies (datamatrix codes, mobile and web apps, GPS…).Traceability becomes hassle-free and can now be deployed thoroughly.

ADVICE & ENGINEERING

Our experts will provide you with support all throughout your projects and with

for our product ranges.

Recommendations on the products for your installation projectsIn each of our areas of activity our specialists can advise you on the technical solutions best suited to your technical requirements:• • Standards for premises

installations• Climatic constraints• Geographical constraints

TRAINING& CERTIFICATION

HIGH QUALITY

COMPONENTS

TRACEABILITY

RELIABILITY

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