NPS-346 1.3

Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.
Marketing Division
National Network Unit
Revision: 1 NPS – 346 Specification for
Issue date: August 2016 Heat Shrinkable Accessories for Low Voltage Power Cables
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NPS-346
Specification for
Heat Shrinkable Accessories for
Low Voltage Power Cables
Cancels and replaces specification NPS-346/0
Prepared by: Emanuel Zuckerberger
Checked by: Adriana Lavian
Approved by: Dr. Noldi Grinberg
Haifa, Israel
August, 2016
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CONTENTS
1. PURCHASER
2. NAME OF ITEM & PROJECT
3. LOCATION OF ITEM & PROJECT
4. SCOPE OF WORK
5. TERMINAL POINTS&TERMINAL CONNECTION
6. CYBER&INFORMATION SECURITY
7. QUALITY ASSURANCE&QUALITY CONTROL
8. STANDARDS & CODES
9. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
10. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
11. TESTS & INSPECTIONS
12. PACKAGING &DELIVERY
13. STORAGE &HANDLING
14. NAMEPLATE/MARKING
15. NOTES
16. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS
17. REVISIONS
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Summary of data (Questionnaire)
Appendix B: Statement of manufacturing experience
Appendix C: Declaration for type tests
Appendix D: Criteria for final comparison of offers
Appendix E: Schedule up to delivery approval
Appendix F: Quality requirements: Q-APP-02 rev. 4
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1. PURCHASER
The Israel Electric Corporation Limited (I.E.Co.)
2. NAME OF ITEM & PROJECT

This specification defines the Israel Electric Corporation (I.E.Co.) technical requirements for
heat-shrinkable accessories for low voltage power cables.
The I.E.Co. catalogue numbers and their descriptions are specified in table 1.
I.E.Co.
No Catalogue Description
number
1. 451914 Heat-shrinkable joint for 4x10÷16 mm2 low voltage power cable
5. 451302 Heat-shrinkable repair sleeve 32.0/10.0
6. 451385 Heat-shrinkable repair sleeve 82.0/21.0
7. 451203 Heat-shrinkable medium wall tubing 35.0/12.0
11. 451559 Heat-shrinkable thin wall tubing 6.0/2.0
16. 2376788 Heat-shrinkable thin wall dual color tubing 6.0/3.0
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22. 450668 Heat-shrinkable breakout for 4x10÷35 mm2 low voltage power cable
23. 450775 Heat-shrinkable breakout for 4x50÷150 mm2 low voltage power cable
24. 451112 Heat-shrinkable breakout for 4x150-300 mm2 low voltage power cable
25. 450353 Heat-shrinkable cap 35.0/15.0
Table 1: Catalogue numbers and descriptions
3. LOCATION OF ITEM & PROJECT
The heat-shrinkable accessories are designed to be used in the underground low voltage
network.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
This specification defines the technical requirements for heat-shrinkable accessories for low
voltage power cables. The heat-shrinkable accessories shall be designed, manufactured and
tested in accordance with the requirements of the present specification.
4.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION N/A
4.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

The heat-shrinkable accessories will be used for underground and outdoor installations of low
voltage power cables.
The heat-shrinkable accessories shall be manufactured from cross linked polyolefin.
The following accessories will be coated with inner adhesive: joints, repair sleeves, medium
wall tubing, breakouts and caps.
4.3 SCOPE OF SERVICE N/A
5. TERMINAL POINTS&TERMINAL CONNECTION N/A
6. CYBER&INFORMATION SECURITY N/A

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7. QUALITY ASSURANCE&QUALITY CONTROL
7.1 Quality Management System (QMS)

7.1.1 Definitions:
7.1.1.1 Certification Body (CB) – An independent external body authorized to confirm that the
manufacturer's Management System conforms to the requirements specified in the standard, by
issuing a certificate. The Certification Body should be accredited to certify by an Accreditation
Body.
7.1.1.2 Accreditation Body (AB) – An independent body, being a member of the International
Accreditation Forum Multilateral Arrangement – IAF MLA, having authority to formally
approve, by means of document, the competence of a certification body to provide certification
services
7.1.2 The manufacturer shall have a Quality Management System (QMS) having a certificate
evidencing compliance with the requirements of the valid revision of ISO 9001 or other
equivalent standard which specifies requirements for Quality Management System, on the date
specified for submission of the proposal.
7.1.3 Approval of conformance with the ISO 9001 requirements, as indicated in clause 1.2
above, shall be in a form of a certificate issued by a Certification Body (CB) which is
accredited by an Accreditation Body (AB).
7.1.4 The certificate should bare the logo of the CB and of its Accreditation Body and/or the
logo of the IAF.
7.1.5 The certificate shall be valid on the date set for submission of the proposal.
7.1.6 The certificate shall be valid for the scope of activities requested in the request for proposal.
7.2. Quality Requirements
7.2.1 The Quality Requirements are specified in Appendix D of this specification: Q- APP-02
rev. 4 – Quality Requirements.
7.2.2 The Purchaser or his authorized representative shall have the right to inspect and observe
the production, inspection and testing of the Work at any facilities where work is performed,
including those of Contractor and its subcontractors.
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8. STANDARDS & CODES
Unless otherwise stated, the heat-shrinkable accessories shall be designed, manufactured and
tested in accordance with the requirements of the latest published recommendation of the
following standards:
IEC 60684-1 – Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 1: Definitions and general
requirements, Second edition, 2003-04;
IEC 60684-2 – Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test, Edition
2.1, 2003-05;
Israeli Standard 60684 – Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 3: Specification for
individual types of sleeving – Sheet 212: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleevings
(equivalent to IEC 60684, Part 3, Sheet 212);
IEC 60684-3-214 – Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 3: Specification for
individual types of sleeving – Sheet 214: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleevings,
not flame retarded, shrink ratio 3:1 – Thick and medium wall, Second edition,
2005-11;
ASTM D 2671 – Standard Test Methods for Heat-Shrinkable Tubing for
Electrical Use;
DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006 – Test methods and requirements
for accessories for use on distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1.0 (1.2) kV.
9. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
9.1 GENERAL
All the documents shall be submitted in English.

The I.E.Co. reserves the right to allow a Bidder to submit part of the required documents at a
later date. That date will be fixed by I.E.Co.
9.2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE

PROPOSAL
Together with the proposal, the Bidder shall submit:
9.2.1 Complete questionnaire (appendix A of this specification), signed by an authorized
officer of the manufacturer.
9.2.2 A certificate issued by an authorized certification body demonstrating that the
manufacturer has a Quality Management System (QMS) meeting the requirements of
the valid revision of ISO 9001 or other equivalent standard, at the date of submission of
the proposal, as specified in paragraph 7.1 of this specification. The indicated scope of
activities should cover the scope of supply required by the tender.
9.2.3 Statement of manufacturing experience (Appendix B of this specification).
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9.2.4 A reference list which confirms at least 3 (three) years of experience, during the last 5
(five) years, in manufacturing and supplying the offered or similar heat-shrinkable
accessories (similar means: same materials, same technology, may differ in sizes),
signed by an authorized officer of the manufacturer. The list shall contain the total
supplied quantities per year and the names of the purchasers.
9.2.5 Type test report for low voltage heat-shrinkable joints, according to the requirements of
paragraph 11.1 of this technical specification.
9.2.6 Type test report for low voltage heat-shrinkable terminations, according to the
requirements of paragraph 11.2 of this technical specification.
9.2.7 Type test report for low voltage heat-shrinkable stop ends, according to the
requirements of paragraph 11.3 of this technical specification.
9.2.8 Test reports for heat-shrinkable thin wall tubing, according to the requirements of
paragraph 11.4 of this specification.
9.2.9 Test reports for heat-shrinkable molded breakouts, according to the requirements of
paragraph 11.5 of this specification.
9.2.10 Detailed manufacturer catalogue pages which include the proposed items.
9.2.11 Filled-in and signed statement of manufacturing experience – Appendix B.
9.2.12 Filled-in and signed Declaration for type tests - Appendix C.
9.2.13 Filled-in and signed schedules for prototype approval – Annex E.
9.2.14 Samples for each family of proposed items shall be submitted according to the
requirements specified in the table below:
Positions No of Length of
No Family of proposed items
in table 1 samples sample [m]
1 Heat shrinkable joints 1÷4 2
2 Heat shrinkable repair joints 5÷6 2
3 Heat shrinkable medium wall tubing 7 ÷ 10 2
4 Heat shrinkable thin wall tubing 11 ÷ 15 1
Heat shrinkable thin wall dual color

5 16 ÷ 21 1
tubing
6 Heat shrinkable breakouts 22 ÷ 24 3
7 Heat shrinkable caps 25 ÷ 28 3

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The samples for each family of products shall be identical with one of the proposed
items.
The samples shall be manufactured according to the requirements of the current
specification.
The samples shall be hand delivered directly to the samples storehouse of the
I.E.Co Supply and Stores Division by the bidders' representatives in Israel.
9.3 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES AFTER NOTIFICATION OF

AWARD
9.3.1 Performing tests after notification of award
There is no possibility to perform type test for low voltage heat-shrinkable joints after
notification of award.
Exemption: If the Contractor submitted during the technical stage test reports according to the
requirements of any of paragraphs 11.2 to 11.5 of this specification, the Contractor will be
exempted from the requirements of this paragraph for the corresponding test.
Within 3 months after the notification of the award, the Contractor shall submit test reports for
tests which were performed on samples taken from the first manufactured batch to be supplied
to the I.E.Co. The tests shall be performed in accordance to paragraphs 11.2 – 11.5 of this
specification.
This applies only to Bidders who signed a declaration (Appendix D of this specification)
regarding performance of type tests.
The Contractor shall perform the tests in an authorized laboratory (according to ISO/IEC
17025).
The Contractor shall submit to the National Network Unit, forty five (45) days before
performing the tests, the name of laboratory and the plan of the tests for I.E.Co. approval.
I.E.Co. reserves the right to participate to the tests.
In case that the tests fail, the I.E.Co. reserves the right to disqualify the Contractor.
9.3.2 Acceptance Test for Joints

The acceptance test for joints shall be performed after the notification of award, but before the
delivery of the first batch of the joints. The samples for the test shall be taken from the first
batch manufactured for the I.E.Co. The joints for the 4x185÷240 mm2 low voltage power cable
shall be tested.
The acceptance test shall be performed according to the procedures specified in the table below
and described by DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006.
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Test procedure Subclause Test requirements

1. A.C voltage withstand (in air) 8.3 1 minute at 4 kV
2. Insulation resistance (in air) 8.4 > 50 MΩ at 1000V D.C
3. Impact at ambient temperature 8.5
4. Heating cycles in water 8.6 3 cycles
5. A.C voltage withstand (immersed) 8.3 1 minute at 4 kV
6. Insulation resistance (immersed) 8.4 > 50 MΩ
7. Examination 8.8 For information only
The Contractor shall submit to the National Network Unit, forty five (45) days before
performing the tests, the name of laboratory and the plan of the acceptance test for I.E.Co.
approval. I.E.Co. reserves the right to participate to the tests.
The Contractor shall submit the acceptance test report to the I.E.Co., not later than two weeks
after the end of the test.
In case that all or part of the acceptance tests fail, the I.E.Co. reserves the right to disqualify the
Contractor.
9.4 SCHEDULE UP TO DELIVERY APPROVAL
The schedule up to the delivery approval is specified in Appendix E.
10. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
10.1 General requirements
Material of accessories: polyolefin;

Suitable to be used in underground cable networks;
Shrinking temperature for all the accessories excepting thin wall tubing: ≥ 125°C;
Shrinking temperature for thin wall tubing (including dual color): ≥ 90°C;
Suitable for use in an outdoor environment with up to 90% humidity and a
temperature range from -10°C to 55°C;
Operating temperature range between -40°C and 120°C (uncoated);
Operating temperature range between -40°C and 90°C (coated);
10.2 Dimensions and specific requirements
10.2.1 Heat-shrinkable joints for low voltage power cables

• The inner surface of the heat shrinkable tubing shall to be coated with hot melt
adhesive in order to achieve reliable sealing function in order to meet the
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requirements of standard DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006 for

joints;
• Color: black;
• Dimensions of the tubing are specified in the table below:
Adhesive Internal diameter Recovered

Length
I.E.Co. min. length expanded recovered wall
[mm]
# P/N from edge [mm] [mm] thickness
min.
[mm] min. max. [mm]
1x 350 150 50.0 16.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1. 451914
4x 100 40 16.0 5.0 1.70 ± 0.30
1x 650 150 63.0 19.0 2.80 ± 0.40
2. 451930
4x 200 60 25.0 8.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1x 800 150 95.0 29.0 3.60 ± 0.50
3. 452102
4x 250 60 35.0 12.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1x 900 150 115.0 34.0 3.70 ± 0.60
4. 452235
4x 300 100 50.0 16.0 2.30 0.30
10.2.2 Heat-shrinkable repair sleeves

• The inner surface of the heat shrinkable repair sleeves shall to be coated with hot
melt adhesive in order to achieve reliable sealing function;
• Color: black;
• Dimensions of the sleeves are specified in the table below:
Internal diameter
Recovered wall
Length expanded recovered
IEC P/N thickness [mm]
# [mm] [mm] [mm] min.
min. max.
1. 451302 750 ± 15 32.0 10.0 2.50 ± 0.50
2. 451385 750 ± 15 82.0 21.0 2.50 ± 0.50
10.2.3 Heat-shrinkable medium wall tubing

• UV-resistant;
• The inner surface of the heat shrinkable tubing shall to be coated with hot melt
adhesive in order to achieve reliable sealing function;
• Color: black;
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Internal diameter
Length expanded recovered Recovered wall
IEC P/N
# [mm] [mm] [mm] thickness [mm]
min. max.
1. 451203 300 ± 5 35.0 12.0 2.30 ± 0.30
2. 451252 300 ± 5 50.0 16.0 2.30 ± 0.30
3. 4467106 500 ± 5 95.0 29.0 3.60 ± 0.50
4. 4467114 500 ± 5 140.0 42.0 3.70 ± 0.60
10.2.4 Heat-shrinkable thin wall tubing

• Self-extinguishing;
• UV-resistant;
• Uncoated;
• Color: black;
I.E.C. Length Internal diameter Recovered

# P/N per reel mm wall
m Expanded Recovered thickness mm
Min. Max.
1. 451559 30 6.0 2.0 0.65 ± 0.10
2. 4290326 30 12.0 4.0 0.75 ± 0.15
3. 451641 30 18.0 6.0 0.85 ± 0.20
4. 4290334 30 24.0 8.0 1.00 ± 0.20
5. 3995008 30 39.0 13.0 1.10 ± 0.20
10.2.5 Heat-shrinkable thin wall dual color tubing

• Self-extinguishing;
• UV-resistant;
• Uncoated;
• Dual color: yellow/green;
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I.E.C. Length Internal diameter Recovered

# P/N per reel mm wall
m Expanded Recovered thickness mm
Min. Max.
1. 2376788 75 6.4 3.2 0.65 ± 0.15
2. 2376838 75 9.5 4.8 0.65 ± 0.15
3. 1829597 75 12.7 6.4 0.65 ± 0.15
4. 1844992 75 19.0 9.5 0.75 ± 0.15
5. 2376853 30 25.4 12.7 0.90 ± 0.15
6. 2376879 30 38.0 19.0 1.00 ± 0.20
10.2.6 Heat-shrinkable breakout for four cores low voltage power cable
• 4 (four) fingers breakout for 4 (four) cores low voltage power cable
• The inner surface of the heat shrinkable breakout shall to be coated with hot
melt adhesive in order to achieve reliable sealing function in order to meet the
requirements of standard DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006 for
outdoor terminations;
• Color: black;
• Dimensions of the breakouts are specified in the table below:
Total Finger Main outlet Finger wall
Internal diameter of Internal diameter Length Length wall thickness
main outlet [mm] of finger [mm] Rec. Rec. thickness Rec.
IEC catalog
# number (min) (min) Rec. (min)
Exp. Rec. Exp. Rec. [mm] [mm] (min) [mm]
(min) (max) (min) (max) [mm]
1. 450668 35.0 17.0 13.0 4.0 85 20 2.5 ± 0.50 2.0 ± 0.50

2. 450775 60.0 25.0 25.0 9.0 175 30 3.5 ± 0.75 2.0 ± 0.50
3. 451112 95.0 36.0 35.0 14.0 200 45 3.5 ± 0.75 2.5 ± 0.50
10.2.7 Heat-shrinkable caps

• The inner surface of the heat shrinkable cap shall to be coated with hot melt
adhesive in order to achieve reliable sealing function in order to meet the
requirements of standard DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006 for stop
ends;
• Color: black;
• Dimensions of the caps are specified in the table below:
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Total Main outlet wall

Internal diameter of Length thickness
main outlet [mm] Rec. Rec.
IEC catalog
# number (min) [mm]
Exp. Rec. [mm]
(min) (max)
1. 450353 35.0 15.0 80 3.2 ± 0.8
2. 450437 55.0 25.0 130 3.9 ± 0.8
3. 5003988 70.0 32.0 135 3.3 ± 0.8
4. 450502 95.0 45.0 140 3.8 ± 0.8
10.3 Mechanical and electrical requirements
10.3.1 Tubing requirements.

The mechanical and electrical requirements for tubing and the related test procedures are
shown in the table below:
# Test procedures
Parameters Required Remarks
standard/clause
Heat the expanded
1. Longitudinal change ≤ 10% IEC 60684-2/9 sleeving at 200°C ± 5°C
for (5 ± 1) min
IEC 60684-2/19 or
2. Tensile strength ≥ 12 MPa
ASTM D 2671/44-48
IEC 60684-2/19 or
3. Elongation on break ≥ 300%
ASTM D 2671/44-48
IEC 60684-2/39 and Heat at
Tensile strength after
4. ≥ 11 MPa IEC 60684-2/19.1 and 19.2 150°C ± 3°C
heat ageing
or ASTM D 2671/49-54 for 168 ± 2 h
Elongation after heat
5. ≥ 200% IEC 60684-2/19.1 and 19.2 150°C ± 3°C
ageing
or ASTM D 2671/49-54 for 168 ± 2 h
IEC 60684-2/21 or
6. Dielectric strength ≥ 10 kV/mm
ASTM D 2671/20-25
IEC 60684-2/23 or
7. Volume resistivity ≥ 1012 Ω cm
ASTM D 2671 75-78
IEC 60684-2/40 or
8. Water absorption ≤ 1%
ASTM D 2671/79-80
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10.3.2 Molded parts (breakouts and caps) requirements.

The mechanical and electrical requirements for the molded parts and the related test
procedures are shown in the table below:
# Test procedures
standard/clause
Heat the expanded
1. Longitudinal change ≤ 10% IEC 60684-2/9 sleeving at 200°C ± 5°C
for (5 ± 1) min
IEC 60684-2/19 or
ASTM D 2671/44-48
IEC 60684-2/19 or
ASTM D 2671/44-48
Tensile strength after
4. ≥ 10 MPa IEC 60684-2/19.1 and 19.2 150°C ± 3°C
heat ageing
or ASTM D 2671/49-54 for 168 ± 2 h
Elongation after heat
5.
ageing
≥ 200% IEC 60684-2/19.1 and 19.2 150°C ± 3°C
or ASTM D 2671/49-54 for 168 ± 2 h
IEC 60684-2/21 or
ASTM D 2671/20-25
IEC 60684-2/23 or
ASTM D 2671 75-78
IEC 60684-2/40 or
8. Water absorption ≤ 0.5%
ASTM D 2671/79-80
10.3.3 Adhesive requirements for coated accessories

The adhesive requirements and the related test procedures are shown in the table below:
# Test procedures
standard/clause
1. Softening point ≥ 100°C ASTM E28
IEC 60684-2/40 or
ASTM D 2671/79-80
11. TESTS & INSPECTIONS
11.1 Type test for heat-shrinkable joints

The type test for heat shrinkable joint shall be performed in accordance with DIN EN
50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006, table 3, test sequence A1/B1 for type I joints.
The type test shall be performed in an authorized laboratory according to the ISO/IEC
17025 standard.
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Type test shall be performed on one of the proposed or similar (similar means: same
materials, same technology, may differ in sizes) heat-shrinkable joints.
The type test report shall include the name and the address of the laboratory and the results
of the type test. The type test report shall be signed by an authorized officer of the
laboratory.
11.2 Type test for heat-shrinkable outdoor terminations
The type test for heat shrinkable outdoor terminations shall be performed in accordance
with DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006, table 5, test sequence D1 for type I
outdoor terminations.
17025 standard.
Type test shall be performed on two samples of outdoor terminations, each of them
composed of one of the proposed or similar (similar means: same materials, same
technology, may differ in sizes) breakouts and four pieces of the proposed or similar
(similar means: same materials, same technology, may differ in sizes) medium wall tubing,
mounted on a corresponding four cores low voltage XLPE insulated cables.
laboratory.
11.3 Type test for heat-shrinkable stop ends
The type test for heat shrinkable stop ends shall be performed in accordance with DIN EN
50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006, table 4, test sequence C1 for type I stop ends.
17025 standard.
Type test shall be performed on two samples of stop ands, each of them composed of four
of the proposed or similar (similar means: same materials, same technology, may differ in
sizes) smaller (inner) caps and one of the proposed or similar (similar means: same
materials, same technology, may differ in sizes) larger (outer) cap, mounted on a
corresponding four cores low voltage XLPE insulated cables.
laboratory.
11.4 Tests for heat-shrinkable thin wall tubing
The tests for tubing, specified in paragraphs 10.3.1 shall be performed according to the
relevant standards.
The tests shall be performed in an authorized laboratory according to the ISO/IEC 17025
standard.
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The tests shall be performed on one of the proposed or similar (similar means: same
materials, same technology, may differ in sizes) thin wall black tubing.
The test reports shall include the name and the address of the laboratory and the results of
the type test. The test reports shall be signed by an authorized officer of the laboratory.
11.5 Tests for heat-shrinkable molded breakouts
The tests for molded breakouts, specified in paragraphs 10.3.2, and for adhesive, specified
in paragraph 10.3.3 shall be performed according to the relevant standards.
The tests shall be performed in an authorized laboratory according to the ISO/IEC 17025
standard.
The tests shall be performed on one of the proposed or similar (similar means: same
materials, same technology, may differ in sizes) molded breakout.
The test reports shall include the name and the address of the laboratory and the results of
the type test. The test reports shall be signed by an authorized officer of the laboratory.
12. PACKAGING &DELIVERY

12.1 The heat shrinkable accessories shall be supplied in a suitable cardboard boxes. The
cardboard should be big enough to contain the sleeves in straight shape. The cardboard box
shall be designed to protect the equipment against ingress of moisture and mechanical damage
during shipment and storage. Components supplied with adhesive coatings shall have means to
prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to each other.
12.2 The cardboard boxes shall be supplied in a seaworthy cardboard or wooden box, shipped
on wooden EURO PALLET 1200x800x150 mm (DIN 15146 T2) appropriate for fork lifting
and durable packed for outdoor storage. The gross weight of each pallet should not exceed
1250 kg.
12.3 The number of items per plastic bag (where relevant), length per reel (where relevant) and
number of items/reels per cardboard box are specified in the table below.
Note: Different arrangement should be agreed with I.E.Co.
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I.E.Co. Number of Number of items

Length on
No Catalogue items per or reels per
reel [m]
number plastic bag cardboard box
1. 451914 1 - 50
2. 451930 1 - 10
3. 452102 1 - 10
4. 452235 1 - 10
5. 451302 1 - 10
6. 451385 1 - 10
7. 451203 10 - 100
8. 451252 10 - 100
9. 4467106 10 - 100
10. 4467114 10 - 100
11. 451559 - 30 10
12. 4290326 - 30 10
13. 451641 - 30 10
14. 4290334 - 30 10
15. 3995008 - 30 5
16. 2376788 - 30 10
17. 2376838 - 30 10
18. 1829597 - 30 10
19. 1844992 - 30 10
20. 2376853 - 30 10
21. 2376879 - 30 5
22. 450668 10 - 100
23. 450775 10 - 100
24. 451112 10 - 100
25. 450353 10 - 100
26. 450437 10 - 100
27. 5003988 10 - 100
28. 450502 10 - 100
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13. STORAGE &HANDLING N/A

14. NAMEPLATE/MARKING
14.1 Each heat-shrinkable accessory shall be marked with the following information:
• Manufacturer’s name or logo.
• Expanded and recovered dimensions of the accessory.
The marking shall be durable, clearly and legibly imprinted on the accessory or along all the
tubing length.
14.2 Each cardboard box shall be marked with the following information:
• Israel Electric Corporation’s P/N;
• Manufacturer's name or logo;
• Manufacturer’s part number or denominations;
• Cable cross section and voltage class (U0/U);
• Date of manufacturing;
• Batch/lot number.
14.3 The cardboard or wooden box, shipped on the wooden euro pallet, shall be marked legibly
with the following information:
• I.E.Co. catalogue number
• I.E.Co. order number
• Manufacturer’s name or logo
• Manufacturer’s catalog part number
• Production date
• Batch/lot number
• Place of items production.
15. NOTES The offers which will fulfill the technical requirements of this specification will be
graded according to the criteria for final comparison of offers – appendix D. The values for the
insulation resistance for the joints will be taken from the submitted type test reports.
16. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS N/A
17. REVISIONS This specification cancels and replaces specification NPS-346, revision 0.
Appendices B and C were added and paragraphs 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 11.1, 11.2 and 12 were modified.
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Appendix A: Summary of data (Questionnaire)
1. Bid number: _______________________________________________________________
2. Name of the bidder: _________________________________________________________
3. Name of the manufacturer: ___________________________________________________
4. Manufacturer's country of origin: ______________________________________________
5. Address of the manufacturer plant: _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. The ISO certificate is attached (yes/no): _________________________________________
7. The reference list is attached (yes/no): __________________________________________
8. The type test report for joints is attached (yes/no): _________________________________
9. The test report for medium wall tubing is attached (yes/no): _________________________
10. The catalogue pages which include the proposed items are attached (yes/no): ___________
11. Are the accessories suitable to be used in underground cable networks (yes/no): ________
12. Heat-shrinkable accessories material: __________________________________________
13. Shrinking temperature for all the accessories excepting thin wall tubing: ______________
14. Shrinking temperature for thin wall tubing (including dual color): ___________________
15. Operating temperature range for uncoated accessories: ____________________________
16. Operating temperature range for coated accessories: ______________________________
17. Suitable to be used in an outdoor environment with up to 90% humidity and a temperature
range from -10°C to 55°C (yes/no): _______________________________________________
18. Softening point of the inner adhesive (for coated accessories): ______________________
19. Packaging will be according to paragraph 12 (yes/no): ____________________________

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20. Please fill in the following tables:
Length Adhesive
I.E.Co. Manufacturer Tube [mm] min. length
# min. from edge [mm]
P/N P/N P/N
required offered required offered
1x 350 150
1. 451914
4x 100 40
1x 650 150
2. 451930
4x 200 60
1x 800 150
3. 452102
4x 250 60
1x 900 150
4. 452235
4x 300 100
Internal diameter
Recovered wall
I.E.Co. expanded [mm] recovered [mm] thickness [mm]
#
P/N min. max.
req. offered req. offered required offered
1x 50.0 16.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1. 451914
4x 16.0 5.0 1.70 ± 0.30
1x 63.0 19.0 2.80 ± 0.40
2. 451930
4x 25.0 8.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1x 95.0 29.0 3.60 ± 0.50
3. 452102
4x 35.0 12.0 2.30 ± 0.30
1x 115.0 34.0 3.70 ± 0.60
4. 452235
4x 50.0 16.0 2.30 ± 0.30
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Length
Manufacturer [mm]
# IEC P/N
P/N
required offered
1. 451302 750 ± 15.0
2. 451385 750 ± 15.0
Internal diameter Recovered wall

expanded [mm] recovered [mm] thickness [mm]
# IEC P/N min.
min. max.
1. 451302 32.0 10.0 2.50 ± 0.50
2. 451385 82.0 21.0 2.50 ± 0.50
Length
Manufacturer [mm]
# IEC P/N
P/N
required offered
1. 451203 300 ± 5.0
2. 451252 300 ± 5.0
3. 4467106 500 ± 5.0
4. 4467114 500 ± 5.0
Internal diameter
Recovered wall
IEC expanded [mm] recovered [mm] thickness [mm]
#
P/N min. max.
1. 451203 35.0 12.0 2.30 ± 0.30
2. 451252 50.0 16.0 2.30 ± 0.30
3. 4467106 95.0 29.0 3.60 ± 0.50
4. 4467114 140.0 42.0 3.70 ± 0.60
Marketing Division
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Internal diameter
Length mm Recovered wall
I.E.C. Manufac- per reel
# Expanded Recovered thickness mm
P/N turer P/N m
Min. Max.
R O R O R O R O
1. 451559 30 6.0 2.0 0.65 ± 0.10
2. 4290326 30 12.0 4.0 0.75 ± 0.15
3. 451641 30 18.0 6.0 0.85 ± 0.20
4. 4290334 30 24.0 8.0 1.00 ± 0.20
5. 3995008 30 39.0 13.0 1.10 ± 0.20
Internal diameter
Length mm Recovered wall
I.E.C. Manufac- per reel
# Expanded Recovered thickness mm
P/N turer P/N m
Min. Max.
R O R O R O R O
1. 2376788 75 6.4 3.2 0.65 ± 0.15
2. 2376838 75 9.5 4.8 0.65 ± 0.15
3. 1829597 75 12.7 6.4 0.65 ± 0.15
4. 1844992 75 19.0 9.5 0.75 ± 0.15
5. 2376853 30 25.4 12.7 0.90 ± 0.15
6. 2376879 30 38.0 19.0 1.00 ± 0.20
Internal diameter of main Internal diameter of finger

outlet [mm] [mm]
IEC catalog
# Manufacturer P/N
number Exp. (min) Rec. (max) Exp. (min) Rec. (max)
Req Off Req Off Req Off Req Off
1. 450668 35.0 17.0 13.0 4.0
2. 450775 60.0 25.0 25.0 9.0
3. 451112 95.0 36.0 35.0 14.0
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Total Length Finger Length Main outlet wall Finger wall thickness
Rec. Rec. thickness Rec.
IEC catalog (min) [mm] (min) [mm] Rec. (min) [mm]
# number
(min) [mm]
Req Off Req Off Req Off Req Off
1. 450668 85 20 2.5 ± 0.50 2.0 ± 0.50
2. 450775 180 30 3.5 ± 0.75 2.0 ± 0.50
3. 451112 200 45 3.5 ± 0.75 2.5 ± 0.50
Total Length Main outlet wall

Internal diameter of main outlet Rec. thickness
[mm] (min) Rec.
IEC catalog Manufacturer [mm] [mm]
# number P/N Recovered
Expended (min)
(max) Req Off Req Off
Req Off Req Off
1. 450353 35.0 15.0 80 3.2 ± 0.8
2. 450437 55.0 25.0 130 3.9 ± 0.8
3. 5003988 70.0 32.0 135 3.3 ± 0.8
4. 450502 95.0 45.0 140 3.8 ± 0.8
Tubing:
# Parameters Required Offered Test procedure
1. Longitudinal change ≤ 10%

4. Tensile strength after
≥ 11 MPa
heat ageing
5. Elongation at break
≥ 200%
after heat ageing
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Molded parts:
1. Longitudinal change ≤ 10%

4. Tensile strength after
≥ 10 MPa
heat ageing
5. Elongation at break
≥ 200%
after heat ageing
8. Water absorption ≤ 0.5%

Softening point of
9. adhesive for coated ≥ 100°C
accessories
Water absorption of
10. adhesive for coated ≤ 1%
accessories
*** This questionnaire shall be signed by an authorized officer of the

manufacturer.
Manufacturer's
name:
Manufacturer's
authorized officer:
Email address: Tel. no.:
Cellular: Fax. no.:
Date: Signature:
Marketing Division
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APPENDIX B: STATEMENT OF MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
I, ________________ (enter name), hereby state the following:
I, ________________ (enter name), am authorized to sign this statement on behalf

of_____________________________________ ("The Manufacturer").
1. I hold the position of ____________________ ____________________________ (enter

job title and description, i.e. partner, production manager, sales manager, etc.) at the
Manufacturer.
2. I have been in this position since __________ (enter date).
3. I am providing this statement with regards to I.E.C's tender number ____________ ("the
Tender").
4. The facts/details given in this statement have been checked and verified by me.
5. __________________________ (the Manufacturer) has at least 3 (three) years of
experience, during the last 5 (five) years, prior to tender documents submission, in
manufacturing and supplying the offered or similar heat-shrinkable accessories (similar
means: same materials, same technology, may differ in sizes).
6. I hereby undertake to provide, upon IEC's request and at its sole discretion, any other
documents (reference list, quantity, dates of supply, letter of recommendations etc.) or
other Information requested for this Tender for purposes of proving said experience.
_______________
Signature
_______________
Date
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APPENDIX C
Declaration for tests
- to be returned signed and stamped by the Bidder -
1. We hereby declare, that in case of award, we will perform at our own expenses and
responsibility, all the unapproved tests as required in paragraphs 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and 11.5
of this specification and submit to the I.E.Co. the test reports, in English, according to the
requirements of paragraph 9.3.1 and appendix E of this specification.
Name of the Bidder:
Signature and stamp of Bidder: ___________
Date:
Marketing Division
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APPENDIX D
CRITERIA FOR FINAL COMPARISON OF OFFERS

which have fulfilled the technical requirements of the tender
Applicable
Weight
clause in
No. Criterion (Wn) Grade (Gn)
specification
(%)
NPS-346
Shrinking temperature for
1 all the accessories 10.1 15 G1=[(B-A)/(C-A)]x5+5
excepting thin wall tubing
Shrinking temperature for
2 10.1 15 G2=[(B-A)/(C-A)]x5+5
thin wall tubing
3 Softening point of adhesive 10.3.3 20 G3=[(B-A)/(C-A)]x5+5

Insulation resistance (in air)
4 11.1 10 G4=[(B-A)/(C-A)]x5+5
for joints
Insulation resistance
5 11.1 10 G5=[(B-A)/(C-A)]x5+5
(immersed) for joints
Complete type test report
submitted during the
Type test for outdoor technical stage: G6=10
6. 11.2 15
terminations
Type test be done after
notification of award: G6=5
Complete type test report
submitted during the
7. Type test for stop ends 11.3 15 technical stage: G7=10
Type test to be done after
notification of award: G7=5
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Final grade: G = Σ WnGn/100
The minimum final grade will be 5.
Legend:
A – Minimum value required in specification
B - Declared value
C - The maximum value declared in the proposals
Gn - Grade for parameter n
Wn - weight of parameter in (%)
G - over-all grade for the T connector
n - Number of parameter
If the minimum value required in specification equals the maximum value declared in
the proposals, all the offers get 10 points.

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Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.

Cancels and replaces specification NPS-346/0

Prepared by: Emanuel Zuckerberger

Checked by: Adriana Lavian

Approved by: Dr. Noldi Grinberg

2. NAME OF ITEM & PROJECT

21. 2376879 Heat-shrinkable thin wall dual color tubing 38.0/19.0

Table 1: Catalogue numbers and descriptions

3. LOCATION OF ITEM & PROJECT

4.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION N/A

4.2 SCOPE OF SUPPLY

4.3 SCOPE OF SERVICE N/A

5. TERMINAL POINTS&TERMINAL CONNECTION N/A

6. CYBER&INFORMATION SECURITY N/A

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE&QUALITY CONTROL

7.1 Quality Management System (QMS)

7.2. Quality Requirements

8. STANDARDS & CODES

All the documents shall be submitted in English.

9.2 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE

1 Heat shrinkable joints 1÷4 2

2 Heat shrinkable repair joints 5÷6 2

3 Heat shrinkable medium wall tubing 7 ÷ 10 2

4 Heat shrinkable thin wall tubing 11 ÷ 15 1

Heat shrinkable thin wall dual color

6 Heat shrinkable breakouts 22 ÷ 24 3

7 Heat shrinkable caps 25 ÷ 28 3

9.3 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES AFTER NOTIFICATION OF

9.3.2 Acceptance Test for Joints

Test procedure Subclause Test requirements

9.4 SCHEDULE UP TO DELIVERY APPROVAL

The schedule up to the delivery approval is specified in Appendix E.

10. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

10.1 General requirements

Material of accessories: polyolefin;

10.2 Dimensions and specific requirements

10.2.1 Heat-shrinkable joints for low voltage power cables

requirements of standard DIN EN 50393:2006 or BS EN 50393:2006 for

Adhesive Internal diameter Recovered

10.2.2 Heat-shrinkable repair sleeves

10.2.3 Heat-shrinkable medium wall tubing

10.2.4 Heat-shrinkable thin wall tubing

I.E.C. Length Internal diameter Recovered

10.2.5 Heat-shrinkable thin wall dual color tubing

I.E.C. Length Internal diameter Recovered

1. 450668 35.0 17.0 13.0 4.0 85 20 2.5 ± 0.50 2.0 ± 0.50

10.2.7 Heat-shrinkable caps

Total Main outlet wall

1. 450353 35.0 15.0 80 3.2 ± 0.8

2. 450437 55.0 25.0 130 3.9 ± 0.8

3. 5003988 70.0 32.0 135 3.3 ± 0.8

4. 450502 95.0 45.0 140 3.8 ± 0.8

10.3 Mechanical and electrical requirements

10.3.1 Tubing requirements.

10.3.2 Molded parts (breakouts and caps) requirements.

10.3.3 Adhesive requirements for coated accessories

11. TESTS & INSPECTIONS

11.1 Type test for heat-shrinkable joints

12. PACKAGING &DELIVERY

I.E.Co. Number of Number of items

13. STORAGE &HANDLING N/A

Appendix A: Summary of data (Questionnaire)

1. I hold the position of ________ (enter