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News Release
Contact:
Connie Smith
Cooper Power Systems
262-691-8227
Connie.Smith@cooperindustries.com
Meet Higher Voltage Demand and Larger Cable Requirements with New
36(42) kV Bolted Tee Connectors from Cooper Power Systems
New IEC-rated bolted tee connectors ideal for use
in off-shore wind farm environments.
WAUKESHA, WI, May 30, 2012 — Increase capacity and reduce losses with the new Cooper
Power Systems 36(42) kV bolted tee connector for IEC- rated wind farm applications. Designed to
meet higher voltage ratings and cable diameters of up to 800 mm2, the new fully-screened bolted
tee connectors can be used for both indoor and outdoor installations, but are especially suited for
the harsh, off-shore wind farm environment where long cable runs and large cable is required.
The 1250 A, 36(42) kV bolted tee connectors utilize a pre-moulded separable connector which
allows end-users to quickly and easily connect polymeric cable to transformers, switchgear,
motors, and other electrical equipment equipped with a “C” interface as specified by CENELEC EN
50180 and 50181. They feature an 800 mm2 cable entrance for applications that require larger
capacity, and can handle the full range of voltage classes and cable sizes on IEC- rated wind
farms.
Cooper Power Systems, leader in electrical power delivery and reliability solutions for the utility,
commercial and industrial markets, utilizes EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) rubber
housing so the connectors are fully submersible, and offer superior performance in underwater
environments if flooding should occur. For added performance, they are multi-stress tested for
3000 hours. Cooper Power Systems bolted tee connectors also include built-in capacitive test
points to ensure equipment is de-energized for added safety. Test points are available on both the
bolted tee and companion tee for easy access.
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“With an increased range of system voltage and a fully- screened design, our new bolted tee
connectors combine industry leading EPDM performance with installation flexibility,” said Mark
Thurman, president, Cooper Power Systems, a division of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE).
“We bring more than 40 years of experience in both moulding and designing underground
separable connectors. To ensure the highest quality standards are met, all of our EPDM rubber
and insulation formulation is mixed and blended in-house.”
For more information on new 36(42) kV Bolted tee connectors or any of the great products offered
by Cooper Power Systems visit, www.cooperpowersystems.com.
Editor’s Note: For additional information, contact Mike Petrasek of Burson-Marsteller at
(412) 394-6611 or michael.petrasek@bm.com.
About Cooper Power Systems
Cooper Power Systems, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE), and a global
manufacturer and provider of world-class power delivery apparatus and solutions for the utility,
commercial, and industrial markets. The company maintains a complete portfolio of products and
services required to transform, protect, connect, and build out an electric power system
backbone. Smart apparatus – voltage regulators, capacitors, reclosers, switchgear, smart sensors,
and controls – integrated with enterprise level software and secure communications enable
customers to increase productivity, optimize asset efficiency, improve system reliability, and reduce
costs. Reliability and grid-point solutions include: Integrated Volt/Var Control (IVVC), feeder, and
substation automation systems. End-point solutions include: Advanced Metering Infrastructure
(AMI) and Demand Response (DR). The company is a leading provider of engineering optimization
and modeling tools. For more information, please visit www.cooperpower.com.
About Cooper Industries
Cooper Industries plc (NYSE: CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011
revenues of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a
constant focus on innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest
ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions
with leading market positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann
electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment;
Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With
this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends
including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of
the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved
electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and
utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States.
Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the
website at www.cooperindustries.com.
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