Communication Markets Division 3MTM Better Buried Closures Buried Compound Compression/Gravity Fill Closure The 3MTM Better Buried Closure's versatile design meets most cable size requirements for buried inline, tap, butt splices, cable and sheath repair. Eight standard sizes and five end cap configurations allow you to protect buried splices of almost any practical length and diameter. Better buried closures use compound compression or a gravity fill method of encapsulating and protecting the cable splice. Better Buried Closures use either 3MTM MS2TM 25-pair Splicing Module or 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector UR2/UR. 3MTM Better Buried Closure Product Features Better Buried End Caps Tapered end caps can be trimmed and slit for exact cable size required. Single, double and triple entry styles are available dependent on size. When adding a branch cable to an existing cable, grooved end caps can be easily split in the field and quickly released with Locking "H" strips provided in each kit. 3M ScotchcastTM Strain Relief Bars Strain relief bars can be installed on a simple or double sheath cable to protect the splice from electrical interference and damage from the cable tension. The aluminum strain relief bar assemble includes hose clamps and an insulation sleeve. 3M Scotchcast Spacer Web 4430 Spacer web is designed to protect splice connectors by positioning them away from the closure walls. Better coverage is achieved because compound flows around the complete bundle. * Protects splice components * Enhanced coverage Hose Clamps Hose clamps secure the closure body and end caps. * Corrosion resistant * Easy to install * Re-enterable 3MTM Better Buried Closures Product Specifications Closure End Cap Port Diameters Closure Size Maximum Splice Openings Single Entry (Max.) Multiple Entry (Max.) 1 2 3 Single Sheath 2" x 12" (50 x 305 mm) 1.2" 30 mm 1.2" 30 mm 0.7" 18 mm - 2" x 24" (50 x 610 mm) 1.2" 30 mm 1.2" 30 mm 0.7" 18 mm 3" x 24" (76 x 610 mm) 1.6" 41 mm 1.6" 41 mm 4" x 24" (102 x 610 mm) 2.0" 51 mm 5" x 26" (127 x 660 mm) Approx. Amount of Comp. Required (Ave. Splice) Double Sheath Outer Inner 5" 127 mm - - 21 oz. 600 gms - 17" 432 mm 17" 432 mm 14" 356 mm 42 oz. 1200 gms 1.0" 25 mm - 17" 432 mm 17" 432 mm 14" 356 mm 106 oz. 3000 gms 2.0" 51 mm 1.5" 38 mm - 17" 432 mm 17" 432 mm 14" 356 mm 159 oz. 4500 gms 2.4" 61 mm 2.4" 61 mm 1.8" 46 mm - 19" 483 mm 19" 483 mm 16" 406 mm 254 oz. 7200 gms 6" x 26" (152 x 660 mm) 3.3" 84 mm 2.7" 68 mm 2.0" 50 mm 1.5 40 mm 19" 483 mm 19" 483 mm 16" 406 mm 441 oz. 12500 gms 7" x 26" (178 x 660 mm) 3.5" 89 mm 3.5" 89 mm 2.2" 56 mm 2.2 56 mm 19" 83 mm 19" 83 mm 16" 406 mm 530 oz. 15000 gms 9" x 26" (229 x 660 mm) 4.0" 102 mm 4.0" 102 mm 2.5" 64 mm 2.5 64 mm 19" 483 mm 19" 483 mm 16" 06 mm 742 oz. 21000 gms Maximum Splice Bundle Capacities Connector 2" x 12" 50 x 305 mm 2" x 24" 50 x 610 mm 3"x 24" 76 x 610 mm 4" x 24" 102 x 610 mm 5" x 26" 127 x 660 mm 6" x 26" 152 x 660 mm 7" x 26" 178 x 660 mm 9" x 26" 229 x 660 mm 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 4000-DWP 50 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) UY Only 100 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 200 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 400 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 600 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 900 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 1200 pair 0.5 mm (24 AWG) 2400 pair 0.4 mm (24 AWG) 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connectors UR (w/ 3" pigtails) 25 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 50 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 100 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 200 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 300 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 400 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 600 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) 900 pair 0.6 mm (22 AWG) Kit for 3MTM Better Buried Closure 3MTM Better Buried Closure Kit Concept All Better Buried closures are packaged in a kit to create a "one number" ordering system, which helps reduce inventory maintenance and helps reduce the chance of ordering incorrect components. For special applications, components can be ordered separately. 3MTM Better Buried Closures Kit Components Kit Components B.B. SB/2SC 2"-5" (50-127 mm) B.B. SB/SC, DC 2"-5" (50-127 mm) B.B. SB/2DC 6"-9" (152-229 mm) B.B. SB/DC, TC 7"-9" (178-229 mm) B.B. Sleeve Kit 2"-9" (50-229 mm) Closure body 1 1 1 1 1 End cap, single (SC) 2 1 End cap, multiple (DC) (TC) 1 2 2 Spacer web (SW) 1 1 1 1 1 Strain relief bar (SB) 1 or 2 1 or 2 2 2 Hose clamps, closure 3 3 3 3 Hose clamps, strain bar 2 2 2 2 Funnel 1 1 1 1 1 Snap-in cap 2 2 2 2 2 Locking "H" 2 3 or 4 4 5 Foam strips 1 1 1 1 3 3MTM Better Buried Closure Kits with 3MTM High Gel Re-enterable Encapsulant 8882 Better Buried Series closure kits with 8882 High Gel are available in five sizes that contain all* the components needed to complete the installation process. *except modules, which can be ordered separately Ordering Information Product Number Description 3M Stock Number Min. Order BB2x12/8882/High Gel 2" diameter by 12" closure length Splice capacity: 25-pair 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector; 50-pair 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 2" end cap; one port in, two ports out 80-6111-4782-0 1 kit BB2x24/8882/High Gel 2" diameter by 24" closure length Splice capacity: 50-pair 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector; 100-pair 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 2" end cap; one port in, two ports out 80-6111-4783-8 1 kit BB3x24/8882/High Gel 3" diameter by 24" closure length Splice capacity: 100-pair 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector; 200-pair 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 3" end cap; one port in, two ports out 80-6111-4784-6 1 kit BB4x24/8882/High Gel 4" diameter by 24" closure length Splice capacity: 200-pair 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector; 400-pair 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 4" end cap; one port in, two ports out 80-6111-4785-3 1 kit BB5x26/8882/High Gel 5" diameter by 26" closure length Splice capacity: 300-pair 3MTM ScotchlokTM Connector; 600-pair 3MTM MS2TM Splicing Module 5" end cap; one port in, two ports out 80-6111-4786-1 1 kit 3MTM Better Buried Closure Kits with 3MTM High Gel Re-enterable Encapsulant 8882 include the following materials: * 3MTM ScotchlokTM Shield Bond Connectors * 3MTM Better Buried Sleeve Kits (Closure Extension) * 8882 High Gel Encapsulating Compound (re-enterable) * Hose clamps * Scotch(R) Vinyl Tape 88T * 3MTM ScotchcastTM Spacer Web 4430 (for re-entry only) * DR Tape * Sheath scuff material * Scotch(R) Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape 130C * 3MTM ScotchcastTM Pair Saver 4458 or 4458W * Scotch(R) Rubber Splicing Tape 23 * 3MTM ScotchcastTM Strain Relief Bar Kits 4465 or 4465-L * B Sealing Tape * Bonding braid * 3MTM Better Buried End Caps (bulk) 1 port and 2 ports (1 in and 2 out) * Funnel * Closure body 3M and Scotchlok are trademark of 3M Company. 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