{"id":5754,"date":"2026-02-02T10:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabseal.com\/?page_id=5754"},"modified":"2026-02-03T08:17:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T08:17:08","slug":"al-gi-back-up-ring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cabseal.com\/index.php\/al-gi-back-up-ring\/","title":{"rendered":"AL\/GI BACK UP RING"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"5754\" class=\"elementor elementor-5754\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8ca27ea elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"8ca27ea\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-30d5c6e\" data-id=\"30d5c6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c32be83 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c32be83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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elementor - v3.6.8 - 27-07-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><strong>An Aluminium Back-Up Ring is a rigid, ring-shaped support component used in power cable jointing kits, especially in heat shrink and cold shrink types. It is placed around the cable joint, typically over the connector area, to provide structural support and improve sealing performance.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3><strong>Functions &amp; Purpose:<\/strong><\/h3><ol><li><strong>Mechanical Support:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Provides a firm backing for the insulation layer (like heat shrink or cold shrink tubes) to shrink against.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Prevents collapse or deformation of insulation tubes over connectors.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong>Enhanced Sealing:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>When used with sealing mastic or tubes, it helps ensure a tight and uniform seal, keeping out moisture and contaminants.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong>Connector Protection:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Placed over crimped or bolted connectors to protect against mechanical stress and movement.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Maintains joint integrity during cable bending or thermal expansion.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ol><li><strong>Stress Distribution:<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><ul><li><strong>Helps in evenly distributing mechanical and electrical stresses, reducing the chance of insulation damage or failure over time.<\/strong><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Where It\u2019s Used:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>In Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV) cable joints (typically up to 33kV).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Works with XLPE, PVC, or EPR-insulated cables.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Included in both straight through joints and termination kits where mechanical support over connectors is needed.<\/strong><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Material &amp; Design:<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Made from high-quality aluminium, offering:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Good mechanical strength<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Corrosion resistance<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Excellent thermal conductivity<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>May be a solid ring or a split design for easy installation over pre-installed connectors.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4679bcc elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"4679bcc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cabseal.com\/index.php\/contact\/\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon elementor-align-icon-right\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Enquire Now<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AL\/GI BACK UP RING AL\/GI BACK UP RING An Aluminium Back-Up Ring is a rigid, ring-shaped support component used in power cable jointing kits, especially in heat shrink and cold shrink types. 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