3M QSLV-M(8-2/0) Cold Shrink Splice Kit, 8 AWG to 3/0 AWG, Black, 1,000 V

Cold Shrink Splice Kit 8 AWG to 3/0 AWG

The 3M QSLV-M(8-2/0) is a cold shrink splice kit designed for electrical professionals joining or repairing cables. It uses EPDM rubber tubing that contracts without heat tools, forming a reliable insulation layer. The kit suits field work where open flame or hot-air equipment is impractical. Each piece is supplied individually for single-splice jobs.

1 000 V rating covers 8 AWG through 3/0 AWG

The tubing accepts wire sizes from 8 AWG up to 3/0 AWG with a pre-shrink inner diameter of 0.75 in and a recovered diameter of 0.2 in. It is rated for 1 000 V dielectric strength and operates from -40 degrees to 266 degrees F. The medium-wall EPDM material resists UV light but is not flame-retardant and carries no adhesive lining. Headroom ends at the 3/0 AWG maximum and the 1 000 V limit.

Replaces heat-shrink splices where heat tools are

This kit upgrades installations that previously required a torch or heat gun to activate shrink tubing. The cold-shrink method saves time and removes fire risk in confined spaces. The jump is worth it when working on live-site repairs, overhead lines, or any location where carrying heating equipment is difficult. It does not suit applications needing adhesive-sealed or flame-retardant sleeves.