| 摘要 |
A method of encapsulating a plurality of cables 11 passing through a conduit comprises the steps of: packing a settable potting compound 12 in the spaces between the cables 11 and the conduit (or a coupling of the conduit); passing the cables through respective holes of a packing member (e.g. a thin disc 13) that is dimensioned to cover the open end 9 of the conduit; packing the potting compound 12 around the cables 11 and in the conduit until it projects out of the conduit; then pushing the packing member 13 towards the conduit to press the potting compound 12 into the conduit to completely close and seal the spaces between the cables 11 and the conduit. The potting compound 12 is then allowed to set. The holes of the packing member 13 may be dimensioned to accommodate a particular cable and hold the cables 11 in a predetermined, spaced apart position. The cables 11 may be encapsulated in a conduit coupling 8 through which the cables pass and which is connected to a main conduit. A packing member 13 may be mounted on the cables 11 on both sides of the coupling 8 to enable the potting compound 12 to be pushed into the coupling 8 from both directions. |
