Multilayer stress control article and dry termination for medium and high voltage cable applications

A cable accessory for a medium or high voltage cable having a conductive core, a cable insulation material radially surrounding the core and a cable shield layer surrounding the cable insulation material, the cable accessory comprising a tubular stress control body comprising:

• a first layer formed from an electrical stress control composition having a filler material comprising nanosilica-modified inorganic particles and a discontinuous arrangement of conductive material dispersed in an elastomeric material, wherein at least a portion of the conductive material is in durable electrical contact with the inorganic particles;
• a second layer disposed on the first layer, the second layer comprising an electrical insulation material;
• a third layer disposed on the second layer, the third layer comprising an elastomeric stress control material that is electrically insulated from the cable shield layer;
• and
• a fourth layer disposed on the third layer, the fourth layer comprising a track-resistant elastomeric material,
• wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth layers are substantially continuous along the length of the axial bore.