Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cable connecting device for fixing power cables and for producing an electrical connection between power cables. A bush having at least two cylindrical cavities, into which in each case a contact-making element can be inserted, has a contact sleeve serving to accommodate one end of a power cable. The bush also maintains contact-making bands on its outer side and has a locking device which, after the contact sleeve has been inserted into the cavity, secures the contact sleeve in its place.