Customer service is the backbone of our business and it’s lifeblood is our ability to deliver correctly specified, competitively priced and certified products from stock.
To support increasing client demand we have now expanded and increased our stock levels of the SPARTAN range of Lighting for Hazardous Areas manufactured by Raytec – this enables us to satisfy emergency replacement, planned upgrade and project-scale orders from customers working in the explosive atmosphere industries.
We hold in stock an extensive range of standard and emergency light fittings certified according to ATEX to provide safe lighting in Zone 1/2 (Flammable Gas) and Zone 21/22 (Combustible Dust) explosive atmospheres.
Thorne & Derrick are your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas – this is underpinned by the day-to-day distribution of Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres to provide safe power, light, heat and ventilation.
We can specify and supply – our COMPEX Trained Sales Team are competent and conversant with ATEX Certification, DSEAR Compliance and the correct technical specification of products and equipment for installation in the hazardous area industries, from conventional oil/gas to biomass sectors.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint By Several Sustainable Shoe Sizes
Businesses are proactively aligning their hazardous area lighting upgrade with sustainability strategies to reduce carbon emissions and support ambitious carbon neutrality targets agreed by the EU in 2019 – the upgrade and investment in LED lighting by businesses in pursuit of zero emissions status by 2050 has led to several multinational companies to accelerate the replacement of now retrograde fluorescent type lights with modern-technology light-emitting diode (LED) light fittings.
In the drive to go green the fading glow of traditional light fittings is fastly being replaced by the brilliant “White Light” illumination of energy efficient, modern technology light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems.
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, were voted Winners of the Award for ‘Best Customer Service’ at the annual HazardEx Gala Dinner on 6th October 2021. The competitive Award category at the prestigious event was for providing excellent customer service over the last two years.
Terry McDonald said, “It was an honour to collect the award for Excellence in Customer Service on behalf of Thorne & Derrick – we have a robust reputation for supporting our customers with the replacement and upgrade of end-of-life equipment to deliver significant operational safety and process improvements to their project or plant.
From stock, we can offer an extensive range of lighting products certified to provide safe and reliable light in explosive atmospheres, including Flammable Gas (Zone 1/2) and Vapour & Combustible Dust (Zone 21/22) according to ATEX UKEX Directive – this includes:
| SPARTAN Zone 1/21 Linear WL84 | ||
| SPX-WL84-T6 | SPARTAN Linear 2ft Light, T6, Zone 1/21, 2500lm | (2x18W / 2ft retrofit) |
| SPX-WL84-T6-EMX25 | SPARTAN Linear 2ft Light, T6, Zone 1/21, 2500lm- Emergency | (2x18W / 2ft retrofit) |
| SPARTAN Zone 2/22 Linear WL84 | ||
| SPZ-WL84 | SPARTAN Linear 2ft Light, Zone 2/22, 3400lm | (2x18W / 2ft retrofit) |
| SPZ-WL84-EMX25 | SPARTAN Linear 2ft Light, Zone 2/22, 3400lm- Emergency | (2x18W / 2ft retrofit) |
| SPARTAN Zone 1/21 Linear WL168 | ||
| SPX-WL168-T6 | SPARTAN Linear 4ft Light, T6, Zone 1/21, 5000lm | (2x36W / 4ft retrofit) |
| SPX-WL168-T6-EMX25 | SPARTAN Linear 4ft Light, T6, Zone 1/21, 5000lm- Emergency | (2x36W / 4ft retrofit) |
| SPARTAN Zone 2/22 Linear WL168 | ||
| SPZ-WL168 | SPARTAN Linear 4ft Light, Zone 2/22, 6800lm | (2x36W / 4ft retrofit) |
Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Fans | Security Locking & Access Control
Press Release 13.4.22 by Chris Dodds | Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick
Image Credit: Vattenfall
Thorne & Derrick International, a leading UK based Specialist Distributor of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt are delighted to confirm receipt today of a new purchase contract order for an offshore wind farm project – this is to supply 33kV Tee Connectors (NEXANS EUROMOLD) and Inline Cable Joints (3M COLDSHRINK) following several rounds of technical qualification, specification and commercial submissions.
Thorne & Derrick’s technical submission for the jointing of the 33kV cables was accepted by the Senior Lead Cable Specialist based upon their 3M QS2000 range – the cable joint designed utilises a unique Cold Shrink delivery system. The 3M Cold Shrink products are supplied pre-stretched on a removable core for efficiency and ease of installation by the jointer with an integral electrical field control device and faraday cage pre-installed in the insulation body to reduce complexity during the installation.
As Approved Vendors to Vattenfall, the Swedish multinational power company, Thorne & Derrick will be supplying a 33kV Inter-Array Cable Accessory Package including medium voltage joints, connectors and cable cleats to support the installation of 19/33 (36)kV Single Core Submarine Cable with 24 Fibers (IEC 60502-2).
The cable insulation system features water tree retardant (WTR) XLPE material, consisting of an inner semi-conductive screen, insulation and outer semi-conductive screen extruded in same operation (triplex extruded) – 3M Cold Shrink provides secure sealing and insulating of medium voltage cable termination and connections up to 36kV.
The MV cable originally manufactured by Prysmian Draka was installed by VMBMS under contract to Vattenfall Vindkraft A/S at the Horns Rev 3 project in Denmark.
Thorne & Derrick can support the specification and supply of standard and customised Cable Termination & Jointing Systems up to 66kV including separable connectors for Interface C-F Outer Cone and Size 3 Inner Cone gas insulated switchgear – extensive ranges of Cold Shrink and heat shrink jointing technologies are available from stock for immediate delivery to reduce downtime periods on unplanned cable outages.
➡ See more about Thorne & Derrick and our Renewable Energy projects.
Horns Rev 3 covers the annual electricity consumption of approximately 425,000 Danish households.
Fossil-free Living Within One Generation
Vattenfall are one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat – a European energy company with approximately 19,000 employees. For more than 100 years, they have electrified industries, supplying energy to people’s homes and modernised our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are determined to enable fossil-free living within one generation. To succeed we must become fossil free ourselves. But that’s not enough. Vattenfall are looking beyond their own industry to see how they can really make a difference. Together with their partners, they are taking on the responsibility to find new and sustainable ways to electrify transportation, industries and heating.
Key Product Categories: Connectors, Joints & Terminations MV HV | Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools | Duct Seals | Cable Transits | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Clothing & Protection | Cable Pulling | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars
Main UK Stockists for: 3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.
Mane Contract Services are committed to working with their client partners to help create a greener and cleaner future. For over 20 years, they have provided project staffing solutions to the complete project lifecycle across all Energy sources.
Mane have an extensive project and client portfolio across both cable manufacturing and installation, working across UK, EMEA, APAC and USA.
Stephen Stuart and his team at Mane and are looking to expand their network within the Wind Energy Industry;
– HV Engineering & Installation – 33kV, 132kV, 155kV, 220kV, 400kV
– Commissioning Engineering / Commissioning Management
– Installation Management & Package Management
– Grid Connection and Cable Installation
– Project Management / Construction Management
– Client Representation
– Site Management & Support
– Document Control & Management
– Project Planning / Scheduling– Project Controls Management
– Health & Safety Management
If you are recruiting for yourself or looking for a new career move within the Renewables sector then please get in touch with Mane Contract Services +44 (0) 1923 470 724 or email: [email protected]
For more information – visit their jobs page; https://www.mane.co.uk/energy/
With a network of international offices around the world and a large dedicated team of specialist Account Managers and Head Hunters, Mane are well placed to support your career development or recruitment requirements around the globe.
Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers to the UK and international Offshore Wind Industry of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
We are based in North-East England, recognised as a key strategic location to service the offshore renewables energy market in the UK, from the North Sea to the Nordics – our Exports Division support international offshore wind power projects from USA to China.
Key Product Categories: Connectors, Joints & Terminations MV HV | Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools | Duct Seals | Cable Transits | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Clothing & Protection | Cable Pulling | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars
Main UK Stockists for: 3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.
From traditional metal cutting, stamping and forming, to robotic precision forming and sorting, BAND-IT is paving the way for new manufacturing solutions.
BAND-IT’s in-house engineering team expands the traditional applications and invites the challenges new opportunities have to offer.
Thorne & Derrick have stocked and supplied the BAND-IT range of cable clamps, ties and fasteners since 1985.
With over 75 years’ experience in stainless steel clamping, strapping, banding, bundling, fastening, and identification solutions, we can modify standard clamping systems or develop new solutions for your specific project needs. From customized clamp selection to in-depth field testing and specification, BAND-IT’s engineered applications team and Thorne & Derrick can meet the exacting requirements for your specialized needs.
Need a custom solution to solve your cable fastening challenge?
All of BAND-IT’s custom stainless steel clamping and cleat solutions for cables are manufactured to provide the highest level of quality and can be customized to:
BAND-IT has engineered cable clamping and fastening solutions for applications in areas such as LV MV HV cable management, hose attachment, identification, insulation and pole and tower mounting in the utility, power and transmission distribution sectors.
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Cable Clamps by BAND-IT
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.
EV Pillars by Lucy Zodion
Background
With a key driver for the electrification of vehicles being the environmental benefits they promote, electric vehicles (EV) are becoming pivotal parts of urban regeneration.
Reducing emissions and improving the carbon footprint of both individuals and communities, EVs and their supporting infrastructure, such as EV Pillars, are now vital assets for cities and towns throughout the world.
There are a number of initiatives throughout the UK that are helping to drive the uptake of EV. One of these initiatives is the ‘Go Ultra Low City Scheme’ (GULCS) procurement framework, which has been set-up by London Councils, TfL and the GLA, to ensure the Capital’s transport network meets its aim to be the Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEV) capital of Europe.
The Scheme has four main streams of work which focus on making residential charging available, increasing the provision of rapid chargers and increasing the provision of charging infrastructure in car club bays. This increased uptake means solutions are required that not only make EV charge points more accessible, but ensure the supporting infrastructure is capable of providing a consistent, safe and reliable power supply.
ubitricity is a market leading supplier of on-street EV charging solutions, integrating them within existing street furniture to make on-street charging available and simple to use.
The EV charging specialist recently carried out work as part of the (GULCS) by transforming existing street lighting columns into on-street charge points, throughout London and surrounding boroughs. As the UK’s market leader in the provision of connection equipment for external lighting infrastructure, including the sole supply of street lighting cut-outs and isolators in to the UKPN electrical network, ubitricity selected Lucy Zodion as its solution partner for the project.
Challenge
The main challenge of the project was to support the transition of the use of the streetlight.
From being solely used to illuminate the street, it is now required to become a multipurpose piece of street furniture, providing both illumination and EV charging facilities simultaneously, while ensuring power and protection to both equipment and people, in-line with electrical regulations.
EV charge points fall into four main categories according to the charge speed – Slow, Fast, Rapid and Super.
Objectives
Lucy Zodion worked with ubitricity’s UK Operations Director to provide a certified and approved solution that works alongside existing street lighting infrastructure. The key objectives for the EV project included feeder pillar design to satisfy the following criteria:
• Reliable Power – The solution had to meet all relevant industry standards, as well as those outlining the safety of users. It also had to demonstrate a proven track record.
• Safe – As the lamppost is being transformed from street furniture to a point of public access, the solution needed to consider not only electrical safety within the street lighting column, but the safety of the end-user while accessing EV charging equipment.
• Readily Available – As the project was on a short-lead time, Lucy Zodion was required to provide a distribution pillar solution that was immediately available.
• Multi-purpose – The power distribution solution was required to provide appropriate protection of both the EV charging equipment and to protect the user from electric shock in line with industry standards. The solution had to provide a separate feed to the luminaire to ensure continual operation in the event of electrical issues.
Collaborator: ubitricity
Solution
Lucy Zodion’s solution was to manufacture and supply several thousand secondary isolators to provide 32A supply protection and lockable isolation for the street lighting column. They provide 25A residual protection for the 5.8kW EV charging equipment,plus 6A protection for theluminaires. The product installed is:
• Product Specification: Lucy Zodion Trojan Midi with 32A switch disconnector
Lucy Zodion Results
Lucy Zodion’s isolation solution met all objectives successfully, resulting in a certified and approved installation. As a result of the project, various London Boroughs are closer to meeting their Ultra-Low Emissions targets with a capable infrastructure to support EV drivers. The objectives were met in the following ways:
Safe | Lucy Zodion included in the design a 25A residual current protection for the 5.8kW ubitricity EV chargers. Additionally 6A protection for the luminaires was included so that in the event of a fault on the charging equipment, the luminaire will continue to operate as normal.
Reliable | Lucy Zodion isolators are manufactured considering current British and Industry standards. Components are also tested by third party, KEMA, for further compliance and accreditation. The 32A isolator is KEMA tested to IEC/EN 60947-3 and the fuse carrier is KEMA tested to IEC/EN60269-1. Additionally the isolators’ 25A residual current protection and 6A protection, were integrated in line with the IET Code of Practice for Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (BS7671:2008+A3: 2015).
Delivery Time | Due to the number of units required, these were shipped weekly to support a wide-scale roll out over a relatively short period, which suitably matched the installation schedule.
Versatile | The isolators provide 25A residual current and overload protection for ubitricity’s 5.8kW EV chargers, which are mounted into existing streetlights. In addition, 6A protection is included for the luminaires to provide dedicated supply and protection in order to minimise outages. The isolators were used in conjunction with the Network Operators (UKPN) approved Lucy Zodion Street Lighting Cut-Out.
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