Silver Fox FIB Thermal Printer Kit
Cable Labelling System
Silver Fox are the leading UK manufacturer of cable labels.
Silver Fox produce the world’s most powerful labelling system for cables, wires and electrical equipment via their Fox-In-A-Box® thermal printing kit.
Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for Silver Fox and are well placed to support the needs of professional engineers in all the different energy sectors and across the globe. Although, detailed support this is not strictly needed with Silver Fox as it is easy to install and operate – the easiest on the market.
Plus, Silver Fox also supply comprehensive videos showing how to set up the printer and load the labels. We’ve watched them at Thorne and Derrick, and they are very impressive.
The Silver Fox labelling range covers – LV MV HV power, telecom, data, signal, network and fibre optic cables.
High specification labels for cables have been independently tested for salt mist spray, heat, high and low temperature and even H2S. There are also more specific tests for example for their LSZH range for, oxygen index, smoke emission and toxicity.
Their Fox-Flo tie-on cable labels have even been successfully independently tested for a world-leading 8000 hours accelerated UV ageing and then successfully flexed on a 3 mm mandrels. These are ideal for all aspects of labelling both internal and external.
Quality Tested and Approved Cable Labels
Productivity Significant time benefits eg: 25,000 wire markers printed in 4 hours
Versatility One printer, one ribbon, one software – all thermal labels
Simplicity Quick + easy to install and operate – “turn time into profit”
Silver Fox cable labels are used globally in the Oil & Gas, Renewables, and Nuclear sectors. Providing permanent and legible cable labelling of LV HV power, control and service cables in switchgear, control panels and substations.
The Fox-In-A-Box® cable label system is available in three levels which offer increased software functionality for the DTP1/300 thermal printer – Basic, Advanced and Professional.
The Basic Fox-In-A-Box® allows users to create their own thermal cable labels, whilst the Advanced package adds the ability to accept or merge one or more columns in CSV files and to split the wire or cable label into more than one line.
It also allows the user to override the auto-font sizing and manually set this as required and to print from 2 rolls at the same time halving the label printing time and the print ribbon capacity.
The Professional model adds further functionality allowing the user to view and select individual or groups of cells for importing, duplicate cable ID’s, amend the number of labels required for each cable ID or produce cross ferruling ID and even print both ends of a wire at the same time.
Additionally, the Professional Fox-In-A-Box® can print bar codes and QR codes and import graphics for use such as printing warning signs on cable labels.
Entry Level starter pack with Labacus® Innovator Basic software to print all of the thermal range of Silver Fox cable labels, the software also includes templates for all our laser range
Automated USB port identificationSeamlessly change between cable label typesMid-range cable labelling pack includes Labacus® Innovator Advanced Software.
All functionality of the Basic plus:
Top end solution cable labelling system includes Labacus® Innovator Professional Software.
All functionality of the Advanced plus:
Select specific cellsProduce cross ferrulesVariable quantity duplication for each cable IDBar Codes and QR CodesImport graphics and logos onto labels for asset management| Order Code | Printer Model | Labacus Software |
| FIAB-BAS | DTP-1/300 | Basic |
| FIAB-ADV | DTP-1/300 | Advanced |
| FIAB-PRO | DTP-1/300 | Professional |
All Silver Fox Thermal Labels are printed using One Software, One Printer and One Ribbon – better for you – better for the environment.
Overview of Silver Fox Cable Labelling Products
Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
Alroc PG MV HV Cable Jointing Tool
MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cables
Alroc PG cable tools are used by MV-HV jointers to remove the outer sheath to prepare the cable ready for the installation of joints, terminations or connectors.
The PG tool manufactured by Alroc is safer and more precise than a knife enabling the user to make a circular and longitudinal cut in order to remove cable’s outer sheath by the jointer. All cable sheath cutting depth ranging from 0,5 mm / 0,019 in to 5 mm / 0,196 in are available on demand.
The Alroc PG range of cable sheath and cable jacket strippers are compatible with: XLPE, PE, PVC, LLPE, PUR and rubber type sheathed cable jackets.
Cable preparation is essential to the performance and stability of MV-HV cable joints and terminations – if cables are prepared incorrectly using sub-standard tools or basic hand tools then the risk incidence of cable failure is increased.
Alroc Cable Tools 11kV 33kV MV HV
For more than 30 years, ALROC has been engineering, designing and manufacturing cable jointing tools, cable preparation tools and cable fixing solutions to establish the most complete product range in the following areas:
Jointing & Preparation Tools For Cable Jointers & Linesmen Working On MV-HV-EHV Cables
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cables
Alroc PF cable jointing tools are used by cable jointers to remove the copper tape shield from MV-HV medium/high voltage power cables.
The below video demonstrates removing LC shield without scoring into the semi-conductive screen layer below the copper tape shield – the Alroc PF cable jointers tool features grooved bushings so that the cable cutting blade sits on the highest point of the LC shield.
Alroc Cable Tools 11kV 33kV MV HV
For more than 30 years, ALROC has been engineering, designing and manufacturing cable jointing tools, cable preparation tools and cable fixing solutions to establish the most complete product range in the following areas:
Jointing & Preparation Tools For Cable Jointers & Linesmen Working On MV-HV-EHV Cables
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
ALROC OGA Cable Outer Jacket Sheath Removal & Stripping Tool
LV MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cables
The below video shows the Alroc OGA heavy duty cable outersheath removal tool which enables a longitudinal cut to be made on the outer sheath of single and multi-core cables by the cable jointer.
These cable stripping tools feature four different cutting thickness positions and two cutting edges on the same cutting blade to give the jointers tools an extended working life.
The following instructions detail how to use the Alroc OGA cable sheath or jacket stripping tool safely and effectively.
Alroc Cable Tools 11kV 33kV MV HV
For more than 30 years, ALROC has been engineering, designing and manufacturing cable jointing tools, cable preparation tools and cable fixing solutions to establish the most complete product range in the following areas:
Jointing & Preparation Tools For Cable Jointers & Linesmen Working On MV-HV-EHV Cables
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
Alroc Fente Cable Sheath Jacket & Aluminium Screen Splitting Tool
LV MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cables
The below video shows the Alroc Fente making slits on the cable outer sheath and with 6 adjustable cutting depth ranging from 2 mm up to 3.5mm – it also shows the cable jointing tool is capable of making effortless slits to the cable up to 40mm long.
Cable preparation is essential to the performance and stability of LV-MV-HV cable joints and terminations – if cables are prepared incorrectly using sub-standard tools or basic hand tools then the risk incidence of cable failure is increased.
The following instructions detail how to use the Alroc Fente cable jointing tool safely and effectively.
Alroc Cable Tools 11kV 33kV MV HV
For more than 30 years, ALROC has been engineering, designing and manufacturing cable jointing tools, cable preparation tools and cable fixing solutions to establish the most complete product range in the following areas:
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
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