Transformer Replacement Projects Were A Great Success For Smith Brothers In 2021
Special thanks to Ben Whitaker Business Development & Sales Manager at Smith Brothers for the kind permission to republish
Alongside some of the large connections we talk about often, our services and infrastructure division are always working away in the background – to ensure our customers remain online 24-7-365.
And, as technology progresses, transformers have become more efficient in performing their duty of increasing or decreasing voltage for electrical distribution. With that in mind, our Business Development & Sales Manager, Ben Whitaker, takes a look at why replacing your transformer with a modern alternative could result in a ‘greener’ site whilst reducing energy bills.
Transformer replacement projects were a resounding success for Smith Brothers in 2021, and saw us complete 19 in total as organisations continued to strive to reduce carbon emissions and operate their sites more efficiently.
Yet, rather than simply ‘fixing a problem’, investment in new technology which can help to counter rising energy tariffs across the UK has been a firm topic of conversation for our team. It’s nothing new, though. In fact, a study in 2018 suggested that lost energy in transformers contribute to 25% of the UK’s wasted energy.
What’s more, the European Union estimates that 2.9% of all electricity generated across the continent gets wasted in lost energy in transformers, this combined figure equates to 93.4TWh – enough to power Denmark for three years.
Over the past 12 months, Smith Brothers has contributed to the energy sector in the UK significantly through the construction and delivery of renewable energy projects – but also by replacing aged and inefficient transformers.
Transformer Regulation No. 548/2014
During their operation, transformers will lose heat, but legislation imposes in the EU the maximum level of losses for transformers placed on the market or put into service after 1st July 2015. And, while most pre-2014 transformers are manufactured to an undetermined efficiency level, we refer to these as ‘standard loss transformers’.
As of 2014, the minimum requirement for installed transformer assets adhered to Tier 1 level of efficiency. Further regulations were imposed in June 2021, introducing Tier 2, which determines an improved efficiency for newly manufactured transformers.
Tier 2 transformers have been readily available via manufacturers for some time – and have been included in any Smith Brothers tender proposals as a matter of default since 2018. Further energy savings can be achieved through the provision of a Wilson e3 amorphous core transformers, which is also something which we’re proud to be able to supply and install.
No Load Losses
No Load Losses arise within the magnetic core of a transformer and happen as a result of the energy consumed in hysteresis and eddy currents within the material as it is taken through its alternating cycles of magnetisation, in the UK 50 times per second i.e. 50Hz.
There are two ways of reducing no load losses in a transformer:
1) Reduce flux density by increasing the cross-sectional area of the magnetic core. 2) By using higher grades of core steel to reduce the watts/kg for a particular flux density.
The ‘no load losses’ of a transformer is a constant loss of energy and does not vary with increase/ decrease of load.
Load Losses
Load losses arise primarily because of the resistance of the transformer windings, that is the losses produced by the flow of current within the windings. Increasing the copper or aluminium cross-sectional area within a transformer winding has the effect of reducing the current density of the winding – this has the effect of reducing the losses. The load loss of a transformer varies to the square of the load.
Generally speaking – the larger kVA rating and the higher % load of this kVA rating, the more savings can be made by minimalising load/ no load losses.
Detailed below, is a comparison of the no load losses and full load losses of a 1000kVA ‘Standard Loss’ transformer, manufactured in 2013, prior to Tier 1’s introduction and a modern, 1000kVA Tier 2 transformer. We have also included the data for a Wilson e3 amorphous core transformer for comparative purposes. The monetary savings shown are subject to the transformer being run at 80% load 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at an energy tariff average of 12p per KWH.
| “Standard Loss” 100kVA | Tier 2 1000kVA Transformer | Wilson e3 Amorphous 10000kVA |
| No load losses: 1,350 Watts per hour | No loaded losses: 693 Watts per hour (647 Watts per hour saving) | No loaded losses: 450 Watts per hour (900 Watts per hour saving) |
| Full load losses: 12,500 Watts per hour | Full load losses: 7,600 Watts per hour (4,900 Watts per hour saving) | Full loaded losses: 6,630 Watts per hour (5870 Watts per hour saving) |
| Monetary savings: £3,987 per annum | Monetary savings: £4,896 per annum |
How do I work out how much energy is being lost from my transformers?
Due to fluctuating loads pulled from individual transformers on operational sites, it’s important to find the right partner to carry out load monitoring and power quality surveyance in order to accurately determine the specific lost energy of sites’ existing transformers.
A good supplier should consider these specific elements:
Smith Brothers Ltd is a large, turnkey electrical contractor with over 20 years’ experience. Since their inception in 1999, they have worked on a vast portfolio of projects throughout the UK and overseas, both as an ICP and EPC contractor on schemes up to 132kV.
Offering a range of services and can cater for everything from the delivery of a turnkey project – including design, the supply and commissioning of equipment and cabling installations from LV up to 132,000 volts (220,000V in ROI).
With over 10 years’ experience in the power industry — Ben has specialised in many power distribution projects, as well as maintenance and HV/EHV connections throughout his career. He is responsible for new sales and quotation conversion.
For further information, or an initial discussion regarding replacement transformer options, contact business development and sales manager, Ben Whitaker on: 07387 108 377 or email [email protected].
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This month, Thorne & Derrick are delighted to have concluded a Preferred Distribution Agreement with P&B Weir Electrical Ltd.
The agreement is the culmination of discussions and strategy planning for the launch of our partnership – this arrangement is purposed to raise levels of operational and personal safety in the substation, distribution and transmission sectors of the electrical industry.
“I am personally pleased to have secured this valuable partnership and we are excited about introducing their combination of innovative and heritage engineered Electrical Safety Equipment up to 400kV to our clients. If you work on underground cables or overhead lines we look forward to discussing and supporting your project or personal safety requirements.”
“Down the trench or up the pylon, together we can protect workers against the daily hazards of working with electricity. We now look forward with ambition and commitment to implementing our business plan to achieve our shared business goals for 2022,” comments Chris Dodds, Thorne & Derrick. Read complete Press Release here.
This month we have been working on a project to supply electrical safety equipment to switchrooms on a floating production, storage and offloading platform (FPSO) located in the North Sea – a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit is a floating vessel used by the offshore oil and gas industry for the production and processing of hydrocarbons, and for the storage of oil. Ship-shaped FPSOs are by far the most widely used type of floating production unit, accounting for over 100 deployments globally.
The customer required a replacement for their current insulating matting to be installed in their LV and HV switchrooms on board the FPSO. The replacement was required due to the age of the existing matting; showing typical wear and tear and no longer providing the correct level of safety or insulating protection to offshore workers.
The switchrooms on the vessel ranged from 1kV to 17.5kV, and required matting to meet the correct voltages. After careful project specification, Thorne & Derrick supplied the client with Class 2 insulating matting for the HV switchroom, plus Class 0 matting for the LV switchroom according to IEC6111. Each versatile roll was supplied at 10 x 1m wide, with the end user intending to cut the rolls to suit the individual requirements.
Thorne & Derrick supplied the materials in 3-4 days from stock – see also storage, use and care of insulating matting for further information.
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Image Credit: Dana Petroleum | Western Isles FPSO – the Dana-operated Western Isles is producing from two oil fields called Harris and Barra in the Northern North Sea, 160km east of the Shetlands and 12km west of Tern field. It involves a subsea development of production and water injection wells tied back to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with oil export using shuttle tankers.
A pair of new lifts has been installed at Meols station to improve accessibility for those travelling on the Merseyrail network.
The £2.2 million project was funded through the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Access for All programme and forms part of a wider project funded by both the DfT and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
The Access for All programme was introduced to make travelling more convenient for disabled passengers travelling by train across the country, and previous projects on the Merseyrail network include lift installations at Formby, Birkenhead North and Orrell Park.
To read more about the project click here.
Thorne & Derrick have supported this project by supplying GRP ground-fixed trough and fixings to their client Amco Giffen and manufactured by Wibe MITA – we are Approved Vendors to most of the Network Rail Principal Contractors and electrification framework providers and support troughing system scheme design, specification and supply.
PADS approved cable trough ensures protection of trackside power and S&T cables on the UK rail infrastructure – this includes LV copper and aluminium dc traction power and medium/high voltage (MV-HV) power cables supplying 11kV, 25kV and 33kV electricity distribution. We are proud to have worked with the Access for All program to protect infrastructure against accidental damage or vandalism whilst remaining easy to access if maintenance or a future electrification upgrade is required.
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Since 2010, we have been working with Lucy Zodion and their highly skilled and experienced in-house electrical design and engineering teams to provide high-quality power distribution solutions – contact us to discuss your requirements.
Thorne & Derrick continue to specify and supply the Fortress range of feeder pillars manufactured from the highest quality galvanised steel with optional internal electrical wiring to client specification – the Lucy Zodion’s wide selection of steel pillar shells come in a number of sizes, finishes and treatments to ensure they meet your power distribution requirements; single-door, single-door, triple-door and other variants available.
February projects included: C11 Cyber Security and Digital Innovation Centre, Network Rail Brookmans Park Station plus several electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations and mobile telephone sites throughout the UK for SSE. Here is an extract from our Scope of Work Specification for the EV Charging Points at Brunel University, London.
Pictured | The Walk-in WR2 | this is our double-door walk-in GRP Electric Enclosures handmade to the highest standard with stainless- steel hinges, secure lockable doors, IP55 dust and water protection and a UV stabilised gel coat finish. See the Specification.
From the largest UK stocks Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of feeder pillars for LV Power Distribution.
This month, Thorne & Derrick achieved Approved Vendor status with SSE Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of SSE plc which develops and operates onshore and offshore wind farms and hydro electric generation in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are now working with their Project Managers & SAP’s to improve electrical site safety and outage response capabilities throughout their asset portfolio through the specification and supply of Joints, Terminations & Connectors for 33kV networks.
Supporting Seagreen
Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project is located 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea. A joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%), Seagreen will be Scotland’s largest and the world’s deepest offshore wind farm when complete.
The Seagreen offshore wind farm was consented with permission granted to install 150 offshore wind turbines. 114 offshore wind turbines are currently under construction with an installed capacity of 1,075MW and will be fully operational by early 2023.
Seagreen is an offshore wind farm development owned by SSE Renewables (49%) and TotalEnergies (51%).
SSE Renewables is leading the development and construction of the joint venture project, supported by TotalEnergies, and will operate Seagreen on completion.
Substation | Seagreen is building a new substation at Tealing which will receive the electricity generated by the wind farm for conversion up to 400kV for onward transmission on the national electricity transmission system.
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Throughout February, Thorne & Derrick continued to welcome their supply chain to our offices and we also conducted online meetings to ensure staff are up-to-date with product developments, discuss sales-marketing campaigns and strategy plan for 2022 with our team.
Last week, Thorne & Derrick welcomed Ian Joynson & Chris Thompson from CSD Sealing Systems to their offices for training and a live product demonstration of their market-leading NORFIRNO product – the NOFIRNO system is Type Approved for the harshest ratings for A, H and Jet Fire Class, and is also approved for watertight, gas-tight, blast and shock applications.
Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors for CSD Sealing Systems – we have specified and distributed their products across numerous onshore and offshore substation projects.
The half-day agenda covered developments and approvals within the UK DNO Utility sector, product conformance to ATEX Directive for hazardous areas and explosive atmosphere installations plus a round-up of our sales pipeline and current projects.
Thorne & Derrick continue to support the Test & Termination requirements of High Voltage Engineering Services providers for cable tooling and installation materials – this includes Cold Shrink Caps & Mastic Tapes for sealing power and FO cable cores on inter-array cables, 33kV Jointers Tool Sets and Cable Heaters for the straightening of high voltage power cables prior to termination.
We stock 3M Cold Shrink terminations up to 66kV – this includes the 3M 96-EP720-2 for the Test & Termination of 66kV single core cables with XLPE insulation (120sqmm-1000sqmm).
Webinar – An Introduction to Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Our Key Account Sales Engineer, Jonathan Hewitt, enjoyed attending the webinar hosted by NOF this month – the well supported online event provided an introduction to the operations phase of this extensive offshore renewables project. Over 900 delegates joined the w
ebinar to learn and understand more about the North East based wind farm, the Tier 1 Contactors involved in the project and the opportunities for the supply chain. The presentation provided oversight of the supply-chain requirements from Wind Turbine to National Grid substation.
Dogger Bank Wind Farm is located more than 130km off the North-East coast of England and is being delivered by joint venture partners SSE Renewables, Equinor and Eni – in total the wind farm is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply 5% of the UK’s demand, equivalent to powering six million homes.
Thorne & Derrick look forward to working with our supply chain and clients to deliver support to the Dogger Bank development including Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV.
Special thanks to Caroline Lofthouse (NOF Cluster Manager) for providing the Welcome and to Tom Nightingale (North East Stakeholder Manager) for a highly insightful and informative project overview. Following the event Thorne & Derrick have calendared further meetings with both DEME and GE Renewable Energy.
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Full range of Cable Pulling Equipment & Products to ensure safe and efficient of rail cables in to cable ducts and containment infrastructure including cable troughs.
February Rail Project | Working with Ellis Patents we completed the specification and have now moved into manufacturing for our largest contract to date to supply TfL (London Underground) approved cable hangers across several depot modernisation projects.
Thorne & Derrick in consultation with the Asset Manager at Transport for London and their appointed Telecoms & Power contractor secured formal Authorisation & Approval for the Pegasus range of non-metallic cable support hangers. The product will provide safe cable management of the cable route within the Bridges & Structures category – over 1000 hangers with proven lifecycle performance and utilising the standard J-type design for support of multiple cable runs including single, 3-way and 5-way configurations are now scheduled for delivery.
Thorne & Derrick are Approved Vendors to both Network Rail and Transport for London.
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You will be responsible for carrying out and overseeing the cable jointing and termination works involved within our projects, for voltages ranging from LV up to 33kV …see more.
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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.
Jointing & Connecting MV Cables In The Energy Industry
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Jointing & Connecting MV Cables
Nexans manufacture an extensive range of slip-on, cold-shrinkable and heat-shrinkable cable terminations, joints and connectors for 11kV-33kV-66kV power systems – to complement and ensure their reliable performance a complete range of Cable Lugs & Connectors utilising shearbolt technology are available from Nexans.
The GPH range of electrical connectors from Nexans are compatible with their medium voltage ranges of joints (JTS) and terminations (MONO).
GPH medium voltage mechanical cable connectors and cable lugs provide excellent electrical contact and are suitable for aluminium and copper conductor ranges 1.5-1200sqmm up to 52kV (EN 60228 Classes 1 & 2).
M-Series mechanical connectors are assembled with multiple shear-off-head bolts and are therefore a reliable and economical way of connecting identical or different conductor cross-sections and conductor materials – they allow the safe connection of copper and aluminium conductors with cross-sections of #16 AWG up to 2,000 kcmil (up to 1200sqmm).
Nexans have launched a new mechanical power connector as part of their range of GPH cable connectors and cable lugs available for medium voltage cables. All connectors are available with either Allen shear bolts or outer hexagon shear bolts.
The new Nexans GPH mechanical connector M-Series is specified for connecting, jointing and branching large conductor cross-sections on medium voltage power cables up to 52kV.
Typical applications for the Nexans GPH Connector are connections of large scale wind farms and offshore wind farms to the MV power grid. The patented Nexans GPH shear-off head bolt clamps the conductor into the connector at the optimum contact force.
Connects, Joints & Terminates all Types of Copper & Aluminium Cables
Installation is simple and quick and the GPH mechanical connectors have been electrically tested according to IEC 61238-1-A.
As with all medium voltage cable lugs from Nexans GPH, the M-Series has been successfully tested according to IEC 61238-1, class A and ANSI 119.4
Nexans support international onshore and offshore renewable energy projects with an extensive range of 52kV medium voltage electrical distribution equipment including cable joints, terminations and Euromold screened separable connectors.
The GPH connector body is manufactured from high quality aluminium alloy supplied with brass bolts (tin-plated):
| Mechanical Connector Part Number | AL in sqmm | CU in sqmm | Number of bolts |
Dimensions mm | Tool/ outer and inner hexagon | ||||||
| rm(v) round stranded |
re round solid |
sm sector stranded |
rm(v) round stranded |
sm sector stranded |
L | d1 | D | b | |||
| M16-95 | 16-95 | 10-95 | 25-70 | 16-95 | 25-70 | 2 | 70 | 12,5 | 24 | 32 | SW10 & SW6 |
| M25-150 | 25-150 | 25-150 | 35-120 | 25-120 | 35-120 | 2 | 85 | 15,5 | 30 | 35 | SW10 & SW6 |
| M70-240 | 70-240 | 70-240 | 70-240 | 70-240 | 70-240 | 4 | 120 | 221) | 35 | 56 | SW13 & SW6 |
| M95-240 | 95-240 | 95-240 | 95-185 | 95-240 | 95-185 | 4 | 120 | 20 | 33 | 56 | SW13 & SW6 |
| M95-300 | 95-300 | 95-300 | 95-240 | 70-300 | 70-240 | 4 | 142 | 231) | 36 | 67 | SW13 & SW8 |
| M120-300 | 120-300 | 120-300 | 120-240 | 120-300 | 120-240 | 4 | 142 | 25 | 38 | 67 | SW19 & SW6 |
| M185-400 | 185-400 | 185-400 | 185-300 | 185-400 | 185-300 | 6 | 170 | 26 | 42 | 82 | SW19 & SW6 |
| M300-500 | 300-500 | 300-500 | 300-400 | 300-500 | 300-400 | 6 | 200 | 34 | 52 | 94 | SW19 & SW8 |
| M400-630 | 400-630 | 400-630 | 400-500 | 400-630 | 400-500 | 6 | 200 | 34 | 52 | 94 | SW19 & SW8 |
| M630-1000 | 630-1000 | 630-1000 | 630-1000 | 8 | 220 | 41 | 65 | 105 | SW19 & SW8 | ||
| M800 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 8 | 220 | 37 | 60 | 105 | SW19 | ||
| M1000 | 1000 | 1000 | 8 | 220 | 41 | 60 | 105 | SW19 | |||
| M800-1200 | 800-1200 | 630-1200 | 630-1000 | 8 | 220 | 45 | 72 | 105 | SW22 & SW8 | ||
The below video shows how GPH range-taking mechanical connectors and bolted cable lugs with shear-off-head bolts connect power cables with copper and aluminium conductors up to 1,200 square millimetres in power transmission and distribution networks.
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 voltage power systems:
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Last week, Thorne & Derrick welcomed Ian Joynson & Chris Thompson from CSD Sealing Systems to their offices for training and a live product demonstration of their market-leading NOFIRNO product – the NOFIRNO system is Type Approved for the harshest ratings for A, H and Jet Fire Class, and is also approved for watertight, gas-tight, blast and shock applications.
Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors for CSD Sealing Systems – we have specified and distributed their products across numerous onshore and offshore substation projects.
The half-day agenda covered developments and approvals within the UK DNO Utility sector, product conformance to ATEX Directive for hazardous areas and explosive atmosphere installations plus a round-up of our sales pipeline, current projects and future sales/marketing plans.
CSD are specialists in duct seals and sealing systems that protect against water ingress, gas escape and spread of fire through cable duct and service entries located in substation basements, cable vaults, switchrooms and access man-holes at low, medium and high voltage electricity distribution networks.
Our working relationship spans an impressive 16 years with both companies having a strong customer focus. Consultation and technical advice as well as installation training and support helps us to ensure the client not only receives the correct product for the application but that they can safely and successfully install it, without fail.
Live Product Demo of CSD Nofirno by Chris Thompson
The CSD product range is suitable for applications within the shipbuilding, offshore and onshore construction industries and is also widely used across the utility and nuclear industry. The systems can provide up to 4 hours of fire protection, will offer the highest levels of flood protection and gastight integrity and are proven to provide in excess of 50 years long term sealing protection.
CSD are the UK representative of Beele Engineering BV, a company with over 40 years’ experience in the development and production of penetration sealing systems. CSD work closely with many site operators helping to meet the requirements for protection against fire, flood and hazardous gas ingress to ensure assets and employers are fully protected.
Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of CSD duct seals – this includes CSD RISE, RISE RAPID, NOFIRNO, ACTIFOAM and SLIPSIL products.
Thank you for visiting our offices to educate the sales and marketing team on the development and production of the CSD duct seals and sealing systems range.
Ian Joynson UK Onshore Sales Manager Presneting The CSD Product Range To The Sales & Marketing Team
CSD Sealing System (UK) have specialised in the supply and installation of technically advanced cable transits, flexible pipe penetrations and RISE and Nofirno cable duct seals within the UK for over 25 years.
CSD are ISO9001:2015 certified and aim to provide the highest levels of service and support to our customers, assuring first class products and first class service whatever the industry.
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“We had a great discussion about our future commitments and goals for the year 2022, and we are excited to continue working together and implementing our business development plan – Thorne & Derrick will support contractors and end-users for PENTA via their trained Sales Team with competitive prices and stock availability of product.
Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have developed a reputation for raising electrical safety levels throughout the industry – I will be on hand to support the team with continuous product training, either field based or online, to ensure their technical knowledge is up to date with the latest industry standards.
Together, we look forward to introducing several Innovations in Workplace Electrical Safety including ALADIN, the helmet mounted voltage detector and remotely operated, hydraulic cable spiking tools for proven dead LV HV power cables,” adds Tim.
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The electrical safety device is designed like a headlight to be attached on helmets or hard hats and complies with European Directives EN 61000-6-2 and EN 61000-6-4.
ALADIN is extensively used throughout the Rail, Renewable, Data Centre, Transmission & Distribution, Oil & Gas and Utility sectors for safe working around Medium & High Voltage Electrical Equipment, Switchgear, Substations, Cables & Overhead Lines with typical operating voltages 11kV 25kV 33kV 66kV 132kV 400kV.
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Thorne & Derrick are a leading Specialist Distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment up to 400kV to both UK and international projects. We provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of PB Weir substation earthing and transmission line earthing equipment.
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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
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