Images courtesy of: PWR-X Cable Jointing Specialists – Manchester, UK
Pictured: 11kV Nexans Euromold Terminations
DNO: WPD
The cable jointing team at PWR-X recently completed two sets of terminations to help meet a clients outage. “We always go the extra mile to meet our clients demands. Whilst ensuring our works is carried out to the highest standards!”
Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold Connectors, Joints and Terminations for medium voltage cables utilising EPDM rubber, cold-shrink, push-on and heat shrink technologies. We distribute from stock and provide expert technical support for the Euromold range of Separable Connectors – the European manufactured connectors are manufactured from high quality EPDM rubber and include elbow, straight and tee connectors supplemented by a complete range of 11kV-33kV bushings.
Separable connectors are typically used to terminate cables on power systems and circuits distributing MV-HV electricity at 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV and 66kV.
Nexans Euromold are the leading European manufacturer of Medium & High Voltage Cable Connectors & Accessories for MV-HV energy and electricity distribution – providing an underground cable accessory range including premoulded EPDM rubber separable connectors for cables and Euromold epoxy bushings for cable termination into gas insulated electrical equipment transformers and switchgear.
Euromold connectors can be “piggy-backed” to allow for multiple stacked cable connections per phase – ATEX certified cable connectors are available to safely terminate and connect MV-HV cables into electrical equipment situated in potentially explosive atmospheres including Zone 1 and Zone hazardous areas.
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Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Image Courtesy of: Steve Fielder – HV/EHV Cable Jointer at S Fielder Jointing Ltd Grade 1/Leading Hand 400kV Oil 500kV XLPE Senior Cable Jointing Technician.
We are delighted to feature the work of Steve Fielder on our Jointers PhotoBlog – Thorne & Derrick are committed to highlighting the high skill levels and expertise required in the cable jointing industry at a time when widespread concerns prevail about declining jointers workmanship.
Pictured: 345kV USI PPL HPPT Straight Joint
Steve Fielder – Technical Qualifications
More of Steve’s work
Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
15,000+ Subscribers. ➡
LIVE EDUCATION SCHEDULE May 4-6, 2021
Session: How Does Underground Integrity Management Lead to Public and Worker Safety
Identifying underground defects – before they become hazardous and create emergency work scenarios – helps to eliminate the opportunity for injuries in this type of work.
When: Tuesday, May 4 – Thursday May 6
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm ET
https://utilitysafetyconference.com/
Join this session to:
Presenters:
Ben Browne CUSP Browne, CUSP IMCORP
Ben Lanz, Technology IMCORP
To see the full agenda for the 3 days please click the link: https://utilitysafetyconference.com/agenda/
The Cable Experts | Medium & High Voltage Power Cable Systems
IMCORP is the technology leader in Medium & High Voltage Power Cable Systems life cycle condition assessment and performance – IMCORP have been helping their clients achieve maximum cable reliability for more than 20 years and have assessed over 130,000 5kV to 500kV cable systems spanning in excess of 160 million feet.
IMCORP Precision ReliabilityTM approach integrates asset condition intelligence into optimized work management processes to maximize cable system reliability at the lowest possible life cycle cost.
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV cable joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
All international sales enquiries can be serviced and supplied by our Export Power Team.
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 HV
Stockists for 3M Cold Shrink Electrical | Nexans Euromold | Pfisterer CONNEX
RSCT Connectors
Simple & Secure Grounding on Rail Infrastructure
On railway systems, all trackside equipment that has the potential to become live has to be earthed, to protect both people and the environment. This applies not only to catenary pylons, but also to signalling systems, bridge railings, fences, etc. Pfisterer has now developed the RSCT Connectors – a simple, safe, and reliable solution for protecting people and the environment without needing to strip cable insulation.
The RSCT is designed to save a great deal of time in comparison with established practice. The ground tap connector for earth connection cables on railway systems combines almost 100 years of contact technology experience at Pfisterer with its expertise as a “full-service provider” in the field of rail infrastructure.
➡️ Designed specifically to be used with the 265.8mm² ‘Cockroach’ Return Screen Conductor, with 120-150mm² Cu RM or 157.5mm² Al RM ‘Hornet’ bonding cable as Branch Conductor.
Installation up to 50% Faster
Using insulation piercing technology, main and tap cables are installed without having to strip the insulation. The compression of grounding and tap cables that was previously used, as well as the restoration of the insulation with a Heatshrink sleeve, is no longer necessary. The plastic enclosure with its seals guarantees electric shock protection in accordance with IP1X.
Simple Installation in the Existing System
The RSC-T ground tap connector comprises several parts and can be mounted directly onto an existing system. The bolts of the RSC-T are based on the proven SICON technology (SICON 332 846 001) typical to their range of shearbolt lugs and connectors.
The ground cable is laid in place without any preparatory work and enclosed by the connector using a locking bolt. The SICON piercing bolts penetrate the insulation to establish safe and reliable contact with the ground conductor. Any possible damage to the metallic conductor is avoided by means of the proven SICON technology.
Pfisterer RSCT Connectors
Pfisterer also manufactures RSC-T ground tap connectors to meet individual customer requirements, where experts will carry out all the necessary consultation, dimensioning, engineering, pilot production, testing, and series production.
Patented Contact Technology
The bolts of the RSC-T are based on the proven SICON technology. The patented shear bolt has a stepless construction and utilizes the full load capacity of the thread at all times. The friction disc at the end of the bolt prevents the metal conductor from being damaged. For the RSC-T, the proven SICON bolt has been further developed and equipped with a friction disc which features insulation piercing technology. This establishes a reliable contact with optimum contact force. The SICON bolt is installed using a standard tool and gently shears off on successful installation.
Technical Connector Information
Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Systems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.
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.
Stocking & Supplying | Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling Eqpt | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV | Live Line Testers
Network Rail PADS Approved | Cable Joints, Terminations & Connections | Distributors & Stockists for 3M Cold Shrink | Nexans Euromold | Pfisterer CONNEX
PR by Chris Dodds Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick | 13.04.2021
Following extensive and successful field trial testing the Pfisterer range of Live Line Testers have now received Full Acceptance by Network Rail with Official PADS Approval – specifically this includes Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers for 25kV AC Rail Electrification systems.
The product authorisation by Network Technical Head Power Distribution HV/LV on behalf of the Network Rail Acceptance Panel (NRAP) permits the installation of the Live Line Testers on Network Rail controlled 25kV a.c. infrastructure as a separate device with approved live line poles for:
Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers | With UK specific insulating rod of greater than 600mm length| Pfisterer Part Number | PADS Catalogue No 0040/090157
Pfisterer KP-Test 5HL Capacitive Live Line Testers | Unit as a separate device without an integrated insulated pole | PADS Catalogue No 0040/090158
➡ Certificate of Acceptance PA05/06351 | Network Rail Certification
Thorne & Derrick are currently supplying this range of live line testers to several UK rail projects – we are Approved Vendors to Network Rail, CP6 Framework Delivery Partners and several HS2 Joint Ventures working on rail transport projects.
➡ For further information on Live Line testers by Pfisterer please refer to this download
Further Reading
Pfisterer CONNEX PADS Approved | Thorne & Derrick supply from stock Standard and Customer Variants of the CONNEX Connector for the termination of 33kV/52kV medium voltage power cables into gas insulated switchgear with inner cone bushings.
Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Sytems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.
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.
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