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Published 22 May 2026
The following article on Cable Asset Management has been published with the kind permission of ERPA. ERPA (Electric Power Reliability Alliance) are a collaborative practitioner community that works to advance awareness and understanding of electric power reliability. ERPA are a “practitioner-to-practitioner” collaborative community, bringing proven and practical resources and...
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Published 22 May 2026
Restoring transformer termination integrity with LoviSil A Modern Solution for Ageing PILC Networks UK DNO Approved For 25 Years+ When a major site recently experienced a fault on an 11kV transformer termination, the challenge was clear: restore the system quickly and safely without the expense/disruption of full PILC cable...
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Published 21 Apr 2026
5 Common Cable Management Mistakes And How To Avoid Them Cable management is often overlooked but in industrial environments, it plays a critical role in safety, reliability and long-term performance. Loose, poorly routed or unprotected cables can quickly become a hazard. From trip risks to equipment damage and unplanned...
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Published 10 Apr 2026
Rethinking Cable Cleats for High-Density Data Centres Global demand for cloud computing, AI workloads and digital services is accelerating the construction of data centres at an unprecedented scale. Hyperscale facilities are now being developed across Europe, North America and Asia, placing increasing pressure on electrical infrastructure. Inside these environments,...
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Published 10 Apr 2026
Thorne & Derrick Team Takes Part in 3M Cable Jointing Training Continuous learning and hands-on experience are essential in the electrical industry especially when working with critical infrastructure across LV and MV systems. Recently, the Thorne & Derrick team took part in an in-depth 3M cable jointing training session,...
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