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We focus on Product CategoriesDuct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder PillarsCable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

We provide guidance and technical support for the installation of LV, MV & HV Cable Joints, Terminations, Substation & Electrical Equipment from our Key Suppliers including:

3M CMP Ellis Patents
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With Photo Blog contributions from our social network of 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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Get Ready For Faraday Power Group 3

Published 10 Aug 2026

Get Ready For Faraday Power Group 3

♦ uploaded by Eva Taylor - Kane | Content Creator Apprentice at Thorne & Derrick On Friday 4th of September, Thorne & Derrick will be welcoming you to Faraday Power Group Event #FPG3.   We look forward to seeing clients, suppliers, service providers and professionals from the High Voltage...

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VISARC & the Importance of Whole-Face Arc Flash Protection

Published 06 Aug 2026

VISARC & the Importance of Whole-Face Arc Flash Protection

The PENTA VISARC arc flash helmet has been developed to protect one of the most exposed areas of an electrical worker’s body during an arc flash: the face. Arc flash jackets, trousers and coveralls can protect the body, but they do not automatically protect the eyes, forehead, cheeks, jawline,...

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Cable Trough Explained | Cable Protection

Published 23 Jul 2026

Cable Trough Explained | Cable Protection

Cable trough is a protective cable containment system used to route, support and protect power, signalling, telecoms, control and communications cables above ground or at shallow depth. Cable troughing is commonly used across railways, substations, highways, utilities, industrial sites, renewable energy projects and electrical infrastructure. In simple terms, a...

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Cable Glands Explained | Types & Selection

Published 23 Jul 2026

Cable Glands Explained | Types & Selection

Cable glands are mechanical cable entry devices used to secure, seal and protect cables where they enter electrical equipment, enclosures, junction boxes, control panels, motors, switchgear, lighting, instrumentation and hazardous area equipment. In simple terms, a cable gland provides a controlled entry point for the cable. Depending on the...

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Surface Tracking Explained | MV HV Terminations

Published 23 Jul 2026

Surface Tracking Explained | MV HV Terminations

Surface tracking is an electrical insulation failure process where leakage current forms a conductive path across the surface of an insulating material. In MV and HV cable systems, surface tracking is most commonly discussed around cable terminations, where electrical stress, moisture, contamination and poor installation conditions can create a...

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