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Thorne & Derrick’s POWER Blog is regularly updated with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
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We focus on 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
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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Pfisterer |
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Alroc |
CSD |
| Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
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ABB |
Emtelle |

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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Published 10 Aug 2026
♦ 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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Published 06 Aug 2026
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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Published 23 Jul 2026
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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Published 23 Jul 2026
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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Published 23 Jul 2026
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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