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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 |
| Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
Pfisterer |
| Prysmian |
Alroc |
CSD |
| Roxtec |
CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
| Lucy Zodion |
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 18 May 2021
Image courtesy of: Caroline Earnshaw-Florczyk Commercial Director at Networx3 Limited. Networx3 are the leading installer of blown fibre in the UK. Pictured: Fibre Cable Installation, Termination & Testing by Networx3. Fibre manufactured by Brand Rex, Joint Boxes by Mainframe at London Underground Barking. Main Contractor Balfour Beatty. Brand-Rex is a leading developer...
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Published 17 May 2021
3m Sensored Cable Accessories For The Medium Voltage Grid Now there’s an economical, proven way to gain visibility to distribution grid electrical measurements. The power generation mix is changing due to the integration of renewables and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures. Load profiles, voltage level fluctuations and power flow...
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Published 13 May 2021
Lovink Enertech LoviSil cable joints are developed on the basis of fluid silicones, a technology that can boast 25 years proven field experience with an extremely low cable joint failure rate. Due to the construction and characteristics of the silicone-based insulation material, the Lovink LoviSil medium voltage cable joint is...
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Published 13 May 2021
Patton & Cooke Co.’s CTM’s are designed for splicing PILC (paper insulated lead covered) cable into solid dielectric cable. P&C modules allow easy and reliable construction of single phase taps or cable splices from PILC distribution cable feeders using Separable Insulated Connectors (i.e. Rubber Elbows). CTM’s are rated for 15kV...
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Published 13 May 2021
Extra High Voltage or EHV 132kV cable jointing is a highly-skilled area of electrical power engineering. Cable jointing skill-sets are not automatically transferred up the voltage classes from 11kV to 33kV and onto 132kV. Different techniques and technologies are applied to jointing EHV cables including polymeric, paper lead, oil, fluid-filled...
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