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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 11 May 2021
This striking splicing image demonstrates traditional cable jointing techniques requiring exceptional manual dexterity, acute concentration and advanced skill levels. Modern polymeric cable jointing is now dominated by cold-shrink, click-fit and push-on type splices which are frequently alleged to have de-skilled the Jointer by introducing simplified installation processes. Whether you agree or disagree, no jointer...
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Published 11 May 2021
The following article has been republished from Ellis Patents, whereby Managing Director Danny Macfarlane discusses the rapid technological development in the cable management market. According to Macfarlane, one key change this has led to is that standard product ranges now form the backbone of a far more flexible product...
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Published 11 May 2021
Cable Strikes Utility Strike Avoidance Group USAG have published a range of documents to assist industry understanding of the root cause and contributory factors behind specific incidents. The aim is to improve industry standards and reduce the number of cable strikes. Cable damage is usually caused by excavating machines...
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Published 11 May 2021
Cable Strikes Utility Strike Avoidance Group USAG have published a range of documents to assist industry understanding of the root cause and contributory factors behind specific incidents. The aim is to improve industry standards and reduce the number of cable strikes. Cable damage is often caused by excavating machines...
Read More
Published 11 May 2021
Cable Strikes Utility Strike Avoidance Group USAG have published a range of documents to assist industry understanding of the root cause and contributory factors behind specific incidents. The aim is to improve industry standards and reduce the number of cable strikes. Cable damage is often caused by excavating...
Read More