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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 04 May 2021
3M Electrical Comparative Study The power utility industry is risk-averse. The decision to change a technology is not taken lightly. You need data, you need research, and you need proof that what you’re using is most reliable, so you can have peace of mind when powering entire cities. Currently...
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Published 30 Apr 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of Jules Daly | Marketing & Communications Manager at Powersystems Ltd (High Voltage Electrical Engineering). About Powersystems Powersystems was established in 1977 to provide industrial customers with the expertise that only the local electricity board previously offered. 40 years on...
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Published 30 Apr 2021
Nexans Euromold 480TB Plug-In Separable Tee Connector MV HV Dead Break Elbow Connector During the last three years, Nexans have seen a gradual change from the EUROMOLD® 430 series of connectors to the EUROMOLD® 480-series due to the technical benefits offered by the 480 connectors and the brand new...
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Published 29 Apr 2021
Uploaded By Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick | Specialist Distributors of Cable Pulling Equipment | LV MV HV up to 400kV Today, in Part 2 of a 2 part series covering Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment, Thorne & Derrick look at the equipment...
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Published 29 Apr 2021
Uploaded By Chris Dodds – Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Today, in Part 1 of a 2 part series covering Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment, Thorne & Derrick look at the equipment requirements and preparation for cable pulling when installing cables into ducts. In Part 2, we discuss the requirements...
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