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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:
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Ellis Patents |
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Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
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Cembre |
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ABB |
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Published 20 Apr 2021
“I am concerned that without a minimum standard, the cable jointer as we know it will cease to exist,” commented Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer) recently on LinkedIn. Stewart is a third generation jointer – he is as qualified to talk as we are obliged to listen. Cable jointing is in...
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Published 20 Apr 2021
Images Courtesy of: Declan Scully – AP, SMSTS, HV Electrical Fitter and Electrician at UK Power Networks Pictured: 11kV cables installed using cable cleats manufactured by Ellis Patents WHAT ARE CABLE CLEATS? Cable cleats are used to fix, clamp and support cables – cleats provide effective short circuit protection,...
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Published 20 Apr 2021
Cable Cleaning | Socomore PF-BR Bitumen Remover Wipes Bitumen is field-proved to be a highly effective corrosion protection for steel armour wires in array cables, subsea power cables, umbilicals and power umbilicals. Socomore (formerly PT Technologies) bitumen removal wipes are used for cleaning cables (power, subsea and submarine), umbilicals...
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Published 14 Apr 2021
Cleaning Cables in the Power Industry Electrical cables are everywhere for power distribution within cities or industrial areas. They run within buildings but are also buried. Often forgotten, offshore marine cables are used under the ocean for power transmission too – this includes subsea and submarine cables which require...
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Published 14 Apr 2021
Reliance & Compliance uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales Marketing Manager with Thorne & Derrick Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute a range of tailored Solar Cable Jointing & Termination Kits complete with cable-specific shielding, earthing bonds and terminals for low voltage power cables used in the renewable energy...
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