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We focus on Product CategoriesDuct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder PillarsCable 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

MV HV Cables 11kV 33kV

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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EHV Cable Splicing | 115kV Stop Joint (Taped)

Published 06 Apr 2021

EHV Cable Splicing | 115kV Stop Joint (Taped)

The following images detail the high-skill level required by EHV Cable Jointers in effecting cable splices using hand taping techniques. The Album has been provided courtesy of: Douglas Page, Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services As Ontario’s largest transmission and distribution electricity provider, Hydro One is...

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400kV DC Overhead Line Stringing (Double Circuit) – Indian Utility

Published 06 Apr 2021

400kV DC Overhead Line Stringing (Double Circuit) – Indian Utility

Pictured: 400kV DC Overhead Line Stringing (Double Circuit) – Indian Utility. Image Courtesy of: Gurmit Singh Dhaliwal (Transmission Line 400kV-765kV). Thorne & Derrick are the UK’s main stockist for the CATU range of LV-HV Electrical Safety, Overhead Line and Arc Flash PPE Equipment: insulating gloves, rescue hooks, insulated tools, life rescue kits, voltage detectors,...

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Sudkabel Cable Termination 115kV (GIS) With Oil Filled Terminations

Published 06 Apr 2021

Sudkabel Cable Termination 115kV (GIS) With Oil Filled Terminations

Pictured: 115kV Sudkabel Cable Termination – the jointer is shown here cleaning down the XLPE insulation of an EHV single core 2000sqmm RMS Cu/XLPE/Lead/PE cable prior to terminating the high voltage cables into gas insulated switchgear. Image: Ishaq Nisar (EHV Cable Jointer & Supervisor Underground Cables) Sudkabel are global leaders in manufacturing EHV...

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3 x 11kV Self Connects & Shutdown

Published 06 Apr 2021

3 x 11kV Self Connects & Shutdown

Pictured: 3 x 11kV self connects and a shut down to give standard phase rotation to a new supermarket. Images Courtesy Of: Sean McHugh – Director & Senior Authorised Person at SM Power Further Reading 11kV Cast Resin Transformer Replacement For Medium Voltage Packaged Substations Nexans Euromold T Bolt...

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BAND-FAST Reduces Cable Management Material & Labour Costs by 50%

Published 30 Mar 2021

BAND-FAST Reduces Cable Management Material & Labour Costs by 50%

Stainless Steel Cable Clamps BAND-IT BAND-FAST The Aker H-6e Drilling Rig is one of the largest and most sophisticated semisubmersibles ever commissioned. It is no surprise that every detail was carefully considered in its development – including how to best secure and clamps cables running through the rig. Traditionally,...

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