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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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CATU Electrical |
Cembre |
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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 13 Apr 2021
MIDEL Ester transformer oils and dielectric fluids are manufactured by M&I Materials in the United Kingdom, the United States, South Africa and India. This robust manufacturing base ensures a secure supply chain and the ability to deliver the ultimate in transformer risk mitigation. Acknowledged for outstanding performance across...
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Published 09 Apr 2021
Pictured: 33kV CTM-11 Groove Transition Joint Installation in Reading, UK Images Courtesy Of: Jack Whitlock – Faults & Services Manager at JSM Group T&D distribute Cable Jointing Tools from leading manufacturers including Alroc, Ripley, Boddingtons and Hivotec for all types of LV, MV or HV cable stripping, preparation and jointing requirements – insulated...
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Published 06 Apr 2021
Pictured: Ericsson 33kV Oil Filled 3 core 800sqmm Cable to XLPE 630sqmm Transition Cable Joint. This image trio displays the high level of MV cable jointing skills required to install oil or G38 hot pour compound filled cable joints. Image Courtesy of: Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer – Balfour Beatty plc). Jointers blog Subscribe...
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Published 06 Apr 2021
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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Published 06 Apr 2021
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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