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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 19 Oct 2020
Jointer: Louis Harrison (LV Jointer at PWR-X) Pictured Below: Live Mains Breach Joint 3c185SAC XC – 4c.25PILCSTA The Cable Jointing Team at PWR-X completed a low voltage mains breach joint 3c185SAC XC – 4c.25PILCSTA. This joint was the DNO connection for their ICP client. PWR-X are now authorised to...
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Published 19 Oct 2020
Abstract This Whitepaper is written to visualise and implement means to protect electronic equipment in critical infrastructure against Electro Magnetic Pulse & Electro Magnetic Interference (EMP/EMI). The paper by Roxtec, the world-leaders in the manufacture of cable transits initially describes potential EMP/EMI threats; both man-made and natural. The main...
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Published 19 Oct 2020
Soil Resistivity Surveys Special thanks to Andy Chaluda Business Development Manager - Technical Services at AN Wallis The soil resistivity survey by AN Wallis is the first step in ensuring the correct design of an earth electrode system. It is essential that accurate measurements are taken at this stage...
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Published 14 Oct 2020
Sudkabel Terminations Jointer Training 72.5kV – 132kV Medium & High Voltage Cables Südkabel are global leaders in manufacturing Extra High Voltage EHV cable joints and cable terminations for XLPE insulated cables also offering an outdoor termination portfolio including the dry type solutions. The outdoor cable terminations are available between...
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Published 14 Oct 2020
FrontCon New Connection Technology For Single-Strand Insulated Cables By PFISTERER High-voltage power cables increasingly utilise conductor designs that significantly reduce skin and proximity effects. This enables more power transmission with the same cross-section. The individual strands of these conductors are insulated from each other (enamelled) and are often arranged...
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