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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 16 Sep 2020
HYDRAULIC PUNCHING TOOL – INCLUDES A set of punches ISO 16-40 The LS 50 FLEX is a battery powered hydraulic punching tool with a highly flexible rotating head and an integrated pressure sensor which increases the service life of the hole punch. The LS 50 FLEX has an automatic...
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Published 15 Sep 2020
Arc Flash Protection IEC 61482-2 Arc Flash Standard ProGARM produces safety garments that protect workers against the Thermals Hazards of an Electric Arc. Each arc flash protective garment is carefully designed by ProGarm to offer the maximum protection to the new arc flash standard IEC 61482 whilst ensuring comfort...
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Published 14 Sep 2020
Damage to the Cable Jacket & Sheath is a fairly common issue on site. A cable might be endangered even before deployment: for example, a cable may have been dragged across a concrete floor and snagged. When the Cable Sheath is damaged, the electrical system may become compromised from...
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Published 11 Sep 2020
3 Legends of Splicing Wong Kuaising Patrick O’Malley Andy O’Malley R.E.S.P.E.C.T Wise Wong levitating like a shaman Jointer watchful over O’Malley Snr & Jnr feeling the fire burning and adrenalin rushing through their veins like current through cable. Further Reading MANWEB – Cable Jointing Past & Present by Patrick...
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Published 10 Sep 2020
25kV Live Line Voltage Indicators Network Rail | PADS Approved | PADS Number 0091/012337 Thorne & Derrick distribute a wide range of PB Weir Substation Earthing and Transmission Line Earthing Equipment: including line end clamps, earth end clamps, portable earthing leads and operating poles for high voltage substations. The Network Rail...
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