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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.

Joints Terminations Connectors - Nexans Euromold Pfisterer 3M

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MV Cable Accessory Technologies | Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink & Push-on

Published 10 Jan 2020

MV Cable Accessory Technologies | Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink & Push-on

      Installers should always receive Jointer training in the MV cable accessory technologies that they will work with. Each technology has its own peculiarities and practice will be needed for the installer to become familiar with the individual skills needed. Installation instructions always have detailed information on...

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Earth Bonding | Joints & Terminations & Overheating Prevention

Published 10 Jan 2020

Earth Bonding | Joints & Terminations & Overheating Prevention

      Earth Bonding Earth bonding across joints and at terminations does not always receive the level of care and attention that it requires. An ineffective earth bond can be just as damaging to MV cable accessory performance as inadequate phase conductor connections. It is also possible that...

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Conductor Connectors | Crimp v Mechanical Connectors with Joints & Terminations

Published 10 Jan 2020

Conductor Connectors | Crimp v Mechanical Connectors with Joints & Terminations

Crimp v Mechanical Connectors with Joints & Terminations Within joints and terminations, conductor connectors are responsible for carrying the electric current between cables or between cable and other electrical equipment such as switchgear, transformers and overhead lines. They are therefore fundamentally important components of electrical networks. Connectors that are...

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First Steps | MV Joints, Jointers & Initial Considerations

Published 09 Jan 2020

First Steps | MV Joints, Jointers & Initial Considerations

MV Joints, Jointers & Initial Considerations Before agreeing to do the requested work, the installer should ask himself if he has received adequate and relevant training, including jointer training, appropriate to: the system voltage; the cable(s) involved; the cable accessory type and technology. If the honest answer is ‘no’,...

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