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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 22 Jan 2020
By Chris Barker EHV Jointer ABB 132kV Cable Terminations Before we start, let us establish Chris Barker is an international class EHV Jointer conversant with the skills and techniques required for the safe jointing and terminating of cables using ABB, NKT, Tyco, Pfisterer, Prysmian, Ericsson and Nexans. Whether you are reading this...
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Published 22 Jan 2020
Image: Phil Elliott Chief Executive Officer at Cuthbert Stewart Ltd Pictured: Nexans AFN 33kV Substation Cable Termination With GPH Mechanical Shearbolt Lugs Kristof Rottiers (Area Technical Customer Manager – Asia Pacific at Nexans Power Accessories) commented, “this type of cable termination installation is common in New Zealand. The Nexans AFN series of outdoor...
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Published 22 Jan 2020
Pictured: 132kV Pirelli Oil Filled Cable Joint with Wipe & Chamfer. Image Courtesy of: Tiann Mong – High Voltage Cable Jointer at CBi-Electric: African Cables. Jointers blog Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and...
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Published 22 Jan 2020
By Cameron G. Clark: GE Specification Engineer. Contributed by GE Industrial Solutions Do you know what an arc flash is? If not, keep reading. The goal of this article is to give the reader a basic understanding of what occurs during an arc flash incident, and an understanding of...
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Published 22 Jan 2020
Cable Laying Courtesy Slingco – Manufacturer of Cable Pulling & Support Products As a leading specialist supplier to the offshore industries for many years, Slingco has developed a range of cable pulling products designed to meet the demanding performance requirements of the oil and gas industry. The Slingco ranges...
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