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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 08 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Roxtec Thorne & Derrick are distributors for Roxtec, the leading manufacturer of sealing solutions for cables and pipes, to protect electricity Transmission & Distribution assets including substations against water, gas and fire. Roxtec H3 cable transit seals...
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Published 07 Jan 2019
Application: Jointing Polymeric Insulated (XLPE) 66kV Single Core Cables Cable Type: 66kV XLPE Insulation – High Voltage Power Cables Cable Jointer: Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer) Featured Manufacturer: 3M Electrical Cold Shrink The use of Cold Shrink applied cable accessories, including joints and terminations, has been adopted by UK and...
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Published 04 Jan 2019
Guest Post by Claire Carr - MRR Energy Services (Operations & Strategy Manager) MRR Energy Services is a service provider to the Multi-Utilities, Transmission and Distribution, Oil & Gas and Renewable Industries providing HV Services with the addition of project manpower provision providing engineering, technical and construction professionals on a...
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Published 02 Jan 2019
uploaded by: Chris Dodds Thorne & Derrick Sales Marketing Manager Cable Fittings For Medium Voltage Networks The range of Pfisterer cable plugs, joints, terminations fittings and accessories offers solutions for virtually all MV & HV Cable Connection applications – Pfisterer accessories use silicone as an insulating medium due to...
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Published 06 Dec 2018
Guest Article: IMCORP by Ben Lanz & Dr. Wayne Chatterton uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager A utility client requested IMCORP to proactively assess their cables in a downtown area feeding a convention center. A nationally televised event was coming to town so...
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