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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 26 Jul 2023
Jointer Training During our monthly Distributor Review Meeting this morning with Kate Palmer-Randle we discussed further developing the Qualified Electrical Construction Contractor Accreditation (QECC) from 3M Electrical in the UK. The Qualified Electrical Construction Contractor Programme (QECC) has been set up as a partnership designed to provide Jointer Training and...
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Published 26 Jul 2023
Pfisterer Superpowerful PFISTERER presentation today from Mark Hanlon : the most mind-blowingly comprehensive and advanced portfolio of MV & HV Cable Accessories to build the grid required to meet our planets aggressive hunger for electric power. Thanks for visiting with Daniel Leech and delivering the sample SEANEX 66kV Joint & Termination which we exhibit...
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Published 19 Jul 2023
Klauke Remote Bluetooth Cutting Tools Network Rail Approvals (PADS) Overhead Line Cutting Tools This unique overhead line cutting tool by Klauke allows the user to operate and control the cutting function remotely via Bluetooth technology. Ideal for cutting applications at height where there are potential benefits from carrying out...
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Published 13 Jul 2023
Here Peter Hardman (Jointer – LV HV Cables) is shown expertly using the US02-7000 Tool manufactured by Ripley Tools to remove the bonded semi-conductor screen from Medium Voltage Power Cables – the cable standard type is N2XS(F)2Y (12/20 (24)kV) typically used for MV Power Distribution in several industrial sectors...
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Published 11 Jul 2023
Why should you use Double Bar safety gates? Secure Ladder Openings & Prevent Falls From Height With Self-Closing Industrial Safety Gates Organisations and employers are responsible for ensuring safety when working at heights. To ensure the safety of individuals exposed to potential hazards, the use of safety-gates can be...
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