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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:
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Pfisterer |
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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 28 Feb 2023
Thorne & Derrick | Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier | UK & Export Sales Klauke Cable lugs The choice of cable lugs available for all kinds of applications in the electrical sector is huge. Making the right choice can be harder than you might think. However, choosing the...
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Published 12 Jan 2023
Catenary Wire Straighteners Tools to Remove Kinks from Overhead Line & Catenary The Hydraulic Kink Remover is used to straighten out areas on the contact wire that have developed ‘kinks’ on the UK rail electrification networks. This ensures that the overhead wire is continuously in contact with the pantograph....
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Published 17 Oct 2022
CEMBRE Bilinear Cordless Crimping Tools ND Series, Battery Crimping Tools 18.0V – 2.0 Ah Cembre have launched a new generation of hand-held cordless battery crimping tools, characterised by a “Bilinear” mechanical design. Operator comfort and convenience are key factors in producing repeatedly consistent high integrity crimped joints. Thorne & Derrick...
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Published 08 Jun 2022
Cut Down Time On Your Jobsite In today’s high-tech world, when people talk about tool timesavers they tend to focus on the latest Bluetooth technology or the newest gadget. Yet, technology is not the only way to cut down time on a jobsite: tools that allow you to work...
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Published 22 Mar 2022
Klauke Orange Cable Cutting & Crimping Insulated Tools Launched at ENERGYx2020 the KLAUKE Orange range of fully insulated tools manufactured by Klauke has set the standard within the global utility industry. Offering increased safety this range is the world’s first battery operated cable cutting and crimping tools with Tri-Insulation...
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