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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 18 Sep 2023
Safeguarding Multi-Core Cables Ensuring Short Circuit Protection A question Ellis Patents and Thorne & Derrick still get asked on a regular basis is ‘Is it really necessary to use cable cleats for multi-core cables?’ The assumption is that the cable’s inherent strength, with fully encapsulated cores, is sufficient to...
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Published 08 Sep 2023
Cable Safety Hooks Safety Advantage on Construction Sites Prioritise Safety Hook Placement for a Secure Workspace and Accident Prevention Safety should be prioritised above all else in the high-paced construction industry, where productivity and efficiency are critical. With numerous workers, heavy equipment, and machinery on-site, creating a secure workspace...
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Published 06 Sep 2023
PR | Uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick Thorne & Derrick, the UK Distributor for BAND-IT, have secured a new project specification and purchase order for the supply off 127,00 stainless steel cable ties to provide permanent management of LV power cables...
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Published 30 Aug 2023
SLIPSIL Sealing Plugs Designed for single service penetrations through A0-A60 fire rated bulkheads and decks, SLIPSIL sealing plugs manufactured by CSD Sealing System combine fast and simple installation with effective sealing performance against fire, gas and water ingress. • Allows easier pipe routing and saves valuable space • Suitable...
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Published 30 Aug 2023
Here the MV Jointer, Steffan Evans from HVSM, is shown expertly stripping bonded semi-conductor screen from medium voltage power cables (20/22kV) prior to terminating the cable into Siemens NXAIR type Vacuum Circuit Breaker – the Ripley US02-7000 comfortably caters for the precision stripping of the bonded screen from the 400sqmm...
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