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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 28 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager The following information is provided to enable to selection and use of the correct crimping tools and die sets according to DIN Standard when installing Nexans Euromold type separable connectors – these cable connectors are used to...
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Published 28 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Cable Joints BS6387 Prysmian FRZHMPJ are Fire Performance & Fire Resistant Cable Joints suitable to install as straight joints for LV Unarmoured and Armoured (SWA AWA) Max-FOH cables with copper conductors up to 1000V: Single Core 1.5sqmm-1000sqmm...
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Published 28 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Cable Terminations The following information is uploaded to assist in the selection and specification of the correct Triplex terminations to suit 11kV XLPE insulated cables with copper wire screen typically in accordance with BS7870 – the cable...
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Published 28 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick are the leading designer, distributor and supplier in the UK of feeder pillars manufactured by Lucy Zodion – a complete range of standard, customised and pre-wired types from the Lucy Fortress range of feeder...
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Published 28 Aug 2018
A Guest Article by Carl Pike – Director Filoform UK The following contributed post provides an overview of the dangers of inadequately protected building penetrations and the need for duct sealing solutions with independently tested fire-proofing specification to protect people and property against the devastating effects of fire. What is Fire...
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