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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 |

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Published 14 Mar 2019
Transformer Oils ♦ MV HV 11kV 33kV 66kV ♦ Guest Post by Neil Denbow (Director - Eden Transformer Oil) The following Guest Article discusses the “end to end service” provided by Eden Transformer Oil and the benefits of their products to maintain transformer oils including MIDEL 7131 and silicon insulating liquids...
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Published 27 Feb 2019
A Guest Contribution by Steven F. Thomas - High Voltage & Interconnection Engineer at Origis Energy Concentric Neutral Wires What Are Concentric Neutral Cables? Concentric Neutral Cables (CN Cables) are suitable for use above ground in open air, in conduit in air, directly buried, in underground cable duct, or aerially when...
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Published 01 Feb 2019
Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Terminations The range of Heat Shrinkable Products manufactured by Nexans have been in service on LV & MV Cables and Networks for over 20 years and are approved by the following international electric power utilities: ENEL – Italy, Spain & Romania ACEA ROMA –...
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Published 01 Feb 2019
♦ Guest Post from Richard Kerr & Lindsay Brownless from Powerstar 11kV Transformers The Next Generation Of Distribution Transformers (LV HV Up To 11kV) Powerstar SO-LO range of super low loss transformers are the only amorphous core transformers designed and manufactured in the UK and provide a cost-effective way of reducing energy...
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Published 21 Jan 2019
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Heat Shrink Wraparounds During an annual inspection of the High Voltage Cable (Transmission & Distribution) Network at a power grid located in Thailand the following cable damage was witnessed to the high voltage underground cable sheath, note...
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