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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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Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
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Cembre |
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ABB |
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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 31 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager hEAT sHRINK Joints & Terminations A myth pervades the UK contractor market that HV Cable Jointers MUST be re-trained and MUST be re-certified to install heat shrink cable joints and terminations according to the manufacturer/brand of kit. Not...
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Published 31 Aug 2018
With Guest Comment by Reece James MIET Co-Owner and Operations Director at Rock Power Connections uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager Lets put the Cable Jointing cat amongst the pigeons…….. Question: Has Triplex Killed The Jointer? The universally respected BICC Generation of crème...
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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 09 Aug 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager BS7609 Code Of Practice For Installing Uninsulated Connectors With Copper Or Aluminium Conductors BS7609 The BS7609 code is a British Standard which sets out what is best practice for the installation and inspection of uninsulated compression and mechanical connectors...
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Published 06 Jul 2018
uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager IMCORP is the technology leader in Medium & High Voltage Power Cable Systems life cycle condition assessment and performance – IMCORP have been helping their clients achieve maximum cable reliability for more than 20 years and have...
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