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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 |
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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 19 Apr 2022
Cable Socks Have You Inspected Your Cable Socks? Inspecting cable socks (also known as a cable grip and cable stocking) is not an exact science, but is crucially important to ensure safe cable pulling operations, maximum grip strength and grip longevity. There are a number of variables that can...
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Published 21 Mar 2022
Line Pulling Swivels By Slingco Working Loads & Break Strength Safety is critical when dealing with utility, construction or maintenance projects. One of the main ways to ensure safety is by working within the load limits of crucial equipment. Slingco promote the safety critical role of cable support grips and...
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Published 14 Jan 2022
Today, Thorne & Derrick welcomed Phil Day from Slingco Limited, the world-leading manufacturer of cable pulling and support socks, swivels, cable protectors, wire rope assemblies and accessories. Phil provided an Offshore Wind focussed company presentation to our Sales Team (pictured left-to-right Sarah Henderson, Carl Cox, Jonathan Hewitt, Phil Day,...
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Published 14 Dec 2021
Greenlee In 1996, Klauke the leading manufacturer of cable cutting and crimping tools expanded its electrical product portfolio with the acquisition of the Greenlee brand – with the focus on punching tools and cable management, Greenlee supports the safe and reliable installation of electrical cables and equipment to provide...
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Published 28 Oct 2021
Cable Pulling Lubricants Techlube by Socomore Techlube is a range of water-based underground Power & Communication cable pulling lubricants designed to provide superior friction reduction and reduce the risk of cable damage during cable installation, which is the primary cause of 90% of cable damage. All Techlube cable lubricants...
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