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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
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Published 23 Mar 2023
Types of Insulating Tools, IEC 60900 vs VDE, Tool Care Information Insulated and insulating hand tools are used for live working and work near live parts, with voltage ratings up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC. CATU Insulated tools comply with the international standard IEC 60900. They are identified...
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Published 22 Mar 2023
EN-IEC 61482-2: 2020 Protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc EN IEC 61482-2:2020 Supersedes IEC 61482-2:2009 IEC 61482-2 Standard is an International Electrotechnical Commission standard regarding live working – protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. This part of EN 61482 specifies requirements and...
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Published 21 Mar 2023
Safe Working on Electrical Installations Earthing and Short-Circuiting Devices Save you life during work on electrical installations When working on electrical installations, it is crutial that the five safety rules are observed. Earthing and short-circuiting at the work location is the key element of these rules. It ensures a...
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Published 14 Feb 2023
Press Release | Uploaded by Chris Dodds 14.2.2023 Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce we have been appointed the UK Distributor for the Hand Safety Tool Company range of No Touch Hands Free Tools. This range of market-leading tools reduce serious hand injuries in the workplace when...
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Published 14 Feb 2023
Matting Thorne & Derrick are able to arrange manufacture of insulating and switchboard matting from our wide range of premium, low odour, rubber matting to your exact sizes and design and in accordance to IEC61111. Our REACH/PAH/CE approved compliant rubber compounds provide no off gassing which can cause nasty...
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