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We focus on Product CategoriesDuct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder PillarsCable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV 

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HV Cable Current Ratings For A Challenging Installation

Published 23 May 2022

HV Cable Current Ratings For A Challenging Installation

HV Cable Current Ratings FEM Current Rating Solution The customer required HV cable current ratings for an installation involving multiple (6) zones of backfilled soil with Thermal Resistivity (TR) varying between 1.2 – 5.2 K.m/W plus the resistivity of the native soil needed to be considered. The IEC Standard...

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May 2022 VOLTS!

Published 18 May 2022

May 2022 VOLTS!

Welcome to our industry bulletin – VOLTS. So what is VOLTS? VOLTS is our monthly round-up of industry news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars and career opportunities from Thorne & Derrick. Take a moment to Follow Us on LinkedIn to receive future VOLTS. pROJECTS & NEWS...

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WITHDRAWN IEC 61914:2015 | Cable Cleats For Electrical Installations

Published 11 May 2022

WITHDRAWN IEC 61914:2015 | Cable Cleats For Electrical Installations

This article is intended to highlight IEC standard and specification updates in relation to short-circuit testing and purchasing of cable cleats. The previous 2nd Edition of IEC 61914:2015 has now been withdrawn and replaced with IEC 61914:2021 – the 3rd Edition of the standard. This edition constitutes a technical...

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Cable Cleats | Importance, How To Specify & International Standards

Published 09 May 2022

Cable Cleats | Importance, How To Specify & International Standards

What Are Cable Cleats? “A cable cleat is a device designed to secure electrical cables when installed at intervals along the length of the cables” – IEC 61914 Cable Cleats for Electrical Installations “Cable cleats should: Prevent excessive cable movement due to fault-current magnetic forces Be rated for specific...

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