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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 |
| Nexans Euromold |
Elastimold |
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 09 Sep 2021
BS EN ISO 11611 Arc Flash & Protective Clothing Standards BS EN ISO 11611 Standard is the European Standard for protective clothing for use in welding and allied processes. Within BS EN ISO 11611 Arc Flash Clothing Standard there are a series of tests – the most important of...
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Published 06 Sep 2021
Protecting Underground Cables This Article was originally published by T&D World. From Superstorm Sandy to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence and Michael – the volume of rain and storm surge has and can cause unprecedented flooding. Flooding negatively impacts power systems – but not for the reasons you might...
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Published 06 Sep 2021
Cable Pulling & Laying Work is underway to pull cabling through 19.5 kilometres of underground ducts which will connect the GBP 3 billion Seagreen Wind Farm to the Scottish National Grid. The cable pulling is the latest stage in the cable installation process and another milestone in the construction...
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Published 03 Sep 2021
Cable Transits & Duct Seals Increased Safety & Security With world class cable transits protecting against multiple risks, you pave the way for maximum survivability. Cable transits and duct seals from Roxtec are your solution for safety, EMI/EMP protection and blast load resistance. The vibration damping, the area efficiency...
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Published 24 Aug 2021
Thorne & Derrick have recently supplied Electrical Safety Equipment to a renewable energy company working on the construction of the worlds largest offshore windfarm project in UK waters. The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will provide mitigation against the hazards of impressed/induced voltages prior to and during the pull-in of...
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