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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 04 Aug 2021
By Chris Dodds | Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick International | Specialist Distributor for Ellis Patents | UK Leading Manufacturer of Cable Cleats for LV MV HV Power System Protection The following article has been authored with the intent to highlight a serious specification shortcoming with...
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Published 04 Aug 2021
Arc Flash Threat & Protection ProGARM has launched a new research campaign to uncover the real arc flash threat and risk in the UK Historic ProGARM and BSIF research suggests 57% of workers within specific industries are impacted by arc flash The new research campaign will be used to...
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Published 30 Jul 2021
Cable entry seals for the energy storage industry Sealing Cabinets & Enclosures Roxtec’s area efficient seals are ideal for entries to power conversion system (PCS) enclosures, transformers, switchgear and other cabinet applications with high cable density. Protect your Low & High Voltage Electrical Equipment by an organised cable entry...
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Published 30 Jul 2021
Special thanks to Allan Newbronner Electrical Systems Manager at Horizon Engineering Solutions Ltd for the kind permission to republish this article Arc Flash Risk Electric Metering Across the country, there are millions of electricity meters. The quality of these varies from very modern installations to very old assets. An important...
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Published 30 Jul 2021
Guidelines for cable drum handling during transport and storage Transport Cable drums must be handled with care. Improper handling procedures or cable drum handling equipment can easily cause damage like broken drums or visible or invisible damage of the cable itself. Main danger comes from invisible damages leading to...
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