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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:
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Alroc |
CSD |
Roxtec |
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Cembre |
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ABB |
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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 15 Jul 2021
Cable Drum Handling Transport, Storage & Installation Recommendations for Halogen-free Shipboard Cables from Helkama The purpose of this guide about Cable Drum Handling is to illustrate how cable damages can be avoided by correct handling and storage practices. Handling Cable Drums Drum flanges are marked to provide vital information...
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Published 14 Jul 2021
HV Single Phase Comparators CATU CL-7-4-18 CATU has recently introduced a new single pole phase comparator, operating up to 36kV, to the Electrical Safety market. The CATU CL-7-4-18 is used to identify voltage differences between two points on 4kV and 18kV networks. Certified to IEC 61481-1 standards. The new...
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Published 14 Jul 2021
Hydraulic Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools Spiking Cable | Check Voltage Absence on LV & HV Power Cables The PICOUP 250 and PICOUP 400 2 in 1 hydraulic cable spiking and cable cutting tools are used to check for and ensure the absence of voltage on LV MV HV...
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Published 14 Jul 2021
RIDGID RE 60 3-in-1 Electrical Tool Now there’s a more efficient way to cut, crimp, and punch on the jobsite. The new line of RIDGID electrical tools, the RE 60, features the unique QuickChange System, allowing you to quickly and easily switch between interchangeable heads for cutting, crimping and...
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Published 14 Jul 2021
Arc Flash Protection Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Arc...
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