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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 30 Jun 2021
RIS-3279-TOM Arc Flash & Protective Clothing Standards RIS-3279-TOM (formerly GO-RT 3279) is a high visibility standard that only applies to the rail industry in the UK, as opposed to the EU-Wide nature of other EN standards. The aim is to ensure that rail workers on or near the trackside...
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Published 30 Jun 2021
How can I connect to the electricity network? An article from UKPN As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we understand that your new electricity connection needs to be delivered in a safe, reliable and cost effective way. We have a long track record throughout the UK of successfully meeting...
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Published 30 Jun 2021
This article has been republished with the kind permission of Peter Samer – Key Account Manager at Pfisterer Ges.mbH Austria PFISTERER Sicon Connectors Did you know that PFISTERER invented hexagonal pressing in the 1950s? The Pfisterer Sicon range offers reliable and durable connections for all conductors. The security of...
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Published 30 Jun 2021
Comments By & Republished with Kind Permission of Mark Lant, Technical Expert at ProGARM Electrical PPE Arc Flash Clothing In industries working around high and low voltage electricity, the importance of Electrical PPE is widely recognised, and the latest electrical safety requirements are understood by managers and operatives alike....
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Published 30 Jun 2021
Arc Flash Risks The Hidden Risks of Breaking Ground Those who work in electrically-charged environments are often aware of the dangers they face. Rightly so; it’s highly regulated because a wrong move could have devastating consequences. But what about when that’s not the case? Industries from telecoms to utilities,...
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