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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 08 Jul 2021
Spiking Cable Pictured: One of Quartzelec’s cable jointers is applying a spiking gun to a cable on a recent substation installation project in Chester, UK in preparation for HV cable jointing. Cable spiking is the Quartzelec approved method of proving that any HV cables are not live before they...
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Published 08 Jul 2021
uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick International Cable Grips Pulling & Supporting Power & Subsea Cables in the Wind Sector Slingco have developed a range of cable grips (commonly referred to as cable socks) specifically tailored to the needs of the renewable energy...
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Published 06 Jul 2021
Arc Flash Survivor Story Arc Flash Coat Special thanks to Jason Brozen for sharing his story & ESPCO for the kind permission to republish After surviving an arc flash accident, Jason Brozen made it his mission to share his experience to help others stay safe on the job. Jason...
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Published 06 Jul 2021
ELECTRICAL PPE Arc Flash Kits & Arc Flash Clothing Investing in the highest quality arc flash kit and electrical PPE is exactly that – an investment. Whether purchasing for a small number of specially-trained people or as part of a broader procurement strategy in large volumes, the value-for-money aspect...
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Published 06 Jul 2021
Arc Clothing & Flame Resistant Clothing Many people ask if flame-resistant (otherwise known as fire retardant) protective clothing is the same as Arc Flash protective clothing. While all ProGARM Arc Flash safety clothing is flame resistant, not all flame-resistant clothing would provide protection in an Arc Flash incident. To...
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