Cable Clamps: The BAND-IT BAND-FAST Range – IEC61914 Tested
Published 02 Dec 2024

Cable Clamps
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uploaded by: Chris Dodds Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager
Short Circuit Restraint for Power Cables
BAND-FAST is a versatile Cable Clamping System for harsh, hazardous and high-performance industrial cable support applications – the cost-saving cable banding solution comprises stainless steel pre-cut banding with pre-assembled buckle.
This IEC61914 compliant cable management system provides installers with significant labour productivity gains of up to 30% and up to 75% material cost savings compared to cable cleats for the short-circuit retention and support of power cables.
Two options are available: a PPA Coated version and an Uncoated version with captive clip both manufactured from type 316 stainless steel – high strength, compact flat profile, space and weight saving, non-corrosive and fire resistant.
The cable clamps have successfully been utilised on the following applications:
- Onshore & Offshore Windfarms (including Converter Stations
- Solar Farms
- Data Centres
- Offshore Platforms / FPSO’s
- Shipbuilding & Marine
- Refineries / Petrochem
- Public Buildings
Specialist Subsea Cable & Pipeline Applications
BAND-FAST cable clamps are also available in highly corrosion resistance materials including: Monel®, Alloy 625, Zeron100 and 316 Stainless Steel for the attachment of polyurethane mouldings, saddles, protectors and piggy-back clamps in subsea energy projects.
BAND-FAST cable clamps
Advantages
- Purchase price is significantly lower
–Up to 75% material cost savings
- Installation time is dramatically reduced
–Reduce labour cost up to 50%
- Low smooth profile
–Space savings on construction
- More versatile
–Conforms to most shapes / cable configurations
- Large diameter reduction (one size fits all)
–Fewer SKU’s to order / stock
- No accessories required
–No nuts / bolts / packing blocks
- Lighter weight cable clamps
–Reduced weight on construction
–Easier to carry around site
–Safer during installation at height
Cable Cleat Standard IEC61914
The cable clamps are independently tested to the latest Cable Cleat Standard IEC61914 for resistance to electromechanical force.

Short Circuit Testing of BAND-FAST Clamps

Subjected to 2x Short Circuits and dielectric test after wetting
PPA Coated BAND-FAST Cable Clamps By BAND-IT
Tests conducted to IEC61914
“Tests for Resistance to Electromechanical Force” Section 6.4.3 and 6.4.4.
➡ The following tables enables the selection of the correct BAND-FAST cable clamp manufactured by BAND-IT based on 300mm spacing between clamps according to IEC61914. Request Test Data for 600mm spacing of BAND-FAST clamps.
BAND-IT Part Number | Width | Band Ref/Material | Length (mm) | Clip/Ref Material | Single Wrap or Double Wrap | *Max Cable OD (Single cable config) | *Max Cable OD (Trefoil cable config) | *Max Cable OD (Quadrafoil cable config) | Pack qty Piece | Weight Per Piece (kg) | **Pass IEC61914 Short circuit test in trefoil up to (KA PEAK) |
LFAC-F1015M030–A900 | 15.88mm (5/8”) | AE435 316 SS |
300 | AE455 316 SS |
Single | 40mm | 13mm | 12mm | 100 | 0.025 | 50.8kA |
LFAC-F1015M040–A900 | 400 | 75mm | 28mm | 25mm | 100 | 0.030 | |||||
LFAC-F1015M050–A900 | 500 | 100mm | 43mm | 37mm | 100 | 0.038 | |||||
LFAC-F1015M060–A900 | 600 | 130mm | 57mm | 50mm | 100 | 0.045 | |||||
LFAC-F1015M070–A900 | 700 | 160mm | 70mm | 60mm | 100 | 0.052 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M040–A900 | 400 | LE155 316 SS |
1Double | 40mm | 13mm | 12mm | 100 | 0.030 | 76.3kA | ||
LFFC-F1015M050–A900 | 500 | 55mm | 21mm | 18mm | 100 | 0.038 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M060–A900 | 600 | 70mm | 28mm | 25mm | 100 | 0.045 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M070–A900 | 700 | 85mm | 35mm | 31mm | 100 | 0.052 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M080–A900 | 800 | 100mm | 42mm | 37mm | 100 | 0.060 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M100–A900 | 1000 | 130mm | 57mm | 50mm | 100 | 0.075 | |||||
LFFC-F1015M120–A900 | 1200 | 160mm | 70mm | 60mm | 100 | 0.090 | |||||
Ref C075 Bantam Tool for application of all PPA Coated BAND-FAST® Clamps | 1.040 |
Uncoated BAND-FAST Cable Clamps installed with additional cushion sleeve
BAND-IT Part Number | Width | Band Ref/Material | Length (mm) | Clip/Ref Material | Single Wrap or Double Wrap | *Max Cable OD (Single cable config) | *Max Cable OD (Trefoil cable config) | *Max Cable OD (Quadrafoil cable config) | Pack qty Piece | Weight Per Piece (kg) | **Pass IEC61914 Short circuit test in trefoil up to (KA PEAK) |
LFEC-F1030M050 | 15.88mm (5/8”) | C405 316 SS |
500 | C455 316 SS |
Double | 55mm | 21mm | 18mm | 100 | 0.062 | 112kA |
LFEC-F1030M060 | 600 | 70mm | 28mm | 25mm | 100 | 0.070 | |||||
LFEC-F1030M070 | 700 | 85mm | 35mm | 31mm | 100 | 0.078 | |||||
LFEC-F1030M080 | 800 | 100mm | 42mm | 37mm | 100 | 0.086 | |||||
LFEC-F1030M100 | 1000 | 130mm | 57mm | 50mm | 100 | 0.103 | |||||
LFEC-F1030M120 | 1200 | 160mm | 70mm | 60mm | 100 | 0.120 | |||||
LFEC-F1230M050 | 19.1mm (3/4″) | C406 316 SS |
500 | C456 316 SS |
Double | 55mm | 21mm | 18mm | 100 | 0.078 | 120kA |
LFEC-F1230M060 | 600 | 70mm | 28mm | 25mm | 100 | 0.088 | |||||
LFEC-F1230M070 | 700 | 85mm | 35mm | 31mm | 100 | 0.098 | |||||
LFEC-F1230M080 | 800 | 100mm | 42mm | 37mm | 100 | 0.108 | |||||
LFEC-F1230M100 | 1000 | 130mm | 57mm | 50mm | 100 | 0.128 | |||||
LFEC-F1230M120 | 1200 | 160mm | 70mm | 60mm | 100 | 0.150 | |||||
Ref C001 Band-It® Tool for application of all Uncoated BAND-FAST® Clamps | 2.000 |
*Note: Maximum cable OD are for a guide only.
Short Circuit Test Videos
PPA Coated BAND-FAST® Cable Clamps with Clip. Test Video #33 70.1kA (2nd Shock – 600mm Spacings).
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to international Utilities, UK DNO’s, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV HV Cable Jointing, Substation, Tooling & Installation Equipment from 600V to 66kV – we service wind energy, solar power, battery storage, rail, utility, datacentre and the explosive atmosphere industries.
Based in the UK, we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.
Since 1985, we have provided expert technical support and express delivery from extensive UK stocks to world-wide destinations.
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Further Reading
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