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Published 22 Mar 2022

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Main UK Stockists & Distributors of Cable & Installation Tooling

Thorne & Derrick offer from stock a complete range of Cable & Installation Tooling for stripping, preparing, cutting, crimping and spiking low, medium and high voltage power cables including 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV-400kV polymeric cables.

Thorne & Derrick stock and supply jointing tools to enable the preparation of LV MV HV power cables prior to the installation of Joints, Terminations or Connectors – this includes precision engineered tools manufactured by Alroc to remove outer sheath/jacket, semicon screen (bonded or peelable) and insulation. The use of the correct jointing tools extend the service life of power cable systems and underground distribution networks.

Professional cable preparation carried out by trained Competent Cable Jointers is critical to prevent MV/HV cable termination and joint failures.

Our ranges of Cable & Installation Tooling also combine cutting-edge technology with innovation to provide Cut & Crimp solutions for all types of electrical cables and overhead lines – there is a selection of videos below and UK product demonstrations are available from Klauke and Cembre.

Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Cable & Installation Tooling

1. Greenlee LS50 | FLEX BATTERY Powered Hydraulic Punching Tool 
2. STRUTSLAYR from RIDGID | The Strongest Most Powerful Strut Channel Cutter
3. Ensuring Optimum Performance Of Cembre Crimping Tool – Model HT131-C
4. Klauke Orange Insulated Tools | Innovation That Ensures Safety
5. Hydraulic Cable Spiking & Cutting Tool with Remote Operation – SPCCS80SI 
6. Hand Safety Tool Prevents Pinch Point Injury | LHR ShoveIt

These Video Blogs show how cable preparation is vital for the performance reliability of stability of MV-HV cable joints and terminations – if cables are under prepared using sub-standard tools or basic hand tools then the risk incidence of future cable failure is increased.

1. ALROC PG PRG Strip & Remove Cable Sheath Jackets from LV MV HV Cables
2. ALROC CWF3-60 – MV Peelable (Easy-Strip) Semicon Removal & Stripping Tool
3. ALROC CWB-18-60-MVS – MV Bonded Semicon Removal & Stripping Tool
4. Alroc BRMRD1- XLPE Insulation Removal & Stripping Tool | Video
5. EPR Cable With Bonded Semicon | Stripping & Jointing Tools | Alroc CAMF4

More Workplace Electrical Safety info ➡ | Cable Safety | Arc Flash & Electrical Safety

Alroc I Cembre I Klauke

From Substation to Socket | Safe LV HV Cables & Electrical Power Systems Up to 400kV

We provide Tooling & Electrical Equipment to Improve Workplace Safety.

Contact us with your Enquiry.

We protect substation engineers, asset managers, SAPS, cable jointers, overhead linesmen and utility workers with PPE and safety equipment: this includes insulating gloves, voltage detectors, insulating matting and portable earthing to ensure worker safety when carrying out repair and maintenance on LV-HV switchgear, transformers, substations and turbines.

All our Cable Connection & Energisation Accessories including Medium & High Voltage joints, terminations, connectors and cleats are tested to the latest international standards and supporting ranges of professional installation tools are stocked to reduce incident, accident and downtime to plant and people.