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Nexans Euromold Terminations – 33kV 300sqmm & 11kV 630sqmm Transformer Connectors
June 22nd, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Joe Wall – LV/HV Cable Jointer at D&R Jointing Services
Pictured: Nexans Euromold Terminations – 33kV 300sqmm & 11kV 630sqmm Transformer Connectors
Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors & Stockists for the complete range of Nexans Euromold Connectors, Joints and Terminations for medium voltage cables utilising EPDM rubber, cold-shrink, push-on and heat shrink technologies.
Nexans Euromold Connectors are fully screened compact separable cable connectors used to terminate medium/high voltage cables onto bushings to provide a “touch safe” cable termination with disconnection option for polymeric cables (XLPE EPR).

T&D distribute from stock and provide expert technical support for the Euromold range of Separable Connectors – the European manufactured connectors are manufactured from high quality EPDM rubber and include elbow, straight and tee connectors supplemented by a complete range of 11kV-33kV bushings.

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132kV 3 Core Oil To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joint Without Sleeve
June 22nd, 2021
Image: Dan Chessher at Energi Cable Services
Energi Cable Services provide specialist bespoke solutions for the high voltage power cable systems of transmission and distribution electricity network operators. Both on land and subsea, these include: oil filled cable systems, fluid filled cable systems and gas filled cable systems.
Key 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
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Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
11kV Heat Shrink Resin Encapsulated Cable Joint (XLPE CTA SWA 3 Core)
June 22nd, 2021Pictured: 11kV Heat Shrink Resin Encapsulated Cable Joint (XLPE CTA SWA 3 Core)
Images courtesy of: Lee Richards – Cable Jointer at LR Power Services

1. 40 degrees Celsius in a plant room, suspended in the air and the cable jointer is working on an 11kV XLPE screened polymeric resin filled heat shrink cable joint.

2. 11kV SWA Screened Polymeric Resin Filled Cable Joint

3. 11kV Heat Shrink Resin Encapsulated Cable Joint (XLPE CTA SWA 3 Core)

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Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers.
Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
Single Point Bonding Using 500KCM Bond Lead With Schneider Link Box & SVL
June 22nd, 2021
Pictured: Single Point Bonding Using 500KCM Bond Lead With Schneider Link Box & SVL.
Image Courtesy of: Andy O’Malley – EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer
schneider electric
Schneider Electric, with operations in over 100 countries, leverages its portfolio to make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green.
While global energy demand is set to rise to support growing industrialisation and urbanisation, the scarcity of resources is becoming more pressing. Everyone needs to do more with less.

From its creation in 1836 as a producer of iron and steel, Schneider Electric has transformed itself into the global specialist in energy management.
With available and mature technologies that can save up to 30% of business-as-usual energy consumption, energy efficiency is a key component of this energy challenge.

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11kV Lovink Straight Joint – 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable
June 17th, 2021Image Courtesy of: Dean Page (Managing Director at DP Cable Jointing Ltd)
Pictured: 11kV Lovink Straight Joint – 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable


Lovink manufactured cable joints are approved by UK DNO’s, including Western Power Distribution, for 11kV straight, stop-ends, branch and loop joints – this is according to ENA Engineering Recommendation G81 “Framework for Design and Planning, Materials Specification and Installation and Record for Greenfield Low Voltage Housing Development Installations and Associated, New, HV/LV Distribution Substations” – Part 2 Materials Specification (April 2015).
The copper stocking used to provide earth continuity across the 11kV Triplex cable joint is out of picture located further down the cable for installation following shearing-off the mechanical connectors.
Thorne & Derrick Specialist Electrical Distributor
Established since 1985, T&D distribute the most extensive range of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Terminating, Pulling & Installation Equipment – contact us today for a competitive quotation.
Key Products : MV Joints & Terminations, Cable Cleats, Duct Seals, Cable Transits, Underground Cable Protection, Jointing Tools, Feeder Pillars, Cable Duct, Earthing & Lightning Protection, Electrical Safety, Cable Glands, Arc Flash Protection & Fusegear.
Distributors for : 3M, Pfisterer, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Catu, Roxtec, Emtelle, Centriforce, Lucy Zodion, Alroc, Hivotec, Cembre, Prysmian, Ellis Patents, ABB & Furse.

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