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Brugg EHV Straight Joint & Jointing Bay
August 17th, 2020Image Courtesy of: Mohamed Ali (Electrical Cable Jointer)
Pictured: EHV Straight Joint & Jointing Bay
Further Reading
- 88kV 1000sqmm Brugg Outdoor Cable Terminations From Transformer to GIS
- Sanding 132kV High Voltage Brugg Cable Joint
- Underground Cable Vault – Brugg Cross Bonding Cable Joints Type MPP 1.145-31
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Size 3 Pfisterer 630sqmm XLPE Transformer Tails & 500sqmm XLPE Feeders
August 17th, 2020
Size 3 Pfisterer
Image: Marc Fenn | 11kV & 33kV Cable Jointer
Thorne & Derrick stock Pfisterer Size 3 connectors to terminate 33kV single core 185sqmm, 240sqmm, 300sqmm, 400sqmm and 630sqmm XLPE insulated cables with copper wire screens into SF6 type gas-insulated MV medium voltage switchgear.
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138kV HPPT
August 17th, 2020Image courtesy of : Steve Fielder HV/EHV Cable Jointer
Pictured : 138kV HPPT – High Pressure Pipe Type. Connectors are screened and paper taping ready to start.
One of three cables – pin pressed, lead plugged and taped.
For pudding – just one more core to go …
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G&W Gas Straight Joint (40kV 3 Core PILC)
August 17th, 2020Image: Steve Fielder (HV/EHV Cable Jointer)
Location: Washington DC, USA
Pictured: 40kV 3 Core PILC G&W Gas Straight Joint Using Sweated Weak Back Ferrules – the 40kV M/P gas cable has been in service since 1949.
The 40kV cable joint is shown stepped down and ready for tapping.
Pictured: 40kV 3 Core PILC MP Gas Cable Fault – cable pulling 380ft between manholes then 2off G&W 40kV 3 core gas joints to install.
G&W Cable Accessories for
Extruded Dielectric Cable
Cable Splices and Cable Joints
G&W offers a variety of transmission cable accessories for extruded dielectric cable systems. Cable terminations are available for outdoor applications to 230kV and include porcelain or composite insulator options and premolded designs. Gas insulated substation designs are available to 230kV. Transition cable splices and cable joints are available to 138kV and include premolded designs. All cable terminations and cable joints incorporate built-in stress control and dielectric fluid. Dry type designs are also available for maximum ease of installation.
PILC Cable Splices
For cable systems through to 35kV – PILC cable splice kits are available for many 1/C and 3/C extruded dielectric and paper insulated lead cables up to 34.5kV with conductor sizes from #2 AWG to 2000 kcmil (35mm2– 1000mm2). The PILC cable splices, manufactured by G&W, are conveniently packaged and shipped complete with the correct grade material required for making the splice. Protective splice boxes and insulating sleeves are available.
G&W splice kits for paper or varnished cambric insulated lead covered cables, shielded or unshielded are available.
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Pfisterer Connex Size 3 (XL) Terminating 33kV Cables Onto Tertiary Winding of 400/275kV Transformer Grid
August 17th, 2020Images Courtesy of: John Penny – HV Cable Jointer at BELAC Group Ltd
Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Size 3 (XL) Terminating 33kV Cables Onto Tertiary Winding of 400kV/275kV Transformer Grid
Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products including Connex Plugs, Cable Jointing Tools, Sicon Connectors, Surge Arresters and Electrical Safety Equipment.
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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