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LV XLPE AWA Cable Terminations Using A2 Glands & Cembre Lugs Into J&P Switchboard
June 15th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Daniel Probert – Senior Electrical Engineer at Johnson & Phillips (Capacitors) Ltd
Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are market-leading providers of Power Engineering Services throughout the UK and internationally.
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Terminating Wavecon Cable Into Schneider M1 Low Voltage Distribution Boards
June 15th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Darren Street at D+R Jointing Services Ltd
Pictured above is a 300mm² wavecon LV cable which is being terminated onto a Schneider M1 LV board as part of a full substation installation – the install was carried out by two cable jointing/fitting teams.
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.
Thorne & Derrick are distributors of the Schneider Electric range. Contact us for a competitive quote.
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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.
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ABB 80kV HVDC Light Cable (D-Link) – Single Core 630sqmm Connector Torque
June 15th, 2021
Image Courtesy of: Roger Wright – EHV Cable Jointer
Pictured: ABB 80kV HVDC Light Cable (D-Link) – Single Core 630sqmm Connector Torque
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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11kV Triplex Cable Joint (UKPN)
June 15th, 2021
11kV Triplex Cable Joint (UKPN)
2x Triplex Straight Joints 11kV
11kV Heat Shrink Breech Joint & Pot End
11kV Polymeric To Triplex Straight Joint
Pictured: 11kV Triplex Cable Joint (UKPN)
Images Courtesy of: Lee Richards : Cable Jointer LV, 11kV, 33kV at Power On Connections
Lee has over 10 years experience working within the electrical profession and currently works for Power On Connections, the UK’s leading Independent Connctions Provider (ICP). Lee has developed and increased cable jointing skills through continued training that enable him to work in a range of different electrical environments, including jointing 11kV Triplex cables.
His current role entails working on the companies’ electrical network carrying out cable jointing tasks of LV and HV cable joints and terminations up to 33kV. Installing substation earthing systems, wiring and termination of rising mains and multiple distribution boards for apartment blocks. Carrying out live cable joints onto the local DNO network – SSE, UKPN, (trade test approved) and WPD IDNO approved.
Cable Experience
LV – Wavecon, PILC, Consac Cable Jointing
HV – Polymeric, Triplex, EPR (Lovink cable joints and terminations on plastic and transitional joints)
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Nexans Euromold 33kV Connectors Terminating XLPE 630sqmm Cable Onto Schneider CBGS (GIS) Switchboard
June 15th, 2021Images Courtesy of: Stuart Henry – Director/Cable Jointer LV-66KV, 11KV Electrical Fitter at Kyadan Ltd
Pictured: Nexans Euromold 33kV Connectors Terminating XLPE Single Core 630sqmm Cable Onto Schneider CBGS (GIS) Switchboard
Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold MV Cable Connectors, Cable Joints and Terminations for connecting medium voltage cables to gas insulated switchboard (11kV-33kV) – this includes Nexans Cable Jointing Tools.
1. Once medium voltage testing is completed the earth screens will be finished off.
2. Nexans Terminations on Schneider CBGS with VT Leads completed with Steve Roberts
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