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Stokbord®Drum | 33kV Cable Protection for Underground Medium Voltage Cables

Centriforce Stokbord® Drum has been installed as part of SSE’s improvement programme

Stokbord® Drum By Centriforce

Protection of High Voltage Electricity Cables

Centriforce, working through their distributor network including Thorne & Derrick, last year announced a new cable protection product that can help to improve working safety for High Voltage Electricity Cables applications – known as the Stokbord® Drum.

Centriforce are pleased to share that Stokbord® Drum has been installed as part of SSE’s improvement programme Petersfield – Fernhurst Network Upgrade.

The multinational energy company SSE has launched a network upgrade programme set to future-proof the local electricity infrastructure for homes and businesses of Petersfield, Fernhurst and the surrounding areas.

Through cable network upgrades and the refurbishment of an established substation, SSE’s work will prepare the network for future commercial and residential connections.

Born from our policy for innovation and continuous improvement, Stokbord® Drum is a faster and safer alternative to traditional buried cable and pipeline protection. Stokbord® Drum is a single material strip supplied on an industrial reel which, to install, is simply unwound into the trench removing the need for operatives to set foot below ground.

Suitable for high impact protection against heavy-duty tooling and machinery, Centriforce manufactures Stokbord® Drum to the same industry standards as our globally trusted Stokbord® Cover. The installation time and cost benefits gained through this innovation makes Stokbord® Drum the perfect partner for large scale utility projects.

An excellent example of Stokbord® Drum’s project versatility

Stokbord Drum | MV HV Cable Protection for Underground Utility Cables

Stokbord® Drum has also been installed on major infrastructure projects including: Triton Knoll, Hornsea 2, Dogger Bank

Key benefits of Stokbord Drum

Stokbord® Drum offers a range of key benefits to constructors and end-users including:

• Time and cost saving – Stokbord® Drum significantly reduces installation time in comparison to traditional cable protection, up to 5x faster than alternatives
• Reduced Risk – Helps to reduce potential risks posed to operatives by reducing the need to enter the trench
• Industry Specifications – Stokbord Drum complies with all UK and international industry specifications
• High impact resistance – Meets the same standards as Stokbord® Cable Cover – Stokbord® Drum does not shatter on impact from heavy-duty tooling and machinery
• Highly visible – Stokbord® Drum uses bright colours and bold text to provide a clear visual warning to workers and excavators on-site
• Long-lasting – Rot resistant and chemically inert to ensure the product’s long service life

Press Release | Thorne & Derrick Appointed Approved Stockist for UK Leading Cable Pulling Equipment Manufacturer

The below video shows Stokbord® Cable Covers from Centriforce and distributed by Thorne & Derrick that provide heavy duty, high impact, underground cable protection for fibre optic, low voltage, high voltage (11kV, 22kV, 33kV, 66kV) and extra high voltage (132kV-400kV) power cable networks.

Centriforce together with distributor UK Thorne & Derrick Tapetile and Stokbord underground cable protection tiles and covers are the market leading, heavy duty utility protection system for protecting underground cable and pipes – this includes low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage power networks working at 11kV and 33kV.

Stokbord Drum Cable Protection for Underground Utility Cables

FURTHER READING

• Stokbord Drum | Protection of High Voltage Electricity Cables
• Stokbord Drum | Cable Protection for Underground Utility Cables
• UKPN Cable Protection Tapes & Covers (LV MV HV)
• ENA-TS 12-23 : Cable Tiles & Cable Covers For Use With LV 11kV 33kV & HV Cables
• Stokbord Drum | Cable Protection for Underground Utility Cables

THORNE & DERRICK are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

Since 1985, T&D have established an international reputation based on SERVICE | INTEGRITY | TRUST.

Contact us for 3M Electrical, ABB, Alroc, AN Wallis, CATU Electrical, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, CSD, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Euromold, Filoform , Furse, Lucy Electric & Zodion, Nexans, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec, Sicame, WT Henley.

3M Medium Voltage EPDM Separable Connectors Plug In Selection Guide

3M Medium Voltage EPDM Separable Connectors Plug In Selection Guide

Medium Voltage EPDM Separable Connectors

The easy to install range of plug-in separable connectors from 3M are moulded using high quality EPDM and meet the requirements of EN 50180 and EN 50181.

Designed for indoor use and suitable for a wide range of applications the straight, elbow and T-Plug connectors are sold in packs of 3 and come with silicone stress control elements, earthing set, mechanical cable lug for main conductor, mechanical cable lug for wire screen, all assembly materials and assembly instructions.

All medium voltage connector kits are fully type tested to Cenelec HD 629.1 (DIN VDE 0278) and are available for voltage classes 6.6/11(12)kV, 20/22(24)kV, and 19/33(36)kV.

The screened separable connectors are suitable for single core, copper wire screened, un-armoured cables, in a wide range of sizes, for outer cone bushings.

Individual range data sheets are available, with full details of each kit – please contact Thorne & Derrick for more information.

3M Medium Voltage EPDM Separable Connectors

3M HV Inner Cone Plug In Separable Connectors

Technical Specification 6.6/11 (12) kV Cables

3M HV Inner Cone Plug In Separable Connectors are designed for inner cone bushings up to 11/12kV voltages and single core polymeric power cable systems with copper wire screen cables according to EN 50180/50181 for Interface types 1, 2 and 3 when connection to metal enclosed switchgear and transformers is required.

Connector Kits include:

• 1. Pressure ring with lamellated contact
• 2. Cone Clamp
• 3. Pressure Disc
• 4. Silicone Rubber Insulator with integrated stress control element
• 5. Pressure spring with support rings
• 6. Entry gland of silumin with fixing flange
• 7. Insulating wrap
• 8. Earth connection (shown for clarity)
• 9. XLPE Cable (shown for clarity)
• 10. Bushing (shown for clarity)

➡ Go to Cold Shrink Terminations to view MV-HV cable terminations for 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV and 66/132kV cables. Also – cable accessories including high-fault current rated cable glands, cable cleats and cable jointing tools for jointing and terminating of MV/HV power cables.

Cable Box Terminations & Connectors – Inner Cone & Outer Cone

Cold shrink is typically used for the dry termination of medium/high voltage 11kV-33kV cables into MV-HV air insulated cable boxes.

T&D also distribute MV-HV Connectors for terminating cable into metal-enclosed SF6 insulated medium voltage switchgears (GIS) and liquid immersed transformers.

• Nexans Euromold Separable Connectors – elbow-shaped, straight or T-shaped connectors for outer cone bushings
• Pfisterer CONNEX Plugs – medium voltage cable plugs for inner cone bushing sizes 1, 2 or 3

BAND-IT Band Clamps Used In TR-343 Transducer Assembly

BAND-IT ULTRA-LOK Alloy 625 Clamps

Secure Rubber Boot on TR-343 Transducer Elements

A key component of sonar systems for surface military vessels is the AN/SQS-53C Sonar array, made up of 576 TR-343 Transducers, the array is located in the “bulb” on the bow just below the water surface. Each of those transducers contains a rubber boot or sleeve secured with an ULTRA-LOK Alloy 625 band.

BAND-IT IDENTIFIED AS ONLY SOURCE

During the sourcing process, the US Navy identified BAND-IT as the only responsible source capable of providing the required supplies. Citing the potential for delays and unrecovered costs, the agency chose BAND-IT as the only approved manufacturer based on performance and testing requirements of the Critical Item Production Fabrication Specifications (CIPFS) for the Transducer.

BAND-IT ULTRA-LOK Clamps

TR-343 Transducer by the Numbers

• Current Quantity: 44,352
• 576 Identical Transducers make up the Sonar Transducer Array Unit 717
• Sonar Detecting Ranging Set AN/SQS-53C(V) 1&2 used on all Arleigh Burke DDG-51 Destroyers and several Ticonderoga CG-47 Class Cruisers

BAND-IT – DISTRIBUTORS, STOCKISTS & SUPPLIERS

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of BAND-IT stainless steel cable ties.

BAND-IT BAND-FAST Clamps Used In EJP Electric Submersible Pumping Systems

BAND-IT BAND-FAST

Stainless Steel Cable Clamps

BAND-IT BAND-FAST

Precut BAND-FAST Clamps Delivers Performance & Value

In EJP Electric Submersible Pumping Systems

Epsindo Jaya Pratama (EJP) is a company that values quality.

If you visit EJP’s website, you will see a section that describes the standards they maintain for the pumping systems they produce, and the customer experience they promise. But like every business, they also are cost-conscious. The drive to cut costs for manufacturing their Electric Submersible Pumping (ESP) System compelled EJP to switch from BAND-IT fasteners to a competitor’s range of cable ties, a decision they soon reconsidered.

MONEY FLOWS WHEN OIL FLOWS

Subsea downhole oil extraction is different from convention drilling in the oil and gas industry because most of the energy required to transport the produced fluid is supplied by mechanical means rather than by reservoir pressure. That puts more “pressure” on ESP systems. Any time the system needs maintenance or repair, production is interrupted, and the well isn’t generating oil or revenue.

➡ BAND-FAST is part of a full line of products that have achieved the highest level of quality certification ISO 14001:2004 | ISO 9001:2008 | IATF 16949

BAND-IT XE4809 Fromm Pneumatic Combination Banding Tool

BAND-IT BAND-FAST Stainless Steel Clamps

EJP’s customers expect their investment to pay off in reliability, and that expectation extends all the way down to the clamps. When EJP changed from BAND-IT to a cheap fastener made in China, the customer experience they delivered suffered – a direct result of the increased failure of the clamps.

Even though EJP had stopped using BAND-IT clamps, Fraser Ng, OEM/Project Manager for BAND-IT, maintained contact with them. “I had advised them of the high possibility that non-reputable companies in China may supply sub-standard quality . It really happened to them. The material they paid for did not meet their requirements.”

➡ BAND-FAST clamps can be secured with seals, clips, ear-lokt buckles or centre punch clips to meet all of your fastening needs.

BAND-IT – DISTRIBUTORS, STOCKISTS & SUPPLIERS

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of BAND-IT stainless steel cable ties.

3M™ Scotchrap™ 50 | Vinyl Corrosion Protection Electrical Tape from 3M

3M Scotchrap Tape 50

Corrosion Protection

3M Scotchrap Vinyl Corrosion Protection Tape 50 has high-tack adhesive to provide a corrosion- and impact-resistant seal for all-weather protection of metal piping systems above and below ground. The special high tack adhesive is formulated to resist the corrosion of metal piping systems both above and below ground, fittings and joints on all coated pipe and electrical conduit systems.

With excellent UV resistance and a temperature rating of 80°C, Scotchrap Tape 50 provides excellent all-weather corrosion resistance. NOTE: 3M Scotchrap Pipe Primer should be used with all corrosion protection tapes.

Vinyl Corrosion Protection Tape

Benefits

• Excellent UV Resistant
• Tough PVC tape resists corrosion in all weather conditions
• Suitable for fittings and joints on all millcoated pipes and electrical conduit systems above and below ground
• NOTE: 3M Scotchrap Pipe Primer should be used with all corrosion protection tapes

3M Scotchrap Vinyl Tape 50

Technical Specifications

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes

T&D distribute the complete range of 3M Scotch Electrical Tapes for the insulation, repair, identification, jointing and terminating of LV, MV & HV cables – specialist fire resistant tapes, arc resistant, semi-conductive and rubber splicing tapes up to 69kV enable the protection of LV-HV cables including 11kV-33kV medium voltages, against abrasion, moisture, alkalis and acids.

3M Scotch Tapes include vinyl electrical insulation, high temperature glass cloth, sealing mastic, rubber self-amalgamating and high voltage tapes to provide track resistance, semi-conductive and sheath repairs to 11kV-33kV power cables.

LV MV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt