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Cembre Cable Glands | MAXIBLOCK & MAXIBRASS New Ranges

Cembre designs and manufactures solutions for the connection, glanding and termination of electrical conductors: including connectors, cable lugs and installation tools for cutting and crimping cables.

Cembre MAXIBLOCK & MAXIBRASS Cable Glands

Thorne & Derrick are a UK Specialist Distributor for Cembre, the leading European Manufacturer of electrical connectors, crimping tools, cutting tools and a variety of accessories for LV, MV & HV (Low, Medium and High Voltage) power systems. Designed for working in and around switchgear and control panels, Cembre tools are ideal for installing low and medium voltage connectors and cable lugs.

MAXIblock & MAXIbrass rANGES

Cembre have expanded the new range of MAXIblock & MAXIbrass cable glands, which are becoming more flexible and practical for equipment and electrical panel applications.

• Cembre MAXIblock 1940.M Metric Thread 1.5 Pitch
• Cembre MAXIbrass 2940.M Metric Thread 1.5 Pitch

This new range of MAXIblock and MAXIbrass cable glands manufactured by Cembre allow the passage of cables with a larger diameter, saving space and time on installations by becoming increasingly flexible and practical compared to the standard range of cable glands which makes it possible to install large diameter cables.

The 1940.M and 2940.M series are characterised by the extended cable entry compared to the standard range, a longer thread makes installation on thick plates easier.

Extended Cable Entry | EV CHarging Points

The installation of cables with larger diameters is now possible due to the extended cable entry. An extension on the entry thread makes it possible to install on thicker sheet metal.

The 1940.M and 2940.M series are in fact characterised by an extended clamping range compared to the standard range. In this way, the needs of installers and customers are met by maximising the relationship between the diameter of the cable and the entry hole in the electric panel or equipment.

ev cHARGING POINTS

The new designs of the MAXIblock 1940.M and MAXIbrass 2940.M are ideal for applications such as EV chargers and wind turbines.

With the same thread as the standard range, the 1940.M and 2940.M allow the passage of cables with a larger diameter, saving space and time on installations. Additionally, a longer thread also makes installation on thick plates easier.

• Ideal for EV chargers and wind turbines
• Single hole on electrical panel for multiple uses
• Stop using adaptors

IP Protection

Cembre Cable Glands

Cable glands are mechanical cable entry devices that attach, secure and terminate cable ends to an electrical enclosure or directly into equipment providing for mechanical support, earth continuity for armoured/braided cables and protect against the ingress of dust and moisture according to the ingress protection (IP) rating.

Benefits

• Ingress protection IP68 guarantees protection against water and dust
• Temperature range: -40°C a +100°C (Static) of operating temperature
• MAXIblock and MAXIbrass are NEMA Certified
• VDE Certification provides a guaranteed safe use of the product for the user

Cembre is a leading European manufacturer of electrical connectors, crimping tools, cutting tools and a variety of accessories for LV (Low Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) power systems. Designed for switchgear and control panels, Cembre tools are ideal for installing low and medium voltage connectors.

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 HV | Cold Shrink

T&D are Specialist Distributors of LV MV HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we supply companies in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors with products to enable the energisation, operation and maintenance of underground cables and overhead lines.

Thorne & Derrick Business Review with Nexans Power Accessories

The significance of todays invitation to Nexans UK Office could not be over-estimated. Nor can our success story with Nexans Power Accessories be possibly exaggerated; sky-rocketing sales with global and UK major new projects and clients secured. This includes their market-leading brand of Euromold Connectors for energising medium voltage power systems.

Mark Davies take a bow – I delighted in explaining and evidencing our personal gratitude to you today as a business. Central to our WINS. Grafter. Absolute born-winner, world-class customer service provider and loyal servant to Nexans, for 25 years.

Many thanks Joe Roberts for setting-up the business meeting and listening to our sector reviews, future thoughts, next step plans and direction of travel with Nexans.

THORNE & DERRICK, Specialist Distributors of LV-HV Cable Accessories, Jointing, Tooling, Substation & Electrical Safety Eqpt look forward to achieving more mutual success and market share with Elyette Roux (Nexans Managing Director – Vice President Global Business Unit) across the US, Europe and UK; your passion and vision is infectious and influential.

Nexans Power Accessories | Castleford UK.

• Thorne & Derrick & Klauke Distributor Conference 2024

YOUR INVITATION | PENTA Electrical Safety Open Day | RSVP

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Open Day

PENTA Specialist Distributor, Thorne & Derrick, are pleased to provide your invitation to their first Open Day Event from 2nd to 3rd July 2024. The Event is open to all our customers, partners and the general electrical industry; providing a great opportunity to meet the team, network, tour the manufacturing facility and see several INNOVATIVE LIVE PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS including;

• PICOUP | Cable Spiking Tool with Integral Cutters (Capacity 140mm Dia SWA Cables)
• ALADIN | Personal Voltage Alarm (Helmet Mounted)
• ALROC | Cable Jointing & Preparation Tooling LV & HV | New PRODUCT LAUNCH 
• PHANTOM | Hands-Free Phase Identification for Overhead & Underground Networks
• REFLECTA | High Visibility Portable Earthing & Short Circuiting Sets for Rail Isolations
• ALUFLEX | Utility & Distribution Portable Earthing & Short Circuiting Sets | WORKSHOP
• FAMECA | ATEX Non-Sparking Electricians Tools 1000V for Explosive Atmospheres

Who Should Attend?

All DNO & Electrical Industry professionals including Asset & Standards Managers, Jointers, SAP’s, Substation Engineers, Health & Safety Managers and Power Contractors working around Low & High Voltage Electrical Equipment, Switchgear, Substations, Cables & Overhead Lines with voltages from 600V to 400kV.

EVENT AGENDA

Day 1 & Day 2 – Tuesday 2nd July & Wednesday 3rd July 2024

8:00 – 9:00 Registration at reception

9:10 – 9:45 PENTA P&B Tour

9:45 – 11:30 Product demonstrations/ networking session at outside demonstration area

11:30 – 12:30 Lunch

12:30 – 16:00 Product demonstrations/ networking session at outside demonstration area

16:30 End of the Day

Exhibitors

Thorne & Derrick | LV MV HV Cable Jointing, Tooling, Substation & Electrical Eqpt Distributors 600V to 66kV. UK Exclusive PICOUP Stockists. Authorised PENTA Distributor.

Papertrail Asset & Inspection Software | demonstrations of the complete system in use for their asset management and tracking services to reduce risk, improve efficiency and drive accountability across the electrical industry sectors.

Reece Safety | showcasing their market-leading Lockout Tagout products for EV Safety.

Sunbelt Rentals | UK leading Rental provider of Electrical Test Equipment including Cable Spiking, Protection Relay Testing, Circuit Breaker Testing, Power Quality Monitoring, Cable Fault Location & Earth Testing.

Demonstrations

CABLE SPIKING | Jean-Baptiste will be on site to Demonstrate the new range of Picoup Hydraulic Spiker Cutters with Integral Cutting Head. Hydraulic & Remote. Suits Armoured Cables up to 140mm Diameter.

EXCLUSIVE | Thibaut Rouyere will be on site to Demonstrate new Cable Preparation & Jointing Tooling launches from PENTA Alroc.

EARTHING | PENTA Technical Director Mike Mundy and Business Development Manager Geraint Evans will be on site to discuss the latest Earthing Products for Substation & Overhead Line, 11kV-400kV.

PPE | Flo Dykman will be in attendance to show the latest innovations from PENTA Regeltex including the industry leading Touch-e Insulating Gloves.

Location & Recommended Places to Stay 

• The Methuan Arms
• Beachfield House
• Premier Inn Chippenham
• The Rudloe
• Guyers House Hotel
• The Quarrymans Arms

Ripley US02-MAX | 66kV Cable Stripping | Windfarm Cable Termination & Jointing

Courtesy Paul Tuckwood | European Sales Manager at Ripley Tools

Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Electrical Cable, Jointing, Tools & Power Distribution Equipment up to 66kV to the UK and international Offshore & Onshore Wind & Renewable industry – we hold several Framework Supply Agreements with international energy providers, wind turbine manufacturers and High Voltage Power Energy Companies.

Based in the UK, we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.

Since 1985, we have provided expert technical support and express delivery from extensive UK stocks to world-wide destinations.

Ripley US02 MAX | here the Jointers Tool is shown in use on the high voltage cable preparation of 66kV/72kV 800sqmm single cable XLPE insulation with bonded semicon screen – minimal sanding and chamfering required with a clean and precise transition.

➡ Download – Ripley USO2 MAX

Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Tooling up to 66kV

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Thorne & Derrick Working with 3M Electrical to Connect Solar Energy

Solar Farms | 600V to 66kV

Reliable 3M Electrical Solutions That Help Keep Your Power On

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have been Authorised Distributors for the 3M Electrical range of Low, Medium & High Voltage Cable Accessories for the insulation, connection, repair and provision of reliable electrical power up to 66kV utilising Cold Shrink, heat shrink, Scotch Tape and Scotchcast Resin technologies.

For more than 30 years, 3M Electrical has been a trusted supplier of advanced materials for the solar industry. From engineered films to modular assembly solutions, 3M products are engineered to enhance performance, help improve reliability, and help drive down the critical cost per watt.

11kV | 33kV | 66kV Connections & Energisation

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors – this includes heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of 11kV-33kV and 66kV-72kV cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines distributing electricity at medium/high voltages.

3M Electrical Products — More Uptime, Reduced Outages

Insulate, Connect, Protect & Energise

Cable Applications

A	Insulate Wires and Cables • Repair and re-insulate LV cables and busbar • Repair or replace busbar insulation • Insulate and seal in harsh conditions
Connect Wires and Cables • Conductor to conductor (pigtail and inline) • Conductor to flat pad or pin-connection	B
C	Splice Cables • Splice underground buried and submerged • Splice in cable tray or ductwork • Shearbolt and compression connectors
Rejacket and Protect Medium Voltage Cables • Rejacket buried and submerged cable • Provide mechanical and abrasion protection	D
E	Terminate Cables • Terminate in switchgear • Terminate live-front busbar connections • Terminate with dead-front separable equipment connection • Terminate in outdoor pole top and substation connection
Motor and Equipment Maintenance • Insulate motor lead connections • Repair busbar insulation • Repair metal housing for motors and pumps	F
G	Be Safe on the Job • Equipment outlet line insulation • Personal protection
Protect Cables from Fire, Water or Corrosion • Resist water, oil and chemicals • Resist abrasion, puncture and cut-through • Resist pipe corrosion	H
Locate & Mark • Map path and depth of underground assets	J
K	Maintain & More • Cable identification and cable management • Metal lubrication and rust resistance

Photovoltaic Solar Farms

Voltage Rating of 3M Product Applications

Indicates High Voltage Application (69KV-145KV)
Indicates Medium Voltage Application (5KV- 46KV)
Indicates Low Voltage Application (<1000V)

Kitting & Stocking Commitment | Thorne & Derrick have expanded existing stock lines and introduced products into stock across the 3M Electrical Product range from LV to HV. From Scotch Tapes for 600V repair to QTEN for 66kV termination – we hold the deepest and broadest selection of 3M Scotch, Scotchcast and ColdShrink cable accessories in UK stock, 11kV 33kV 66kV.

3M Electrical Product Application Guide

NOTE: Products vary within each category. Not all products will be suitable for all the application requirements listed.

*Speciality Tapes coding: S=silicone, C=corrosion protection, G=glass cloth, V=varnished cambric

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to Solar EPC’s & High Voltage Jointing Contractors working on the design, construction and maintenance of UK, European and international projects supplying an extensive range of LV HV Solar Cables, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt. Based in the UK, we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.

We stock LV HV Solar Cables, Accessories & Electrical Equipment to enable the construction, maintenance and operation of utility-scale PV installations – our products connect 600V/1500V solar cables into combiner boxes, inverters, transformers and energise switchgear up to 33kV/132kV for high voltage grid connections. Since 1985, we have provided expert technical support and express delivery from extensive UK stocks to world-wide destinations. 

View our Solar Capability page.

Further Reading

• Jointing, Grounding & Terminating DC Solar Cables
• Solar Farms Replace Nylon Cable Ties With Metal Cable Ties
• Video : Solution to Terminating & Connecting Photovoltaic Solar Aluminium Cables
• Seaward Solar Utility Pro | Solar Cable & PV Installation Tester
• Bi-Metallic Cable Lugs | Compression Crimp Terminations for Aluminium Cables
• Nexans Euromold Connectors : EPDM Rubber Screened Separable Connectors For Medium Voltage Cables