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Utility Troughs | Anderton Concrete Cable Troughs

October 30th, 2023

Anderton | Utility Cable Troughs

Concrete Utility Cable Troughs

Anderton’s range of straight, tee, cornered and angled cable trough allow you to easily adapt to the environment you are working in. Whether that is requiring the ability to change direction or take off to another part of the construction site.

Anderton’s optimised Utility Troughs and Lids deliver outstanding protection for your large power and communications services. Not only that, but they are also manufactured here in the UK.

Utility Cable Troughs | Anderton

Utility Troughs and Lids

Anderton’s precast reinforced concrete Utility Troughs and Lids are used for a variety of purposes, from housing and protecting power and communications cables through to pipes carrying gas, water and chemicals. They safeguard against malicious or accidental damage and are easily accessible for maintenance and repair work. They can deliver up to 60% less embodied carbon than traditional concrete mixes.

cABLE tROUGHS

Anderton concrete cable troughs provide long term cable protection and easy access for cable repair, jointing and cable additions or diversions.

Cable troughing is an affordable sustainable solution to rail, highways and power industries for the protection and troughing of power, fibre optic, signal and rail cables including low and high voltages.

Concrete cable troughs are available in a variety of shapes and sizes ensuring cable protection solutions are possible for all routes of LV, MV & HV cables – rail cable trough provides trackside protection of power and S&T (Signal & Telecoms).

They are available for Pedestrian (LD) Occasional (LD) and Highways (HD) .

This is specified for cable containment in power, industrial, highways and nuclear projects.

Key Benefits of Concrete Cable Troughs

Provides 60% less embodied carbon compared to traditional concrete mixes
Safeguarding against accidental damage
Easy to install
Easy manual handling
Anti-slip surface

Further Reading

Cable Sealing & Protection Case Studies

NOF Offshore Wind Industry

Specialist Distributors to the UK and international Offshore Wind & Renewable industry to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable & Power Distribution Systems up to 66kV – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service. Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.

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.

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CSD Penetration Systems | Facility Fireproofing Case Study

October 26th, 2023

CSD | Penetration Sealing Systems | NOFIRNO

HR Fireproofing Sealing

CSD were contracted to supply and install the HR Conduit Sleeves and NOFIRNO firestopping system at the site. The project had a requirement to maintain a 60-minute fire integrity requirement for all cable and pipe entry penetrations passing through Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) panels used within the wall construction.

The selected solution for the CLT wall type was a HR-frame sealed with NOFIRNO firestopping systems.

NOFIRNO | HR Frame | Penetration Systems

Facility Fireproofing

There were various challenges when it came to designing and installing a solution suitable for sealing the pipe and cable penetrations through the CLT wall panels. The solution had to ensure that the 60-minute fire rating was maintained when the panels were penetrated by any service passing into each unit. During CSD’s installation onsite, we worked alongside the M&E contractors to ensure that completion of each unit could be signed off on time.

Outcome of using Penetration systems

The penetration seal design with HR-frames and with NOFIRNO penetration seal system achieved fire resistance of more than 60 minutes. All openings were successfully sealed by CSD’S installation team and the project handed over on target.

Nofirno Penetration System

The NOFIRNO cable and pipe penetration system comprises of only a few components.

A correctly fitting NOFIRNO cable sleeve is placed around each cable, any free space around any services is packed using NOFIRNO multi sleeves before completing the seal with a 20mm layer of NOFIRNO sealant at each end of the penetration.

To ensure the NOFIRNO Sealant adheres correctly, the areas where the sealant is to be applied should be clean and dry before application. Furthermore for example any pipes or cables, and any frames or the building structure.

The system will provide a fire rated, water and gastight seal and has been shown to provide protection for a period of at least 50 years.

HR Penetration fRAMES

CSD’s HR penetration frames are designed for use in composite or sandwich panels. They allow cable or pipes to penetrate the panel. CSD’s NOFIRNO Penetration Sealing System will ensure the fire integrity of the panel is maintained.

The HR frames are available in a range of circular and rectangular sizes. It can be easily adjusted to suit the thickness of the panel.

key Benefits of Penetration Systems

• Assured to prove no deterioration in performance for more than 50 years
• Provides flood protection and prevents water and gas ingress. The pressure rated up to 2.5 from the front and back of the seal
• Quick and easy to install
• Easy re-entry for adding, removing or replacing cables

Further Reading

More Cable Sealing Case Studies

NOF Offshore Wind Industry

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

Stockists & Suppliers | UK & International Projects

Sealing Cables | Decarbonisation & Storage Depot Case Study

October 26th, 2023

. CSD RISE Duct Seals - Sealing Cable Ducts (Water Tight & Gas Tight)

Substation Cable Sealing

Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors for CSD Sealing Systems – we have specified and distributed their products across numerous onshore and offshore substation projects.

CSD Technical Services were recently contracted to carry out water and gastight sealing of cable entry points.

This was on a DNO substation at a council maintenance and storage depot. This was also a part of an action plan to reduce carbon emissions across the site.

Using CSD’S NOFIRNO Duct Seal System distributed by Thorne and Derrick, it has successfully sealed all entry points, helping to prevent any water or gas ingress in the building.

Completing the seal with a 20mm layer of NOFIRNO sealant will provide a technically advanced and high performance duct seal. View the complete range of CSD Sealing Systems to protect against damage caused by water ingress, gas spread or fire/flame to cables and ducts.

NOFIRNO | Substation Sealing | CSD The NOFIRNO Duct Seal is designed to provide simple and effective long term building entry sealing protection. The system can be used in new build projects or in retrofit applications to replace existing failing seals. It can be installed directly into concrete openings, plastic ducting or into any existing transit frames.

Substation Duct Sealing

The site remained operational throughout the installation, with CSD working alongside and in partnership with other contractors and existing site workers. The NOFIRNO Duct Seal System was the selected solution for sealing the entry points.

Outcome of using the NOFIRNO Seal System

All entry points into the substations were successfully sealed using CSD’s NOFIRNO Duct Seal System to prevent any water or gas ingress within the building.

This was to ensure the site remained operational. The openings within the control room which consisted of 37 x 160mm cable ducts and a 1 x 690mm x 900mm cable entry, was sealed along with a 1 x 230mm x 430mm cable entry in the DNO building.

A second visit to site was made to remove 1 x 150mm installed seal following the installation of an additional cable. This seal was then resealed using the NOFIRNO Duct Seal System. The client feedback was very positive, and they will be looking to use CSD for future projects.

NOFIRNO Duct Seal System

The NOFIRNO Seal System comprises of two components; 60mm rubber NOFIRNO multi-sleeves which providing the cables with support, ensuring separation.

It helps provide a backing for the second component which is a 20mm layer of NOFIRNO Sealant. To ensure the NOFIRNO Sealant adheres correctly, the areas where the sealant is to be applied should be clean and dry before application.

For example the cables and any frames and structures. The NOFIRNO multi-sleeves are then installed providing cable separation and a firm backing for the NOFIRNO Sealant layer.

NOFIRNO duct seals consist of rubber multi sleeves which are in bonded strips of 10 sleeves and a high quality silicone based sealant which are quicker and easier to install than the CSD standard RISE duct seals.

The bonded sleeves can be easily torn off for filling smaller gaps and using cutting tool sleeves can be quickly slit to allow fitting around cables ensuring cable separation – NOFIRNO duct seals are also used to pack the free space, providing a backing for the application of the cable sealant.

Key Benefits of Duct Seal Systems

• Tested to prove no deterioration in performance
• Provides flood protection and prevents water and gas ingress. The pressure is rated up to 2.5 bar from the front and back of the seal.
• Quick and easy to install
• Easy re-entry for adding, removing or replacing cables

Further Reading

More Cable Sealing Case Studies

NOF Offshore Wind Industry

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

Stockists & Suppliers | UK & International Projects

Sealing HV Cables | A Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Case Study

October 24th, 2023

NOFIRNO | Sealing HV Cables

Battery Energy Storage System

CSD’s Technical Services were contracted to carry out water and gastight sealing of cable entry points across the site including the BESS, LVAC and NGET units. The NOFIRNO Duct Seal system, manufactured by CSD Sealing Systems and distributed by Thorne and Derrick, was the favoured solution for sealing HV cables.

The NOFIRNO Duct Seal System was used to provide a water and gastight seal to certified levels of 2.5 bar.

Battery Energy Systems

A site suffered from significant water ingress and required external excavation to some of the buildings to ensure the required watertight seal would be obtained. CSD’S Aquastop system was also used on several internal seals.

Sealing Cables Using NOFIRNO For BESS Projects

All entry points were successfully sealed across the site using CSD’s NOFIRNO Duct Seal System. All buildings are now water and gastight helping to prevent water ingress and reduce the risk of equipment damage.

nofirno Duct Seal

The NOFIRNO Duct Seal system comprises of two components; 60mm rubber NOFIRNO multi-sleeves which provide cable support, ensure cable separation, and provide a backing for the second component, which is a 20mm layer of NOFIRNO Sealant.

To ensure the NOFIRNO Sealant adheres correctly, the areas where the sealant is to be applied, should be clean and dry before application i.e., the cables and any frames/structures.

The NOFIRNO multi-sleeves are then installed which provides cable separation and a firm backing for the NOFIRNO Sealant layer.

Outcome of using a NOFIRNO Duct Seal

All entry points were successfully sealed across the site using CSD’s NOFIRNO duct seal systems.

All buildings are now water and gastight helping to prevent water ingress and reduce the risk of equipment damage.

Key Benefits Of Duct Seals

• Tested to prove no deterioration in performance for more than 50 years
• Provides flood protection and prevents water and gas ingress – pressure rated up to 2.5 from the front and back of the seal
• Quick and easy to install
• Easy re-entry for adding, removing or replacing cables

NOFIRNO Duct Seal | Cable Sealing Solutions from CSD

Further Reading

More Case Studies

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, copper earth tapes and substation earthing at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

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

Stockists & Suppliers | UK & International Projects

Sealing Cables | 400kV Substation Cable Sealing using CSD Systems

October 24th, 2023

NOFIRNO | Sealing Substation Cables | 400kV High Voltage (HV)

Water & Gastight Cable Sealing

CSD Sealing Systems were recently contracted to carry out water and gastight sealing of cable ducts on a newbuild High Voltage substation project where the previously installed seals were leaking.

The NOFIRNO® Duct Seal System was used to successfully seal all entry points so that all buildings were water and gastight, helping to prevent water ingress, reduce the risk of equipment damage and ensure the site remains operational.

CSD Technical Services were contracted to carry out water and gastight sealing of cable entry points on this new build substation project. This substation would prove to be one of the largest built substations built across the UK and would ensure the transmission of renewable energy generated from a new offshore windfarm.

The NOFIRNO Duct Seal is designed to provide simple and effective long term building entry sealing protection. The system can be used in new build projects or in retrofit applications to replace existing failing seals. It can be installed directly in to concrete openings, plastic ducting or into any existing transit frames.

Sealing Substation Cables

The previously installed seals were leaking and therefore the client was concerned regarding the damages these leaks could bring to their assets. The NOFIRNO Duct Seal system, manufactured by CSD Sealing Systems and distributed in the UK by Thorne & Derrick, was the preferred solution to prevent flood damage to the high voltage (HV) cables and electrical infrastructure.

Outcome of Using Duct Seal Systems

All previous sealing materials were carefully removed ensuring that no cables were damaged during the removal. Following removal of the failing seals our team thoroughly cleaned all cables and the duct openings to remove all old sealant and any dirt, dust, and concrete.

All entry points were successfully sealed across the site using CSD’s NOFIRNO Duct Seal system. All buildings are now water and gastight helping to prevent water ingress and reduce the risk of equipment damage and ensure the site always remains operational.

nofirno seal system

To ensure the NOFIRNO Sealant adheres correctly, the areas where the sealant is to be applied should be clean and dry before application i.e., the cables and any frames/structures. The NOFIRNO multi-sleeves are then installed providing cable separation and a firm backing for the NOFIRNO Sealant layer. The system will provide a water and gastight seal to certified levels of 2.5 bar and has been shown to provide protection for a period of at least 50 years.

Key benefits of duct seal systems

• Tested to prove no deterioration in performance for more than 50 years
• Providing flood protection and preventing water and gas ingress – pressure rated up to 2.5 from the front and back of the seal
• Quick and easy to install
• Accessible re-entry for adding, removing or replacing cables

HV Substation | Cable Sealing

Further Reading

More case studies

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Utility Troughs | Anderton Concrete Cable Troughs

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CSD Penetration Systems | Facility Fireproofing Case Study

HR Fireproofing Sealing

Facility Fireproofing

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Nofirno Penetration System

HR Penetration fRAMES

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NOFIRNO Duct Seal System

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nofirno Duct Seal

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nofirno seal system

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