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Cable Stripping Tools For LV Cables – Alroc DBT Cable End Strippers
July 5th, 2018
Cable Stripping Tools For LV Cables – Alroc DBT Cable End Strippers
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uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager
Alroc DBT cable end strippers enable the user to remove the outer sheath insulation of secondary distribution LV Low Voltage cable ranging from 16sqmm up to 150sqmm. The ruler engraved in the cable jointing tool sets the length of the insulation to be removed.
The DBT cable end strippers are compact, light and heavy duty and are available for 6 different cable sections – 16-25sqmm, 35-54.6sqmm and 70-150sqmm.
Other sections are available upon request.
Cable Stripping Tools For LV Cables
Tool Capacity
- Diameter: ø7.5 – 18 mm, ø0.295 – 0.709 in
- Sections (sqmm):Â 16 – 25 – 35 – 54,6 – 70 – 150
- 35sqmm max length:Â 55 mm / 2,165 in
- 54.6sqmm max length:Â 70 mm / 2,756 in
- Certifications approved by ERDF
- Part Number: Alroc DBT
Alroc DBT Cable End Strippers
Tool Dimensions
- Length 130 mm
- Width 130 mm
- Height 40 mm
- Weight without box 0.23 Kg
Alroc offer a range of low voltage cable preparation splicing and stripping tools suitable for use prior to cable joint and termination installation.

Alroc Tools are used and recommended by PFISTERER for MV HV cable preparation of cables prior to installation of their market-leading CONNEX plug terminations for connection to gas insulated switchgear and substations.
Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV cable joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
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 HVÂ

Alroc Cable Jointers Tool Kits – WPD Western Power Distribution Approved
July 5th, 2018
Alroc Cable Jointers Tool Kits – WPD
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uploaded by Chris Dodds - Thorne & Derrick Sales & Marketing Manager
Alroc working with the Cable Policy Engineer at UK DNO Western Power Distribution have produced a customised cable jointers tool kit to enable the preparation of their medium/high voltage 33kV EPR type insulated power cables.
The Jointers Tools Kits are now standard issue to all WPD Apprentices upon completion of MV-HV jointer training.
The WPD Cable Jointers Tool Kit includes:
- Alroc PRG4 – Removes Outer Sheath Cable Jacket
- Alroc MF2/60 – Removes Cable Insulation
- Alroc CWB18/60 – Removes Bonded Semicon Screen
The cable jointing tools are supplied in a carry case with foam insert and additional space for tape measure, torque wrench, rasp file, shears and jointers depth knives (0.4mm and 0.6mm) – these items are available for separate purchase from Thorne & Derrick.
See also ➡ UKPN Polylam Cable Jointers Tool Kit – Alroc CPM-GB1

Alroc Tools – Cable Jointing Tools (MV HV)

Alroc Tools are used and recommended by PFISTERER for MV HV cable preparation of cables prior to installation of their market-leading CONNEX plug terminations for connection to gas insulated switchgear and substations.
Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV cable joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
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 HVÂ

Nexans Power Accessories Achieve Success With Thorne & Derrick
July 4th, 2018
Nexans Medium Voltage Cable Accessories
Press Release: Chris Dodds – Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick
Date: 4th July 2018
Big smiles all round for Thorne & Derrick International the UK Distributor for Nexans Power Accessories – all 2018
half year Sales Targets & KPI’s have been achieved.
With a very strong confirmed order book and several major project kick-offs pipelined we confidently expect a sustained success in the second half of 2018.
Thorne & Derrick signed an International Distribution Agreement with Nexans Power Accessories in January with clear sales results objectives and a shared “winning” business plan.
We have several exciting News Announcements to break soon about further extending our services and support to the Medium & High Voltage Electrical Contractor market in the UK in conjunction with Nexans Power Accessories – stay tuned by following us on LinkedIn.
Working with Nexans, Thorne & Derrick have been visiting and presenting the complete product range of Nexans products to contractors including their market-leading Euromold brand of separable connectors.
The Thorne & Derrick UK Power Team experienced a record intake of new business in 2017 and with record onboarding of new customers and new account openings the stage was set perfectly for 2018. This week the UK Power Team has been strengthened by the addition of Phil Bearpark who accepts responsibility to further develop T&D’s business share with the NERS accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP’s).
The UK Power Team look forward to meeting and talking to more ICP’s and NERS accredited contractors in Q3/Q4.
Contact us to discuss your MV HV Jointing, Termination & Connector requirements – cold applied, heat shrink and EPDM rubber stocked in the UK up to 33kV, including Triplex.Â
Better still, call us today and see how we can help save you money without comprising quality.Â
Pictured left to right: Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager T&D), Martin Wigham (UK Power Team Sales Engineer), Josh Doust (Business Development Manager Nexans) and Jonny Hewitt (UK Power Team Sales Engineer).


Joints | Terminations | Connectors | 11kV 33kV MV HV
Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
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 HVÂ
 ➡ Read: Thorne & Derrick Announce Distribution Agreement & Contract With NexansÂ

Thorne & Derrick UK Power Team Welcome Phil Bearpark
July 4th, 2018Press Release: Chris Dodds – Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick
Date: 3rd July 2018
Today at Thorne & Derrick HQ we welcomed Phil Bearpark to the UK Power Team with direct and proactive responsibility for developing and maintaining new account business in the ICP and NERS sector – with Phil’s new role we can look forward to further developing yet more new business working with our key suppliers following an impressive first half sales results for 2018.
This internal promotion for Phil Bearpark provides an excellent opportunity for career development and will further bolster the UK Power Team with further focus on servicing and supplying the LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt requirements of the utility and contractor markets.
Phil will be fully supported by the Thorne & Derrick Team and undergo technical training with our key suppliers – following our recent visit to PFISTERER there will be a planned and structured ongoing training programme for Phil to attain those skills and the knowledge level to effectively develop new business for Thorne & Derrick.
“Phil joins the UK Power Team having ‘cut-his-teeth’ in the difficult Export sales market. He has demonstrated a willingness to learn with a positive and proactive attitude and clear focus on providing excellent customer service, a rare thing in someone so young. A team player, listener and fast learner. I look forward to watching him grow further with T&D in the UK specialist LV-HV Cable Accessories market,” comments Ben Riley, Thorne & Derrick Director .
Pictured left to right: Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager), Phil Bearpark (Sales Engineer UK) and Gary Amos (Sales Engineer UK).

Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
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 HVÂ
 ➡ Read: Thorne & Derrick Announce Distribution Agreement & Contract With NexansÂ
➡ News: Nexans Power Accessories Achieve Success With Thorne & Derrick

PFISTERER CONNEX Training & Visit For Thorne & Derrick
July 4th, 2018Press Release: Chris Dodds – Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick
Date: 28th June 2018
This week Thorne & Derrick, the UK specialist distributor for the PFISTERER CONNEX range of Medium & High Voltage Cable Accessories, visited their UK headquarters and training centre for technical training on theCONNEX 33kV inner cone cable plug-in termination system. This system predominantly used to terminate and connect polymeric type insulated cables into gas insulated switchgear and substations is the world-market leading type and specified by global utilities for the terminations of cables up to 400kV.
Electrical Safety
Special thanks go to James Roberts (PFISTERER Area Sales Manager) for setting the agenda and showcasing PFISTERER fully to the Thorne & Derrick team – this included an informative and concise overview of the PFISTERER range of Electrical Safety Equipment MV HV.
Sicon
Additionally, the new generation of PFISTERER SICON mechanical shearbolt connectors were introduced – these connectors provide exceptional contact and conductivity at each voltage level including LV MV HV up to 72kV for use with Cold Shrink and heat shrink joints and terminations.
The PFISTERER SICON connectors feature lower thread friction, lower shear-off torque for faster jointing of cables coupled with new smoother profile design – the cable barrel features an extended area on the cable lug barrel for advanced water sealing in outdoor cable terminations at medium/high voltages.
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The Thorne & Derrick team benefited from watching and learning from Jon Reed (PFISTERER HV High Voltage Trainer) – the rising star of HV Jointer Training with an amazing skill-set, Jon demonstrated mastery of “the semicon-screen cut“, the cable chamfer and overall cable preparation perfection when installing CONNEX connectors.
Jon rocked with excellent ALROCÂ tool techniques –Â “walking and talking” us through the installation process from sheath removal to plugging-in. Jon manages and provides the lead on completing PFISTERER Training Courses for jointing contractors needing manufacturer issued Competency Certification when working on the termination of high voltage cables, both onshore and offshore, using PFISTERER CONNEX products.

Jon Reed (HV Trainer) overseeing and teaching T&D Sales Engineer Jonny Hewitt to use ALROC tools to strip bonded screen 33kV at PFISTERER UK HQ. More info: Alroc CWB18-60.
Thorne & Derrick very much look forward to further developing our mutual business interests with the PFISTERER Team and those contractors in the UK utility and ICP contractor sectors – from stock we offer PFISTERER CONNEX, SICON and associated MV/HV cable accessories and installation equipment including dummy plugs.
Pictured left to right: James Roberts, Jonny Hewitt (T&D), Phil Bearpark (T&D), Jon Reed, Martin Wigham, Chris Dodds and Gary Amos (all T&D).

PFISTERER CONNEX Stockists & Distributors
Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Cable Jointing & Pulling Equipment
Cable Blowers | Cable Lubricant | Duct Rods | Cable Socks | Cable Jacks | Cable Rollers | Cable Protection Covers MV HV | Cable Joints MV HV | Duct Sealing
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
