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Single Pole Power Connectors – Safe & Reliable High-Current Power Connections Up To 800A

Powersafe – Single Pole Power Connectors

• A Guest Blog by Sean Frazier (Sales & Marketing) - estimated reading time 4 minutes 

2017 saw a great increase in demand for Power Generators on the National Grid and at Events worldwide – a trend that is set to continue in 2018.

UL Listed Cable Connectors

As a result, LV-HV electrical safety has become a prominent concern for power distribution executives, with high-current diesel generators often left in touching distance of the public, at roadsides, festivals and within housing areas.

That’s why Phase 3 Connectors have innovated product enhancements to Single Pole Connectors with the Powersafe range.

Powersafe cable connectors have several features that allow for safe and reliable high-current power connections up to 800A, assuring power distribution managers can rest assured of minimal risk.

The UL Listed plugs are also an industry leader in high current power connection (800A) quality; perfect to mate with the Powersafe Box.

The cable connectors are designed to connect single and three phase high current power circuits, Phase 3 Powersafe single pole connectors are at the forefront of both safety and technical capability.

Single Pole High Current Low Voltage Cable Connectors

Rated to 500amps and 800amps depending on cable size, specification and power source – dual compatibility for single and 3 phase LV power distribution applications.

Single pole power connectors are used for electrical power connections where multi-pole connectors and cables would be impractical to handle due to size, weight and minimum bending radius of cables – typically used to connect large generators and fixed power sources for high power temporary equipment and power supply.

Single Pole Connectors 500amps 800amps

Power cable connectors for direct attachment to busbar are available for drawing-off power to temporary installations or feeding power into busbars such as temporary power generator hook-ups during electricity outages.

Finger proof electrical contacts protect people against electrical shock

IP67 cable connectors watertight for outdoor applications without danger of water ingress into the power cable connectors

➡ Watch the full Video of the Phase 3 Power Cable Connectors

Features & Benefits of the Phase 3 Power Cable Connectors?

1) Finger-Proof Contact

There’s always one drunk person at a festival or an intrigued child who wants to touch the shiny generators and cables!

Frustrating.

However, finger-proof contacts on the cable connectors means risk of potentially fatal human contact with live power is minimal. The finger-proof cable connector feature also means generators are safe for installation engineers if power connections are unknowingly disconnected under load. That’s why they’re the choice of power cable connector at prestigious events like the World Cup, Winter Olympics and Glastonbury.

2) Clear & Locked Connection

PowerSafe cable connectors are colour coded and mechanically keyed – meaning each line can only mate with its compatible socket e.g Earth with Earth (Green/Green). This ensures a successful, quick and safe assembly every time.

The locking mechanism prevents accidental disconnection of cable connector under load, as well as integral cable strain relief – meaning no more unplanned power outages! The connector is the replacement for CamLock, which are now banned in Europe with the US expected to follow suit.

3) High Impact Cable Connectors & Temperature Protection

Phase 3 connectors are manufactured with high quality thermoplastics and fitted with rubber hand grips, perfect for high impact and temperature protection. That clumsy installation technician won’t be costing you tonnes in replacement cable connectors by bashing them around – they’re made to last!

5) Power Off Assurance

When connected to a Powersafe Panel Mount you cannot disconnect cables from the generator unless the power is off. This is ideal for those seeking assurance that the cables are not live when lying around if you’re using this setup.

6) Water & Dust Proof IP67 Rating

Rainy day woes with your power generators?

No problem!

IP67 ingress protection means the connectors are fully protected against dust and capable of withstanding water immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. This is great for applications such as maritime and military or data centres in remote areas of the world.

7) UK Manufactured & Assembled Cable Connectors

Powersafe cable connectors are manufactured and assembled in the UK, with all materials sourced in Europe or America. With 100% control over the manufacturing and supply chain, you are guaranteed high-quality and lightning quick production. Phase 3’s Scottish engineers in cold, old Fife assemble and package the connectors ready to deliver with industry leading lead times of less than a week (some suppliers work at 17+ weeks!)

Phase 3 UL Approval to Connect US Industry

About Phase 3

Phase 3 Connectors Ltd is a privately owned company who manufacture power connectors for industry. All the cable connectors are 100% manufactured and assembled in the UK. They specialise in Power Cable Connectors for a range of industries from Power Generation, Cable Assembly, Military, Healthcare, Government, Entertainment & Maritime.

THORNE & DERRICK

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, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

Our 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 

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, Marechal, Nexans, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec, Sicame, WT Henley.

Invitation

Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals. 

Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV. Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.

Fire Resistant Tape – Protecting LV MV HV Cables & Joints Against Fire

Fire Resistant Tape Protecting LV MV HV Cables & Joints Against Fire

• by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes 

Nexans

Nexans Fire Resistant Tape also referred to as G.I.N.G.E.R is specifically designed to protect LV, MV, and HV joints and cables against fire in applications where where low smoke emission and resistance to fire is needed. Cables or cable joints can be simply and quickly overwrapped with the fire resistant tape to provide protection against fire spread or flame progation according to the international standards listed below.

Fire Resistant Tape

Without Nexans Fire Protection Tape	With Nexans Fire Protection Tape	Nexans Fire Protection Tape Available In Large Band Version

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

The fire resistant tape has been tested according to the following international standards:

• IEC/EN 60332-1-2 / NFC 32070 cat C2
• EN 50399 (CPR) (Euroclass B2ca, s1a, a1, d0)
• NF C 32070 cat C1 (Propagation requirement lower than 30 cm)
• FT4/IEEE1202
• IEC/EN 60754-2 (Halogen Free)
• IEC/EN 61034-2 (Low Smoke)

➡ As well as the fire resistant tape, T&D also offer the Nexans Fire Resistant Blanket designed with different layers of material to withstand high temperatures and is suitable to protect low, medium and high voltage cables from the destructive effects of fire.

Fire Resistant Blanket – Nexans NX-FIRE

NEXANS CABLES & ACCESSORIES

To support the installation of MV-HV cables, T&D distribute the Nexans Power Cable Accessory range – this includes heat shrink terminations and cold shrink cable joints and the Euromold range of screened separable connectors extensively installed to terminate MV-HV power cables.

• Slip-on Cable Terminations
• Cold-shrink Cable Terminations
• Heat-shrink Cable Terminations
• Cable Joints – Heat & Cold-shrink
• Separable Connectors (Euromold)
• Surge Arresters & Switchgear/Transformer Bushings

MV-HV Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors suitable for connecting, repairing and extending 11kV and 33kV high voltage power cable circuits.

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

3M Scotchcast Cable Joints | Ellis Patents Cable Cleats | CMP Cable Glands

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.

Invitation

Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals. Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV. Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.

Nexans Connectors – ATEX Certified For Hazardous Area Cable Terminations

• by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes

The following list is the current ranges of Nexans Connectors which are currently ATEX Certified for the safe termination and connection of medium/high voltage power cables into potentially explosive atmospheres designated as Zone 1 or Zone 2 according to the explosion risk – the following type products are all the Euromold brand of screened separable connectors and are used to terminate cables with polymeric insulation (XLPE EPR) into MV-HV Electrical Equipment located onshore or offshore.

Euromold

Cable Connectors for 11kV 33kV Cables In Hazardous Areas

Nexans connectors currently listed and certified according to ATEX Hazardous Area Directive:

K400TB(/G)
K430TB(/G)
K440TB(/G)
K676LRA(/G)
K300PB
300SA
400PB-XSA
K675BE
K400AR-3
K400AR-4
400A-24B
K400CP-SC
K440CP
K670AR-2
K672T1
K672TBC

Cable Connectors

K680CP
K484TB
K804PB
800SA
K944TB
K400AR-6
K900AR-1
K900AR-2
K900AR-3
K900AR-4
K480TB(/G)
K489TB(/G)
K800PB(/G)
K809PB(/G)
K400BE
K480BE
K784TB(/G)
K909TB(/G)
K909PB(/G)
K900BE

Nexans Connectors – Connect & Terminate Cables Into Switchgear & Transformers In Hazardous Areas | 11kV 33kV – for further info visit Screened Separable Connectors

Joints & Terminations For Cables

In Hazardous Area Locations

Thorne & Derrick distribute MV-HV Joints & Terminations specified for use with power, control and instrumentation cables installed in hazardous areas where the risk of igniting the “Fire Triangle” precludes the use of naked flames and therefore heat shrink terminations or joints – manufactured from silicone rubber housing the Nexans AIN range of cold-applied cable accessories are slip-on terminations which do not require the application of naked flames to activate heat-shrink tubings.

Specially developed cable accessories including cable joints with resistance to aggressive hydro-carbons, flame and fire are available – standard resin cable joints already installed in hazardous area locations which require protection against potential fire can be over-wrapped with fire protection blankets to achieve fire resistance to the cable according to IEC 60331-11 & 21.

➡ ATEX Cable Joints – Jointing Cables In Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

➡ ATEX Cable Glands – Glanding Cables In Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

Nexans Connectors

Nexans Connectors terminate MV & HV Cables, typically 11kV 33kV 66kV voltage classifications, into electrical equipment distributing medium/high voltage power – the connectors terminate cable onto all types of MV-HV equipment bushings in industrial applications and as outlined above for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Joint Terminate Connect MV HV Cables 11kV 33kV | 3M Electrical | Nexans | Pfisterer

Networked Professionals – The Cable Jointers Recruitment Agent

Helping Cable Jointers Into Work…..

• by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 5 minutes
  

If you’re a Jointer of cables you better read this.

Last week, I had the pleasure to meet Duane Thompson (Founder & Managing Director) of Networked Professionals and learn how he and his team are quickly positioning their recruitment agency at the forefront of the Cable Jointing sector of the electricity industry.

In the following Post we introduce this innovative recruitment agency dedicated to placing and supporting Jointers (LV MV HV) with payment applications settled early and regular work flows while sheltering them from the chill winds of sllooowww payment from contractors.

Who Are Networked Professionals?

Networked Professionals are a global recruitment business dedicated to senior and middle management recruitment in three specialist sectors – Renewable Technology, Transmission & Distribution and Sales, both in the U.K and Internationally.

Networked Professionals Core Sectors

What Do They Offer?

Networked Professionals deliver permanent and contract staffing solutions throughout Europe, Middle East, The Americas and Africa regions in both Energy & Infrastructure and Renewables & Environment.

The T&D team are specialists working across Electricity, Water, Gas, Transmission & Distribution and Rail projects, finding niche skills for transmission owners, TSO’s, network operators, multi-utility operators, contractors, service contract providers, principle contractors design consultancies and OEM’s.

Networked Professionals Deliver Contract & Staffing Solutions Across the Utilities Sector

Quality Assurance

Networked Professionals are able to meet all of the niche requirements of their clients because of extensive sector experiences in addition to a solid infrastructure and a parent company that has been trading strongly for over 30 years.

Networked Professionals understand that it can be frustrating working with a recruitment agency that doesn’t understand your requirements and working practices fully.

Building strong relationships with clients is the number one goal.

NP believe that every experience a client has with them should be of the highest standard, which is why they will provide a smooth, professional transition within any placement period and rigorously vet our candidates. This approach has enabled them to secure clients within large organisations.

Transmission & Distribution

Networked Professionals are responsible for delivering permanent and contract staffing solutions throughout Europe, Middle East, Asian, Americas and Africa across the Transmission and Distribution finding niche skills for the following clients:

• Transmission Owners | Distribution Owners
• Network Operators | Multi Utility Operators
• Contractors | Service Contract Providers
• Design Consultancies
• Local SME’s
• Large Corporations

Currently supplying candidates throughout the Transmission & Distribution industry to clients who specialise in MV-HV switchgear substations, new connections, transformers and cabling of various voltages – including the installation of 11kV/33kV joints and terminations. Dealing with candidates from all levels i.e. cable jointer, commissioning engineer to Director.

Their policy is to meet the individual needs of each client by using a wealth of experience and knowledge gained with the capability to meet all of the niche requirements of the client.

Working For Networked Professionals

Secure Payment, Early Payment

Networked Professionals pride themselves on the delivery of high calibre candidates along with continuous feedback for candidates.

Most recently they have developed great contracts with distribution suppliers in the south and the Midlands from which work can be ad-hoc days to 6 -12 month contracts. They ensure smooth payment terms which help with smaller teams just starting out that can’t take the usual 45 day payment terms.

A Satisfied Client

Their most recent success story of this is Lee Richards, former Project Manager for Dragon Infrastructure. With their help sourcing work and short payment terms he was able to take the leap from PAYE employee to Director of his own successful cable jointing contracting company LR Power Services.

Lee Richards is a 33kV Competent Jointer with diverse cable jointing skills covering LV (Consasc Wavecon | Live Cable Jointing), 11kV (Triplex PILC)  up to 33kV – this encompasses manufacturers such as Lovink, Nexans Euromold, Tyco and Prysmian.

If you currently have a client with payment terms that don’t work for your pocket but you wish to continue working with them consider introducing them to Networked Professionals – their services will ensure that not only will they be happy by little to no change in the bottom line charge for them but the client will be a happier contractor getting paid for your hard work much sooner.

Networked Professionals currently supply candidates throughout the Renewable Energy Industry, that specialise in all aspects of Wind Power

A word from Duane Thompson Co-Founder & Managing Director:

If you require staff for sub-contracting work nationally or internationally Networked Professionals can support your needs.

With our partnerships with generic and specific jobs boards and of course Thorne & Derrick we can support the labour and manning side of your company; whether this be one or two candidates to the supply of staff for an entire project the team at Networked Professionals is just on the other end of the phone to support you.

We have set up Networked Professionals to service the burgeoning talent requirement for transmission and distribution, renewables and infrastructure internationally and I am confident that our dedicated team will quickly establish the brand as a front-runner for recruitment in these sectors, with the support of the Solutions infrastructure.”

Operating from Turbine Business Park in the North East of England, the team at Networked Professionals have already signed up a number of clients including ESM Power, Dragon Infrastructure, Fulcrum UK and BGS Utilities.

Get In Touch With Networked Professionals 

Phone: 01917316500

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.networked-professionals.com

LinkedIn: Networked Professionals

Twitter: @NetworkedPros

FaceBook: @NetworkedPros 

Specialist Distributors: LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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

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.

Invitation

Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals. 

Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.

11kV Cable Terminations – How To Perform Perfect Preparation Of The Semicon Cutback

Images: David Baldock (HV Cable Jointer)

• Application: 11kV Cable Terminations
• Cable Preparation : Semicon Cutback On 11kV XLPE Insulated Cables (Easy-Peel)
• Cable Jointer: David Baldock (HV Jointer)
• Product Category: MV HV Power Cable Terminations

• by Chris Dodds T&D - estimated reading time 2 minutes 

11kV Terminations

Prior to the installation of MV-HV cable accessories whether it be heat shrink, cold shrink or separable connectors, it is critical that careful and accurate semicon workmanship is achieved by the Jointer. The treatment and cut of the semicon screen by the 11kV jointer is essential to the stability and service of all joints, terminations and connectors on 11kV/33kV power systems.

The above cable preparation images clearly shows the straight and clean cut to the black semicon screen stepping down onto the 11kV cable insulation (XLPE) – here a constant force spring provides a straight edge for copper tape screen on the 11kV cable before installing the cable termination.

Semicon cutback has been enabled by the innovation and development of dedicated cable jointers tools which should provide precision engineered cable preparation.

However, jointers tools alone without the knowledge, expertise and skill of a Competent Jointer to use them are not worth diddly squat.

For instance the photograph below highlights the problem of unskilled labour, even if equipped with the correct cable jointing tools, inflicting catastrophic damage to MV-HV power systems through lack of training, experience and understanding of the criticality of semicon cutback.

Non-radial, rough and jagged semicon screens with protuding points at the cutback will cause cable termination or joint failure. Outage. Blackout.

Meet The Cable Jointer

David Baldock is an experienced LV-HV cable jointer up to and including 33kV specialising in electrical cable installation and repair to medium/high voltage power cables including XLPE, PILC, PILC/SWA, PICAS and EPR. Ranging in cable sizes from 25sqmm to 800sqmm and covering single cores to 3 cores with copper tape screen and wire screen.

Qualified and Competent to carry out all MV-HV cable terminations such as Tyco-Raychem, Nexans, Pfisterer, 3M, Euromold and ATEX Euromold cable terminations covering all heatshrink and cold shrink terminations.

➡ The Semicon Screen – A Most Critical Point In Any MV Cable Joint, Termination Or Connector – Read Blog

11kV Terminations, Joints & Connectors

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Safety Equipment MV HV – 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.

Joint | Terminate | Connect Medium & High Voltage Cables MV HV

Invitation

Thorne & Derrick invite you to join LinkedIn’s largest LV-HV Electrical Discussion Group : Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing & Electricals. 

Discussion subjects include cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV. Network, engage and promote your profile, company or products with over 10,000 influencers.