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Road Lighting Feeder Pillars

T&D Main UK Suppliers Of Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars

Feeder Pillars

Case Study 1

Working with the M&E Contractor and their Consultant Engineers, T&D have supplied road lighting feeder pillars to provide reliable low voltage power distribution to an urban design and infrastructure project predicted to deliver £74.2m in gross value added to the local economy in South Yorkshire.

For further information about the complete range of pillars please see Lucy Fortress Feeder Pillars.

• Application: Feeder Pillar To Provide Road Lighting
• Type: Single Door Galvanised Steel Feeder Pillar
• Pillar Size: Height 1294mm x Width 1100mm x Depth 400mm
• Order Code: Lucy Zodion Fortress 12-HDP-3
• Notes: Road Lighting Feeder Pillars With Lucy SS12 Miniature Photo Cell Unit (LUX) 
• See Complete Range Of Feeder Pillars

Lucy Zodion Fortress 12-HDP-3 Feeder Pillar Specification

• Height Above Ground 1294mm
• Root Section 350mm
• Width 1100mm
• Depth 400mm
• Door Opening Height 1007mm
• Door Opening Width 1000mm
• Working Depth 375mm
• Pillar Backboard Size 1080x1075mm

Fortress Feeder Pillars From Lucy Zodion : Galvanised & Stainless Steel 20+ Sizes

Feeder Pillars Features & Benefits

The road lighting feeder pillars were supplied by T&D with anti-vandal lock, detachable root section and painted to RAL9005 Abcite Black colour scheme.

Abcite thermoplastic powder coatings provide tough, impact resistant protection for outdoor pillars without a primer undercoat – excellent corrosion and UV protection.

Project Details: Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre Campus (AMRC2), Sheffield UK – 860,000 sq ft of advanced manufacturing and research space, 468,000 sq ft for a residential training centre and conferencing and 16,000 sq ft for outdoor and indoor recreation. The original University-backed AMRC on the Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) now comprises more than 40 companies including Rolls-Royce and Boeing – a nucleus of innovation, research and technology designed for collaboration and rapid commercialisation.

How we secured #greenbelt release for AMRC2 at the former #Sheffield city airport: https://t.co/UGF0ggVjFn pic.twitter.com/I6lYWQfFRx

— DLP Planning (@DLPPlanning) July 11, 2016

The feeder pillars will distribute power to the exterior lighting columns

Lucy Zodion Westminster Feeder Pillars – retractable in-ground “pop-up” power pillars

Feeder Pillars

T&D distribute the complete range of Lucy Zodion feeder pillars for low voltage power distribution to the building services, rail, construction, utilities, oil and gas, retail and leisure, ports, airports and heavy industries – GRP, cast iron, galvanised and stainless steel types customised to your application:

• Pre-Wired Power Distribution Panels (Outdoor IP65 & Underground Retractable)
• Substation Power, Cable Distribution & LV Interconnection Panels (Onshore Wind)
• DNO Single & 3 Phase Network Pillars (25A-800A)
• Network Rail & Electrification – Station & Trackside Pillars (incl. London Underground)
• Low Voltage Connections – New Housing & Commercial Development Pillars (LV)
• Defence Estates MoD – Load Shedding Fuse Pillars
• Lighting Feeder Pillars – Street, Road, Flood, Sports Stadium & Car Parks
• BT Telecommunications & Interface Pillars
• Environment Agency – Rivers, Coastal & Waterways
• Cast Iron Electrical Distribution Pillars – National Heritage & Historic Buildings
• Also: Street Lighting Cut Outs

➡ For further information about how Lucy Zodion provide control and power distribution products for street lighting applications, please review the Lucy Titan (Cut-outs) and Lucy Trojan (Isolators) ranges of products.

➡ Contact us to discuss how T&D and Lucy Zodion can provide innovative custom design solutions and ex stock delivery of standard feeder pillars to your project.

Read our Blog with Lucy Zodion: Cut-Outs & Isolators – What’s the Difference?

PFISTERER Training Courses – Cable Jointer Training For MV HV CONNEX Connectors

MV CONNEX Training With PFISTERER | Thorne & Derrick

Cable Jointer Training

PFISTERER have announced the launch and opening of their Medium Voltage CONNEX & SEANEX Training Courses covering CONNEX Size 1 to 3-S-XL products up to 52kV – the training courses are being conducted from their new purpose built training facility in the UK.

Safety and reliability are essential factors in medium voltage power system applications placing particular demands on assembly and installation skills of the cable jointer.

It is therefore imperative that all medium / high voltage cable jointers who work with CONNEX products are trained and certified by PFISTERER.

You can contact Thorne & Derrick to arrange your PFISTERER training course today.

• Theoretical product and PFISTERER application overview
• Full explanation and demonstration of the installation procedure
• Full CONNEX assembly undertaken by candidates

hv Training Courses

For specific dates about scheduled PFISTERER Training Courses please call us.

PFISTERER are able to offer training on site, please contact us to discuss your requirements and to obtain a quotation.

Plug-In Connectors For Medium & High Voltage Cable Connections

Jointer Certification

If successful certification will be issued by PFISTERER – Jointer Certificate is valid for 3 years.

PPE whilst attending the training course will be required to be provided by participants – boots, glasses, gloves, flame retardant workwear.

If the participants require accommodation whilst at PFISTERER this is borne by the participants.

For training courses held at PFISTERER Orgreave, PFISTERER will provide refreshments and lunch if appropriate.

On Site Jointer Training

Contact us to discuss your specific medium/high voltage jointing training requirements.

Thorne & Derrick recommend the use of Alroc tools for the preparation of medium/high voltage cables to effectively remove the cable sheath, semicon screen and insulation.

PFISTERER Cable Jointer Training Courses & Training Facility

Contact us to book your PFISTERER Training Course and maintain your warranty.

Spaces are available for up and coming courses.

PFISTERER offer a wide range of other training courses that can be tailored to suit your needs please contact T&D for further information.

Meet The Pfisterer Trainer

Jon Reed (HV Cable Jointer & Trainer for PFISTERER Accessories) – here a watchful Jon is supervising the initial 33kV cable preparation prior to installing the CONNEX connectors at PFISTERER’S new Jointer Training Facility dedicated to ensuring excellent workmanship, competency and in-date certification for MV HV Cable Jointers working on gas insulated switchgear and high voltage electrical equipment.

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.

T&D stock and distribute PFISTERER CONNEX Connectors for medium / high voltage cable connection and termination to electrical systems – we provide competitive prices for PFISTERER CONNEX connectors used to terminate and connect polymeric insulated MV-HV cables into gas insulated switchgear and electrical equipment from extensive UK stocks.

Electrical Safety from Pfisterer

Voltage Detectors | Phase Comparators | Insulating Poles | Portable Earthing  

Overhead Line Equipment

Overhead Line Equipment – Suppliers Of Medium & High Voltage Electrical Equipment

Thorne & Derrick International, are Specialist Distributors of an extensive range of Overhead Line Equipment used to erect, construct and maintain LV-HV power lines.

We service UK DNO’s, global utilities and their contractors involved in the installation and maintenance of Overhead Transmission and Distribution power lines with electrification equipment including 33kV joints, terminations and connectors and arc flash clothing to protect linesmen and jointers against the risks and hazards associated with arc incident.

Need Products Quick?

T&D can source all your Overhead Line Equipment – we provide excellent customer service and competitive prices with UK or overseas delivery.

Overhead Line Equipment

66kV 132kV 275kV 400kV up to 765kv

Electrical Safety

Voltage Detectors ♦ Insulating Sticks ♦ Short Circuiting & Earthing ♦ Earth Clamps ♦ Phase Comparators ♦ Insulating Gloves ♦ Insulated Tools ♦ Earthing Connections ♦ MV HV EHV

T&D, Largest CATU Electrical Stockist

Cutting & Crimping Tools

Copper ♦ Aluminium ♦ ACSR ♦ ACC ♦ AAAC ♦ Cutting & Crimping Tools

Hydraulic heads and battery tools for power line cutting and compression of crimping connectors, terminals and joints used in high voltage electrical transmission and distribution.

T&D, Cembre Stockist

High Voltage Joints & terminations

Cable Joints ♦ Cable Terminations ♦ Sealing Ends ♦ Surge Arresters

T&D, 3M Electrical Stockist

Cable Tools

Mid Span Strippers ♦ Cable Strippers ♦ Ratchet Cable Cutters (ACSR)

➡ Also: Cable Jointing Tools MV-HV Underground Cables (Remove & Strip Sheath, Insulation, Semicon Screen)

Insulators

Pin Insulators (11kV 33kV Porcelain) ♦ Insulator Pins (Line & Pilot Pins) ♦ Cap & Pin Disc Insulators ♦ Staywire Insulators 11kV 20kV 33kV ♦ Low Voltage Insulators – Coachscrew & Reel ♦ Conductor Rail Insulators – Porcelain ♦ Toughened Glass Cap & Pin Disc Insulators

Insulator Fittings

Ball Ended Fittings ♦ Socket Ended Fittings ♦ Overhead Line Shackles ♦ Yoke Plates ♦ Links & Plates ♦ Arcing Horns ♦ Sag Adjuster Sets

Credit Nexans – contact us for HV Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors 

Credit ABB – Joint, Terminate & Connect Medium & High Voltage Cables

Thorne & Derrick

T&D are UK distributors and worldwide exporters of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Cable Jointing, Duct Seals, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

Since 1985, T&D have established a solid reputation based on Service, Integrity and Trust – contact us with your enquiry.

MV HV Power Cables & How To Remove Fabric Layers – Some Cable Jointers Tips

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

Preparation of MV-HV cables is critical to the electrical performance and reliability of medium/high voltage power cable circuits – failure to correctly strip, remove or cut cable construction layers using the appropriate Cable Jointing Tools can build-in future failure to the installed medium/high voltage cable joint, termination or connectors.

The following LinkedIn Comments provide expert guidance and advice on how to remove fabric layers from MV-HV cables without jeopardising or compromising cable functionality.

Medium & High Voltage Cable Jointing

Cable type pictured is 15kV Medium/High Voltage power cable

15kV MV Primary UD EPR Cable Specification

• Primary Underground Distribution Cable (Single Phase)
• Aluminium Conductor 750 MCM
• EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) Insulation
• Easy Strippable Insulation Shield
• Application – Medium voltage primary underground distribution cable for conduit systems, direct burial, underground cable duct
• Manufacturer – CME Mexico (CME Wire and Cable, Inc. was established in the USA in 1994 as a subsidiary of Viakable to serve customers in the US and Canada).

How To Remove Fabric Layers From MV HV Power Cables

David Lundin (Contractor Compliance Specialist at Western Power) – remove the cable fabric layer by gloved hand and clean away residual material with carbon tetra chloride or equivalent cable cleaners.

Erik Liljedahl (Site Intallation Manager on NKT HV High Voltage Cables) – carefully remove the band with a knife, be careful not to damage the cable conductor strands, then brush the conductor with a wire brush. This fabric is to prevent the inner semi-conductor to fall between the conductor strands during cable production and allows the XLPE insulation to move during heat treatment – this fabric is usually a present layer on 100kV-600kV cables but also 11kV-33kV.

Peter Hembry (Director at Hembry High Voltage Services) – unravel to the primary insulation and pull it against the blade of a sharp knife all the way around, then give it a quick lick of heat to catch any strands you may have missed.

Ben Lanz (Director, Applications Engineering at IMCORP) – unless this is an unusual cable design, the inner semi-conductor (conductor shield) layer should come off cleanly. Any residue can be typically wiped off with a lint free cloth. After you wire brush the aluminium oxide off the conductor and immediately apply the oxide inhibitor, you will be ready to apply the connector (either compression or mechanical shearbolt). If you are not familiar with MV and HV cable in general, I recommend jointer/splicer training.

Mark Jones (Renewables Marketing Manager at Synergy Cables USA Ltd) – box cutter with a new blade works well. Cut slowly while keeping tension by rolling it under itself.

David Tompsett (Project Engineer at Northern Ireland Electricity) – seen this conductor screen removed by using twine instead of a knife. Good clean edge and no risk of damage to the outer conductor strands of the MV-HV cable.

Glyn Moore TMIET (Electrical Tech / Construction Manager) – as previous comments to remove the fabric either under or over wrapped once you are square with your insulation pull the fabric onto a sharp blade away from conductor, bit of a flame from a heat shrink torch to remove loose fibres. 

Darren Street (Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd) – sharp knife and a trained cable jointers touch (also blow it over with a gas torch to catch any wayward strands).

Ciaran McDowell (HV / LV Authorised Cable Jointer) – used it on high voltage tails in medium/high voltage transformers a few years ago. Use a sharp knife like a Stanley and pull the fabric under tension against the blade. This worked well just leaving a few threads to trim off. 

Eoin MacQuaile (Junior Quantity Surveyor at Obelisk) – use a piece of twine and wrap it around the cable material and use a saw-like motion to heat and cut the fabric without scoring the aluminium. This method evenly cuts insulation and wrapping without damaging conductors.

Kevin Kruse (Vice President, Engineering and Technical Support) – I have completed many cable termination demonstrations and we were always made fun of because we used string, but this is safest method. Second is some of the tools like Speed Systems or Ripley Jointing Tools where you can set a safe depth just shy of the conductor diameter. Cable jointers should never use a knife or box cutter.

Tim Poirier (HV Systems Manager- North America TE Connectivity) – best method is to tear it and then using a cable splicing knife at the cut back tearing it against the blade being careful not to nick the aluminium if any strands of the fabric remain burn off with a heat shrink torch.

Justin Kelly (Underground Network and Cable Splicer at JEA) – knife work, the cornerstone of legitimate medium voltage cable splicing and jointing. This is why splicing has historically been taught in 4-5 year apprenticeships, not 6 week classes. Skill takes time.

Stephen Davies (Technical Policy Engineer – Western Power Distribution) – this should be pulled against a static knife edge by the cable jointer so as to not damage the aluminium conductor. It is a semiconductor woven tape that prevents the semicon extruded layer bedding between the aluminium strands.

➡ String is simple but effective for clean cutting without damaging underlying cable conductors.

MV HV Power Cables

Primary Underground Distribution MV Medium Voltage Cables

• Primary UD MV Cable TR-XLPE / LLDPE, Concentric Neutral
• Primary UD MV Cable EPR / LLDPE, Concentric Neutral
• Primary UD MV Cable TR-XLPE / PVC, Concentric Neutral
• Primary UD MV Cable EPR / PVC, Concentric Neutral
• Primary UD MV Cable PILC Replacement, EPR/PE
• Primary UD MV Cable TR-XLPE Insulated, Concentric Neutral
• Primary UD MV Cable EPR Insulated, Concentric Neutral

High & Extra High Voltage Cables & Cable Systems

• High Voltage Copper Cable, Smooth Aluminum Shield/Sheath, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 69kV – 138kV
• High Voltage Copper Cable, Wire and Tape Shield, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 69kV – 138kV
• High Voltage Aluminum Cable, Smooth Aluminum Shield/Sheath, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 69kV – 138kV
• High Voltage Aluminum Cable, Wire and Tape Shield, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 69kV – 138kV
• Extra High Voltage Copper Cable, Smooth Aluminum Shield/Sheath, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 230kV
• Extra High Voltage Aluminum Cable, Smooth Aluminum Shield/Sheath, XLPE Insulation, HDPE Jacket, 230kV

T&D are UK Main Stockist for Alroc Tools suitable for all types of LV MV HV cable preparation prior to installing cable joints, terminations and separable connectors.

International standards and local practices vary considerably, here a Indian cable jointing team are shown using knives and hacksaws to remove cable sheath jacket and primary insulation from Prysmian 220kV to 550kV EHV cables. Image: Audhesh Giri (EHV Cable Jointer/Cable Supervisor)

Here a smooth finish to the XLPE insulation on a high voltage power cable has been achieved with use of a Makita sanding machine

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.

Based in the UK, are the Specialist Distributor for the Nexans Power Cable Accessory range of Screened Separable Connectors (Euromold), Cold-Applied (AIN AFN) & Heat Shrink Joints (JTS) & Cable Terminations (MONO) for Medium Voltage Power Systems up to 66kV; we hold extensive stocks and provide the most competitive commercial and technical levels of customer service in the UK.

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We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.

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