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Quad Squad Strengthened | Ellis Emperor Quad Cable Cleat Joins The Fold

EMPEROR QUAD Cable Cleat

Single or Trefoil Cables Cleated in QUAD Formation

Ellis Patents has extended the appeal of its best-selling Emperor cable cleats by launching Emperor QUAD. Ellis are thrilled to announce the launch of their latest innovation strengthening their “QUAD Squad” with the EMPEROR QUAD Cable Cleat.

As an extension of renowned EMPEROR range from Ellis Patents, this ground-breaking addition offers unparalleled short-circuit protection, even in the most demanding environments. Suitable for systems run in quad formation, with high short circuit withstand requirements, the cleat extends their existing range of stainless steel cable cleats.

Initially designed as a bespoke solution for a defence project, the new variant was developed into a full addition to the North Yorkshire manufacturer’s range in response to a growth in the number of installations requiring heavy-duty quad solutions.

Heavy Duty Quad Solutions

Designed with utmost precision, the EMPEROR range has undergone rigorous testing and certification to comply with IEC 61914 standards. This ensures uncompromising safety and performance, guaranteeing the highest level of quality for our valued customers.

The EMPEROR QUAD is ideal for a diverse range of applications, including oil and gas, petrochemical, marine, rail, and datacentres. Notably, our latest innovation retains all the features that have made the Emperor range immensely popular. We remain dedicated to providing reliable solutions that consistently meet the evolving needs of our customers

The new Emperor QUAD is available in seven sizes, covering cable diameters ranging from 19mm to 49mm. Its addition to the range means Emperor cable cleats are now available to suit single, trefoil and quad cable configurations; Ellis Patents can claim a solution readily available for every situation where a cable cleat needs to deliver the highest level of short circuit withstand.

Kelly Brown, Ellis Patents sales director, said: “We’re justifiably proud of the longevity of our success – and we work extremely hard to maintain it. One of the key factors behind it is that we never rest on our laurels. Instead, we continually review our product range in the markets we operate in, and those we’re considering moving into. If we identify changing or new requirements, then we take the steps needed to meet them.”

Ellis Patents has a strong, in-house research and development department that has a proven track record in taking product enquiries from initial CAD design through to prototyping, 3D modelling, testing and eventual production and manufacture. This enables the company to fill any gaps it notices or finds developing in the market and design and develop fully bespoke solutions for live developments.

Manufactured in type 316L stainless steel, Ellis’ Emperor cleats feature an integral LSF zero halogen polymeric liner and base pad that protects and cushions cables during short circuit conditions. In addition, they are quick and easy to install – especially the Twist Foot options, which allow them to be secured into place in seconds with just the twist of a screw.

“Market feedback is always key to Ellis’ product development, so it’s great to introduce a new product in direct response to customer demand,” added Kelly. “We’re delighted that the launch of Emperor QUAD has already been met with great enthusiasm from our customers”

Ellis Emperor Quad Cable Cleat Orientation

EMPEROR QUAD Cable Cleat

Technical Specification

Testing Summary

Emperor Cleats have been tested in line with the International Standard ‘Cable Cleats for Electrical Installations’ IEC 61914:2015. Typical results are detailed below, please note that these testing values are maximums and safety factors appropriate to your application should be used:

THORNE & DERRICK

Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage power systems:

• 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

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 

New Tool For Crimping Wire Ferrules & Wire End Sleeves | Klauke K507 WF

Crimping wire ferrules

& Wire End Sleeves

In the electricity field a job is done right when it’s done safely. Having at hand ergonomic tools you can always count on makes the difference and always increases efficiency.

Thorne & Derrick are leading suppliers of cable lugs and crimping tools from Klauke for Low, Medium & High Voltage Cables – this includes a range of battery operated crimping tools.

Crimping wire ferrules can be a demanding task, and there are some situations where a single crimping operation doesn’t get the job done. The new K507 WF from Klauke makes this frustration a thing of the past.

The crimping tool features excellent pull-out values and can handle everything from stranded or straight conductors to thick or thin real cross-sections. The K507 WF works with wide interchangeable crimping dies, so a single crimp is enough to securely press most wire ferrules. The crimping profile suits all common conductors, and dies can be quickly replaced to enable work to be carried out easily.

Features & Benefits Of The K507 WF Crimping Tool

• Large cross section range from 0.5 – 50 mm²
• One crimping profile to suit all common conductors and cables
• Fast, easy replacement of crimping dies
• Fewer crimpings thanks to optimal application width
• With ratchet for consistently controlled crimp results
• Adjusting disc to compensate for the natural tool wear

Another practical advantage for daily work is that the K507 WF enables you to easily pre-clamp workpieces, which makes work even easier. Simply insert the sleeve beforehand into the tool – this way you don’t need any “third hand”. Weighing in at only 657 grams, the tool is very lightweight and suitable even for the most confined spaces.

The new K507 WF also lets you easily handle all standard conductors from 0.5 to 50 mm². The crimping dies can be securely stowed inside the tool handle, so while working you always have everything you need at hand.

Crimp Tool Ordering Information

Contact Thorne & Derrick to order or request further information.

Do you have a Klauke Micro in your toolbox? Good news! You can use the K507 crimping dies for your Klauke Micro as well!

See the full video below, demonstrating the Klauke 508 WF Crimping Tool.

CRIMPING CABLES, LUGS & TOOLS

Thorne & Derrick distribute Cable Lugs & Cable Connectors to terminate, splice and joint LV MV HV cables – this includes copper, aluminium and bi-metallic connectors and a complete range of crimping tools for specific use on all Low, Medium & High Voltage cable types.

➡ Associated Brands & Products | Klauke | Cembre | Pfisterer Sicon | Cable Crimping & Cable Cutting Tools

Fox-in-a-Box® – The Solution To Your Labelling Requirements

FOX-IN-A-BOX® Cable Labelling System

Thermal Printer Kit

The Fox-in-a-Box® solution can handle all your labelling requirements. Silver Fox are the leading UK manufacturer of cable labels.

Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for Silver Fox and are well placed to support the needs of professional engineers in all the different energy sectors and across the globe. Although, detailed support this is not strictly needed with Silver Fox as it is easy to install and operate – the easiest on the market.

Why choose Fox-in-a-Box®?

Fox-in-a-Box® solution is the answer to your labelling requirements. The thermal printer kit has been designed with engineers in mind and provides a solution that is easy to set up and run, allowing you to create the labelling you need wherever you are.

Print the full range of Silver Fox thermal labels from Fox-Flo® to Legend™ Premium Heatshrink Rolls within a few clicks.

What makes Fox-in-A-Box® unique?

The Fox-in-a-Box® solution lets you quickly and easily produce different quantities of each label, helping you to save time. It also lets you seamlessly and smoothly switch between any of our thermal label types without the need to make any adjustments, such as the printer driver for example.

Satellite technology lets locked jobs be emailed anywhere in the world, allowing recipients to view and print jobs without being able to change them, giving you control.

Silver Fox offers 3 levels of Fox-in-a-Box® thermal printer kit solutions:

One Software, One Printer, One Ribbon – the complete thermal labelling kit all from one box with the same printer and ribbon being shared at all levels. This intuitive platform protects your investment and ensures the Silver Fox solution is easy and straightforward to use while at the same time offering a seamless upgrade from one level to another for any additional functionality that you may require.

Your investment is further protected as our software automatically updates over the web, giving you the latest functionality.

The same software that drives Fox-in-a-Box® also includes our laser templates.

These templates cover our full range of laser labels. Print laser labels with any standard office laser printer.

What can you use our Fox-in-a-Box® on?

The Fox-in-A-Box® can be used for producing cable labels for large infrastructure projects right down to installing data or telecoms cables, this is the ideal solution for you.

Whether you need some Legend™ Non-shrink tubing to apply to control cabinets/junction boxes or some Prolab® Raised Profile Labels for adding to sockets with circuit ID numbers or equipment, our Fox-in-a-Box® has got you covered.

Need quality?
Choose Silver Fox
…your signature for quality and reliability®

LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.

Tools & Consumables | FO & HV Cable Installation, Termination & Test Products up to 66kV

Tools & Consumables

Pictured | A consolidated customer order prepared for despatch from Thorne & Derrick to a leading High Voltage Power & Jointing Contractor in the renewable energy sector – we can assist with an extensive range of Cable Accessories & Tooling to enable the installation, termination and test of both FO and IAC HV cables up to 66kV.

This order includes:

FO Tooling | Fibre Optic Strippers, Kevlar Cutting Tools, FO Cable Sheath Jacket Strippers, Spirit Level, Tweezers, Bent Nose Forceps, Angled Long Nose Pliers, Flare Nut Spanner, Jointers Knives, Flat Terminal Screwdrivers, Junior Hacksaw, Power Cutters, Worklights. Brands including Miller, Bahco & Knipex.

HV Tooling | Sheath Strippers, Semicon Screen Strippers, Insulation Removal Tools, Ratchet Spanners, Soldering Iron, Heat Shrink Gas Torch, Diameter Tape, Vernier Calipers, Nylon Hammer, Jointers Knife, Wire Brush. Brands including Alroc, Boddingtons & Sievert.

Cable Splice, Joint & Termination Consumables | Chinagraph Pencils, Cable Cleaning Wipes, Greases, Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink End Caps, Cable Lugs. Brands including Peli, 3M Electrical, Cembre & Pfisterer.

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.

Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers to the UK and international Offshore Wind Industry of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.

We are based in North-East England, recognised as a key strategic location to service the offshore renewables energy market in the UK, from the North Sea to the Nordics – our Exports Division support international offshore wind power projects from USA to China.

Key Product Categories: Connectors, Joints & Terminations MV HV | Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools | Duct Seals | Cable Transits | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Clothing & Protection | Cable Pulling | Earthing & Lightning Protection | Feeder Pillars

Main UK Stockists for:  3M Electrical, PFISTERER Connex, Nexans Power Cable Accessories (Euromold), Alroc, Ellis Patents, ABB, Roxtec, Cembre & CATU Electrical.

Cable Innovation Tools & Accessories for Low & High Voltage Power Systems

MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales

3M QECC | First Extended 3M Medium Voltage 20 Year Warranties | Advanced Power Services

Advanced Power Services

3M QECC | Medium Voltage 20 Year Warranties for Joints & Terminations

Advanced Power Services are very excited to announce that the first extended 3M Medium Voltage 20 Year Warranties are released into the United Kingdom within the UK Rail Infrastructure as part of the drive for modernisation and efficiencies.

Advanced Power Services is the first company in the UK to be awarded the Qualified Electrical Construction Contractor Accreditation (QECC) from 3M.

BAM Nuttall appointed Advanced Power Services for the Jointing & Commissioning elements of twelve 33kV feeder replacements within Sussex and Kent. The partnership introduced the first 20-year Medium Voltage product warranties into the rail infrastructure that Advanced Power Services had been working on with 3M for the last couple of years.

This is a program that runs within the United States but hasn’t hit the UK or Europe until now. The warranties are issued directly by 3M to the client Network Rail.

As part of the modernisation, between the two companies we are both collaborating on driving this forward by having the opportunity to deliver this work and introducing new technology into the infrastructure being more efficient and working smarter.

As part of the 3M QECC programme, contractors receive in-depth 3M product and technology training, including theoretical training on 11kV, 22kV, 33kV and 52kV joints, terminations and Separable Connectors.

3M QECC

Advanced Power Services installation personnel go through various technical and theoretical training programs as well as practical observation in order to become an authorised QECC Installer.

This has led us to be the first company authorised to provide the warranties in the UK and to introduce this into the rail infrastructure.

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have been Approved Distributors for 3M Electrical Products (LV HV) and whilst the competitive supply of product from stock on short lead times is essential to the distributor it is equally vital that 3M product reputation is preserved through the correct installation of products in accordance with 3M recommendations.

What are Advanced Power System doing as a collaboration?

Commissioning Using Very Low Frequency Withstand Testing

The Story

When commissioning feeders in the past we were using DC direct current testing this testing was causing problems on cable assets that were becoming life expired. Advanced Power Services and the Sussex Regional Asset manager took on some trial testing on the network using VLF and Partial Discharge testing.

This was implemented on the Tunbridge lines where cables that were introduced on the network in the early 90s were becoming life expired and were showing signs of treeing in the insulation and prone to insulation failures.

Following technology being introduced, new feeders being replaced on the network are using VLF Testing as part of the form B commissioning practices.

Advanced Power Services and BAM Nuttall are the first to commission feeders using this method on the network and this has been very successful to date.

Recycling, Cost Saving & Efficiency

As part of the two company’s relationship and Advanced Power Services fault response partnership with Maintenance in Sussex the three departments including the RAM team are recovering assets on the renewals and recycling this equipment back into the network saving network rail thousands of pounds.

The type of equipment being recycled are fluid filled oil tanks which are double skinned and can’t be purchased new anymore.

LOPI panels and Oil Stop Joints that will be refurbished tested and re-commissioned as part of a maintenance program saving maintenance departments large funds in repair works. Although Sussex is leading this, the equipment will be available to all areas of the network as part of the drive for efficiencies and cost saving measures.

What is this technology doing for infrastructure?

Testing

On occasions poor quality cable supplied to the network could escape detection through the current testing procedures.

Now with new technology being introduced onto the network as part of the modernisation drive this is identifying exactly what condition the cable is in before it’s commissioned into service and passed across to the maintainer as an asset. Saving thousands of pounds in cable repair costs and replacement before life expiry.

Advanced Power Services

Advanced Power Services was established as a specialist electrical contractor in July 2010. Our ambition was to create a team of committed cable jointing and testing professionals that fully understands their clients’ needs and are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, safely and within budget.

Advanced Power Services offer Cable Jointing, Terminations, Commissioning and Fault Rectification Services for EHV, 132kV ,275kV, 400kV, HV 66kV and MV, 11kV, 22kV, 25kV, 33kV, 52kV throughout the UK and overseas.

Our Jointing and Testing Teams are experienced in working within the Railway Networks, Infrastructure Networks, Renewable Energy, Private Networks, Datacentres and Shipping Industries.

For further details please contact Business Development Manager, Heather Andrews at [email protected] or 07754 855938.

3M Electrical | Scotchlok | ColdShrink | Scotchcast Resin | Scotch Electrical Tapes

The Leading Specialist Distributor to the Rail Electrification Industry

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-66kV Rail Cable Accessories & Electrical Equipment to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved medium voltage cable terminations, joints, cable repair and connection products up to 66kV.

Heat shrink, cold shrink, push-on and slip-over cable accessories enable the jointing, terminating and connection of medium/high voltage power cables to oil, air or gas insulated switchgear, transformers, motors and overhead lines.

MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales