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Cable Clamps | Bespoke Cable Supports for Mining Application
December 13th, 2022
Cable Cleats & Hangers
Thorne & Derrick | Distributors for Ellis Patents | Cleats | Supports | Hooks | Hangers
Cable Support Requirement
A customer required a cable cleat solution to fit existing brackets in a vertical access tunnel to a mine shaft. A range of cables were required to be held; the brackets were already installed in the shaft so the solution was required to interface with them.
Bespoke Cable Support
Ellis Patents Solution
Ellis Patents received samples of cables and brackets and experimented with a number of retention solutions in their in-house test facility. Upon completion of the development work, new designs were created and manufacturing drawings produced. The material selection and size were backed up with hand and FEA calculations. One of the solutions was based around an existing design and the other required a completely new solution. Drawings were supplied to the customer including the supply of the part number to be filed in the project documentation pack.
Testing concept designs with customers cable in Ellis on site test facility
3D Model of customers bracket in blue with adaptor bracket and Ellis Phoenix cleats
3D Model bracket and cable
Completed part installed on customer supplied bracket
Thorne & Derrick | Cable Cleats | Ellis Patents UK Distributors
Specialist Distributors of High Voltage Jointing & Electrical Safety Equipment
Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
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
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
Duct & Pipe Cable Support Brackets For Road Bridge
December 13th, 2022Cable Cleats & Hangers
Thorne & Derrick | Distributors for Ellis Patents | Cleats | Supports | Hooks | Hangers
Cable Support Requirement
Following Ellis’s supply of steel work on the Wear Crossing project, Ellis Patents was approached to provide a steelwork solution for the Springhead Bridge. The main design of the bridge had been completed but the structure to support ducts that would carry power cables was still to be completed.
Bespoke Cable Supports
Ellis Patents Solution
Members of the Ellis technical team visited the site and were provided with detailed drawings of the bridge structure. Using this data a 3D CAD model was created and a design developed to fit the requirements of the project. A challenge specific to the project was that the cable supports were all required to be of varying heights due to the geometry of the bridge. To simplify installation and eliminate the potential for confusion on site, a single design was created that offered a range of heights. The design was required to be finished in a short timescale, so off the shelf material was used. The design was then checked for strength by using a combination of hand calculations and 3D CAD. The solution was then manufactured and assembled by Ellis.
Adjustable duct support bracket including brackets on bridge (brown) and ducts (black)
Cable brackets and duct installed on underside of bridge
Duct & Pipe Cable Support Brackets For Road Bridge
Thorne & Derrick | Cable Cleats | Ellis Patents UK Distributors
Specialist Distributors of High Voltage Jointing & Electrical Safety Equipment
Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
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
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
Thorne & Derrick Appointed Preferred Supplier of CableSafe Safety Hooks
December 13th, 2022
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Press Release | Chris Dodds - Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick InternationalÂ
Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce we are now the CableSafe Preferred Stockist & Distributor for the UK & Ireland covering their range of Safety Hooks – this commercial agreement builds upon our existing relationship with CableSafe, the manufacturer of the market-leading range of Cable Safety Hooks.
The S-Shaped design of the cable support hooks is the industry standard control measure for the reduction in trip hazards relating to trailing electricity cables – these temporary cables are typically used to connect electrical equipment, pumps, generators and lighting in Shutdown & Turnaround (TAR) periods.
The CableSafe Extreme hooks, available for overnight delivery, provide orderly support and suspension for cables; creating a cable management system to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electricity. Less mess, less risk.
Thorne & Derrick have committed to hold extensive stocks of the Extreme range of cable hooks to support the electrical industry with excellent customer service levels at the most competitive prices. Our Sales & Marketing Team have benefitted from online Product Training and we look forward to further knowledge improvement sessions with their Safety Product Manager.
CableSafe Safety Hooks Extreme for Harsh & Hazardous Environments
The product development of the Safety Hook Extreme was done in cooperation with a Norwegian oil and gas multinational. The advanced performance Safety Hook Extreme is manufactured from glass reinforced PBT and is UV Stabilized, Flame Retardant (Class: 94V-0, Flame Class Rating 3) and Cold Weather Rated – available in 4 sizes: 15 inch which holds 265 kg, 12 inch which holds 190 kg, 9 inch which holds 55 kg and 6 inch which holds 40 kg static load. For further information see Safety Hook Extreme.
Should you require a quotation, trial sample or would like to discuss a specific application or requirement please do not hesitate to contact us.
CableSafe Hooks | Suspending cables from the workfloor
CableSafe® is a trusted industry specialist and manufacturer of products to promote Cable Safety, Cable Management, Dropped Objects Prevention and Confined Safety.
Thorne & Derrick International, a leading UK Specialist Distributor of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt will be supporting the introduction, sales and development of the complete range of CableSafe products into the UK and Ireland markets including their core products;
- Cable Hooks
- Cable Stand
- Cable Bridge
- Cable Rail
- Cable Guard
- Dropped Object Prevention Mats
Extreme CableSafe Hooks from Stock | Call Thorne & Derrick with your Enquiry.
T&D are Specialist Distributors of LV MV HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – we supply companies in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors with products to enable the energisation, operation and maintenance of underground cables and overhead lines.
LV MV Cable Accessories | Joints Terminations Connectors 600V to 66kV Ex Stock
Cable Hangers | Bespoke Cable Supports for Topside of Mine | Mining Application
December 12th, 2022Cable Cleats & Hangers
Thorne & Derrick | Distributors for Ellis Patents | Cleats | Supports | Hooks | Hangers
Cable Support Requirement
Ellis were contacted by a mine in North Yorkshire. During the early stages of the project Ellis Patents were asked to provide a solution to supporting power cables around the site. The challenge was to provide a large number of parts in a short timescale.
Bespoke Cable Supports
Ellis Patents Solution
Ellis supplies a range of existing cable hangers but for this application a bespoke design was required. Ellis used 3D CAD to design and develop a solution. The design was validated by use of hand calculations and FEA. Manufacturing drawings were then created and the hangers were manufactured at Ellis. The complete package of hangers, posts and support rails were transported to the customers site for installation by the customer.
3D CAD Drawing of layout
Back to back hangers mounted on horizontal rail
Thorne & Derrick | Cable Cleats | Ellis Patents UK Distributors
Specialist Distributors of High Voltage Jointing & Electrical Safety Equipment
Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
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
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
Cable Hangers | Bespoke Cable Supports for Mining Application
December 12th, 2022Cable Cleats & Hangers
Thorne & Derrick | Distributors for Ellis Patents | Cleats | Supports | Hooks | Hangers
Cable Support Requirement
Ellis was approached by a customer who had a number of challenges around holding power and communications cables in a mine; the application was challenging due to the undulating nature of the wall and ceiling. Ellis Patents can offer a wide variety of bespoke cable support products including cable hangers. The corrosive nature of the mine environment was also a challenge, so it was important that the correct material was supplied.
Bespoke Cable Supports
Ellis Patents Solution
The Ellis team reviewed each area where a cable holding solution was required, they then reviewed existing designs to see if a standard design could be used, if not a bespoke solution was created. 3D CAD models were drawn up, these were checked for strength with a combination of hand calculations and FEA. Once the design team had validated the design, manufacturing drawings were released to the production team to enable Ellis to manufacture these. To ensure long term corrosion resistance the steel parts were hot dip galvanised and then powder coated. Samples of the products were also tested to ensure strength and the correct safety factors were applied at Ellis in their site test laboratory.
CAD Design of Cable Hanger
FEA (Finite Element Analysis) of design with loads applied
Finished Crown Cable Hanger
Three cable catenary wire hanger
Three cable hanger with hanging slot
Four Cable Polymer Hanger
Thorne & Derrick | Cable Cleats | Ellis Patents UK Distributors
Specialist Distributors of High Voltage Jointing & Electrical Safety Equipment
Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers of products to provide safe and reliable LV HV Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV.
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
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from manufacturers including 3M, Prysmian, Nexans Euromold, Elastimold, Pfisterer CONNEX & SEANEX.
