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Testing Insulating Gloves | Guide to Safe Use & Care for Electrical Gloves

Electrical Insulating Rubber Gloves

Testing Insulating Gloves

Guide To Safe Use of Classes 00, 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 Electrical Gloves

Improper use of electrical rubber insulating gloves can be a matter of life and death.

Get them retested regularly to make sure that they are still electrically safe.

Treat your rubber insulating gloves well and they can last a long time. The testing of insulating gloves will help to prevent failure which could lead to electrical shock if the surface integrity has been comprised by “wear and tear”.

As Main UK Stockists for the CATU Electrical range of insulating gloves Thorne & Derrick regularly are requested to provide care and maintenance advice to ensure gloves provide adequate and ongoing electrical safety and protection to the wearer.

Any Brand of Insulating Glove can be tested. Here are some examples:

• CATU
• Regeltex
• Honeywell Salisbury
• Polyco
• Clydesdale (Novax)

Electrical Insulation Tests For Gloves 

Special Properties Of Gloves

1 – Expiration Date

Insulating rubber gloves have no expiry date and may be used as long as they comply with the periodic inspection.

2 – Periodic Inspection

Class 00  and Class 0 Gloves

• Verification regarding air leaks and a visual inspection
• However, a routine dielectric test may be performed at the owner’s request

Class 1, 2 , 3 and 4 Gloves

• Verification regarding air leaks and and a visual inspection
• Verification via a dielectric test to verify electric properties
• Every 6 months to be re-tested, since they were first worn
• Every 12 months, even those held in storage and not worn to be re-tested

Testing Insulating Gloves | Glove Markings

3 – Field inspection & Stock

Do not confuse the periodic inspection with the inspection before each use. Together with the periodic inspection, it is strongly recommended that a visual inspection of the gloves is carried out before each use.

It is important to store the gloves in their UV-Resistant polythene bag and keep the gloves away from light, heat, and ozone. Ideally, the user should use our pneumatic tester to inflate the gloves for a good visual inspection and keep the gloves in our polypropylene store box for both transportation and storage.

4 – Special Properties

Gloves that pass the special properties (acid, oïl, ozone, very low temperature) are not resistant to chemicals. The test is to guarantee electrical protection in case of accidental contacts. After completing the electrical work, it is recommended to replace the contaminated gloves.

A periodic dielectric inspection service

1. On receipt of your gloves to our premises, the gloves and sleeves are documented and then washed and dried.
2. They are then visually inspected by our technicians, using inflation equipment.
3. The next stage is electrical testing. Test equipment is used and tests are carried out according to the correct voltage for the class of glove. After the electrical testing has been completed they are again inflated and visually inspected. The gloves are then stamped and packed for return.
4. Documentation accompanies the gloves and sleeves through all stages of testing and any failures are recorded. Any glove that fails will be destroyed. If the customer wishes, failures can be replaced with new items from our stocks.

Arc Flash PPE & Electrical Safety

Main UK Stockists & Distributors of Electrical Safety Products

Thorne & Derrick provide Electrical Safety Equipment to substation engineers, cable jointers, overhead linesmen and utility workers with PPE and electrical safety equipment including insulating gloves, voltage detectors, insulating matting and portable earthing to ensure worker safety when carrying out maintenance on LV-HV switchgear, substations, cables and electrical equipment.

How To Save Lives In High Voltage Substations 11kV/33kV

Thorne & Derrick | Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier 

CATU CZ kits are wall mounted substation life saving kits that can be used in the event of an electrical incident or accident in MV-HV substations up to 36kV – suitable for electrical intervention in substations up to 36kV and for assisting victims in the event of an electrical hazard or electrocution. Portable life saving kit options are also available for field service vans and engineers.

The installation of one of these Life Saving Rescue Kits can mean the difference between life and death for an electrocution victim and can save lives in high voltage substations. CATU substation life savings kits are in widespread use in the electrical industry – they provide vital protection and reduce the amount of fatalities and serious injuries caused by electrical incidents in and around substations and whilst working on medium voltage cables and electrical equipment installations.

The CZ range of Electrical Safety & Life Saving Intervention Kits are used throughout the wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors.

CATU CZ kits

for Medium and High Voltage Substations

The CZ-54 is the most specified substation wall mounted life saving kit – the kit is suitable for up to 24kV and are widely installed during the construction and commissioning of 11kV high voltage substations. Other models are available from Thorne & Derrick and CATU Electrical, including the CATU CZ-55 for high voltage substations up to 36kV, and portable kits such as the CATU CZ-53.

Substation Kit Contents

Wall mounted board with a clear door and security straps to fix the below CATU Electrical components:

• 1 insulating platform 24 kV (phase/ground) CT-7-25/1
• 1 pair of insulating gloves 26,5kV, CG-3-10-NR, class 3 size 10 (IEC 60903:2014).
• 1 telescopic stick 45 kV with rescue hook
• 1 voltage detector (3 to 40kV) with flexible contact antenna fixed on the hook ref. M952170
• 1 pair of insulating boots to protect against the electrical risks of voltage when stepping on the ground MV-135/45 (size 45) or over boots class 3 MV-139-L (depending on ref)
• 1 cable cutter with insulated handles 25kV

Safety instructions on the plastic board, 1 instruction manual, 1 fixing kit with :

• 2 braces
• 6 TR 6×35 screws
• 6 pins
• 6 washers
• 2 plastic clips

How To Save Lives In High Voltage Substations 11kV 33kV | CATU CZ54

Medium & High Voltage Substation Life Saving Kits | CATU CZ53, CZ54 & CZ55

The components are within the plastic board which :

• Protects against dust and shocks
• Avoids borrowing of the electrical safety components
• Protects the safety equipment during transportation
• The substation kit is delivered with all the components already inside the board
• When the substation kit is fixed on the wall, the voltage detector shall be fixed on the stick, and the stick shall be unfolded and placed in the board
• Dimensions: 0,84 m x 0,75 m x 0,27 m
• Weight with components: 21 kg

CATU CZ Kit For HV Substations

Installing the Substation Kit

To protect this kit during transport, all components are placed inside the cabinet. To facilitate wall mounting, we recommend emptying it of its component parts.

• Mount the angle brackets on the wall taking care to match the precise distance of 600 mm between brackets (using two screws per bracket).
• Be sure to mount the cabinet 1510 mm from the floor.
• Place the cabinet onto the angle brackets and clip the two pressure mounted plastic clips into place.
• With the cabinet still on the wall, drill the wall through the two holes located in the base of the cabinet.
• Press the wall plugs in and screw in the two screws after inserting the washers.
• Stow the component parts in the cabinet using the Velcro strips for boots, cable cutter and stool.
• Extend the pole and mount the detector (so that this assembly is immediately operational).
• Clip the pole into the location provided.
• Check that the detector operates properly (by pressing the red button).

Offshore Wind Substations MV & HV Electrical Safety. Image Source: Daniel Paskell/Ørsted

The Risk & Electrical Switchgear Guide | Failure of electrical switchgear can cause death, serious injury and major damage. If you own or operate this type of equipment in industrial or commercial organisations, this book is mainly aimed at you. It should help you to select, use and maintain switchgear safely and reduce the risk of accidents. This guidance is aimed at owners and operators of electrical switchgear in industrial and commercial organisations. It may also be useful to others. It will help managers, engineers and others to understand their responsibilities and duties in the selection, use, operation and maintenance of high-voltage switchgear. Here you can download the HSE Guide to Keeping Electrical Switchgear Safe.

Warning

• To ensure optimum protection, all insulating components must be used (stool, gloves, pole).
• The detector only works with AC power (no detection is possible when using DC installations).
• Before use, always check equipment integrity (especially the gloves).
• Before and after checking to ensure that no voltage is present, always check correct installation operation.
• This check must be performed in contact with bare conductive parts.
• Never cut a number of phases at the same time using the cable cutters (this causes a short circuit hazard at blade level).

Selecting Your Substation Electrical Safety Kits

➡ The following table provides an overview of the operating voltages, ordering references and language versions available for the CATU Electrical range of MV HV Substation Kits: 

Connecting High Voltages & Energising Data Centres | more info

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

July 2022 VOLTS!

THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

Welcome to our initial industry bulletin – VOLTS.

So what is VOLTS?

VOLTS is our first monthly round-up of industry news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars and career opportunities from Thorne & Derrick. Take a moment to Follow Us on LinkedIn to receive future VOLTS.

In The News

Discount retailer B&M have been hit with a £1million fine after a horrific industrial accident

A horrific industrial accident at B&M’s headquarters saw an electrician’s body swell to four times its normal size.

Workman Shahenur Rahman was set ablaze during the industrial accident at the firm’s base and distribution centre at Estuary Commerce Park in Speke and remained in a coma for two weeks after.

Liverpool Crown Court heard that B&M was advised by Leep Utilities in June 2018 that maintenance work was required on the high voltage switchgear at its HQ. The retailer hired two generators from supplier Aggreko in order to maintain the supply and “allow some core functions” to remain in operation while the power was being cut. Aggreko suggested Bolton-based company Daker be contracted to connect these generators.

Shahenur Rahman was connecting a generator to B&M’s mains voltage distribution board. The board was in close proximity to the high voltage equipment which was energised while Rahman was wiring up the generator. It is believed that the spanner which he was holding came into contact with a live high voltage busbar, causing an instant blast and fireball. The 35 year old sustained serious burns to his arms, hands, thighs, legs and face. Rahman was rushed to hospital where doctors later placed him in an induced coma for 2 weeks. He then had to undergo a serious of skin grafts and was unable to work for five months.

The HSE found a “series of failings” by both B&M and Daker in the planning and execution of the job.

“Unfortunately, they failed at the very first hurdle by putting a man in charge of overseeing the work who, at his own admission, was wholly unqualified to fulfil such a role. It was a role he simply wasn’t capable of fulfilling, and one that he should never have been asked to undertake by his employer.”

B&M Retail Limited admitted two health and safety breaches, while Daker Limited pleaded guilty to one. Neither defendant has previous convictions for such matters.

The retailer was fined £1m and told to pay £4,978.30 in court costs plus a £170 victim surcharge. Daker would have faced a £12,000 fine, but this was reduced to a “nominal” amount of £100 due to its “dire financial straits”.

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Ensuring you have the right systems in place when working with electricity is critical to the wellbeing of your employees and your Company. Electricity can be extremely dangerous and hazards such as an arc flash and electric shock could result in death.

Suggested PPE & electrical safety equipment includes: insulating gloves, arc flash clothing, voltage detectors, insulating matting and portable earthing

Electrical Safety Equipment for Cables, Conductors, Substations & Overhead Lines

Read more about how to keep employees safe:

• Why Is Electrical Safety Important?
• 5 Ways You Can Reduce The Risk Of Arc Flash

Let’s Celebrate!

Celebrating Cembre

This month Mark Lewis (Rail & Power Sales Manager) celebrated his 35th Workiversary with Cembre, one of the largest European manufacturers of electrical compression connectors and related installation cable cutting and crimping tooling. Mark is one of the original employees of Cembre UK and continues to provide excellent support to customers requiring reliable, durable and safe electrical connections for Low & High Voltage power cables and systems.

Pictured : Stuart Swalwell (Managing Director UK & RoI at Cembre) recognising the continued commitment and dedication provided by Mark at their UK HQ in the West Midlands, UK.

In November 2020, Cembre introduced a new restyled logo – their commitment to product quality, company efficiency, stock availability and customer service is constant. “It is a historic step for the company,” commented Giovanni Rosani (CEO of Cembre). “Because Cembre has been represented by the same logo throughout its history today the new brand, revised in a discreet but tangible way, inherits an important rule and will have to identify Cembre for the next 50 years,” added Giovanni.

Founded in December 1986, Cembre Ltd has seen decades of continuous UK business growth and is today a key manufacturing unit within the Cembre group.

pROJECTS & NEWS 

smart solar energy solutions for a net-zero future

Solar panels are the leading source of renewable energy for our homes and businesses, with more and more buildings opting to have them installed. Solar panels have several benefits for the environment due to their green energy and lack of emissions when running.

Solar PV (Photovoltaic) generation increased a record 156 TWh (23%) in 2020 to reach 821 TWh. It demonstrated the second-largest absolute generation growth of all renewable technologies in 2020, slightly behind wind and ahead of hydropower.

Thorne & Derrick have been working with a top-tier worldwide project developer involved in PV power generation, operation and maintenance services. The developer is committed to using smart solar energy solutions for a net-zero future.

The client had a requirement for arc flash protection to protect their staff that are involved in working with solar panel battery storage. Batteries used alongside solar PV allows surplus electricity generated by solar panels to be stored for later use rather than exported to the National Grid.

Working around batteries can expose an employee to both electrical shock and arc flash hazards.  Battery charging can sometimes generate flammable gases, so it is important for employees to avoid anything that could cause open flames or sparks. Employers must consider exposure to these hazards when developing safe work practices and selecting personal protective equipment (PPE).

We supplied the client with a number of SFX251 arc flash switching suits from stock, to provide personal protection to workers undertaking maintenance and repair operations.

The STRATA SFX251 Arc Flash Clothing Kit (25 cal/cm²) is a comfortable, lightweight arc flash switching suit providing total protection against arc flash risks for wearers working on or near live electricity.

Arc Flash Protection Kit (25 cal/cm²) kit consists of:

• 1-piece Hi-Viz Overall | With reflex striping, plenty of pockets, concealed zip fastening and zip up to collar for safety
• 1-piece Arc Flash Helmet | Retractable Truecolour® visor real view vision (no discoloration)
• 1-piece Arc Goatskin Leather Gauntlets
• 1-piece Container of disposable ear plugs SNR37
• 1-piece Storage Bag |with pockets and shoulder strap for easy transport and storage

T&D Deliver Their Largest High Voltage Power Cable Cleat Order

Thorne & Derrick, a Specialist Distributor for Ellis Patents, delivered their largest contract to date to supply cable cleats to provide safety and reliability to high voltage power cable circuits in the event of a short circuit.

This current project award is testament to our ability to utilise the in-house expertise of Ellis Patents to design project specific, bespoke solutions for customers on tight delivery schedules and builds upon recent project successes in the renewable, rail, data-centre and utility substation sectors.

“Emperor was preferred to competitors due to the products established track record and its evidenced compliance to the rigorous IEC 61914: 2015 Standard. The ability to demonstrate product performance in similar harsh operating environments with past project references was critical. Ellis Patents have an international reputation to commit and meet customer delivery requirements – trust in the customer-supplier relationship was central to securing the business. We are now working with Ellis on several custom engineered cable support solutions – the commercial and technical support by Ellis Patents to Thorne & Derrick was outstanding and instrumental in securing this prestigious project order for both our companies,” comments Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick).

Special thanks to Kelly Brown (Sales Director) and Noman Shabir (National Sales Manager) from Ellis Patents for once again exemplifying the power of mutual supportive Manufacturer-Distributor relationships. This project award demonstrates our ability to combine to secure global projects demanding the highest levels of technical qualification with exacting product customisation and delivered on-time at the most competitive prices.

Read Press Release | T&D Deliver Their Largest High Voltage Power Cable Cleat Order

ES Single Range | 32-150mm diameters with short-circuit test levels to 235kA at 225mm cleat spacings

ER Trefoil Range | 19-128mm diameters with short-circuit test levels to 195kA at 300mm cleat spacings

World-leading Manufacturers of Cable Cleats for LV MV HV Cables

Sensored Cable Accessories for Medium Voltage Power Networks

3M Sensored Cable Accessories (SCA) provide a retrofittable, compact and economical way for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to gain visibility and data from their distribution grid with voltage and current measurements.

As the need and importance of measurement and data in the underground grid rises, 3M SCA provides a simple path to high accuracy solutions for assessing and improving fault detection, power flow and power quality. The advent of new regulations and integration of renewables into the medium voltage network, make the need for high accuracy measurements critical for assessing the health of your electrical grid and better managing the future of the network’s grid modernisation.

Pictured: 3M Sensored Medium Voltage Accessories easily retrofit inside cable compartments, air insulated switches, gas insulated switches or on transformers inside substations. When you upgrade existing medium voltage substation with 3M product, you gain high accurate sensing and overall insight into multiple nodes without the need to replace.

Read Article | Medium Voltage Sensored Cable Accessories from 3M Electrical

Now stocking PBwel Rail Earthing Equipment!

Thorne & Derrick, the UK Preferred Distributor for P&B Weir Electrical Ltd (PBwel), are now stocking their range of Rail Earthing Equipment with PADS Approval for use on Network Rail high voltage electrification projects. This significant and strategic stock holding is the culmination of discussions and planning to support framework contractors and construction alliances during and beyond the current CP6 plan.

Thorne & Derrick will be able to provide next day delivery from stock at competitive prices for the PBwel range of Operating Poles & Temporary Earthing Kits; the complete range consists of DEP Short Earth Leads, J117 Rail Clamps, Long Blue Interlocked Earths, Short-Circuiting Straps, Rail Bonds, Rail Jumper Bonds, Rail Poles, Voltage Detectors, Rail Socket and Heads, Arboriculture Equipment and Signal Sighting Targets.

Read Press Release | T&D Stocking Agreement for PBwel Rail Earthing Equipment

Sealing Systems

Pictured | Chris Thompson (CSD Sealing Systems Onshore Installation Manager) and his team have been working on a project in Lancashire this month. CSD have fitted some bespoke stainless steel frames over existing ductwork before providing a water and gastight seal using the NOFIRNO duct seal system. Much of the work was completed within an area designated as a confined space. All of our installation team are highly skilled installers but are also trained to work safely in restricted access or confined space areas.

Pictured | The naval installation team for CSD Sealing Systems have been working across multiple projects. A cable transit upgraded using the NOFIRNO cable transit system and multiple switchboard cable glands also sealed using the NOFIRNO system. The system provides a fully certified A60 fire rated penetration seal and will also ensure protection against water ingress and damage to any critical equipment.

FREE DOWNLOAD

Download your Guide to MV Distribution Cable Standards & Power Distribution Network Requirements

This guide aims to inform the industry – designers, specifiers, contractors, manufacturers, suppliers, operators, and others of the range of standards and product approval process for MV cables (up to 33kV). It also highlights some of the specific enhanced performance requirements for MV cables that can help mitigate climate change impacts.

Cable Quality

1. Promoting Good Practices For Cable Products Following The Grenfell Tower Report
2. End User Specification Of Approved Cable Products: Where Is The Value?
3. Fire Testing Of Cables Is Important, But Not At The Expense Of Other Characteristics
4. Top Dos And Don’ts – Cable Delivery, Pulling And Installation
5. How To Write A Good Cable Specification
6. New Testing and Certification Scheme Launched for YY, SY, CY Control Cables
7. Specifying Quality Cable For Your Projects
8. When Quality Matters: Early Indicators Of Error
9. Tratos Supplies BASEC Approved Medium Voltage Cables Into WPD
10. Electricians Guide to CPR

BASEC is the expert in cable certification, testing and the awarding of triple standard accredited management systems approvals: ISO 9001 for quality, ISO 14001 for the environment and ISO 45001 for health & safety. Established in 1971, BASEC works in partnership with cable manufacturers worldwide and their end-users as the preferred testing and certification provider.

Featured Jointer

Swalek provide a comprehensive range of Solar & Wind Farm Maintenance Services including high voltage power cable installation, jointing, termination and testing.

Swalek’s wind farm maintenance division recently supported a customer with their off-supply issue at a wind farm in Scotland, near Falkirk. An engineer attended site to assess the problem and found that the site had lost communications. The engineer checked the Scottish Power Network and didn’t find any problems. It was assumed that there was a loss of supply.

The engineer then carried out a detailed investigation and it was discovered that Transformer 1 had a failure. An 11kV insulation resistance test was carried out which proved a fault on the HV winding. Swalek High Voltage Services are now in the process of sourcing and installing a new 800kVA transformer to replace the faulty transformer and ensure the wind farm continues to generate.

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Swalek carry out wind farm high voltage design, build, operation & maintenance services throughout the UK and across Europe.

Sector Spotlight | Data Centres

Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Cable Accessories, Installation & Electrical Equipment to service providers working on hyper-scale data centres including Equinix, Virtus, K2, Microsoft, CyrusOne and Interxion. We have recently supplied Warsaw RDCC (Rapid Deployment Data Centres) with sealing systems for the protection of cable ducts against water ingress/gas migration and cable termination products for the connection of 33kV power cables switchgear and transformers – the project is part of a $1 billion digital transformation plan for Poland announced by Microsoft.

We can assist with the Competitive Supply & Technical Specification of joints, terminations and connectors for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 33kV.

Read | No Time for Downtime | Resilient & Reliable HV Power Systems

Industry event

After sponsoring the event in the South, Throne & Derrick are delighted to be exhibiting at Energyx2022 North in September.

Following on from ENERGYx2020/21, COP26 and the UK government’s drive for us all to reduce the use of fossil fuels ENERGYx2022 will be a great place to benchmark our progress. The challenges reaching Net Zero creates for transmitting and distributing electricity whilst maintaining safe and reliable networks, though not insurmountable requires a lot of joined up and collaborative thinking.

One of this year’s themes is ‘Best Practice’. All networks are facing similar challenges and the opportunity to learn about the use of products or services that another Network Operator is successfully deploying is not to be missed. The world class suppliers available in one place to the electricity industry is unrivalled for a free to attend event. Come along and meet those inventing, producing, and supplying the best practice solutions.

Visit 

ENERGYx2022 North Visitor Delegate FREE Tickets

Exhibit 

ENERGYx2022 North Exhibitor Booking Form

Please note your ticket (s) will be scanned on entry to the event, so please either print your ticket in advance or have your ticket ready to scan on your mobile phone.

Jobs

EDS HV Contractor Vacancies

EDS HV Group are looking for a 33KV Pfisterer jointer to start immediately.

This will be for 3 days work at a location within the UK.

To apply, follow this link and click on the button to upload and send your CV

EDS is part of James Fisher Renewables, who provides comprehensive and trusted offshore renewable solutions dedicated to the technical and operational aspects of construction preparation, installation, and specialist operation and maintenance.

VOLTS! By,

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.

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.

June 2022 VOLTS!

THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

Welcome to our industry bulletin – VOLTS.

So what is VOLTS?

VOLTS is our monthly round-up of industry news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars and career opportunities from Thorne & Derrick. Take a moment to Follow Us on LinkedIn to receive future VOLTS.

Jobs

Are you motivated and looking for a new challenge?

Filoform UK Ltd are looking for a UK Account Manager – Filoformmanufacture solutions forjointing, connecting, sealing and protecting underground LV MV cable networks.

APPLY | Please forward a covering letter and C.V. by email to [email protected].

More information – https://bit.ly/3y5WM5q

pROJECTS & NEWS

LUCY ZODION AWARDED TENDER BY SCOTTISH POWER ENERGY NETWORKS

Thorne & Derrick, a Specialist Distributor for Lucy Zodion the market-leading manufacturer of Street Lighting & ICP Connection Solutions, are delighted to announce that Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) have awarded a 2-year tender to Lucy Zodion to supply the following G81 approved products:

• Lucy 0260009009 SLF 25A Street Lighting Cut Out TYPE 1 SNE Boxed
• Lucy 0350012009 5 Way Connector Box

The Lucy Zodion range of street lighting cut-outs, controls, feeder pillars and isolators are specified and installed by ICP’s throughout the UK providing reliable and effective street lighting and electrical connections to our utility network.

➡ 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.

About SPEN

SP Energy Networks are a Distribution & Transmission Network Operator keeping electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire – this is achieved via a network of Overhead Lines & Underground Cables which they own and maintain.

This includes over 30,000 substations, 40,000km overhead lines and 65,000km underground cables.

Nexans Training Centre Turns 4!

The Nexans Normanton Training Centre is celebrating it’s 4th birthday! 🎉

To help us celebrate the success of the training centre over the last four years, Nexans are hosting an Online Training Session where you will get the chance to discuss your Jointer Training requirements with the experts.

Presented by James Addy (Technical Manager) and Kristof Rottiers (Technology & Services Manager – Nexans), together they will cover the Jointer Training Courses available at their UK centre which is specifically tailored to enable the upskilling of cable jointers from LV to MV 11kV, 33kV and 66kV.

Nexans established industry-leading Training Courses provide refresher and continuous development training for existing Jointers using a combination of theoretical and practical test elements.

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Friday 8th July at 10.30 am CEST

BE COMPETENT, NOT JUST FAMILIAR

Thorne & Derrick, a Specialist Distributor & Stockist in the UK for Nexans Power Cable Accessories, are committed to ensuring the safe and reliable installation of MV-HV joints, terminations and connectors up to 66kV. 

We work with Nexans, who deliver MV-HV Competency Certified Training Courses to support the training requirements for Cable Jointers upskilling, with tailored courses at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV voltage levels.

High quality training is key to achieving the advanced skill-set when working on cable systems and can unlock career progression opportunities.

44 Pallets

……. worth of Customer Service.

Closing the lorry door shut on 16,200 metres of Stokbord manufactured by Centriforce Products Limited to provide accidental cable strike damage to underground 33kV power cables.

Supplied by Thorne & Derrick to a recent medium voltage cable installation project; we can support you with an extensive range of 33kV Jointing & Cable Installation Equipment.

Stokbord is made from 100% recycled plastic with variations to conform to specifications laid out by the UK DNO’s & National Grid.

Special thanks to Amanda Harris for excellent commercial and logistical support from the Team at Thorne & Derrick.

Thorne & Derrick are a leading Specialist Distributor to clients working in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors.

Stokbord | Cable Covers for Medium Voltage Undeground Cable Protection

Cembre leading in sustainability For Second Consecutive Year

For the second consecutive year, CEMBRE is one of the 200 companies leading in sustainability according to the Italian magazine ll Sole 24 Ore.

The analysis is based on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and considers three areas: environment, social and economic.

CEMBRE is one of the 200 companies leading in sustainability in 2022

In 2021 CEMBRE achieved this goal thanks to impactful interventions such as:

• energy efficiency: the installation of 78 LED lamps in the manufacturing areas reduced the consumption of electricity for lighting by over 45%
• 4-year home-to-work travel plan including incentives for travel by bicycle and electric mobility
• extraordinary activities to support the well-being and training of employees

CEMBRE has always worked with passion and determination according to values and principles regarding the environment and people and believes that everyone can contribute to improving the planet’s current condition.

CEMBRE is today the leading Italian manufacturer and one of the largest European manufacturers of electrical compression connectors, lugs and related cable crimping and cutting tooling.

100MW of UK battery storage to enter construction

Thorne & Derrick this month have assisted with the supply of MV Cable Accessories & Electrical Equipment to a large-scale battery storage plant set to hold 100MW of power.

The construction of the facility has now commenced with commercial operation scheduled for spring 2023 – the storage battery systems integrate software and key equipment such as storage batteries, power conditioning systems (PCS) for storage batteries and power plant controllers (PPC) that control power, voltage and frequency. The battery energy storage system has been designed to contribute to the stability of the power system in the UK where the introduction of renewable energy continues to grow.

Working with Nexans, Thorne & Derrick have fulfilled an order of Medium Voltage separable connectors and surge arrestors to be used on the project.

Nexans Euromold 800SA is a surge arrester (11kV-42kV) specified to protect MV-HV cables terminated into substations and connecting medium/high voltage cables.

Euromold 800SA surge arresters can be supplied with straight connector (450SR) or a tee connector (480TB, 484TB or 489TB)  or a coupling connector (800PB, 804PB or 809PB) – all suitable for use with Interface C Compact type bushings on SF6 gas-insulated switchgear.

Euromold 800SA Surge Arrester – Typical Application & Dimensions

T&D Supply Major MEP Project With Cable Sealing Solutions

Thorne & Derrick Sales Engineer, David Tinning, has recently a new major project with Cable Sealing Solutions to protect buildings and equipment against water ingress, gas migration and fire spread to a mixed-use development in London called The Broadway.

For this specification, working with CSD Sealing Systems we recommended use of the ETAG CE certified Nofirno fire rated system, which can be used on pipe penetrations and cable transits with various fire ratings as they pass through fire boundary walls or floors.

Protection of the electrical infrastructure can be provided up to a maximum of 4 hours and it will also provide long-term cable sealing protection against flood and gas ingress provided by the Nofirno duct seal system.

The sealing system will protect Apartment Fit-out, Shell & Core and Offices & Amenities sections throughout the project.

Thorne & Derrick can specify and provide the most suitable solution every time – just tell us about the application, including the wall depth and construction type, cable diameters and quantities passing through each opening and the rating required.

Be it Gas, Fire, Water, Rats; whatever the risk, we can seal.

CSD Sealing Solutions | Distributed in the UK by Thorne & Derrick

The Broadway | residential and office development, set in the heart of Westminster and occupying the former site of New Scotland Yard in London.

Providing Google Approved Solutions

Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce that a recent cable safety solution proposed to Mace Group Ltd, a global consultancy and construction company responsible for delivering the highest quality data centre projects, has now been approved by Google for use in their European project construction pipeline.

The St. Ghislain Data Center project, based in Belgium, was serviced from our large UK stock holding supported by fast shipping ability to oversees destinations throughout the EU. The client required an efficient solution for pulling cables of which Thorne & Derrick specified NEPTCO manufactured  MULETAPE – a unique pull tape designed to reduce damage, resulting in improved efficiency and enhanced worker safety.

Read Thorne & Derrick | Connecting High Voltages & Energising Data Centres

NEPTCO tapes, distributed by Thorne & Derrick, are manufactured with a low stretch polyester material that distributes heat across its wide, flat profile. This improves efficiency and prevents “snap back”, which occurs when a rope under high tension elongates and either breaks or snaps back; often injuring the installer.

A variety of reel lengths of the cable pulling tape is available to suit any installation. Available in a variety of strengths (up to 6,000 lbs or 2727 kg) which enables extensive application use.

For further information on selecting the correct tape visit the MULETAPE Calculator

Smitten by Scotchcast

Pictured: Consolidating 1000 packs of Scotchcast Electrical Insulating Resin this week for shipping out to major international wind farm project – jaw dropping commercial, technical and logistics support from 3M in the face of extreme delivery challenges. Time to thank Kate Palmer-Randle (Business Development Manager at 3M) and Nicolas Henriksson (Regional Division Leader, North Europe Region at 3M) for supporting us to secure both the specification and order.

3M Scotchcast Specialist Cable Repair & Jointing Resins include : Seawater, Hydrocarbon & Chemical Resistant, Flame Retardant, Halogen Free, Submersible, Flexible & Re-enterable.

Contact Thorne & Derrick | LV HV Cable Jointing & Electrical Equipment for 3M Electrical Products & Cable Accessories, 600V to 66kV | Ex Stock

3M Electrical | Did you know Thorne & Derrick stock the most extensive range of Scotchcast, Cold Shrink & Scotch Tapes product lines in the UK.

Sector Spotlight | Battery Storage

Thorne & Derrick, Specialist UK Distributors of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV, provide expert technical specification, customer support and product supply from stock of an extensive range of Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment – this includes Power, Heating & Lighting products with ATEX Certification for installation in Substation Battery Rooms.

♦ Lighting – T&D can provide lighting designs to ensure lux levels are achieved in line with regulations, fittings are located correctly and meet certification requirements – we provide a comprehensive hazardous area lighting system design service.

♦ Heating – T&D can provide battery room heat loss calculations to ensure the correct heaters are specified and meet ATEX certification requirements to provide adequate comfort heating to the substation.

♦ Power – T&D can specify and supply from stocks Joints & Terminations for the connection and energisation of high voltage power cables to switchgear and transformers up to 66kV.

• Raytec | Light Fittings
• Abtech | Junction Boxes
• Craig & Derricott | Isolators
• EXHEAT | Heaters
• Marechal | Plug & Sockets
• Crowcon | Gas Detectors
• Technor | Enclosures & Control Equipment
• Roxtec | Cable Transits
• Hawke | Cable Glands
• ATEX PIR’s

Pictured | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick, the SPARTAN WL168 Zone 2 Intelligent Emergency Linear Luminaires improve light levels on this substation battery room site. On this project, the lighting brief was to replace x 4 existing 2x58W fluorescent Zone 2 fittings. The customer originally requested 5ft LED Linear alternatives, but due to SPARTAN’s high lumen output and unique modular design – which would make any ongoing maintenance quick and easy – SPARTAN WL168 provided the ideal solution. Discuss your requirements with us.

We can help | High Voltage Power, Lighting & Heating for Substation Battery Rooms

Industry event

Thorne & Derrick At EnergyX2022

Thorne & Derrick were delighted to be the Exhibition Sponsor for ENERGYx2022 South which took place in June at Newbury Racecourse.

ENERGYx2022 is an Exhibition and Conference for anyone working within the Electricity Industry. The event is designed to safely promote and further the interests of everyone working in and supplying the electricity industry. The management team have years of experience working in industry, organising and promoting events and use their experience and contacts to win the support of Legislators, Regulators, Senior Managers, World Class Suppliers and Inspirational Figures.

Special thanks to Louise Purcell, Events Director at Energy Network Events, for having us as sponsor of such a great event. It was great to catch up with those in our supply chain, as well as meeting some new faces!

Ben Riley & Gary Amos with Graham Blackburn from Filoform at Energyx2022

Gary Amos, Export Sales Engineer, at the Welcome stand of the Event

Technical Tips

Cut Strut Cleanly & Consistently

The NEW RIDGID STRUTSLAYR™ strut channel cutter is the latest accessory that makes the world’s most popular press tool even more valuable.

STRUTSLAYR | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick

Featured Jointer

HEIGHWAY Ltd have successfully completed the Civils, Jointing, Connection & Commissioning package of works associated with the 33kV High Voltage Power Supply to a new build 5MW solar farm in the UK.

HEIGHWAY are a leading provider of HV Power Services to the renewable, rail, substation and energy sectors with an impressive track-record and future project pipeline following recent audit and Accreditation under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).

The photographs below have been uploaded by Thorne & Derrick with the kind permission of George Heighway.

Sealed & Supported | The 33kV single core power cables manufactured to BS7870 Standard were sealed at the transformer point of entry using heat shrink cable sealing glands to prevent water ingress and protect against cable damage. The cables are cleated to provide mechanical retention to the cable in position and electrical short circuit protection in the event of a fault situation.

➡ Read The Full Blog | High Voltage Energisation of Solar Farms by HEIGHWAY Ltd

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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment to the Power Transmission & Distribution industry in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors – this includes Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct.

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.

Correct Termination Of A Cable Lug Onto An Earth Bar | AN Wallis Guide

• by AN Wallis | Jason Leatherland | International Sales Manager at AN Wallis & Co Ltd

Earth Bars

AN Wallis designs, manufactures and supplies thousands of Earth Bars per year, it is one of our ‘core’ product ranges. This has given AN Wallis many years of history and experience dealing with Earth Bars and puts us in a good position to answer any questions or queries on the subject or topic of Earth Bars.

One question we often get asked is to clarify the correct way to terminate a cable lug onto the actual Earth Bar? For instance, should the cable lug be bolted face down directly onto the actual copper bar or should the cable lug be placed ‘floating’ between the nuts?

The correct way to terminate the cable lug onto an Earth Bar seems to cause confusion so the purpose of this article is to give our recommended installation instructions to eliminate the common mistakes being made during installation.

Before we begin to talk about the correct installation, we think it is important to look at the actual termination components of the Earth Bar and know what these are.

Each typical AN Wallis ‘standard’ termination point consists of the following components.

• 1 No. x M10x35 Phosphor Bronze Hex Head Set (7)
• 1 No. x M10 Phosphor Bronze Flat Washer (4)
• 1 No. x M10 Phosphor Bronze Spring Washer (8)
• 2 No. x M10 Phosphor Bronze Full Nuts (5)

When manufactured, the combination of components are assembled on an Earth Bar in the following order: Hex Head Set → Flat Washer → Nut → Spring Washer → Nut

Our recommended way to terminate the cable lug onto an Earth Bar is to ‘fix’ the flat side of the cable lug directly to the actual copper bar. This method allows for full contact to be made between the connecting cable and the Earth Bar and prevents any reduction in cross-sectional area.

Based on the components supplied on a AN Wallis Earth Bar we recommend the ‘fixing’ to be made in the following combination (as detailed in the below picture)

1.      Lug over the Hex Head Set (in direct contact with the Copper Bar)

2.      Flat Washer

3.      Spring Washer

4.      Nut

5.      Nut

Our recommended way to terminate the cable lug onto an Earth Bar is to ‘fix’ the flat side of the cable lug directly to the actual copper bar.

Under normal circumstances, when fixing down a cable lug having the spring washer and one nut should be absolutely fine, however, at AN Wallis we like to go above and beyond therefore we supply two nuts! The second nut is to act as a locking nut against the first nut making the installation even more secure and safe.

There are occasions where people incorrectly assume that the supply of two nuts must be used to ‘sandwich’ the lug in between the two i.e. the lug ‘sitting’ on one nut and tightened up by the other.

This is not correct and not recommended at all. This method does not allow for full contact to be made between the connecting cable and Earth Bar, therefore the actual cross-sectional area is reduced.

We can think of two reasons why this incorrect method might be used. Firstly, it could be a lack of knowledge/training on the correct installation procedures, and secondly, it could be ‘laziness’ of the installation contractor, wanting to save some time and effort by not fully disassembling the termination components to attach the lug and reassemble correctly.

This may save slight installation time, but it is incorrect and more importantly, unsafe!

Our recommended way to terminate the cable lug onto an Earth Bar is to ‘fix’ the flat side of the cable lug directly to the actual copper bar.

To conclude, our recommended way to terminate the cable lug onto an Earth Bar is to ‘fix’ the flat side of the cable lug directly to the actual copper bar so that the cable lug is directly in contact with the actual copper bar.

This method allows for full contact to be made between the connecting cable and the Earth Bar and prevents any reduction in cross-sectional area.

Thorne & Derrick and AN Wallis are aware of the crucial role of an Earth Bar which is why they manufacture high quality, affordable earth bars that are designed and tested to all relevant standards – manufactured from hard drawn copper bar to BS EN 13601 and tested to BS EN 62561-1 Class H.

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, substation, overhead line and the installation of medium/high voltage cable joints and terminations at LV, 11kV, 33kV and 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, Nexans, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec, Sicame, WT Henley.