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Cable Hangers for the Support & Management of Cables

Ellis Patents | Cable Hangers & Cleats Supplied in the UK by Thorne & Derrick

Cable Hangers & Support

Pegasus is a modular cable hanger system that is stronger, lighter and, because it is has been designed to be made to order, incredibly flexible in comparison to traditional J-type galvanised steel cable hanger systems.

Pegasus from Ellis Patents comprises a non-corrosive marine grade, extruded aluminium spine that supports any number and combination of plastic cable hangers that are manufactured from a high strength nylon especially formulated to meet the requirements of the London Underground 1-085 specification.

Pegasus Benefits for Hanging Cables 

– Corrosion free nature as a result of there being no bimetallic contact and the aluminium spine being fully enclosed to protect the hanger system against the corrosive effects of brake dust.
– Curved saddle shape on all cable hangers that prevents cable damage caused by sharp edge contact with the outer sheath or jacket of the supported cables.
– Modular design that allows assembly with any number of hangers in any combination, giving designers the ability to produce the cable layout they want.

Manufactured by Ellis Patents, the global market-leader in the manufacture of cable cleats for the management and support of LV MV HV cables.

Thorne & Derrick in consultation with the Asset Manager at Transport for London and their appointed Telecoms & Power contractor secured formal Authorisation & Approval for the Pegasus range of non-metallic cable support hangers.

The product will provide safe cable management of the cable route within the Bridges & Structures category – over 1000 hangers with proven lifecycle performance and utilising the standard J-type design for support of multiple cable runs including single, 3-way and 5-way configurations are now scheduled for delivery.

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Rail Cable Accessories, Electrification

& Installation Equipment

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Sytems including feeder pillars 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 track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.

Full range of Cable Pulling Equipment & Products to ensure safe and efficient of rail cables in to cable ducts and containment infrastructure including cable troughs.

CONNEX & SEANEX | Jointer Courses from PFISTERER with Thorne Derrick

PFISTERER Cable Jointer Training Courses

CONNEX & SEANEX

Medium & High Voltage Jointer Courses from PFISTERER | 33kV & 66kV

PFISTERER are working in co-operation with their UK Distributor Thorne & Derrick to promote and deliver Medium Voltage CONNEX & SEANEX Training Courses from PFISTERER’s purpose built training facility in the UK.

When expertly installed by Competent & Certified Jointers the PFISTERER range of Cable Accessories operate reliably and are absolutely maintenance-free over decades.

Safety and reliability are essential factors in MV & HV Power System applications placing particular demands on cable preparation, accessory assembly and installation skills of the cable jointer.

The Training Courses are aimed at professional installers as well as technicians, engineers and other project managers with several years‘ experience and appropriate skills in the installation of medium or high voltage cables.

You can contact Thorne & Derrick to arrange your PFISTERER training course today, call 0191 4104292. 

CONNEX & SEANEX Jointing Courses

PFISTERER also has a worldwide trainer network: so training courses can be held close to you anywhere in the world.

The training courses provide the MV- HV Jointer with the required product know-how demonstrated in many practical examples. All training courses include:

• Product Training
• General & Individual Installation Requirements
• Installation & Cable Preparation
• Performance of Installation with Practical Work and Exercises

After successful completion of the training course, every participant will receive a time-limited certificate for the trained PFISTERER product.

Different training courses are available throughout the year – contact us to discuss your requirements.

➡ Please Note – Only specialists certified by the manufacturer are allowed to perform the installation of High Voltage Cable Accessories. This is required to secure your warranty claims.

Medium Voltage Jointer Training

• CONNEX Size 0 – 3 XL: £895 + VAT

High Voltage Jointer Training

• CONNEX Size 4: £1100 + VAT
• SEANEX: £1100 + VAT
• CONNEX size 6: £1800 + VAT

(all prices are per person)

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

 ➡ SEANEX | Jointers currently certified as Competent by PFISTERER to install the CONNEX range of 33kV inner cone separable connectors must arrange for additional certification to install the SEANEX range of products at 66kV.

SEANEX – High Voltage Connector for Offshore Inter-Array Cabling. SEANEX is a dry pluggable inner cone connection and contact system especially for renewable energy and offshore high voltage power systems up to 72.5kV

ON SITE JOINTER TRAINING

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

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

General Terms & Conditions

Extensive, in-depth experience in working with and installing medium and high voltage cables is a prerequisite for participation in the PFISTERER training courses. Training courses are held in English. Participants must be able to understand and speak the respective language or the customer must provide a qualified interpreter.

The PFISTERER certificate will only be awarded to the participant on successful completion of the training course.

Cancellation Costs: Up to 14 days before the training course. Cancellation costs for bookings/reservations (hotel, flight, etc.). Less than 14 days before the training course: 50% of the cost of the booked installation training course and cancellation costs for bookings and reservations.

Dates: All training courses are held throughout the year.

Dates on request contact Thorne & Derrick.

Prices: Valid until June 2022 (pricing terms and conditions are subject to change).

PFISTERER Training CONNEX MV & HV

Stocked & Supplied by Thorne & Derrick

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

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute PFISTERER CONNEX Connectors for medium / high voltage cable connection and termination to electrical systems up to 33kV – 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.

Testimonial From Paul Morrow At Klauke UK Ltd

Paul Morrow

Klauke uk LTD

Country Manager UK & Ireland

“Since 2018 when Klauke were acquired by Emerson along with the Greenlee and Ridgid brands, Thorne & Derrick have helped our Group supply contractor requirements with tools for cable crimping, cutting and punching electrical panels.

Today our partnership is going from strength to strength.

Thorne & Derrick’s Sales Engineers receive ongoing training at their offices to promote technical competence and build commercial confidence in our tooling products – they are supported by Klauke’s national field sales team to provide onsite or online product demonstrations to end users when and wherever required.

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have gained a solid reputation for contributing to improvements in Workplace Electrical Safety throughout the industry – this includes assisting the launch of product innovations into the market, such as the Greenlee LS50 & Klauke VDE Orange and being a “go-to” supplier of electrical safety equipment to power industry contractors working with underground cables or overhead lines.

Increasing sales of our Strut Channel Cutter are an excellent example of a success story – the RIDGID STRUTSLAYR is recognised as the strongest and safest strut channel cutter on the market and is available from Thorne & Derrick stocks.

The sales and marketing staff at Thorne & Derrick worked hard and smart on introducing the STRUTSLAYR product to their clients and marketplace during COVID and are now seeing the impressive sales results.

Together during 2022 we welcome the opportunity to jointly promote more Workplace Electrical Safety improvements to be delivered through product innovations including the first remote-controlled cable cutters –  for example, the Klauke ESG105RMCCFM and ESG65RMCCFM battery-powered, hydraulic cutting tools which will allow the user to maintain a safe distance whilst cutting cables,” comments Paul.

Featured Product

RIDGID together with Thorne & Derrick introduce an innovative Strut Channel Cutter that improves workplace electrical safety called STRUTSLAYR™  which offers reduced risk of sparking when compared to grinders and chop saws and still manages to produce a clean, consistent cut.

The RIDGID® STRUTSLAYR™ delivers shop quality, burr-free strut channel cuts on the jobsite in 5 seconds or less. Compatible with RIDGID 32kN press tools, the STRUTSLAYR strut cutter offers a clean, consistent cut with a simple pull of a trigger.

STRUTSLAYR | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick

Klauke – DISTRIBUTORS & SUPPLIERS

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery for the range of Klauke cutting and crimping tools. Cable cutting and crimping tools manufactured by Klauke are renowned for high-quality, electrical connection tools for crimping, cutting and punching – special cable tooling solutions for applications in a range of different sectors.

LV MV HV Power, Cables, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Discussion Group

Specialist Electrical Distributor

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.

Horstmann TP-1 | 33kV Voltage & Capacitor Tester for Euromold & NkT Connectors

33kV Voltage & Capacitor Tester – Horstmann TP-1

Horstmann TP-1

33kV Voltage & Capacitor Tester for Euromold & NkT Connectors

Horstmann TP-I is a two-pole voltage detector according to VDE 0682 Section 415 for determination of the operating status of high voltage systems – the voltage detector is exclusively for use at capacitive LRP-test points of separable connectors:

• Euromold-angular connector with a series capacitance from 1,5pF to 3,0pF as well as
• NKT-angular connector of the types CB 12, CB 24, CB 36, CC12, CC 24 and CC 36 (all with approx. 3pF)

The Horstmann TP-I  must not be applied directly at high voltage.

For testing voltage the clamp of the helix cable has to be connected with earth potential . Second the contact electrode has to be connected to the capacitive test point of the plug type cable connection.

During testing grasp only the handle of TP-I. Reaching over from the handle onto the insulated part is not allowed. Three red blinking LEDs indicate “voltage present”. This indication appears in three-phase systems in the range of 45% and 120% of rated voltage, but not below of 10% of rated voltage.

TP-I has no battery supply. During precipitation it is not allowed to use the voltage detector. Ensure that voltage detector is kept clean and dry, otherwise voltage detectors are maintenance free. TP-I must be subjected to a maintenance test according national regulations, in Germany every 6 years at the last.

Horstmann TP-I Technical Data

HORSTMANN TP-1

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.

UKEx Certification | Nexans Power Accessories Announces Changes To All ATEX-IECEx Certified Products

Nexans Power Accessories

UKEx Certification

Following changes to the acceptance of ATEX/IECEx certification in the UK, Nexans are please to announce that the ATEX-IECEx certified Nexans accessories now also have the UKEx marking on the label.

This UKEx certificate, granted to Nexans products for the UK market, is added to the ATEX-IECEx installation instructions of the range of the certified EUROMOLD Separable Connectors Interface A to F.

Nexans Power Accessories contracts the CML Notified body which checks 3 levels of explosion protection on ATEX-IECEx certified products:

1. Preventing the formation of an explosive atmosphere
2. Avoidance of the ignition of an explosive atmosphere
3. Mitigation of the effect of an explosion to an acceptable extent

The applicable level for Nexans Power Accessories is #2 above.

As with IECEx certificates internationally and ATEX certificates in Europe, CML provides the UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking, which is a certification indicating the conformity with the applicable requirements for products sold within the United Kingdom, which became part of UK law on exit day of the EU, January 31st, 2020.

Nexans is the only supplier world-wide to offer UKEx/ATEX/IECEx certified separable connectors, which are tested to provide a very high degree of safety in use, especially for potentially explosive atmospheres.

Our “ATEX” accessories are frequently found installed safely in industries with high technical requirements like the chemical industry, Oil & Gas, offshore platforms, and are installed in equipment such as pumps and three-phase motors.

ATEX – IECEx

Components intended for use on/in equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres:

• K400TB
• K430TB
• K440TB
• K676LRA
• K300PB
• 300SA
• 400PB-XSA
• K675BE
• K400AR-3
• K400AR-4
• 400A-24B
• K400CP-SC
• K440CP
• K670AR-2
• K680CP
• K484TB
• K440PB
• K900DR-B-G
• K804PB
• 800SA
• K944TB
• K400AR-6
• K900AR-1
• K900AR-2
• K900AR-3
• K900AR-4
• K480TB
• K489TB
• K800PB
• K809PB
• K400BE
• K480BE
• K784TB
• K909TB
• K909PB
• K900BE

ATEX – Certificate

Conform with ATEX directive 2014/34/EU

IECEx Certificate

Conform with IEC standard
IEC 60079-0:2017
IEC 60079-7:2015

Thorne & Derrick have an International Distribution Agreement with Nexans Power Accessories UK and are their main stockists and suppliers for their range of Heat Shrink Joints & Terminations up to 33kV.

CONTACT US WITH YOUR ENQUIRY

Specialist Distributors of Industrial & Hazardous Area Equipment to provide Power, Heat, Light & Ventilation to the explosive atmospheres and process industries.

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