Cable Jointing Tools

Replacing Cembre Cable Cutting Tool Blades – Model TC055

June 13th, 2018

Cembre TC055 Cutting Head

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Cembre TC055

Thorne & Derrick International are Main UK Stockists and Suppliers of Cembre tools including crimping and cutting types for all constructions of LV MV HV cable including medium/high voltage 11kV/33kV power cables.

The following short article provides useful instructions about how to replace the cable cutting tool blades of the Cembre TC055 – this cutter has an application range suitable for cutting copper and aluminium cables having a maximum diameter of 55mm.

Note: TC055 cutting head features the same cutting capability as the Cembre HT-TC055 cable cutting tool.

The following excerpts are taken from the Operating Manual of Cembre TC055.

Cembre TC055 is a hydraulic cutting head tool developing a maximum pressure of 10,000 psi for cable and conductor cutting of LV MV HV cables.

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre HT-TC055 tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cable Cutting Blade Replacement

Cembre TC055

Fig 2 & Fig 3 Cembre TC055 Blade Replacement

The following instructions should be read in conjunction with the image above.

After extended use the blades of the Cembre TC055 may lose their cutting edge.

Replace the blades as follows:

Lower Cable Cutting Blade

Remove locking pin (4) and open the cutting tool head.

Operate the pump to advance the lower cutter blade (24) until split pins (22 and 23) are visible on the ram (18).

Remove split pins (22 and 23) using a drift and remove the lower cutter blade.

Insert the new blade and secure with spring pins.

♦ Warning: Before closing the cutting tool head release the oil pressure and retract the lower cutter blade otherwise the blade may hit the lower blade edge and damage it.

Upper Cable Cutting Blade

With the lower cutter blade fully retracted, the tool head closed and the locking pin (4) fully secured, hold the tool on the blade spacer (1) or (26) in a bench vice (Fig 3).

With a 6mm wrench, unscrew 4 screws (28), remove the two holding plates (29) and the upper cutter blade (25) noting the position of the cutting edge bevel.

Insert the new cutting blade, noting the position of the cutting edge bevel.

Fit the 2 holding plates (29) and secure with 4 screws (28) with relevant washer (30).

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How to Correctly Clean & Store Cembre TC120 Cable Cutting Tool

June 13th, 2018

Cembre TC120 Cutting Head

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Cembre TC120

The following short article provides useful instructions about how to correctly clean and store the Cembre model TC120 cutting head – the head is designed for cutting copper, aluminium and telephone cables having a maximum diameter of 120mm.

♦ Warning: Do not attempt to cut steel ropes or steel reinforced cables (ACSR)

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre TC120 tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Cembre TC120

How to Correctly Clean & Store

Cutting Tool Storage

Cembre TC120 provided with a special steel case VAL 120 to safely transport the cutting head and prevent damage

♦ Warning: Oil pressure inside the TC120 cutting head must always be completely released before disconnecting the head from the hose.

♦ Warning: All maintenance operations must be performed with the head disconnected from the hydraulic pump hose.

The Cembre TC120 cutting head is robust and requires very little daily maintenance – ensuring you follow the instructions below will help to maintain the optimum performance of the tool by cleaning and storing correctly:

Accurate Cutting Head Cleaning

Dust, sand and dirt are a danger for any hydraulic device. It is essential that after every use the cable crimping or cutting tool should be wiped with a clean cloth removing all residue paying special attention to pivots and moveable joints

Replacement Of The Automatic Quick Male Coupler

To replace the automatic coupler from Cembre TC120 proceed as follows:
Remove the old coupler.
Carefully clean the thread to remove old sealant.
Apply teflon tape to the thread.
Fit the new coupler and tighten to 30 Nm (22 lbf ft)
Steel Carry Case VAL TC120

Storage

When not in use, the Cembre TC120 tool should be stored and transported in the steel case to prevent damage.

The steel case (VAL TC120) has the following dimensions 590x209x84mm (height) and weighs 4.9kg.

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How To Purge Air Bubbles From Cembre Hydraulic Crimping Tool – Model HT51

June 12th, 2018

Cembre HT51 Hydraulic Crimping Tool

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Cembre HT51

The following short article provides useful instructions about how pure air bubbles correctly from the Cembre hydraulic circuit in relation to model HT51 cutting tool – built in safety valve also by-pass the oil supply when maximum pressure has been reached.

The following excerpts are taken from the Operating Manual of Cembre HT51 hydraulic crimping tool – however this information applies to the following tool model variants Cembre HT51-KV (insulated version).

Cembre HT51 crimping tool is lightweight and ideal for use in working confined switchgear and other LV-HV cable jointing, splicing and terminating applications.

The hydraulic crimping tool features spring loaded handles allowing the Cembre die sets to be advanced with one hand – the other hand is free to position the electrical connector or cable lugs prior to crimping.

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre HT51 tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Purging Air Bubbles From Cembre HT51 Crimping Tools

HT51 Crimping Tool Position For Maintenance Operations

Air in the hydraulic circuit may affect the performance of the crimping tool. For example no lower die advancement, slow advancement of the lower die and lower die pulsating would all cause issues.

If this is the case proceed as follows:

4.1) To Purge Air Bubbles From Hydraulic Circuit

a – Hold tool upright in a vice with handles open (Fig 3).

b – Unscrew the main handle (04) from the body (13) to expose the rubber oil reservoir (03).

c – Remove reservoir cap (02).

d – Operate moveable handle (36) several times, in order to advance the tool ram (16).

e – Press the pressure release lever (44) to retract the ram (16), discharge oil pressure from the circuit and return all oil to the reservoir.

f – Repeat points (d – e) five times, to ensure all air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit are purged into the reservoir.

g – Remove all air from reservoir.

If the oil level is low top up as directed below.

h – Fit reservoir cap (02).

i – Assemble main handle (04) to tool body.

If the tool continues to malfunction return the tool for service.

Oil Top Up

Every six months check the oil level in the reservoir. If necessary, top up the oil level to the upper lip of the reservoir and remove all air from the reservoir (as described above).

Always use clean recommended oil – AGIP ARNICA 32 or SHELL TELLUSTX 32 or equivalent for HT51 and AGIP ITE360 or ESSOTRANSFORMER P60 or equivalent for HT51-KV

♦ Warning: Do not use old or recycled oil

♦ Warning: Do not use hydraulic brake fluid

HT51-KV tool contains oil with a high insulating power so it is imperative that you don not pollute it with other types of oil!

Cembre HT51 supplied with protective carrying case, tool manual and crimp die sets

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Cembre Cutting Tools Instructions For Use – Model B-TC950

June 12th, 2018

Cembre B-TC950 Cutting Tool

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Cembre B-TC950

The following short article provides useful instructions about how to correctly use the Cembre model B-TC950 cutting tool – prolonged use of the cordless hydraulic cutting tool can cause bluntening of the blades when cutting conductors, wires and cables.

The following excerpts from the Operating Manual of Cembre B-TC950 – however this information applies to the following tool model variants B-TC950A B-TC950E B-TC950T.

Cembre B-TC50 is a battery operated cable cutting tool suitable for diameters up to 95mm outside diameter and features their new Li-Ion 18V 4 Ah batteries providing improved cutting speed and cutting force with double-speed action for jointing and terminating copper or aluminium type cables.

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre B-TC950 tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Instructions For Use – Model B-TC950

CEMBRE B-TC950

Cembre B-TC950 Battery Operated Hydraulic Cable Cutting Tool - Spare Parts

Locking lever
Upper cable cutting blade
Lower cable cutting blade
Handle grip
Operating button
Pressure release button
Battery
Battery capacity indicator
Battery check button
Battery release
LED worklight
Ring for shoulder strap

♦ Warning: Before starting any work, check the battery charge and recharge if necessary.

Follow the instructions in the battery charger user manual.

The tool can be easily carried using either the handle or the shoulder strap attached to rings (12).

To replace the battery, remove it by pressing the release button (10) then insert the new battery, sliding it into the guides until it locks.

Cutter Head Rotation

For ease of operation the tool head can rotate through 335° allowing the operator to work in the most comfortable position.

♦ Warning: Do not attempt to rotate the cutting head when the hydraulic circuit is pressurised.

Setting

Figure 3 & 3a Insert the conductor between the blades up to the cutting point

Insert the conductor between the blades, up to the desired cutting point (Fig. 3). For a running conductor, press the locking lever (1) and open the tool head (Fig 3a).

Fully retract the lower blade (3) before attempting to open the tool head. With the conductor on the lower blade (3), close the tool head and fully secure the lever (1).

♦ Warning: Before commencing the cutting operation ensure that the lever (1) is fully secured: partial closure may damage the tool head.

Cutting Blade Advancement

Press the operating button (5) (Ref. to Fig. 3) to activate the motor-pump. The ram will gradually move forward until the lower blade (3) touches the conductor.

To halt the advancement release the button (5) and the motor will cut out.

♦ Warning: Make sure the blade is exactly positioned on the desired cutting point otherwise re-open the blade following instructions and reposition it.

Cable Cutting

Firmly hold the tool and operate the button (5) to gradually move the lower blade (4) to cut through the conductor.

When the cut is performed release the button (5) to ensure the maximum pressure relief valve isn’t activated.

LED Worklights

Whilst the tool is in operation, the work area is illuminated by two high luminosity LED Worklights that switch off automatically at the end of the cycle.

Blade Retraction

By operating the pressure release button (6) the ram will retract and open the lower blade.

Battery Status

Figure 4 Battery Level Indicator

The battery is equipped with LED indicators that indicate the remaining battery life at any time by pressing the adjacent button (9):

4 LEDs illuminated: fully charged
2 LEDs illuminated: 50 % capacity
1 LED flashing: minimum charge, replace the battery

Worklights (11) illuminated combined with an alarm audible when the operating button (5) is pressed (Fig.4) is an indication that the battery voltage has dropped below a minimum safety threshold

Under these conditions the tool will not start and the battery should be replaced or recharged (80 minutes to fully recharge battery).

After each working cycle and the extraction of the battery from the tool, an integrated battery cut-off device will operate after approximately 70 s.

The LED nearest to button (9) will then flash 5 times each 14 s approx. The battery will be reactivated when it is reintroduced into the tool and the operating button is pressed.

Using The Battery Charger

Carefully follow the instructions in the battery charger user manual.

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Cembre B1350-CE v. B135-C Crimping Tools Performance Comparison

June 10th, 2018

T&D – Distributors of Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B1350-CE v. B135-C

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick International have been Main UK Stockists and Suppliers of the range of Cembre tools manufactured to crimp and cut all types of cables.

The following information table presents a comparison of performance between the now obsolete Cembre B135-C and its technologically advanced replacement model the Cembre B1350-CE battery crimping tool.

Cembre B1350-CE crimping tool delivers a 132kN compression force and accepts semi-circular slotted crimp die sets for installing LV MV HV lugs and connectors up to 400sqmm, including 11kV and 33kV cable lugs.

Full supporting range of die sets manufactured by Cembre are available for use with both hydraulic and battery type operated crimping tools up to 400sqmm.

The Cembre B1350-CE tool features a new generation Li-Oin 18V 4Ah battery providing higher capacity, faster charging time and improved energy efficiency of the overall crimping process – should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

For competitive prices, stock availability and technical advice about the Cembre B1350-CE tool please do not hesitate to contact us.

Crimping Tool Test Criteria

B1350-CE Crimp Tool Cycle Time

B135-C Crimp Tool Cycle Time

B1350-CE Crimps Per Battery Charge

B135-C Crimps Per Battery Charge

Cable Lug A2-M

Die Sets ME2-C

Cable Flexible Copper 10sqmm

4.49

31% faster than B135-C

6.47

237

74% more than B135-C

136

Cable Lug A5-M

Die Sets ME5-C

Cable Flexible Copper 25sqmm

4.68

34% faster than B135-C

7.07

228

89% more than B135-C

121

Cable Lug A24-M

Die Sets ME24-C

Cable Flexible Copper 120sqmm

7.12

24% faster than B135-C

9.37

141

61% more than B135-C

Cable Lug A48-M

Die Sets ME48-C

Cable Flexible Copper 240sqmm

8.23

26% faster than B135-C

11.19

116

81% more than B135-C

Cable Lug C70-C70

Die Sets MC70-50

Cable Flexible Copper 70sqmm

7.88

27% faster than B135-C

10.79

128

68% more than B135-C

Cable Lug C120-C120

Die Sets MC185-C

Cable Copper 120sqmm

10.61

23% faster than B135-C

13.77

70% more than B135-C

Cembre B1350-CE is supplied with a robust protective plastic carry case suitable for storing the crimping tool and 7 die sets.

Cembre B1350-CE

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