Cable Joints & Terminations HV
400AR-4BC from Nexans | NEW Euromold Interface C High Voltage Bushings
January 24th, 2023Nexans 400AR-4BC HV Bushings
Thorne & Derrick, UK Distributor for Nexans Power Cable Accessories, are pleased to announce the release of the new EUROMOLD® Interface C in-air bushing 400AR-4BC, up to 24kV – 1250 A. The new Interface C in-air bushing 400AR-BC will replace the Interface D in-air bushing 672TBC, for use in medium voltage electrical equipment insulated with air in hazardous area locations according to the ATEX Directive.
The in-air MV equipment bushing is used in industrial applications such as the manufacture of motors, pumps and locomotives – the bushing is ATEX Certified for use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres according to the following classification:
- II 2 G
- Ex eb IIC Gb
- Ts= -20°C to 95°C
Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of MV HV Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors from Nexans Euromold to connect, splice, repair and maintain medium/high voltage cable and power distribution systems
The correct selection and specification of Nexans Euromold connectors is dependent on the cable specification and the electrical equipment MV HV bushing type. There are 6 bushing interfaces common to MV electrical equipment (A, B, C, D, E or F).

Nexans 400AR-4BC In-Air Bushing
400AR-4BC Advantages
- On the new Interface C in-air bushing you can install all separable connectors of the Interface C product family. It also offers the possibility to install a Surge Arrester.
- The new Interface C in-air bushing is also available with ATEX/IECEx/UKEx certification.
Part Number
703937 – K400AR-4BC/J + KBC-RING CLAMP 3 *SS
703939 – K400AR-4BC/J-ATEX-IECEx + KBC-RING CLAMP 3 *SS

The bolted type equipment bushings 400AR-4BC are moulded epoxy insulated parts and meet the requirements of CENELEC EN 50180. A non-tracking insulating rubber boot is installed over the bushing shank.
Specification | Construction & Electrical Characteristics
- Connector Shape | Bushing
- Connector Type | Male
- Conductor Material | Copper & Aluminium
- Technology | Cast Resin
- Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) | 12/20 (24)kV
- Maximal Partial Discharge at 2Uo | 10 pC
- Dielectric Withstand Voltage, 50Hz 1mn | 55kV
- Impulse Voltage | 125kV

➡ Contact Thorne & Derrick for further order information



T&D Win Excellence in Customer Service Award At HazardEx 2021 | Read Press Release

Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, were voted Winners of the Award for ‘Best Customer Service’ at the HazardEx Gala Dinner in 2021. The competitive Award category at the prestigious event was for providing excellent customer service over previous 2 years.
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries. Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas. Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Low & Medium Voltage Cables & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment to UK and international projects.
THORNE & DERRICK
SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Cable Accessories, Installation & Electrical Equipment – we can assist with the Competitive Supply & Technical Specification of joints, terminations, connectors and preparation tools for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 66kV.
- Distributors for: 3M Cold Shrink, ABB, Alroc, Band-It, Catu, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Filoform, Furse, Lucy Zodion, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec.

MV HV – Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors (11kV 33kV EHV)

Connecting High Voltages & Energising Data Centres
January 17th, 2023
- uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick
According to Statista, the total amount of data created, copied and consumed in the world was estimated to reach 59 zettabytes in 2020 – this exponential growth projection to support the cloud computing and digitization drive has been accelerated by this year’s pandemic. Our internet connection has been an umbilical, our online life-line, to the outside world connecting friends, families and business – with the Internet under strain European data centre demand is forecasted to rise by a third in 2021.
HV
No Time for Downtime | Resilient & Reliable HV Power Systems
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are the leading Specialist Distributors of Cable Connection, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Equipment to support the construction and maintenance of High Voltage Power Distribution Systems – we can specify and supply from stock market-leading brands of Joints, Terminations & Connectors in Cold Shrink, heat-shrink, silicone and EPDM rubber technology up to 33kV.
Recently, Thorne & Derrick have supplied products in conformance with the Electrical Work Scope Specifications of owners and operators of hyper-scale digital infrastructure assets including Virtus, K2, Microsoft, CyrusOne, Interxion and Google.
Separable Connectors | Inner & Outer Cone Style for Gas Insulated Switchgear & Transformer Connections
Cable Terminations & Joints | Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink & Silicone Push-on for Air Insulated Switchgear, Transformers & Circuit Breaker Cubicles
Stockists of 3M ColdShrink, Pfisterer CONNEX, Elastimold and Nexans Euromold (AIN Slip-on & MONO Heat Shrink) cable accessories up to 33kV. Contact us with your Enquiry.
LV
We supply an extensive range of LV Cable Accessories & Installation Equipment to support cable and electrical infrastructure located in server rooms and data halls.
- Low Voltage Cable Accessories
- Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Cable Accessories | Glands, Joints, Cleats
- Fire Protection & Transit Sealing of Cables & Ducts
- Cable Cleat, Hanger & Support Systems
- Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment (Duct & Trench)
- Earthing, Bonding & Lightning Protection
- Tooling – Cable Preparation, Jointing, Cutting & Crimping
- Trace Heating | Frost Protection External & Cold Water Services
Temporary Cable Supporting Hooks
The CableSafe Extreme hooks, available from T&D stock on overnight delivery, provide orderly support and suspension for temporary cables; creating a cable management system to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of electricity during construction, maintenance or Shutdown/TAR. S-shaped hooks are UV stabilized, Flame Retardant (Class: 94V-0, Flame Class Rating 3) and Cold Weather rated.

THORNE & DERRICK
SPECIALIST ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR
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 into gas-insulated 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, connectors and preparation tools for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 66kV.
- Distributors for: 3M Cold Shrink, ABB, Alroc, Band-It, Catu, Cembre, Centriforce, CMP, Elastimold, Ellis Patents, Emtelle, Filoform, Furse, Lucy Zodion, Nexans Euromold, Pfisterer, Polypipe, Prysmian, Roxtec.

MV HV – Medium & High Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors (11kV 33kV EHV)

Fibre Optic FO Splice Trays & Junction Boxes for Offshore Wind Farms
January 4th, 2023
Fibre Optic FO Splice Trays
& Junction Boxes
Offshore Wind Farms
The Fibre Optic Junction Boxes series of hazardous area terminal boxes, manufactured by Abtech and distributed by Thorne & Derrick is a range of fibre optic (FO) splice boxes designed for protection of optical fibre cable splices within hazardous areas with a particular focus on the Offshore Wind Sector.
Abtech’s Ex certified fibre management solution for hazardous areas provides protection for fibre optic cables on offshore wind farms. The FJC ensures the correct installation of optical cables and helps to reduce installation time.
- Holds up to 24 fibre cables
- Stackable (up to max. 8 trays)
- Fibre tray hinge maintains access to splices with stacked trays
- Cable delivery entries from all 4 sides

Splice Trays & Junction Boxes
Fibre Optic Splice Tray Data
| Splice Tray Reference | Application Type | Maximum Optical Power (mW) | Special Requirements |
| FJC24F | Safe Area | – | – |
| FJC24F-IS | Ex op is | 15 or 35* | – |
| FJC24F-PR | Ex op pr | 100 | Must be fitted with additional mechanical protection |
| FJC24F-SH | Ex op sh | 100 | For use with an Ex op sh interlocked supply |
* refer to enclosure certificate for more details.
Fibre Optic Splice Tray Specifications
| Product Type | Fibre Optic Splice Tray |
| Tray Material | ABS |
| Operating Temp Rating | -40°C to +60°C |
| Splice Type | Heat Shrink |
| Maximum Fibre Size | 900 μm |
| Maximum No. of Fibres | 24 |
| Tray Dimensions | 168 x 124 x 13mm |
| Tray Mounting | 2 x M4 clearance holes |
| Tray Weight | 81g |
| Certification | |
| Area Classification | Zone 1 & 2 Gas, Zone 0 Gas (Ex op is only) |
| Types of Protection | Ex op is (Inherently Safe Optical Radiation), Ex op pr (Protected Optical Radiation), Ex op sh (Optical System with Interlock) |
| Component Coding | Ex op is I/IIC Ga, Ex op pr IIC Gb, Ex op sh IIC Gb |
| Certificate Number | ATEX: CML 17ATEX9035U / IECEx: IECEx CML 17.0020U |
Splice Tray General Arrangement

Splice Tray Dimensions
Stainless Steel Mounting Frame
Ex op pr applications require mechanical protection of the splice tray and fibres, which is provided by use of a stainless steel mounting frame. An acrylic cover and cable trunking (if the enclosure size permits) add further protection.
The frame can also be used for safe area, Ex op is and Ex op sh applications. Frame dimensions shown below are typical and may vary depending on the application.

*Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice; please check the website for latest specifications.
SUPPLYING CABLE TERMINATION, JOINTING, PULL-IN & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT UP TO 66KV
Specialist Distributors to the UK and international Offshore Wind & Renewable industry to provide safe and reliable LV HV Electrical Cable & Power Distribution Systems up to 66kV – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service. Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.

See how T&D support, supply and service the Renewable Energy industry.

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

Pre-Commissioning LV HV Systems by Oakes Power Services Ltd
December 16th, 2022by Daniel Oakes | Managing Director | Oakes Power Services Lts
uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick
Pre-Commissioning, also known as “Pre-functional Testing,” is an essential step in the installation and implementation of Low & High Voltage Electrical Power Systems – this process ensures that all components and cable accessories of the system are functioning properly and safely before the system is put into operation or “Commissioned“.
High voltage systems are critical to the operation of many industries, including utilities, manufacturing, data centres and commercial buildings. These HV systems are responsible for distributing and transmitting electrical power, and any failure or malfunction can have serious consequences, including injury, property damage, and loss of revenue.
Commissioning is a comprehensive process that involves testing and verifying the performance of all components in a high voltage system. This includes electrical and mechanical components, such as transformers, switchgear, protective devices, and control systems. The commissioning team will also verify that the system meets all safety and technical standards, and ensure that it is properly grounded and bonded.
In addition to ensuring the safety and reliability of the system, pre-commissioning can also identify potential issues and improve the overall performance of the system. This can save time and money by preventing costly repairs, mal-operation and downtime in the future.
Oakes Power Services is a leading provider of commissioning services for Low & High Voltage Electrical Power Systems – their team of experienced professionals have extensive knowledge and expertise in testing and verifying the performance of these systems using the latest tools and technology to ensure that your system is safe and operational
Oakes Power Services provide ongoing support and maintenance to keep LV HV power running smoothly.
By partnering with Oakes Power Services for your commissioning needs, you can have peace of mind knowing that your network is in good hands.

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Oakes Power Services | Electrical Power Engineering Specialists
Oakes Power Services is a high voltage electrical engineering company based in the South East of England.
Oakes Power Services offer a full electrical engineering solution from project inception right through to completion or alternatively; offer individual electrical engineering services.
With works carried out for customers across the UK in various sectors including Network Rail, London Underground, DNO, renewable energy and privately operated networks Oakes Power Services have a variety of experience which is sure to meet your needs.
Oakes Power Services are also a Oakes Power ServicesRISQS audited company and are able to provide electrical engineering/electrification services for a variety of product codes on the Network Rail and London Underground Infrastructures.
Oakes Power Services look to maintain a dedicated close working relationship to ensure the client’s needs are met with a high-quality service.
01634 940 796 | [email protected]
RISQS Approved to Work on UK Rail Networks
Oakes Power Services provide electrical installation and railway electrification services; encompassing HV and LV cable installation to high voltage transformers, AC & DC switchgear, rectifiers, auto transformers, protection systems, ETE, earth system installation, cable jointing, test and commissioning services and Level A AC+DC-I authorised person duties. Whatever your rail electrification requirements, Oakes Power Services can provide a site-specific solution tailored to your needs.


Thorne & Derrick supply LV HV Cable Accessories, Installation & Electrical Equipment – we can assist with the Competitive Supply & Technical Specification of joints, terminations, connectors and preparation tools for the energisation of all types of air or gas insulated electrical equipment from stock up to 66kV.

Approved Distributors for Medium Voltage Cable Accessories from 3M Electrical (ColdShrink) | Nexans (Euromold Connectors | JTS Joints | MONO Terminations) | Pfisterer Connectors (CONNEX)

Remote Cable Cutting Tools from Klauke
December 9th, 2022
Remote Cable Cutting Tools
Thorne & Derrick | Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier | UK & Export Sales
The first remote-controlled cable cutter with blade position sensor from Klauke ensures armoured/unamoured LV MV HV cables are completely and cleanly cut, safely.
The 18V battery-powered hydraulic cable cutting tools ESG105RMCCFM and ESG65RMCCFM were developed in collaboration with experts from the utilities sector to find a method to cut electrical cables safely and remotely up to 70 metres.
In contrast to overhead power distribution systems, it is not always possible to trace underground cable systems, making it difficult to guarantee a voltage-free condition.
The ESG105RMCCFM (up to 105mm diameter cable cutting) and ESG65RMCCFM (up to 65mm diameter cable cutting) manufactured by Klauke are battery powered hydraulic cable cutting tools with a remote control feature to allow the user to maintain a safe distance whilst cutting cables in the following voltage classes; LV (Low Voltage), MV (Medium Voltage) and HV (High Voltage).

The remote cable cutting tools have an extremely wide cutting range and are convenient to with an ultra-lightweight design. The tools give the user confidence that everything is under control thanks to the new Klauke remote control with optimised operating elements.
The integrated LEDs display the current connection status of the tool and notify you at any time about the cutting process.
The cutting tools continuously check the position of the the patented blades. When the blades fully overlap, the tool gives out a visual and acoustic cutting confirmation from the remote control.
Cutting Tool
Features & Benefits
- End position detection – visual and acoustic cutting confirmation from the remote control when the cutting operation is complete
- Ultra light design – low weight (6.0kg or 10.5kg), the tool is very user-friendly and portable
- Cable fully under control – the closed design keeps the cable safe and protects adjacent cables
- Fixing eye – for supporting the tool in confined areas or spaces in both onshore and offshore locations
- Bluetooth® connection – for connection with the i-Press® app
- Fixing ring – for depressing operation button in remote mode

Klauke Cutting Tools With Remote & Manual Application
ESG105RMCCFM & ESG65RMCCFM
Technical Tools Data
Should you require further information, quotation or product demonstration of the range of remote cable cutting tools from Klauke please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Technical Data | ESG65RMCCFM | ESG105RMCCFM |
| Head type | Guillotine closed | |
| Cable cutting range | max. 65 mm Ø, e.g. NYCWY 4 x 240 SM/120 | max. 105 mm Ø, e.g. NYCWY 4 x 240 SM/120 |
| Suitable to cut | copper and aluminium cables | |
| Cutting force | 60 kN | 120 kN |
| Cutting time | 2 s to 13 s (depending on cable size) | |
| Charging time | 36 min | |
| Weight incl. battery | 6,0 kg | 10,5 kg |
| Ambient temperature | -10 °C to +40 °C | |
| Maximum cable diameter | Ø 65 MM | Ø 105 MM |
| Battery-powered hydraulic cutting tool | ESG65RMCCFM | ESG105RMCCFM |
| SCOPE OF SUPPLY | ART-NR. | |
| Battery-powered hydraulic cutting tool | ESG65RMCCFM | ESG105RMCCFM |
| Makita battery 18 V / 4.0 Ah, Li-Ion | RAL40 | |
| Makita quick-charger for 18 V Li-Ion batteries | LGL1 | |
| Bluetooth remote control | BTC3 | |
| ACCESSORIES | ART-NR. | |
| Makita battery 18 V / 4.0 Ah, Li-Ion | RAL40 | |
| Bluetooth remote control | BTC3 | |
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CABLE TOOLS
Should you require technical assistance to select the correct cable crimping or cable cutting tools please contact us – we provide competitive, innovative and market-leading engineered tooling products for the cutting and crimping of underground and subsea cables including overhead lines for use by Jointers & Linesmen.
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of cable tools to enable the preparation of all LV MV HV cables prior to the installation of Joints, Terminations & Connectors – this includes Klauke, Cembre, Alroc and Boddingtons cable jointing tools for removal of cable sheath, screen and insulation on 11/33kV (MV) and 66kV/132kV (HV) power cables.

Specialist Distributors of LV HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV – this includes the most extensive range of Ex Stock Innovation Tooling to facilitate safe and reliable preparation, termination and installation of cables.

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.



