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PFISTERER CONNEX Training & Visit For Thorne & Derrick
July 4th, 2018Press Release: Chris Dodds – Sales & Marketing Manager Thorne & Derrick
Date: 28th June 2018
This week Thorne & Derrick, the UK specialist distributor for the PFISTERER CONNEX range of Medium & High Voltage Cable Accessories, visited their UK headquarters and training centre for technical training on theCONNEX 33kV inner cone cable plug-in termination system. This system predominantly used to terminate and connect polymeric type insulated cables into gas insulated switchgear and substations is the world-market leading type and specified by global utilities for the terminations of cables up to 400kV.
Electrical Safety
Special thanks go to James Roberts (PFISTERER Area Sales Manager) for setting the agenda and showcasing PFISTERER fully to the Thorne & Derrick team – this included an informative and concise overview of the PFISTERER range of Electrical Safety Equipment MV HV.
Sicon
Additionally, the new generation of PFISTERER SICON mechanical shearbolt connectors were introduced – these connectors provide exceptional contact and conductivity at each voltage level including LV MV HV up to 72kV for use with Cold Shrink and heat shrink joints and terminations.
The PFISTERER SICON connectors feature lower thread friction, lower shear-off torque for faster jointing of cables coupled with new smoother profile design – the cable barrel features an extended area on the cable lug barrel for advanced water sealing in outdoor cable terminations at medium/high voltages.
The Thorne & Derrick team benefited from watching and learning from Jon Reed (PFISTERER HV High Voltage Trainer) – the rising star of HV Jointer Training with an amazing skill-set, Jon demonstrated mastery of “the semicon-screen cut“, the cable chamfer and overall cable preparation perfection when installing CONNEX connectors.
Jon rocked with excellent ALROCÂ tool techniques –Â “walking and talking” us through the installation process from sheath removal to plugging-in. Jon manages and provides the lead on completing PFISTERER Training Courses for jointing contractors needing manufacturer issued Competency Certification when working on the termination of high voltage cables, both onshore and offshore, using PFISTERER CONNEX products.
Jon Reed (HV Trainer) overseeing and teaching T&D Sales Engineer Jonny Hewitt to use ALROC tools to strip bonded screen 33kV at PFISTERER UK HQ. More info: Alroc CWB18-60.
Thorne & Derrick very much look forward to further developing our mutual business interests with the PFISTERER Team and those contractors in the UK utility and ICP contractor sectors – from stock we offer PFISTERER CONNEX, SICON and associated MV/HV cable accessories and installation equipment including dummy plugs.
Pictured left to right: James Roberts, Jonny Hewitt (T&D), Phil Bearpark (T&D), Jon Reed, Martin Wigham, Chris Dodds and Gary Amos (all T&D).
PFISTERER CONNEX Stockists & Distributors
Thorne & Derrick
T&D are Specialist Distributors to UK Distribution Network Operators (DNO’s), NERS Registered Service Providers, ICP’s and HV Jointing Contractors of an extensive range of LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt – this includes 11kV/33kV/66kV joints, terminations and connectors for both DNO and private network applications.
Cable Jointing & Pulling Equipment
Cable Blowers | Cable Lubricant | Duct Rods | Cable Socks | Cable Jacks | Cable Rollers | Cable Protection Covers MV HV | Cable Joints MV HV | Duct Sealing
Contact our UK Power Team for competitive quotations, fast delivery from stock and technical support or training on all LV-HV products.
PB Weir Working With Thorne & Derrick – Portable Earthing & Electrical Safety Specialists
June 15th, 2018
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Earlier today, Thorne & Derrick the UK specialist distributor of LV, MV & HV Cable Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt welcomed Mick Fowler (Business Development Engineer – PB Weir) to their new offices in Chester-le-Street, County Durham UK.
Since 1985, T&D have developed a strong reputation for supplying UK DNO’s and NERS accredited Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) with an extensive range of LV MV HV Electrical Equipment including arc flash clothing and protection to utility workers.
T&D service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
PB Weir are the globally recognised designer, manufacturer and supplier of temporary portable earthing, voltage detectors and Buchholz Relays.
T&D met PB Weir following several recent project successes including supplying portable earthing systems to Hornsea Project 1, Scottish Power and a number of National Grid approved contractors working on projects at HV High Voltage and EHV Extra High Voltage.
Chris Dodds comments, “the commercial and technical support provided to Thorne & Derrick by PB Weir is excellent – in 2017 Thorne & Derrick experienced a record intake of new business, new customers and new account openings. That set the stage perfectly for 2018. Now our half-year sales targets and goals for 2018 have been met we look forward to introducing PB Weir to our existing and potential customers over the remainder of the year”.
Pictured left to right: Mick Fowler (PB Weir), Chris Dodds, Martin Wigham and David Tinning (T&D Sales Engineers).
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PB Weir Portable Earthing & Electrical Safety Equipment
- Substation Earthing – Line End & Earth End Clamps
- Substation Operating Poles & Sticks
- Link Box Earthing Kits
- Network Rail PADS Approved Operating Poles
- Network Rail PADS Approced 25kV OLE Electrified Lines AC & DC Portable Earths
- Transmission & Overhead Line Portable Earthing EHV 132kV 275kV 400kV
- Westminster Voltage Detectors
- Distribution Line Earthing Equipment
- Buchholz Relays
âž¡ See how Thorne & Derrick working with PB Weir can supply standard and develop customer bespoke Portable Earthing Equipment for all substation earthing applications – this includes Line End Clamps, Earth End Clamps, Aluflex Leads, Operating Poles and Connectors.
Thorne & Derrick
Since 1985, T&D have established an international reputation based on SERVICE | INTEGRITY | TRUST.
Cable Jointing & Pulling Equipment
Cable Blowers | Cable Lubricant | Duct Rods | Cable Socks | Cable Jacks | Cable Rollers | Cable Protection Covers MV HV | Cable Joints MV HV | Duct Sealing
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