VOLTS!

May 2022 VOLTS!

May 18th, 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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.


pROJECTS & NEWS

We Can Help

Thorne & Derrick are the Nexans Power Accessories stockist and UK Approved Distributor.

We offer the following 33kV ranges from stock at competitive prices – try us, we can help.

* JTS 33kV Joints – ex stock
* MONO 33kV Terminations – ex stock
* EUROMOLD 33kV Separable Connectors | T Boots – ex stock

To satisfy increasing market demand and our expanding customer base we are bolstering and extending all Nexans stocks. Should you require excellent customer service, supported by stock and underpinned by competitive prices, we can help.

Whether you are required to Connect 33kV cables using Separable Connectors into gas insulated equipment with inner cone (Size 3) or outer cone (Interface C) bushings or use conventional heat shrink technology to Terminate onto AIS, we can help.

If you require 33kV Joints or Jointer Competency Training, we can help.

Pictured | Picked & Packed & Shipping Out Today | Customer order despatched today to a UK wind farm project from our Bristol distribution centre which holds in excess of £1m stock of LV HV Jointing, Tooling, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV.


Sealing 132kV Cables

Thorne & Derrick distribute extensive cable sealing solutions for the effective flood defence and fire protection of medium and high voltage substations and LV power distribution ducting systems – we work closely with the UK DNO’s and their contractors to supply Approved Equipment from leading manufacturers. Here is a recent Case Application:

  • Client: SSE (UK DNO)
  • Product Category: Duct Seals
  • Application: Sealing Extra High Voltage Cables & Ducts Against Water, Gas & Fire
  • Voltage: High Voltage 132kV
  • Sector: Renewable Energy (Wind)
  • Product Installed: Filoseal+, Filoseal+HD and Filoseal+ HD Fire Cable Duct Sealing System
  • Project Information: All 3 types of Filoseal cable duct seal systems were required; original Filoseal+ with foam backing, newer Filoseal+HD for heavier POWER cables and the newest seal type Filoseal+HD FIRE which adds BS EN1366 Part 3 with up to 4 hours of fire protection. All cable duct seals were installed according to instructions whilst special guidance and tips were given on site by the manufacturer.
Sealing Cables, Switch Hall & Grid Transformer Bases On 132kV Wind Farm

Sealing Cables, Switch Hall & Grid Transformer Bases On 132kV Wind Farm


3M Electrical Stock Investment from Socket to Substation

T&D have distributed 3M Electrical Products & Cable Accessories since 1985 and this month we have committed to an additional £100K stock holding boost to support additional customer demand, project awards and mitigate supply chain bottle-necks in the marketplace.

From the humble roll of Scotch Tape to the lofty QTEN 66kV Termination, we can help.

LV MV HV Cable Abandonment Joints Terminations from 600v to 66kV Ex Stock.

LV MV HV Cable Abandonment Joints Terminations FROM 600v to 66kV Ex Stock.

Thorne & Derrick stock the most extensive range of LV Cable Joints from the Scotchcast Resin range of 3M Electrical for industrial and hazardous area cables including power, control and instrumentation.

LV MV HV Cable Abandonment Joints Terminations FROM 600v to 66kV Ex Stock.

Pictured: The QTEN 96-EP range of Cold Shrink Terminations stocked by Thorne & Derrick are suitable for the test, termination and connection of 66kV/72.5kV power networks

QTEN 66kV Features of the Termination

  • The versatile design of the silicone Cold Shrink Termination body allows installation on a wide range of cable sizes and types and a fast and easy installation at temperatures ranging from -20°C to + 50°C
  • No heat, flame, or special tools are needed during cable splice body installation
  • Accommodates crimp or mechanical cable lugs up to 110mm in diameter
  • Wide application range covering several cable cross sectional areas from 120sqmm –1500sqmm
  • Solderless earth connection to copper screen wires or lead sheath
  • Silicone rubber Cold Shrink outer rain sheds and sealing PST’s provide physical protection and moisture sealing of the completed cable termination
  • Silicone outer rain sheds of the termination makes it ideal for zones with maximum environmental contamination, industrial or coastal
  • Creepage path connection for additional protection in areas of high pollution

And The Winner Is……

Congratulations to Declan O Hara, your prize is in the post. Thanks PFISTERER for donating the copy of the Centenary Book.

PFISTERER meets future challenges with the knowledge that comes from one hundred years of experience. This expertise has developed continuously with advances in technology. Numerous innovations and patents continuously drive our growth with further investment in R&D planned for 2022 and beyond. Read more about our established relationship: Thorne & Derrick | Product Training With PFISTERER


Congratulations Harry

Just 10-years after joining Ellis Patents straight out of school as their very first trainee design engineer, Ellis the world-leading UK based manufacturer of cable cleats have promoted Chartered Engineer, Harry Taylor to the role of Technical Manager.

Talking about Harry’s promotion, Managing Director of Ellis Patents, Danny Macfarlane said: “We put a lot of focus on developing careers for young, local people and to see what Harry has already achieved is a source of great pride for us all.”

“He’s been a key member of the product development team since graduating with his first degree; and has been behind a variety of recent cable clamps innovations that have all had a big market impact – including an update to our 2 Hole Cable Clamp range that has seen the new product series sell three quarter of a million units since its re-launch.”

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Manufacturer

Ellis Patents


Tools | HV & FO

Pictured | A consolidated customer order, comprising over 100 Tools & Consumables prepared for despatch from Thorne & Derrick to a leading High Voltage Power & Jointing Contractor in the renewable energy sector – we can assist with an extensive range of Cable Accessories & Tooling to enable the installation, termination and test of both FO and HV cables up to 66kV. Find more info here about HV & FO Tools for Wind Farm Projects.

FO Tooling | Fibre Optic Strippers, Kevlar Cutting Tools, FO Cable Sheath Jacket Strippers, Spirit Level, Tweezers, Bent Nose Forceps, Angled Long Nose Pliers, Flare Nut Spanner, Jointers Knives, Flat Terminal Screwdrivers, Junior Hacksaw, Power Cutters, Worklights. Brands including Miller, Bahco & Knipex.

HV Tooling | Sheath Strippers, Semicon Screen Strippers, Insulation Removal Tools, Ratchet Spanners, Soldering Iron, Heat Shrink Gas Torch, Diameter Tape, Vernier Calipers, Nylon Hammer, Jointers Knife, Wire Brush. Brands including Alroc, Boddingtons & Sievert.

Tools for the Stripping & Preparation of FO & HV Cables

Tools for the Stripping & Preparation of FO & HV Cables


Staff Training

Thorne & Derrick are delighted to work with a supportive supply chain who provide training for our staff to aid their continued professional development.

Special thanks to Matt Page from Lucy Zodion for visiting our offices this month to provide training to our Sales Engineer Sarah Henderson on their EV & Pre-wired range of Feeder Pillars. Sarah has recently moved into her sales role and is progressing rapidly – she has become our Feeder Pillar specialist and is taking orders daily.

Sarah with Matt from Lucy Zodion


Industry event

Earthing Conference

Thorne & Derrick are Official Media Sponsors & Exhibitors at IDC Technologies, Inc. Earthing Conference UK which took place at the Park Regis Birmingham this month.

The aim of this conference was to demystify the subject of earthing and present the subject in a clear, straightforward manner. Earthing as a subject has been under-represented over the years and this event will attempt to remedy the gaps in technical knowledge and improve practices in the industry. The UK & Europe need a unified practical approach to earthing which can be commonly understood and widely applied.

Jonathan Hewitt (sales engineer) said: “It was great to be back to the face to face at the conference. Lots of people attended and there were some fantastic speakers.”

Special thanks to our partner AN Wallis for attending alongside Thorne & Derrick.

Sales Engineer Jonathan Hewitt with Jason Leatherland from A. N. Wallis

 


Top of The Posts

STRUTSLAYR

Clean, Consistent, Cuts – A Cutting Edge Innovation!

Alex Hart from Klauke visited our offices to provide an in-person demo to the team of the RIDGID® STRUTSLAYR™ Strut Channel Cutter. A short clip of the demonstration was shared on LinkedIn, which received fantastic engagement and several shares.

The StrutSlayr has been flying off the shelves since the start of the year and is said to be a ‘game changer’ for cutting strut in the industry. Time saving, burr-free and efficient ➡ Read more about the StrutSlayer.


Technical Tips

Cut & Crimp Cables with Total Safety 

Insulated Cable Crimping & Cable Cutting Tools | ORANGE by Klauke

Klauke have launched the Klauke Orange range of fully insulated cable crimping & cable cutting tools that have set the standard within the global utility industry – working with underground cables and overhead lines presents a series of challenges: proximity to potentially live parts, limited space and time pressures.

The world‘s first battery hydraulic crimping and cutting tools with Tri-Insulation Barrier technology that provides users with 1000V protection against electrical shocks.


E-LEARNING

Here is a list of FREE Monthly Webinars created by Ian Griffiths from greymatters providing technically secure answers to your HV Earthing or Lightning Protection Design questions. The library of Webinars can be accessed from the link below. You can earn CPD units and receive a certificate for participating.

  • Why Is The DNO Refusing To Energise – ‘Hot-Site’ Problems?
  • Why Am I Getting A Hot Site?
  • The Top 3 Most Useful Webinar Takeaways From 2021
  • Are You Struggling To FoP Test An Earth In A City Environment? Try This
  • Stop Struggling With Rolling Sphere Designs! Watch This And You Decide – XGSLabs 10
  • Surge Protection – How To Find Out If Your SPD Is Working
  • Earth Testing For Dummies – Common Mistakes To Avoid
  • Earthing Design Series Part 2 – What Is A Touch/Step Voltage Hazard?
  • Bringing Your Earthing Design To Life
  • Earthing Design Series – Part 1
  • Lightning Protection Myths Busted And Solutions For The DSEAR/COMAH Sites
  • An Introduction To EMF And Why We Need To Understand It.
  • Model Lightning Strikes Using XGS
  • Soil Resistivity Part 3 – How The Seasonal Changes Affect The Electrode Performance/Behaviour
  • Soil Resistivity Part 2 – How To Process The Data
  • Using Earthing Software – It Should Be Childs Play.
  • Hot Sites Or Transferred Potentials
  • Split Or Reduction Factors
  • Earthing In Difficult Geologies
  • Soil Resistivity Part 1 – Testing, Avoid The Common Mistakes
  • ➡ Go to all FREE Monthly Webinars here

    Earthing Grounding Systems

    Earthing & Lightning Protection

    Earthing & Lightning Protection


Featured Contractor

Exemplary workmanship and Competency is demonstrated here by Heighway Ltd, a UK leading Power & Cabling Contractor, who recently completed a Civils and Electrical Package to enable grid connection of a 5MW solar farm. As well as 33kV Jointing & Connection services, Heighway Ltd provided the following services:

  • HV Cable Diversion Works
  • HV Cable Installation to New Customer Substation
  • HV Park Feeder & VT Connections
  • HV Current Transformer
  • Installation of COP3 Metering Panel 

All excavation works in and around DNO compound to include installation of new concrete bases was completed by Heighway Ltd.

Pictured: Nexans Euromold Type C Connectors Terminating 33kV Cables

Pictured: Nexans Euromold Type C Connectors Terminating 33kV Cables

Heighway Ltd | Supplying Electrical Services, Power Connection, Jointing & Termination Solutions to the Energy, Rail & Construction Sectors up to 33kV

Heighway Ltd | Supplying Electrical Services, Power Connection, Jointing & Termination Solutions to the Energy, Rail & Construction Sectors up to 33kV

33kV SAP’s | 33kV Jointers |  400v Live – Testing & Commissioning Engineers | Protection Engineers  | Design Engineers | HV/LV Fitting Teams | Civils/Digging Teams  | Skilled PTS Operatives (Rail) – Specialist Lifting Services


Jobs

Thorne & Derrick are privileged to partner with EDS HV Group and support career opportunities within the Wind Industry via their Talent Pool. 

Are you an existing Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within the wind industry?

Are you an existing HV High Voltage SAP working in a similar industry looking to make a career move into renewables ?

Thorne & Derrick are privileged to partner with EDS HV Group and support career opportunities within the Wind Industry via their Talent Pool.

Medium Voltage High Voltage MV HV Joints Terminations


 

Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment.

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 & ProtectionCable 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.


Volts! Archive


VOLTS! ARCHIVE | Q1 2022

April 28th, 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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

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.

See the archive below.

Volts! #1 January 2022

Volts! #2 February 2022

Volts! #3 March 2022


April 2022 VOLTS!

April 22nd, 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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.


pROJECTS & NEWS

Thorne & Derrick Secure New Renewable MV Cable Accessory Order

This month, Thorne & Derrick International were delighted to confirm receipt of a new purchase contract order for an offshore wind farm project – this is to supply 33kV Tee Connectors (Nexans Euromold) and Inline Cable Joints (3M ColdShrink) following several rounds of technical qualification, specification and commercial submissions.

Thorne & Derrick’s technical submission for the jointing of the 33kV cables was accepted by the Senior Lead Cable Specialist based upon their 3M QS2000 range – the cable joint designed utilises a unique Cold Shrink delivery system. The 3M Cold Shrink products are supplied pre-stretched on a removable core for efficiency and ease of installation by the jointer with an integral electrical field control device and faraday cage pre-installed in the insulation body to reduce complexity during the installation.

As Approved Vendors to Vattenfall, the Swedish multinational power company, Thorne & Derrick will be supplying a 33kV Inter-Array Cable Accessory Package including medium voltage joints, connectors and cable cleats to support the installation of 19/33 (36)kV Single Core Submarine Cable with 24 Fibres (IEC 60502-2). Read more here.

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


52kV Trackside Power

Pictured Termination: 3M 95EP-631-2 is a 52kV Single Core Outdoor Termination utilising QTIII Technology for 26/45(52) kV Cables. Here’s a pallet shot of a Network Rail project order we have shipped out from Thorne & Derrick in April. The 52kV Cable Terminations manufactured by 3M Electrical utilising their innovative Cold Shrink Technology are Network Rail (NR) certified and PADS Listed as meeting the requirements for installation on their electrical infrastructure.

3M 95EP-631-2 is a 52kV Single Core Outdoor Termination utilising QTIII Technology for 26/45(52) kV Cables 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.

From stock, we deliver HV Terminations to trackside or turbine – whatever the industry, wherever the cable.

Joints & Terminations for Network Rail 25kV Electrification Projects | PADS Approved

Further Reading: Joints & Terminations for Network Rail High Voltage Electrification Projects | PADS Approved


Preserving The Heritage

A heritage studio revived for the 21st Century

We are currently working on an exciting project with a heritage film studio, that is undergoing work to expand. The studio plans to expand the complex with new studios and workshops to bring it into modern times and continue use.

Thorne & Derrick are working with the client to provide cable protection and ducting solutions to assist with the expansion project.

Cable protection covers and underground warning tapes are installed over LV, MV and HV power cables in trench and ducted cable installations with high visibility colour providing a visual warning of danger when excavating cables.

Pipe & Cable Protection Covers

Read more about Cable Protection

Thorne & Derrick also stock and distribute a range of cable ducting solutions that are independently certified to British and European Standards and are used extensively for LV, MV & HV substation, highways, housing developments, commercial, retail and industrial infrastructure applications. ➡ View the complete range of Cable Ducts to provide underground cable protection of low, medium and high voltage power cables (LV MV HV) including 11kV and 33kV cable ducting.


Technical Tips

Thorne & Derrick are the Specialist Distributor & Stockist for Alroc in the UK for their ranges of manual and motorised Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools for the removal and stripping of outer cable sheath, semi-conductor screen and insulation from LV, MV, HV and EHV power cables.

The ORACL manufactured by Alroc and supplied by Thorne & Derrick enables the cable jointer or user to longitudinally score the peelable semiconductive layer from medium/high voltage cables (typically 33kV up to 1000sqmm) in order to peel it off carefully by hand – this is a key stage of MV HV cable preparation prior to the installation of Power Cable Accessories including joints, terminations and connectors.

The ORACL screen scoring tool covers most “easy-strip” peelable semicon thicknesses by having adjustable scoring depths of 0.4, 0.6, 0.9 & 1.1mm – contact us for prices, stock availability or further information.

Anatomy of 33kV Cable

1 Aluminium Conductor with Water Blocking Protection | 2 Semiconducting Screen | 3 XLPE Insulation | 4 Semiconductng Screen | 5 Copper Wires Screen | 6 Copper Tape | 7 Water Blocking Tape | 8 PE Sheath

Cables 33kV

 

See Also from Alroc

Alroc - Cable Jointing Tools

Stocked & Supplied by Thorne & Derrick


Featured Jointers

132kV Cable Jointing

Read | Chris Barker |132kV Transition Cable Joint


Sector Spotlight 

eXPLOSIVE aTMOSPHERES

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to the Oil & Gas industry of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – since 1985 we have worked closely with EPC’S, E&P and related companies ensuring the highest levels of safety, reliability and maintainability of LV HV cable and power systems.

T&D hold the largest European stocks of 3M Hazardous Area Cable Accessories LV HV – this includes Cold Shrink and Scotchcast joints, terminations and abandonment kits for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres up to 33kV.

Specialist Cable Joint & Repair Systems include submersible, hydrocarbon and fire resistant solutions for marine and offshore power, control and instrumentation cables.

We provide expert technical support and supply from a multi-million pound stock holding:

  • Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors
  • Earthing & Lightning Protection
  • Cable Accessories – Lugs & Glands
  • Circuit Protection & Fuses
  • Cable Cleats & Clamps
  • Electrical Safety Equipment
  • Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment
  • Arc Flash Protection & Clothing
  • Cable Duct Seals & Transit Systems
  • Surge Arresters & Bushings
  • Overhead Line & Substation Power Products

Cable Repair | Solutions Using 3M Electrical Products | Cold Shrink | Scotchcast | Scotch Electrical Tapes

Selected Article | Repairing Damaged Cables, Cable Sheath & Jackets

Supporting Articles


Shelf-to-Shelf

This April we shipped-out 50+ Resin-type low voltage power and instrumentation cable joints with hydrocarbon resistant Scotchcast resin suitable for installation in Zone 1/2 flammable gas atmospheres according to ATEX Directive – picked from the Bristol warehouse shelf destined overnight to the continental shelf of the North Sea.

If you need to joint, to terminate or to connect LV or HV cables, either onshore or offshore, whatever the cable, wherever the location: Thorne & Derrick can help.

Thorne & Derrick supply 3M, Prysmian, Filoform and SPS low voltage cable joints suitable for connecting and jointing single and multi-core/pair power, control and instrumentation cables up to 600/1000V (3.3kV) in industrial and hazardous area locations – specialist applications include fire resistant, low smoke zero halogen, hydrocarbon resistant and utility cable joints.

Scotchcast Stocks | Jointing Systems for all types of Industrial Cables


Industry event

Dogger Bank Wind Farm: Meet the Buyer event

Jonathan Hewitt, Key Account Sales Engineer at Thorne & Derrick, enjoyed attending the Dogger Bank Wind Farm ‘Meet the Buyer Event’ organised by NOF.

Jonathan Hewitt, Key Account Sales Engineer at Thorne & Derrick, enjoyed attending the Dogger Bank Wind Farm ‘Meet the Buyer Event’ organised by NOF. The event included presentations by Dogger Bank, Port of Tyne and North Star Renewables. The networking lunch and one-to-one meetings created a great opportunity to meet project managers and stakeholders to learn more about opportunities within the project.

Jonathan Hewitt, Key Account Sales Engineer at Thorne & Derrick, enjoyed attending the Dogger Bank Wind Farm ‘Meet the Buyer Event’ organised by NOF.

About the Event

Dogger Bank Wind Farm and its Tier 1 Contractors are committed to the development and growth of a competitive UK supply chain. The meet the buyer event was held to showcase contract opportunities during the operations of this flagship UK development.

More about Dogger Bank

The Dogger Bank O&M Base is being constructed at the Port of Tyne and is due to be completed in Q4 2022. The project is the UK’s first HVDC connected wind farm and will feature the world’s first unmanned HVDC offshore platforms. North Star Renewables has been contracted to provide four Service Operation Vessels to the project. One rotation of GE’s Haliade-X turbine can power a UK household for two days. 277 units of the 13MW and 14MW turbines will be used on Dogger Bank.

Dogger Bank is a joint venture between SSE Renewables (40%), Equinor (40%) and Eni (20%).

Jonny Hewitt from Thorne & Derrick with Noman Shabir from Ellis Patents at the Dogger Bank

Jonny Hewitt from Thorne & Derrick with Noman Shabir from Ellis Patents at the Dogger Bank – Meet The Buyer Event.


Top of The Posts

Prize Draw!

This month we are hosting a prize draw to win a PFISTERER special edition Centenary Book. We are delighted to celebrate 100 years of PFISTERER with the history of their role in the energy industry, dating back to 1921. Connecting power for the future.

Enter the prize draw here

PFISTERER meets future challenges with the knowledge that comes from one hundred years of experience. This expertise has developed continuously with advances in technology. Numerous innovations and patents continuously drive our growth with further investment in R&D planned for 2022 and beyond. Read more about our established relationship: Thorne & Derrick | Product Training With PFISTERER


Jobs

Meet Mane

Mane Contract Services are committed to working with their client partners to help create a greener and cleaner future. For over 20 years, they have provided project staffing solutions to the complete project lifecycle across all Energy sources. Mane have an extensive project and client portfolio across both cable manufacturing & installation, working across UK, EMEA, APAC and USA.

 

Stephen Stuart and his team at Mane and they are looking to expand their network within the Wind Energy Industry;

 

– HV Engineering & Installation – 33kV, 132kV, 155kV, 220kV, 400kV
– Commissioning Engineering / Commissioning Management
– Installation Management & Package Management
– Grid Connection and Cable Installation
– Project Management / Construction Management
– Client Representation
– Site Management & Support
– Document Control & Management
– Project Planning / Scheduling– Project Controls Management
– Health & Safety Management


If you are recruiting for yourself or looking for a new career move within the Renewables
sector then please get in touch +44 (0) 1923 470 724 or email: [email protected]

For more information – visit their jobs page; https://www.mane.co.uk/energy/

 

With a network of international offices around the world and a large dedicated team of specialist Account Managers and Head Hunters, Mane are well placed to support your career development or recruitment requirements around the globe.

MANE


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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment.

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 & ProtectionCable 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.


Volts! Archive

Volts! #1 January 2022

Volts! #2 February 2022

Volts! #3 March 2022


March 2022 VOLTS!

March 9th, 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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.


Press Release

In 2018, Thorne & Derrick signed a UK Distribution Agreement with Nexans Power Accessories – this united a leading UK based Specialist Electrical Distributor with the global driver of the world’s transition to a more connected and sustainable energy future.

Since inception our contracted agreement has delivered consecutive annual business growth, last year including a 65% record year-on-year leap in sales.

Press Release | Record Business Growth for Thorne & Derrick and Nexans Power Accessories (UK) Ltd

In 2018, Thorne & Derrick signed a UK Distribution Agreement with Nexans Power Accessories – this united a leading UK based Specialist Electrical Distributor with the global driver of the world’s transition to a more connected and sustainable energy future.

 


pROJECTS & NEWS

PADS Approved

Following extensive and successful field trial testing the Nexans Euromold range of Connectors & Bushings have now received Full Acceptance by Network Rail with Official PADS Approval – specifically this includes Nexans Tee Connector model QM909TB Interface F and associated equipment bushing QM909AR. The product authorisation by Network Technical Head Power Distribution HV/LV on behalf of the Network Rail Acceptance Panel (NRAP) permits the installation of the Tee Connectors and Bushings to ground mounted oil filled transformers up to 52kV.

Read Press Release | Network Rail Full Acceptance for Nexans Tee Connectors & Bushings for 25kV Power Transformers

Network Rail Full Acceptance for Nexans Tee Connectors & Bushings for 25kV Power Transformers

Network Rail

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Systems to contractors undertaking LV Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals.

25kV Switchgear Terminations

25kV Switchgear Terminations | Nexans AFN36-6 42kV single core cable terminations are Network Rail PADS Approved for indoor 25kV air insulated switchgear applications. The cold-applied Slip-on rail cable termination is approved for use with Siemens ASG25 – 25kV air insulated switchgear for AC traction power supply systems.


Approved PFISTERER Stockist

Thorne & Derrick | Approved PFISTERER Stockist | CONNEX |  SEANEX | SICON

Let’s Meet

Throughout March, Thorne & Derrick continued to invite their supply chain to our offices and we also conducted online meetings to ensure staff are up-to-date with product developments, discuss sales-marketing campaigns and strategy plan for the year ahead.

Thorne & Derrick welcomed Karl McFadden (Commercial Sales Manager at PFISTERER) and Drew Houghton (Commercial Sales at PFISTERER) to our offices for product training including an overview of the market-leading and new generation Sicon brand of stepless shearbolt connectors. Additional manufacturer updates included an impressive presentation on the project award at Seagreen with the SEANEX range of dry pluggable high voltage cable connectors for 66kV inter-cable termination.

Thorne & Derrick hold extensive stocks of the MV-CONNEX separable connector range of inner-cone plug type cable connections for use with 33kV electrical equipment – this is supported by the provision of Jointer Competency Training to ensure the reliability of electrical connections.

Blog | Thorne & Derrick | Product Training With PFISTERER

Read Article | SEANEX | PFISTERER Connectors Selected For 66kV Wind Turbine Terminations At Seagreen Project

Thorne & Derrick hold extensive stocks of the MV-CONNEX separable connector range of inner-cone plug type cable connections for use with 33kV electrical equipment - this is supported by the provision of Jointer Competency Training to ensure the reliability of electrical connections.


Sealing Inter-Array Cables

Working with Orsted, Van Oord and the Inter Array Project Manager from LS Cable & System, Thorne & Derrick have specified a cable sealing system to prevent water ingress into the power and fibre optic cores of de-energised high voltage inter-array cables (IAC).

Manufactured by 3M Electrical their range of EC type Cold Shrink cable end caps will provide protection from exposure to moisture, contamination, corrosion, ozone, UV radiation and other environmental hazards.

The proposed product solution was adopted based upon safe working procedure, field service history and product testing according to ASTM D 412-75: – the Cold Shrink technology cable caps are a flame-free and tool-less installation.

The 3M EC-4 type cap will be applied to protect and seal the exposed power core cable ends following the cable pull-in in general accordance with the installation process outlined in the video below – these will be mounted by the Cable Installation Contractor on the wind turbine foundation and offshore substation (OSS) after removal of excess pull-in lengths.

The fibre-optic cables will be sealed with 3M EC-1 type cap – Scotch 2228 type mastic tape is used to wrap and build-up the diameter of the fibre optic cable where the outer diameter of the FO cables are smaller than 11.6mm. Scotch 2228 is a conformable, self-fusing electrical rubber mastic tape with a strong, temperature stable adhesion for maximum continuous operation up to 90° Celsius.

The Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms will comprise a total of 111 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines. The offshore construction will be carried out during 2021 and 2022, with the project expected to be fully up and running in 2022.

The Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms will comprise a total of 111 Siemens Gamesa 8 MW turbines. The offshore construction will be carried out during 2021 and 2022, with the project expected to be fully up and running in 2022.


Powering Data Centres

Thorne & Derrick have established an impressive project portfolio across UK, European and US built data centres; supporting the ever-changing industry and modern infrastructure changes with LV-HV Energisation & Electrical Equipment.

This month we supplied cable cleats and management products NTT’s Hemel Hempstead 2 (HH2) Global Data Centre. The HH2 facility provides 6MW of high quality data centre space across 6 data halls – each data hall has its own dedicated plant to a 2N configuration. With 30,000 square feet of net technical capacity, Hemel Hampstead 2 offers excellent connectivity options providing access to multiple carriers and cloud providers. 20kW is possible with high-power rack densities.

Read more about the Data Centre here.

Thorne & Derrick have established an impressive project portfolio across UK, European and US built data centres; supporting the ever-changing industry and modern infrastructure changes with LV-HV Energisation & Electrical Equipment.

Image Credit: https://www.ntt.com/en/services/data-center/nexcenter/virtual-tours/uk-hemel-hempstead-2-3.html

Working with Ellis Patents, Thorne & Derrick specified and supplied the following cleats for high voltage cable restraint to the client:

  • Ellis Vulcan Trefoil Cleats VRT+08 for 630sqmm HV Cables
  • Ellis Vulcan Trefoil Cleats VRT+06 for 240sqmm HV Cables
  • M10 x 30mm Bolts & M10 Short Spring Channel Nuts

Cable Cleats For Short Circuit Protection

A cable cleat is a device designed to provide securing of cables when installed at intervals along the length of the cables, and is a vital component to ensuring worker safety. Holding Power is Ellis Patents guarantee that their Cable Cleats will contain dangerous short circuit forces – protecting your people, power and plant. It is important that when selecting cable cleats for high voltage cables that the cable cleats can handle the anticipated fault currents especially at working voltages of 11kV/33kV. 

All cable cleats stocked and supplied by Thorne & Derrick are short-circuit tested to the current updated version IEC61914:2015. Read the blog for further information on conforming to the current IEC standard ➡ Withdrawn IEC 61914:2009 | Cable Cleats for Electrical Installations

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats

Ellis Cleats | Emperor | Vulcan | Atlas | Phoenix | Single Trefoil Quad Bundled Cables


Technical Tips Playlist 

Thorne & Derrick are the Specialist Distributor & Stockist for Nexans in the UK for their ranges of Cable Accessories up to 66kV. Nexans have created a 4 Part Video Playlist focusing on FAQ’s about their Euromold range of separable connectors.

Thorne & Derrick are the Specialist Distributor & Stockist for Nexans in the UK for their ranges of Cable Accessories up to 66kV. Nexans have created a 4 Part Video Playlist focusing on FAQ’s about their Euromold range of separable connectors.


Featured Jointers

132kV 3 Core Oil To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joint Without Sleeve

Read | Energi Cable Services Ltd | 132kV 3 Core Oil To 1 Core XLPE Transition Joint


Mita GRP | GRP Cable Containment Rail Solution

Containing Cables for Network Rail

Pictured: GRP Cable Containment Rail Solution | 300 metres of 110mm depth solid cable tray manufactured from GRP for a Network Rail project using PY1 type resin – several pallets are pictured at MITA prepared for despatch to the Reading Independent Feeder project which was originally part of CP6 enhancement scheme and constructed to minimise the impact of power and distribution failures on the operations of the GWML.

Thorne & Derrick can provide competitive prices and delivery for the complete range of MITA Cable Management & Containment Systems – contact us with your enquiries.

Pictured: GRP Cable Containment Rail Solution | 300 metres of 110mm depth solid cable tray manufactured from GRP for a Network Rail project using PY1 type resin - several pallets are pictured at MITA prepared for despatch to the Reading Independent Feeder project which was originally part of CP6 enhancement scheme and constructed to minimise the impact of power and distribution failures on the operations of the GWML. Thorne & Derrick can provide competitive prices and delivery for the complete range of MITA Cable Management & Containment Systems - contact us with your enquiries. 

GRP Tray


Sector Spotlight | Offshore Wind

Thorne & Derrick International are Specialist Suppliers to the UK and international Offshore Wind Industry of products to provide safe and reliable Cable Termination, Jointing, Installation & Power Systems up to 66kV. Based in North-East England, we supply projects from the North Sea to the Nordics – our Exports Division support international offshore wind power projects from USA to China.

1 Block Island Offshore Wind Farm USA | Thorne & Derrick, as Approved Vendors to GE Renewable Energy supplied Earthing, Static Discharging & Electrical Safety Equipment to the substations plus a 33kV Cable Accessories package to power, joint and connect the medium voltage switchgear and transformers.

2 Operational Offshore Wind Farms (12 Locations) | Thorne & Derrick, as Approved Vendors to Orsted, supplied both standard and customised heat shrink joints manufactured by Nexans to enable planned maintenance and repair of the ABB, NKT, TFK & Prysmian High Voltage Cables – included land and subsea cable systems operating at 33kV.

3 Multiple Offshore Wind Farm Assets | Thorne & Derrick, as Approved Vendors to JDR Cable Systems, developed MV Jointers Tool Kits to provide offshore wind technicians with the specialist tools needed to prepare inter array cables up to 33kV prior to the installation of joints, terminations or connectors to the highest standard – included tools to enable the removal of the cable outersheath, insulation (XLPE) and semicon screens.

Jointer Tool Kits

The Jointers Tool Kits are designed to provide their jointers with the specialist cable tools needed to prepare inter array cables up to 33kV prior to the installation of joints, terminations or connectors to the highest standard.

4 Bespoke & Standard Cable Clamps, Saddles & Cleats | Developed client customised cable support and cleat systems for high voltage cables in the nacelle/tower of WTG’s for a world leading manufacturer of wind turbines currently under NDA.

We are also approved vendors to SSE Renewables, Swire Energy Services (ALL NRG), Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Correll Group, Van Oord, Vattenfall, Boskalis and other leading renewable energy companies throughout the world.

5 Cable Pull-in Equipment | Working with Balfour Beatty plc on the Viking Link project Thorne & Derrick supplied a range of cable drum handling, socksrollers and lubrication products to enable the safe pulling and trenching of high voltage power cables.

Image Courtesy | Max States Site Engineer at Balfour Beatty plc (Viking Link) – here the EHV 526kV cable is pictured being pulled from a 62 tonne cable drum (1240m circuit) into the cable trench via rollers in July 2021. Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark.

Image Courtesy | Max States Site Engineer at Balfour Beatty plc (Viking Link) – here the EHV 526kV cable is pictured being pulled from a 62 tonne cable drum (1240m circuit) into the cable trench via rollers in July 2021. Viking Link is a 1,400 MW HVDC submarine power cable under construction between the United Kingdom and Denmark.


Industry event

Earthing Conference Call For Papers
THORNE & DERRICK | EVENT SPONSORS

Thorne & Derrick are proud to be sponsoring the Earthing Conference UK this May in Birmingham.

The aim of this Earthing Conference UK is to demystify the subject of earthing and present the subject in a clear, straightforward manner. Earthing as a subject has been under-represented over the years and this event will attempt to remedy the gaps in technical knowledge and improve practices in the industry.

Read More About The Event | Earthing Conference 2022

www.events.idc-online.com

Phone: +44 (020) 8335 4014

Email: [email protected]

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Representing your business at the Earthing UK Conference in 2022 will provide you the opportunity to reach key decision makers from a multitude of industries.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact: Emma Cameron at: [email protected]

The conference is currently seeking speakers who can talk about their experiences in the field, provide overviews of the applicable industry regulations/legislation and offer case studies and examples from industry. All presenters receive complimentary registration to attend the conference.


Top of The Posts

Thank you to Ellis Patents for supporting us on our most viewed social post this month.

Cable Cleats | Manufactured by Ellis Patents

Cable Cleats

Chris Dodds, Sales & Marketing Manager, worked on a LinkedIn social-push featuring the Ellis No Bolt Cable Cleats. The aim was to educate peers on the safety benefits of the cable cleats, specifically the achieved PADS Approvals and IEC 61914 Compliance. The interaction received was statistically outstanding with exciting project leads to develop for our business. ➡ See the full LinkedIn post.


Jobs

Meet Mane

Mane Contract Services are committed to working with their client partners to help create a greener and cleaner future. For over 20 years, they have provided project staffing solutions to the complete project lifecycle across all Energy sources. Mane have an extensive project and client portfolio across both cable manufacturing & installation, working across UK, EMEA, APAC and USA.

 

Stephen Stuart and his team at Mane and they are looking to expand their network within the Wind Energy Industry;

 

– HV Engineering & Installation – 33kV, 132kV, 155kV, 220kV, 400kV
– Commissioning Engineering / Commissioning Management
– Installation Management & Package Management
– Grid Connection and Cable Installation
– Project Management / Construction Management
– Client Representation
– Site Management & Support
– Document Control & Management
– Project Planning / Scheduling– Project Controls Management
– Health & Safety Management


If you are recruiting for yourself or looking for a new career move within the Renewables
sector then please get in touch +44 (0) 1923 470 724 or email: [email protected]

For more information – visit their jobs page; https://www.mane.co.uk/energy/

 

With a network of international offices around the world and a large dedicated team of specialist Account Managers and Head Hunters, Mane are well placed to support your career development or recruitment requirements around the globe.

MANE


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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment.

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 & ProtectionCable 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.


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February 2022 VOLTS!

February 28th, 2022
THORNE & DERRICK LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt

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.


Press Release

This month, Thorne & Derrick are delighted to have concluded a Preferred Distribution Agreement with P&B Weir Electrical Ltd.

The agreement is the culmination of discussions and strategy planning for the launch of our partnership – this arrangement is purposed to raise levels of operational and personal safety in the substation, distribution and transmission sectors of the electrical industry.

“I am personally pleased to have secured this valuable partnership and we are excited about introducing their combination of innovative and heritage engineered Electrical Safety Equipment up to 400kV to our clients. If you work on underground cables or overhead lines we look forward to discussing and supporting your project or personal safety requirements.”

“Down the trench or up the pylon, together we can protect workers against the daily hazards of working with electricity. We now look forward with ambition and commitment to implementing our business plan to achieve our shared business goals for 2022,” comments Chris Dodds, Thorne & Derrick. Read complete Press Release here.

This month, Thorne & Derrick are delighted to have concluded a Preferred Distribution Agreement with P&B Weir Electrical Ltd. The agreement is the culmination of discussions and strategy planning for the launch of our partnership – this arrangement is purposed to raise levels of operational and personal safety in the substation, distribution and transmission sectors of the electrical industry.


pROJECTS & NEWS 

Floating production storage and offloading Unit

This month we have been working on a project to supply electrical safety equipment to switchrooms on a floating production, storage and offloading platform (FPSO) located in the North Sea – a floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) unit is a floating vessel used by the offshore oil and gas industry for the production and processing of hydrocarbons, and for the storage of oil. Ship-shaped FPSOs are by far the most widely used type of floating production unit, accounting for over 100 deployments globally.

The customer required a replacement for their current insulating matting to be installed in their LV and HV switchrooms on board the FPSO. The replacement was required due to the age of the existing matting; showing typical wear and tear and no longer providing the correct level of safety or insulating protection to offshore workers.

The switchrooms on the vessel ranged from 1kV to 17.5kV, and required matting to meet the correct voltages. After careful project specification, Thorne & Derrick supplied the client with Class 2 insulating matting for the HV switchroom, plus Class 0 matting for the LV switchroom according to IEC6111. Each versatile roll was supplied at 10 x 1m wide, with the end user intending to cut the rolls to suit the individual requirements.

Thorne & Derrick supplied the materials in 3-4 days from stock – see also storage, use and care of insulating matting for further information.

➡ See our range of Electrical Insulating Matting for the protection of workers involved in electrical installations for voltages of 1,000 volts – 33kV.

Insulating Matting

Image Credit: Dana Petroleum | Western Isles FPSO – the Dana-operated Western Isles is producing from two oil fields called Harris and Barra in the Northern North Sea, 160km east of the Shetlands and 12km west of Tern field. It involves a subsea development of production and water injection wells tied back to a floating production, storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) with oil export using shuttle tankers.

Insulating Matting


improving access

A pair of new lifts has been installed at Meols station to improve accessibility for those travelling on the Merseyrail network.

The £2.2 million project was funded through the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Access for All programme and forms part of a wider project funded by both the DfT and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

The Access for All programme was introduced to make travelling more convenient for disabled passengers travelling by train across the country, and previous projects on the Merseyrail network include lift installations at Formby, Birkenhead North and Orrell Park.

To read more about the project click here.

Thorne & Derrick have supported this project by supplying GRP ground-fixed trough and fixings to their client Amco Giffen and manufactured by Wibe MITA – we are Approved Vendors to most of the Network Rail Principal Contractors and electrification framework providers and support troughing system scheme design, specification and supply.

PADS approved cable trough ensures protection of trackside power and S&T cables on the UK rail infrastructure – this includes LV copper and aluminium dc traction power and medium/high voltage (MV-HV) power cables supplying 11kV, 25kV and 33kV electricity distribution. We are proud to have worked with the Access for All program to protect infrastructure against accidental damage or vandalism whilst remaining easy to access if maintenance or a future electrification upgrade is required.

Network Rail

Thorne & Derrick | Approved Vendors to Network Rail

Rail News |Network Rail Full Acceptance for Nexans Tee Connectors & Bushings for 25kV Power Transformers

Protection of Rail Cables & LV MV HV Power Infrastructure Using Cable Troughing Systems | GRP

Protection of Rail Cables & Power Infrastructure Using Cable Troughing Systems | GRP


Pillar Power

Since 2010, we have been working with Lucy Zodion and their highly skilled and experienced in-house electrical design and engineering teams to provide high-quality power distribution solutions – contact us to discuss your requirements.

Thorne & Derrick continue to specify and supply the Fortress range of feeder pillars manufactured from the highest quality galvanised steel with optional internal electrical wiring to client specification – the Lucy Zodion’s wide selection of steel pillar shells come in a number of sizes, finishes and treatments to ensure they meet your power distribution requirements; single-door, single-door, triple-door and other variants available.

February projects included: C11 Cyber Security and Digital Innovation Centre, Network Rail Brookmans Park Station plus several electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations and mobile telephone sites throughout the UK for SSE. Here is an extract from our Scope of Work Specification for the EV Charging Points at Brunel University, London.

Feeder Pillars | LV Electrical Power Distribution

Feeder Pillars | LV Electrical Power Distribution

Pictured | The Walk-in WR2 | this is our double-door walk-in GRP Electric Enclosures handmade to the highest standard with stainless- steel hinges, secure lockable doors, IP55 dust and water protection and a UV stabilised gel coat finish. See the Specification.

From the largest UK stocks T&D distribute the most extensive range of feeder pillars.

From the largest UK stocks Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of feeder pillars for LV Power Distribution.


Building Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm

This month, Thorne & Derrick achieved Approved Vendor status with SSE Renewables, the renewable energy subsidiary of SSE plc which develops and operates onshore and offshore wind farms and hydro electric generation in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are now working with their Project Managers & SAP’s to improve electrical site safety and outage response capabilities throughout their asset portfolio through the specification and supply of Joints, Terminations & Connectors for 33kV networks.

Supporting Seagreen

Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project is located 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea. A joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%), Seagreen will be Scotland’s largest and the world’s deepest offshore wind farm when complete.

The Seagreen offshore wind farm was consented with permission granted to install 150 offshore wind turbines. 114 offshore wind turbines are currently under construction with an installed capacity of 1,075MW and will be fully operational by early 2023.

Seagreen is an offshore wind farm development owned by SSE Renewables (49%) and TotalEnergies (51%).

SSE Renewables is leading the development and construction of the joint venture project, supported by TotalEnergies, and will operate Seagreen on completion.

Seagreen is building a new substation at Tealing which will receive the electricity generated by the wind farm for conversion up to 400kV for onward transmission on the national electricity transmission system.

Substation | Seagreen is building a new substation at Tealing which will receive the electricity generated by the wind farm for conversion up to 400kV for onward transmission on the national electricity transmission system.

SSE Renewables

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 and Shrink Polymer Systems.

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, and Pfisterer CONNEX.


Let’s Meet

Throughout February, Thorne & Derrick continued to welcome their supply chain to our offices and we also conducted online meetings to ensure staff are up-to-date with product developments, discuss sales-marketing campaigns and strategy plan for 2022 with our team.

Last week, Thorne & Derrick welcomed Ian Joynson & Chris Thompson from CSD Sealing Systems to their offices for training and a live product demonstration of their market-leading NORFIRNO product – the NOFIRNO system is Type Approved for the harshest ratings for A, H and Jet Fire Class, and is also approved for watertight, gas-tight, blast and shock applications.

Thorne & Derrick are Approved Distributors for CSD Sealing Systems – we have specified and distributed their products across numerous onshore and offshore substation projects.

The half-day agenda covered developments and approvals within the UK DNO Utility sector, product conformance to ATEX Directive for hazardous areas and explosive atmosphere installations plus a round-up of our sales pipeline and current projects.

Live Product Demo of CSD Nofirno by Chris Thompson


OFFSHORE NETWORKING & THE RENEWABLE REVOLUTION

Thorne & Derrick continue to support the Test & Termination requirements of High Voltage Engineering Services providers for cable tooling and installation materials – this includes Cold Shrink Caps & Mastic Tapes for sealing power and FO cable cores on inter-array cables, 33kV Jointers Tool Sets and Cable Heaters for the straightening of high voltage power cables prior to termination.

We stock 3M Cold Shrink terminations up to 66kV – this includes the 3M 96-EP720-2 for the Test & Termination of 66kV single core cables with XLPE insulation (120sqmm-1000sqmm).

We stock 3M Cold Shrink terminations up to 66kV - this includes the 3M 96-EP720-2 for the Test & Termination of 66kV single core cables with XLPE insulation (120sqmm-1000sqmm).


Webinar – An Introduction to Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Our Key Account Sales Engineer, Jonathan Hewitt, enjoyed attending the webinar hosted by NOF this month – the well supported online event provided an introduction to the operations phase of this extensive offshore renewables project. Over 900 delegates joined the wKey Account Sales Engineer, Jonathan Hewitt | LV MV HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV. Nexans (Euromold) | 3M Cold Shrink | Pfisterer Connex Stockists.ebinar to learn and understand more about the North East based wind farm, the Tier 1 Contactors involved in the project and the opportunities for the supply chain. The presentation provided oversight of the supply-chain requirements from Wind Turbine to National Grid substation.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm is located more than 130km off the North-East coast of England and is being delivered by joint venture partners SSE Renewables, Equinor and Eni – in total the wind farm is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply 5% of the UK’s demand, equivalent to powering six million homes.

Thorne & Derrick look forward to working with our supply chain and clients to deliver support to the Dogger Bank development including Cable Termination, Jointing, Pull-in & Electrical Equipment up to 66kV.

Special thanks to Caroline Lofthouse (NOF Cluster Manager) for providing the Welcome and to Tom Nightingale (North East Stakeholder Manager) for a highly insightful and informative project overview. Following the event Thorne & Derrick have calendared further meetings with both DEME and GE Renewable Energy.

Special thanks to Caroline Lofthouse (NOF Cluster Manager) for providing the Welcome and to Tom Nightingale (North East Stakeholder Manager) for a highly insightful and informative project overview. Following the event Thorne & Derrick have calendared further meetings with both DEME and GE Renewable Energy.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm

Wind Farm

Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm | Located more than 130km off the North East coast of England, Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be capable of powering 6 million British homes – find out more.



Technical Tip

Watch Video | How to Remove Bonded Screens from MV Cables by Thibaut Rouyere (Marketing & Sales Director at Alroc)

Watch Video | How to Remove Bonded Screens from MV Cables by Thibaut Rouyere (Marketing & Sales Director at Alroc)


Featured Jointer


Sector Spotlight | rail

Network Rail Supplier

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, including 3M Cold Shrink, Pfisterer CONNEX and Nexans Euromold products.

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.


Transport for London Project
Cable Hangers

February Rail Project | Working with Ellis Patents we completed the specification and have now moved into manufacturing for our largest contract to date to supply TfL (London Underground) approved cable hangers across several depot modernisation projects.

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.

Thorne & Derrick are Approved Vendors to both Network Rail and Transport for London.

Thorne & Derrick are Approved Vendors to both Network Rail and Transport for London.


Industry event

Energy Network Events exists 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.

Visit 

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Exhibit 

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ENERGYx2022 is the industry-leading Exhibition & Conference for anyone working within the Electricity Industry.


Jobs

HV Cable Jointer

Employer | ICS Cymru | Caerphilly, Wales, United Kingdom| Location On-site
ICS Cymru - Division of Instrument & Control Services Ltd based in Caerphilly, South Wales, are an Electrical Contractor specialising in Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Generation systems.

ICS Cymru – Division of Instrument & Control Services Ltd based in Caerphilly, South Wales, are an Electrical Contractor specialising in Electrical Transmission, Distribution and Generation systems.

You will be responsible for carrying out and overseeing the cable jointing and termination works involved within our projects, for voltages ranging from LV up to 33kV …see more.


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Thorne & Derrick distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Cable Installation & Electrical Distribution Equipment.

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 & ProtectionCable 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.


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