Arc Flash can occur wherever there is electrical power:

• Heavy Industry
• Power Generation 
• Data Centres
• Rail 
• BESS
• Utilities
• Renewables | Wind & Solar 

Risks | Breaking ground near to underground services, live jointing, switchgear racking in-out, fuse-pulling, switching.

An Arc Flash can occur due to any of the following circumstances...

• Tools or equipment inadvertently touch live conductors or are dropped
• Faults or mistakes in isolating equipment
• Equipment failure due to faulty parts, poor installation, or even normal wear + tear
• Dust, corrosion or other impurities on conductor surfaces
• Cable strikes when breaking ground  - 8 to 10 cable strikes are reported daily in the UK!

Thorne & Derrick distribute an extensive range of Arc Flash Clothing &  PPE from ProGARM.

PPE is designed to reduce the risk of life changing or life threatening 2nd or 3rd degree burns. 

ProGARM PPE adheres to IEC 61482 2 : 2018 protection standards.

ProGARM garments use VXS+ inherent material, which means that the fibre will not burn – Inherent fibres create inherent yarns which are knitted or woven into inherent fabrics instant extinguishing.

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. 

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