Request Your FREE Efficiency Report No images? Click here GO GREEN | REQUEST FREE EFFICIENCY REPORTMARECHAL® Decontactor Technology is up to 5.7 times more efficient than a standard pin and sleeve type hard-wired installation – the connector that contributes significantly to Energy Savings with reduced costs and improved electrical safety. Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of Industrial & Hazardous Area (ATEX & IECEx) Equipment to provide temporary or permanent Power to your projects from 600V to 66kV - this includes the most comprehensive range of LV HV Cables, Accessories Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt. ![]() REQUEST REPORT ![]() THE DECONTACTOR CONNECTORDECONTACTOR = PLUG + SOCKET + INTEGRAL SWITCH DISCONNECTOR The MARECHAL® Decontactor is a unique plug and socket assembly with an integral load-break switch – the user can safely and instantly disconnect under full electrical current up to 250Amps using the integral load-break switch. Immediate reconnection is possible under electrical load without requirement to shutdown power supply. ![]() HIGH MATERIAL PERFORMANCE & QUALITY Exceptional connection quality: up to 10,000 cycles Resistant up to 8 times the rating current Shock resistant: up to IK10 with metal casings Permanent absorption and tolerance to repeat overload Resist to temperatures from at least -40 °C to +60 °C Automatically watertight: up to IP69K, 100 bars and 80 °C Isolator switch integrate ATEX & IECEX certifications ![]() ENERGY SAVING ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS Technically designed to LIMIT HEATING and compensate THERMAL CYCLE. The MARECHAL® DS & DSN range of Industrial Decontactors are waterproof (IP66/67/69 High Pressure High Temperature) and shock resistant (IK09/10) for industrial electrical connections - a range of current ratings from 20-250 Amps. 🟥 Heating curve of a 60309-2 socket at a constant 63 A current 🟦 Heating curve of a DECONTACTOR™ at a constant 63 A current 🟪 Successive heating curves of a DECONTACTOR™ at a particular current cycle of 63A ![]() ![]() 5 KEY BENEFITS TO REDUCE ENERGY CONSUMPTION Industry requires energy. A running machine produces heat and therefore, energy. The optimisation of the energy consumption is key to reduce operation costs and enhance processes cost efficiency. By choosing MARECHAL you select a technology that combines energy efficiency and sustainable development. Thorne & Derrick is committed to a collaborative approach with our supply chain to help solve shared global challenges with the aim to improve quality of life for future generations. ![]() ![]() Thorne & Derrick, UK Preferred Stockist & Distributor for MARECHAL®, were recently invited to visit their HQ in Paris, France to undertake advanced technical product training, share industry insight and take a tour of their impressive production facility. ![]() ![]()
![]() CONNECTING INDUSTRYSince 1985, we have supplied LV HV Electrical Products to Power, Connect & Energise all sectors: Utility, Renewable (Solar & Wind), Rail, Datacentre, BESS, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical & Explosive Atmosphere Industries. Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of an extensive range of LV HV Cables, Accessories, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt - this includes Hazardous Area ATEX & IECEx Certified Equipment to provide Power, Heating & Lighting to industries with potentially explosive atmospheres. Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Plugs & Sockets | Cable Cleats | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Cable Jointing Tools | Feeder Pillars | Heat Trace Cables & Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Electrical Heating & Heaters | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV HV ![]() |