June 2022 VOLTS!
Published 06 Jul 2022
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.
Jobs
Are you motivated and looking for a new challenge?
Filoform UK Ltd are looking for a UK Account Manager – Filoformmanufacture solutions forjointing, connecting, sealing and protecting underground LV MV cable networks.
APPLY | Please forward a covering letter and C.V. by email to [email protected].
More information – https://bit.ly/3y5WM5q
pROJECTS & NEWS
LUCY ZODION AWARDED TENDER BY SCOTTISH POWER ENERGY NETWORKS
Thorne & Derrick, a Specialist Distributor for Lucy Zodion the market-leading manufacturer of Street Lighting & ICP Connection Solutions, are delighted to announce that Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) have awarded a 2-year tender to Lucy Zodion to supply the following G81 approved products:
- Lucy 0260009009 SLF 25A Street Lighting Cut Out TYPE 1 SNE Boxed
- Lucy 0350012009 5 Way Connector Box
The Lucy Zodion range of street lighting cut-outs, controls, feeder pillars and isolators are specified and installed by ICP’s throughout the UK providing reliable and effective street lighting and electrical connections to our utility network.
➡ For further information about how Lucy Zodion provide control and power distribution products for street lighting applications, please review the Lucy Titan (Cut-outs) and Lucy Trojan (Isolators) ranges of products.
About SPEN
SP Energy Networks are a Distribution & Transmission Network Operator keeping electricity flowing to homes and businesses throughout Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, Merseyside, Cheshire and North Shropshire – this is achieved via a network of Overhead Lines & Underground Cables which they own and maintain.
This includes over 30,000 substations, 40,000km overhead lines and 65,000km underground cables.
Nexans Training Centre Turns 4!
The Nexans Normanton Training Centre is celebrating it’s 4th birthday! 🎉
To help us celebrate the success of the training centre over the last four years, Nexans are hosting an Online Training Session where you will get the chance to discuss your Jointer Training requirements with the experts.
Presented by James Addy (Technical Manager) and Kristof Rottiers (Technology & Services Manager – Nexans), together they will cover the Jointer Training Courses available at their UK centre which is specifically tailored to enable the upskilling of cable jointers from LV to MV 11kV, 33kV and 66kV.
Nexans established industry-leading Training Courses provide refresher and continuous development training for existing Jointers using a combination of theoretical and practical test elements.
SIGN UP HERE
Friday 8th July at 10.30 am CEST
BE COMPETENT, NOT JUST FAMILIAR
Thorne & Derrick, a Specialist Distributor & Stockist in the UK for Nexans Power Cable Accessories, are committed to ensuring the safe and reliable installation of MV-HV joints, terminations and connectors up to 66kV.
We work with Nexans, who deliver MV-HV Competency Certified Training Courses to support the training requirements for Cable Jointers upskilling, with tailored courses at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV voltage levels.
High quality training is key to achieving the advanced skill-set when working on cable systems and can unlock career progression opportunities.
MEET THE TRAINER
James Addy – Trainer at Nexans
With a career spanning several decades James is a recognised technical authority on the design, function and installation of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories across a broad range of manufacturers.
The industry-leading courses delivered by James have an excellent pass rate with overwhelmingly positive feedback from candidates.
44 Pallets
……. worth of Customer Service.
Closing the lorry door shut on 16,200 metres of Stokbord manufactured by Centriforce Products Limited to provide accidental cable strike damage to underground 33kV power cables.
Supplied by Thorne & Derrick to a recent medium voltage cable installation project; we can support you with an extensive range of 33kV Jointing & Cable Installation Equipment.
Stokbord is made from 100% recycled plastic with variations to conform to specifications laid out by the UK DNO’s & National Grid.
Special thanks to Amanda Harris for excellent commercial and logistical support from the Team at Thorne & Derrick.
Thorne & Derrick are a leading Specialist Distributor to clients working in the onshore and offshore wind, solar, rail, oil/gas, data centre, battery storage and utility sectors.
Stokbord | Cable Covers for Medium Voltage Undeground Cable Protection
Cembre leading in sustainability For Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, CEMBRE is one of the 200 companies leading in sustainability according to the Italian magazine ll Sole 24 Ore.
The analysis is based on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and considers three areas: environment, social and economic.
CEMBRE is one of the 200 companies leading in sustainability in 2022
In 2021 CEMBRE achieved this goal thanks to impactful interventions such as:
- energy efficiency: the installation of 78 LED lamps in the manufacturing areas reduced the consumption of electricity for lighting by over 45%
- 4-year home-to-work travel plan including incentives for travel by bicycle and electric mobility
- extraordinary activities to support the well-being and training of employees
CEMBRE has always worked with passion and determination according to values and principles regarding the environment and people and believes that everyone can contribute to improving the planet’s current condition.
CEMBRE is today the leading Italian manufacturer and one of the largest European manufacturers of electrical compression connectors, lugs and related cable crimping and cutting tooling.
100MW of UK battery storage to enter construction
Thorne & Derrick this month have assisted with the supply of MV Cable Accessories & Electrical Equipment to a large-scale battery storage plant set to hold 100MW of power.
The construction of the facility has now commenced with commercial operation scheduled for spring 2023 – the storage battery systems integrate software and key equipment such as storage batteries, power conditioning systems (PCS) for storage batteries and power plant controllers (PPC) that control power, voltage and frequency. The battery energy storage system has been designed to contribute to the stability of the power system in the UK where the introduction of renewable energy continues to grow.
Working with Nexans, Thorne & Derrick have fulfilled an order of Medium Voltage separable connectors and surge arrestors to be used on the project.
Nexans Euromold 800SA is a surge arrester (11kV-42kV) specified to protect MV-HV cables terminated into substations and connecting medium/high voltage cables.
Euromold 800SA surge arresters can be supplied with straight connector (450SR) or a tee connector (480TB, 484TB or 489TB) or a coupling connector (800PB, 804PB or 809PB) – all suitable for use with Interface C Compact type bushings on SF6 gas-insulated switchgear.
Euromold 800SA Surge Arrester – Typical Application & Dimensions
T&D Supply Major MEP Project With Cable Sealing Solutions
Thorne & Derrick Sales Engineer, David Tinning, has recently a new major project with Cable Sealing Solutions to protect buildings and equipment against water ingress, gas migration and fire spread to a mixed-use development in London called The Broadway.
For this specification, working with CSD Sealing Systems we recommended use of the ETAG CE certified Nofirno fire rated system, which can be used on pipe penetrations and cable transits with various fire ratings as they pass through fire boundary walls or floors.
Protection of the electrical infrastructure can be provided up to a maximum of 4 hours and it will also provide long-term cable sealing protection against flood and gas ingress provided by the Nofirno duct seal system.
The sealing system will protect Apartment Fit-out, Shell & Core and Offices & Amenities sections throughout the project.
Thorne & Derrick can specify and provide the most suitable solution every time – just tell us about the application, including the wall depth and construction type, cable diameters and quantities passing through each opening and the rating required.
Be it Gas, Fire, Water, Rats; whatever the risk, we can seal.
CSD Sealing Solutions | Distributed in the UK by Thorne & Derrick
The Broadway | residential and office development, set in the heart of Westminster and occupying the former site of New Scotland Yard in London.
Providing Google Approved Solutions
Thorne & Derrick are delighted to announce that a recent cable safety solution proposed to Mace Group Ltd, a global consultancy and construction company responsible for delivering the highest quality data centre projects, has now been approved by Google for use in their European project construction pipeline.
The St. Ghislain Data Center project, based in Belgium, was serviced from our large UK stock holding supported by fast shipping ability to oversees destinations throughout the EU. The client required an efficient solution for pulling cables of which Thorne & Derrick specified NEPTCO manufactured MULETAPE – a unique pull tape designed to reduce damage, resulting in improved efficiency and enhanced worker safety.
Read Thorne & Derrick | Connecting High Voltages & Energising Data Centres
NEPTCO tapes, distributed by Thorne & Derrick, are manufactured with a low stretch polyester material that distributes heat across its wide, flat profile. This improves efficiency and prevents “snap back”, which occurs when a rope under high tension elongates and either breaks or snaps back; often injuring the installer.
A variety of reel lengths of the cable pulling tape is available to suit any installation. Available in a variety of strengths (up to 6,000 lbs or 2727 kg) which enables extensive application use.
For further information on selecting the correct tape visit the MULETAPE Calculator
Smitten by Scotchcast
Pictured: Consolidating 1000 packs of Scotchcast Electrical Insulating Resin this week for shipping out to major international wind farm project – jaw dropping commercial, technical and logistics support from 3M in the face of extreme delivery challenges. Time to thank Kate Palmer-Randle (Business Development Manager at 3M) and Nicolas Henriksson (Regional Division Leader, North Europe Region at 3M) for supporting us to secure both the specification and order.
3M Scotchcast Specialist Cable Repair & Jointing Resins include : Seawater, Hydrocarbon & Chemical Resistant, Flame Retardant, Halogen Free, Submersible, Flexible & Re-enterable.
Contact Thorne & Derrick | LV HV Cable Jointing & Electrical Equipment for 3M Electrical Products & Cable Accessories, 600V to 66kV | Ex Stock
3M Electrical | Did you know Thorne & Derrick stock the most extensive range of Scotchcast, Cold Shrink & Scotch Tapes product lines in the UK.
Sector Spotlight | Battery Storage
Thorne & Derrick, Specialist UK Distributors of LV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt up to 66kV, provide expert technical specification, customer support and product supply from stock of an extensive range of Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment – this includes Power, Heating & Lighting products with ATEX Certification for installation in Substation Battery Rooms.
♦ Lighting – T&D can provide lighting designs to ensure lux levels are achieved in line with regulations, fittings are located correctly and meet certification requirements – we provide a comprehensive hazardous area lighting system design service.
♦ Heating – T&D can provide battery room heat loss calculations to ensure the correct heaters are specified and meet ATEX certification requirements to provide adequate comfort heating to the substation.
♦ Power – T&D can specify and supply from stocks Joints & Terminations for the connection and energisation of high voltage power cables to switchgear and transformers up to 66kV.
- Raytec | Light Fittings
- Abtech | Junction Boxes
- Craig & Derricott | Isolators
- EXHEAT | Heaters
- Marechal | Plug & Sockets
- Crowcon | Gas Detectors
- Technor | Enclosures & Control Equipment
- Roxtec | Cable Transits
- Hawke | Cable Glands
- ATEX PIR’s
Pictured | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick, the SPARTAN WL168 Zone 2 Intelligent Emergency Linear Luminaires improve light levels on this substation battery room site. On this project, the lighting brief was to replace x 4 existing 2x58W fluorescent Zone 2 fittings. The customer originally requested 5ft LED Linear alternatives, but due to SPARTAN’s high lumen output and unique modular design – which would make any ongoing maintenance quick and easy – SPARTAN WL168 provided the ideal solution. Discuss your requirements with us.
We can help | High Voltage Power, Lighting & Heating for Substation Battery Rooms
Industry event
Thorne & Derrick At EnergyX2022
Thorne & Derrick were delighted to be the Exhibition Sponsor for ENERGYx2022 South which took place in June at Newbury Racecourse.
ENERGYx2022 is an Exhibition and Conference for anyone working within the Electricity Industry. The event is designed 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.
Special thanks to Louise Purcell, Events Director at Energy Network Events, for having us as sponsor of such a great event. It was great to catch up with those in our supply chain, as well as meeting some new faces!
 Ben Riley & Gary Amos with Graham Blackburn from Filoform at Energyx2022 |
 Gary Amos, Export Sales Engineer, at the Welcome stand of the Event |
Technical Tips
Cut Strut Cleanly & Consistently
The NEW RIDGID STRUTSLAYR™ strut channel cutter is the latest accessory that makes the world’s most popular press tool even more valuable.
STRUTSLAYR | Stocked by Thorne & Derrick
Featured Jointer
HEIGHWAY Ltd have successfully completed the Civils, Jointing, Connection & Commissioning package of works associated with the 33kV High Voltage Power Supply to a new build 5MW solar farm in the UK.
HEIGHWAY are a leading provider of HV Power Services to the renewable, rail, substation and energy sectors with an impressive track-record and future project pipeline following recent audit and Accreditation under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).
The photographs below have been uploaded by Thorne & Derrick with the kind permission of George Heighway.
Configuration | the Interface C type connectors provide versatile and optional system design configurations. Here, our team of Jointers were deployed to “Piggy-back” the Euromolds into the MV switchgear compartment. This dual-cable installation is enabled by the use of a connecting plug to mate the front-end connector to the back-end.
Sealed & Supported | The 33kV single core power cables manufactured to BS7870 Standard were sealed at the transformer point of entry using heat shrink cable sealing glands to prevent water ingress and protect against cable damage. The cables are cleated to provide mechanical retention to the cable in position and electrical short circuit protection in the event of a fault situation.
➡ Read The Full Blog | High Voltage Energisation of Solar Farms by HEIGHWAY Ltd
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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 & Protection | Cable 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.
