PFISTERER CONNEX Training & Visit For Thorne & Derrick

Published 04 Jul 2018

Press 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 ALROC tool techniques –  “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.

Further Reading

• Pfisterer CONNEX Cable Connectors – Enquiry Form Size: 251.09 KB