SOLAR & STORAGE

Cable Accessories & Electrical Equipment

600V to 66kV


Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors to Solar EPC’s & High Voltage Jointing Contractors working on the design, construction and maintenance of UK, European and international projects supplying an extensive range of LV HV Solar Cables, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt. Based in the UK, we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service.

We stock LV HV Solar Cables, Accessories & Electrical Equipment to enable the construction, maintenance and operation of utility-scale PV installations – our products connect 600V/1500V solar cables into combiner boxes, inverters, transformers and energise switchgear up to 33kV/132kV for high voltage grid connections.

Since 1985, we have provided expert technical support and express delivery from extensive UK stocks to world-wide destinations.

High Voltage

Joints | Terminations | Connectors

 

Thorne & Derrick specify and supply from extensive stocks market-leading brands in Cold Shrink, heat-shrink, silicone and EPDM rubber technology to support the energisation of High Voltage Power Cable Systems, 11kV, 24kV, 33kV, 66kV.

11kV 33kV 66kV Electrical Services & Substation Connections

MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales

Connecting Power to Grid, Substation, Switchgear & Electrical Equipment

Connecting Power to Grid, Substation, Switchgear & Electrical Equipment


Separable Connectors 

Inner & Outer Cone Style for Gas Insulated Switchgear & Transformer Connections

Pfisterer CONNEX Connector (Size 1 2 3 Bushings Outer Cone) Euromold Connector (Interface A B C D E F Bushings Inner Cone)
Pfisterer CONNEX Connector (Size 1 2 3 Bushings Inner Cone) Euromold Connector (Interface A B C D E F Bushings Outer Cone)

Joints & Terminations

Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink & Silicone Push-on for Air Insulated Switchgear, Transformers & Equipment

Nexans JTS Heat Shrink Cable Joint Kits Nexans MONO Cable Terminations
Nexans JTS Heat Shrink Cable Joints Nexans MONO Cable Terminations

132kV Connections

Pfisterer Dry Type Terminations EST EST  | OHL Tower Connections | UK DNO Approved | Outdoor Grid Energisation

High Voltage Cable Terminations 132kV

Temporary Cable Supports

Avoid Slips, Trips & Falls

CableSafe Hooks are designed to provide secure and safe support for temporary cables during construction, maintenance or Shutdown/TAR’s – made of high-quality and high strength materials to suspend cables up to 300kg maximum load.

S-shaped hooks are UV Stabilized, Flame Retardant (Class: 94V-0, Flame Class Rating 3) and Cold Weather Rated.

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Ask About | Dropped Object Prevention (Walkway & Work Mats – Safety Netting) & Confined Space Safety 

LOW VOLTAGE

Cleats | Transits | Glands | Joints 

 

Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of LV Cable Accessories & Electrical Distribution Equipment to support the installation and management of solar cables.

 

LV Cable Accessories & Installation Equipment

Bi-Metallic | Aluminium & Copper | Transformer | Narrow Palm Cable Lugs

Bi-Metallic Cable Lugs 95-400sqmm Ex Stock 


Cable Lugs

Bi-Metallic | Aluminium & Copper | Transformer | Narrow Palm 

Electrical Connectors from stock in both Crimp Compression and Mechanical Shearbolt technology for the termination, jointing and connection of solar cables into combiner box, inverter, transformer and substations.

 

Electrical Connectors


Duct Seals
Duct Seals

Sealing Cable Ducts | Cable and pipe transit sealing systems for substations, penetrations and building entries to prevent rodent damage, water ingress or flammable gas migration with fire resistance performance. Installed in combiner boxes, central inverters, string inverters, transformers, substation enclosures, feeder pillars and switchgear.


Feeder PillarsFeeder Pillars

LV Electrical Distribution | Robust, durable and secure feeder pillars provide power distribution with pre-wired custom design option.

GRP Feeder Pillars

GRP Feeder Pillars

Non-Conductive | Corrosion Resistant | UV Stability | Lightweight | Flame & Fire Retardant for LV Power Distribution 


Cold Shrink

JOINT | TERMINATE | SEAL | INSULATE | REPAIR | ABANDON | CAP

 

Simple and safe to install without requirement for “hot-working” to provide effective and reliable performance for LV MV HV cable systems – excellent mechanical protection and electrical insulation with range-taking tubes or assembled kits to enable the maintenance and repair of cables demonstrating thermal stability, water-resistant and high-levels of resistance to acids, alkalis and ozone.

3M Cold Shrink for Low & High Voltage Cables & Power Systems

Fast & Easy | Cable Insulating, Termination, Repair, Jointing & Abandonment | Cold Shrink Cable Accessories

Push / Pull Tools

REDUCE RISK & WORKER INJURY

The range of Hand Safety Tools keep your hands off loads enabling “no-touch” lifting, guiding and positioning – this mitigates the risk of load handling, pinch-point injury and improves Health & Safety in the workplace.

The ShoveIt No Touch tool helps avoid hand injuries while working with suspended loads or manoeuvring objects.

Cable Tooling

 

Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of Innovation Tooling & Accessories for LV HV Power Systems to facilitate safe and reliable cutting, crimping, preparation, termination and installation of cables, 600V to 132kV. 

HV Cable Tools


STRIP

 

Simple, Smooth & Consistent Semi-Con Stripping

Quickly and easily remove bonded semi-conductor layers from MV HV cables with the Ripley US02  – no grease or clamps required.

Unique design enables efficient stripping of 66kV to 132kV power cables with the Alroc CAMF4.

Ripley

Ripley US02 Bonded Semicon Shaving Tool

 

Penta AlrocAlroc CAMF4 Bonded Semicon & Insulation Stripping Tool

Ripley US02 Bonded Semicon Shaving Tool Alroc CAMF4 Bonded Semicon & Insulation Stripping Tool

CUT

 

SWA Cables Up To 105mm Diameter

The most powerful and versatile battery powered cable cutting tool Klauke ESG105 – available with a remote control option to maintain a safe distance during cutting of cables.

Klauke Cable Cutting ToolsKlauke ESG105 Battery Powered Cable Cutting Tool5
Klauke ESG105 Battery Powered Cable Cutting Tool

Insulated Cutters

 

This new compact and lightweight insulated cable cutting tool is specifically designed for optimal performance in confined spaces.

Designed specifically for LV Cable Jointers, the ES32SIS-WSH features a shortened blade profile, minimizing the risk of accidental contact with an adjacent phase during cable cutting and jointing operations. The redesigned blade pivot point ensures maximum cutting leverage, allowing for the efficient cutting of single-core stranded copper and solid aluminium cables up to 300sqmm.

Insulated Tools for Jointing & Cutting Cables


CRIMP

 

Hydraulic crimp up to 400sqmm cables using double speed action technology with Cembre HT131-C

Battery crimp up to 630sqmm cables without strain injury or worker fatigue with Klauke EK135FT

Cembre HT131-C Hydraulic Crimping Tool

 

Klauke EK135FT Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool
Cembre HT131-C Hydraulic Crimping Tool Klauke EK135FT Battery Powered Cable Crimping Tool

 


SPIKE & CUT

 

Up to 140mm Diameter Cables (SWA) | LV MV HV 

Hydraulic & Remote Operation (Bluetooth) 2-in-1 Spiking & Cutting Tools are used to check for and ensure the absence of voltage on LV MV HV underground cables then provide a clean cut for armoured power cables up to 140mm outside diameter.

PENTA P&B

Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools | LV MV HV Power Cables

Cable Spiking & Cutting Tools


PREPARE

 

MV Cable Jointers Tool Kit 

Remove cable sheath, screen and insulation from MV cables up to 33kV – Jointers Tool Kit.

Pfisterer Medium Voltage Cable Preparation & Jointing Kits

The following table outlines the Tools included in the Pfisterer MV Jointers Tool Kit stocked and supplied by Thorne & Derrick;

Supplier Part No Jointers Tool Description 
1 Pfisterer N/A Folding Ruler
2 Pfisterer N/A Round File
3 Pfisterer N/A MV Knife
4 Pfisterer N/A Long Nosed Pliers
5 Ripley US10-7000 Insulation Chamfer Tool
6 Alroc PG4HTA/3033 Sheath Removal Tool (Pliers Type)
7 Ripley KS-1 Scissors
8 Ripley US02 Fully Bonded Semi-conductive Screen Removal
9 Pfisterer N/a Garrotte
10 Alroc LH2 Insulation Removal Tool
11 Ripley US15 PRO Easy Peel Semi Conductive Layer/Sheath Removal

Support

 

The APU2.0 Cable Stand provides secure and balanced cables when Jointers are undertaking highly skill-sensitive cable preparation preventing inadvertent damage to cables and future potential O&M reliability – the Cable Stand is adopted for Training Centre and Field Operations and provides lateral and tilt adjustment to provide cable support and stability during Jointing and Termination.

Cable Jointing Stands

 


Solar Cables

From stock we can offer competitive prices, technical support and specification guidance for market-leading solar cables including:

  • Solarflex Helukabel 1500V DC
  • Leoni SOLARPower Alu-ATA Low Voltage Installation AC Cable
  • Top Cable TOPSOLAR PV H1Z2Z2-K Solar PV String Cable | AD7 AD8
  • Prysmian TECSUN H1Z2Z2-K Solar PV String Cable
  • Leoni BETAflam SOLAR 125 Flex UL/EN Power DC String Cable

From stock we can offer competitive prices, technical support and specification guidance for market-leading solar cables


Bare Copper Stranded Conductor for Electrical Grounding SystemsBare Copper Stranded Conductor for Electrical Grounding Systems

Industrial Plug & Socket Assemblies

Electrical Safety & reliability

 

Marechal Decontactors can be disconnected under full electrical load for planned maintenance or rapid change out of equipment during shutdowns and construction – typical applications include generator sets, motors, machines, distribution boxes, pumps and electric cabinets .

Decontactors are a Plug & Socket Assembly with Integral Switch Disconnector featuring a safety button placed on the upper section of the safety socket enabling the user with a single press of the button to disconnect the equipment – can be removed in complete safety and a shutter protects the user according to IP4X/IPXXD as the live contacts are inaccessible behind the closed shutter.

  • Industrial (20A-700A 400°C 1000V)
  • Multicontact (7-37 Contacts up to 50A)
  • Single Pole Connectors (680A/ 1000V)
  • IP67 IP68 IP69 | ATEX & IECEx Certified

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Electrical SAFETY

 

Thorne & Derrick stock and distribute the most extensive range of Low & High Voltage Electrical Safety Equipment to ensure safe working and protection against electrocution during the installation, commissioning and testing of underground power cables, overhead lines and electrical substation equipment including switchgear and transformers.

Electrical Safety | Low Medium High Voltage Equipment


Arc Flash Protection

CATU | Helmet & Integrated Face Shield – 12 Cal Protection

CATU MO-180-ARC Arc Flash Helmet with Integrated Face Shield Switching Suits | 25 40 100 Cal Arc Flash Protection | Breathable, Lightweight & Comfortable

Switching Suits Arc Flash Clothing Protection


 

Substation Safety Kits

CATU CZ | 11kV 24kV 36kV Substation Life Saving Kits (Portable & Wall Mounted)

CATU CZ-53 33kV / 36kV Substation Life Saving Kits (Portable)


 

Portable Earths

CATU MT | Short Circuit & Portable Earthing Kits

CATU MT-1920 30kA Short Circuit & Portable Earthing Kits


Voltage Detector

CATU CC775 | OHL & UGC | 11kV 33kV 66kV 132kVCATU CC775 Voltage Detectors 11kV 33kV 66kV


Insulating Mats

 LV MV HV Switchgear & Substation Matting

LV MV HV Switchgear Matting


 

Fire Safety & Protection

Thorne & Derrick stock an extensive range of Fire Resistant Cable Accessories, Management & Sealing Systems – this includes cable cleats, glands, joints and tapes to protect, insulate, seal and manage LV MV HV Power Systems.

Cable Cleats

Thorne & Derrick stock cable cleats to provide retention and short circuit fault current protection of LV-HV cables this includes; 600V, 11kV, 33kV & 66kV cables in single, trefoil, quad, or bundled formation made from materials including polymer, stainless steel and aluminium.


Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment

 

Thorne & Derrick distribute Cable Pulling & Laying Products to enable the installation of Low, Medium & High Voltage Cables into underground trench or duct – products also supplied for fibre optic blowing, subsea trenching, offshore umbilical installations and pulling armoured cables onto cable tray.

Thorne & Derrick International distribute the most extensive range of Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment to enable the installation of low, medium and high voltage power cables into underground trench or duct – products also supplied for fibre optic blowing, subsea trenching, offshore umbilical installations and pulling armoured cables onto cable tray.

Trench & Duct | Cable Rollers, Socks, Drum Jacks, Trailers & Winches | LV MV HV EHV


Pulling Cables & Stringing Conductors

 

Slingco cable socks are manufactured from high tensile galvanised, stainless steel wire rope or Aramid for high strength, corrosion resistant and durable support to exert maximum grip for installation and cable pulling into ducts, conduits, trenches or overhead.

Slingco Cable Socks

Cable Socks


Protection of HV Cables

Stokbord & Tapetile

 

Cable protection covers and underground warning tapes are installed over LV MV HV Power Cables in trench and ducted cable installations with high visibility colour providing a visual warning of danger when excavating cables. 11kV and 33kV cable protection tapes (Tapetile and Stokbord covers) are manufactured from heavy duty plastic for reliable protection.

Stokbord Tapetile



We look forward to working to with you on your next Solar project.


THORNE & DERRICK | LV MV HV | Cable Jointing, Termination, Substation & Electrical Eqpt Distributors 600V to 66kV

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