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.
MV HV High Voltage Cable Joints | Cable Terminations | Cable Connectors | Distributed from Stock | UK & Export Sales
Connecting Power to Grid, Substation, Switchgear & Electrical Equipment
Separable Connectors
Inner & Outer Cone Style for Gas Insulated Switchgear & Transformer Connections
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| 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
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| 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
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.
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.
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.
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 Pillars
LV Electrical Distribution | Robust, durable and secure feeder pillars provide power distribution with pre-wired custom design option.
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.
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.
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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
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| 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.
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.
The following table outlines the Tools included in the Pfisterer MV Jointers Tool Kit stocked and supplied by Thorne & Derrick;
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| 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.
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
Bare 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
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.
Arc Flash Protection
CATU | Helmet & Integrated Face Shield – 12 Cal Protection
Switching Suits | 25 40 100 Cal Arc Flash Protection | Breathable, Lightweight & Comfortable
Substation Safety Kits
CATU CZ | 11kV 24kV 36kV Substation Life Saving Kits (Portable & Wall Mounted)
Portable Earths
CATU MT | Short Circuit & Portable Earthing Kits
Voltage Detector
CATU CC775 | OHL & UGC | 11kV 33kV 66kV 132kV
Insulating Mats
LV MV HV Switchgear & Substation 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.
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.
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.
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.
We look forward to working to with you on your next Solar project.
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