Published 09 Jan 2026
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➡ Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are the largest stockist and distributor for the Cembre range of battery operated tools for crimping and cutting all types of LV MV HV power cables – battery operated type tooling is increasingly replacing conventional hydraulic type tooling for the maintenance and installation of underground power cables and overhead conductor lines.
The battery crimping tools deliver a compression force of up to 132kN for installation of connectors up to 400sqmm (LV & HV) – the cordless hydraulic cutting tools utilising new 18V Li-Ion type battery power have the capability to cut 95mm diameter.
Browse below to view the complete range of Battery Crimping & Cutting Tools – should you require any technical advice, recommendations or product demonstrations please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact our Sales Team for competitive quotations and fast delivery from extensive stocks for the complete range of Cembre tools.

Battery Crimping & Cutting Tools Manufactured by Cembre
Published 09 Jan 2026
We’d like to welcome our newest addition to the Thorne and Derrick team! Eva will be joining us as a content creator apprentice at our office in Chester-Le-Street. Eva will bring fresh new ideas to all of our social...
Published 09 Jan 2026
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