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JOB OPPORTUNITY Lead Cable Jointer / Splicer (USA)

By Chris Dodds on 19th September, 2017

Thorne & Derrick have been asked to advertise the following exciting job opportunity for a Lead Cable Jointer / Splicer for one of the leading manufacturer of utility cables. Wanted : Lead Cable Jointer / Splicer Briefly A lead... Read More - JOB OPPORTUNITY Lead...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Leigh Vaughan Cable Identifier - High Voltage Cables Identification 11kV 33kV

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2017

Leigh Vaughan Cable Identifier - High Voltage Cables Identification 11kV 33kV Leigh Vaughan cable identifier is the industry standard tool for all Electricity Distribution Engineers, Cable Fault Location & Jointers forming an essential part of... Read More - Leigh Vaughan Cable ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Protecting Traffic Signal Controls & Feeder Pillars From Rodent Attack & Damage

By Chris Dodds on 21st July, 2017

Protecting Traffic Signal Controls & Feeder Pillars From Rodent Attack & Damage together with Ritherdon are able to offer the Ritherdon Hinged Controller Base (HCB) which allows easy access for cable installation and the removal or... Read More - Protecting Traffic S...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Electrical Cable Jointing Training - LV 11kV 33kV MV

By Chris Dodds on 21st July, 2017

Electrical Cable Jointing Training - LV 11kV 33kV MV Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Sterling Power Tra... Read More - Electrical Cable Joi...

Category:  Cable Jointer Training Courses

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Reducing Energy Consumption Of Hazardous Area Zone 1 Lighting Systems Using Abtech APC Photocells

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2017

, the specialist suppliers of Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment and distributor for Abtech are delighted to be able to provide the following Guest Blog by Gareth Bruce (Marketing Manager at Abtech UK Ltd). Are you looking for a simple way... Read More - Reducing Energy Cons...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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A Shutdown Postmortem - Reducing Cable Failures Caused By Sub-Standard Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2017

Hazardous Area Cable Joints Power supplied by electric cables is the lifeblood of the oil and gas industry : uninterrupted power ensures oil and gas production, processing, transportation, storage and distribution. However, cables are vulnerabl... Read More - A Shutdown Postmorte...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Underground Cable Vault - Brugg Cross Bonding Cable Joints Type MPP 1.145-31

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Pictured: Underground Cable Vault - Brugg Cross Bonding Cable Joints Type MPP 1.145-31 Image: Diego Cisilino (Product Manager High Voltage Accesories At Brugg Kabel AG) Brugg Cables stands for integrated solutions, competence an... Read More - Underground Cable Va...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Pfisterer EST145 Dry Outdoor Substation Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Pictured: Pfisterer EST145 Dry Outdoor Substation Cable Terminations Image: Emil Zlatev (Trainer & EHV Cable Jointer At Pfisterer)   are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage P... Read More - Pfisterer EST145 Dry...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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4.8kV MV Medium Voltage 500/35sqmm 6 Core Corrugated Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Pictured: 4.8kV MV Medium Voltage 500/35sqmm 6 Core Corrugated Cable Termination Image: Assistant Jointer 132kV Pfisterer At Alfanar Testing & Commissioning   are Main Distributors & Stockists for the ... Read More - 4.8kV MV Medium Volt...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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ABB APECB 170 Cable Terminations Complete & Sudkable GIS Plugs

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Pictured: ABB APECB 170 Cable Terminations Complete & Sudkable GIS Plugs Image: Dave Boyd EHV Cable Jointer. Owner/Company Director of HV Cablepower Pty Ltd   Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors for AB... Read More - ABB APECB 170 Cable ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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11kV South Wales Switchgear Board Overhauled By Lucy Electric

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Pictured: 11kV South Wales Switchgear Board Overhauled By Lucy Electric Image: Joe Nihill TMIET - Senior Authorised Project Engineer At Lucy Electric Photos below are from an out of hours maintenance visit by Joe. For this particular... Read More - 11kV South Wales Swi...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Mini Cable Spiker - Cartridge Powered Tool For Shorting Electric Cables (LV-HV)

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Mini Cable Spiker - Cartridge Powered Tool For Shorting Electric Cables (LV-HV) The Mini Cable Spiker is a robustly designed cartridge powered tool for shorting electric cables (LV-HV) that is used in many industries throughout the world including... Read More - Mini Cable Spiker - ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Non-Conductive Tools - The LHR ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2017

Non-Conductive Tools   The LHR ShoveIt Hand Safety Tool   recently supplied several LHR ShoveIt Hand Safety Tools to a company that designs, assembles, installs and maintains complex electrical installations. LHR Safety off... Read More - Non-Conductive Tools...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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JOB ALERT - Thorne & Derrick : Internal Sales Coordinators

By Chris Dodds on 18th May, 2017

Thorne & Derrick are advertising for the following exciting career development opportunity for Internal Sales Coordinators - due to continued business growth we are recruiting for both our Bristol and Chester-le-Street offices. Wanted: Sales C... Read More - JOB ALERT - Thorne &...

Category:  Company Updates

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JOB ALERT - 33kV Cable Jointers Required (SSE Authorised) - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

By Chris Dodds on 17th May, 2017

Thorne & Derrick have been asked to advertise the following exciting job opportunities for 33kV Cable Jointers (SSE Authorised). Wanted: 33kV Cable Jointers (SSE Authorised). Briefly Fantastic career opportunities for the right cand... Read More - JOB ALERT - 33kV Cab...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Spiking 11kV High Voltage Power Cables Using Tyco F-CSTE Hydraulic Cable Spiker

By Chris Dodds on 17th May, 2017

Safety is paramount when working daily with live electricity - it is essential to know whether the cables you are working with are live or dead. Two or more buried cables from cable terminations can present a hazard as it is often difficult to ide... Read More - Spiking 11kV High Vo...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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JOB ALERT - HV Cables Business Development Manager (UK) - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

By Chris Dodds on 16th May, 2017

Thorne & Derrick have been asked to advertise the following exciting job opportunity for a High Voltage Sales Manager responsible for high voltage electric cable sales into the Electrical Utilities Sector. Wanted : High Voltage Cable Sale... Read More - JOB ALERT - HV Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ridgid RE60 Cable Tool - Cut, Crimp & Punch LV-HV Cables With Multi-function Tool

By Chris Dodds on 16th May, 2017

are proud to introduce the world's most versatile electrical cable tool - the RIDGID RE60 features a unique QuickChange System, allowing the user to quickly and easily switch between interchangeable heads for cable cutting, crimping ... Read More - Ridgid RE60 Cable To...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Elcon Megarad Heat Shrink Cable Joint Kit (XLPE 12/20 (24)kV)

By Chris Dodds on 5th May, 2017

Pictured: Elcon Megarad Heat Shrink Cable Joint Kit (XLPE 12/20kV (24)kV)  Image: Morteza Sobhani (Expert Technical Support & Expert Installation of High Voltage Products) Cable Type is 1-Stranded Circular Conductor (1 x... Read More - Elcon Megarad Heat S...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Retrofilling MV Transformers 11kV-33kV From Mineral Oil To MIDEL 7131

By Chris Dodds on 4th May, 2017

          Eden Transformer Oil specialise in the supply and maintenance of electrical oils and can supply MIDEL 7131. MIDEL 7131 is a fire safe, synthetic ester-based transformer fluid which has been develop... Read More - Retrofilling MV Tran...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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JOB ALERT - MV Jointers & Splicers Needed - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

By Chris Dodds on 2nd May, 2017

Thorne & Derrick have been asked to advertise the following exciting job opportunity for experienced MV PILC Cable Jointers & Splicers.  Wanted : PILC Cable Splicers (up to 24kV) - immediate start. Briefly This is an outsta... Read More - JOB ALERT - MV Joint...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cables Jointed, Terminated & Earthed Into MIDEL Filled MV Transformers

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2017

Pictured: 11kV Cables Jointed, Terminated & Earthed Into MIDEL Filled Transformers. Image: Matthew Sibborn is an HV Engineer at SSE Contracting - over 10 years experience working in Electrical Distribution, including LV-MV mainte... Read More - 11kV Cables Jointed,...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Tyco Cable Joint - 1 PILCSTA x 5 Core Mains Service Breech (+Single Phase Split Concentric Service)

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2017

Pictured: Tyco Cable Joint - 1 PILCSTA x 5 Core Mains Service Breech (+Single Phase Split Concentric Service) Image: Grant Butler - 33/11kV HV and LV Cable Faults Jointer at SSE Thames Valley Region. The Tyco cable joint utilises mec... Read More - Tyco Cable Joint - 1...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Cable Pulling Machine - Southwire Maxis XD10 EXTREME Duty Cable Puller

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2017

The Southwire Maxis XD10 EXTREME Duty Cable Puller is a cable pulling machine designed to get the job done, thriving in the most extreme pulling conditions - XD10 allows you to pull cable faster and safer up to 10,000 lbs. Designed and manufacture... Read More - Cable Pulling Machin...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Survey - Medium Voltage AC Cables Used On DC Systems

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2017

By Chris Dodds  Thorne & Derrick, the UK Specialist Distributor of LV-MV-HV Cable Jointing, Installation & Electrical Equipment, have been requested by UL to support the distribution of their important MV Survey via our online, digita... Read More - Survey - Medium Volt...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Sudkabel Plugs Terminating 132kV Lead Sheath Cables Into Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2017

Pictured: Sudkabel Plugs Terminating 132kV Lead Sheath Cables Into Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Image: Dave Boyd EHV Cable Jointer. Owner/Company Director of HV Cablepower Pty Ltd - their team of cable jointers are factory trained with ABB ... Read More - Sudkabel Plugs Termi...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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High Voltage Cable Testing Services & Innovations Up To 200kV

By Chris Dodds on 7th April, 2017

are pleased to introduce Wootton & Wootton specialists in cable jointing and terminating from LV up to and including 170kV on all types of cables, insulation mediums and approved to install 3M, Tyco, Nexans Euromold and Pfisterer Connex p... Read More - High Voltage Cable T...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video : What Makes Filoform The Best Low Voltage Resin Cable Joint?

By Chris Dodds on 6th April, 2017

are the largest UK distributors for Filoform, a leading manufacturer of cable joints, duct seals and special resins for installation in the utilities, telecom, traffic, rail, fibre optic, street lighting and construction industries. &nbs... Read More - Video : What Makes F...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The Semicon Screen - A Most Critical Point In Any MV Cable Joint, Termination Or Connector

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2017

Thorne & Derrick, UK leading suppliers of MV-HV Cable Installation & Jointing Equipment, are delighted to be able to provide the following excellent Guest Blog and commentary geared towards reducing cable failure rates caused by sub-standard ... Read More - The Semicon Screen -...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Stripping Bonded Semicon From 66kV Prysmian Cable (XLPE/Lead) Using Alroc LHS3 60-80 Tool

By Chris Dodds on 24th February, 2017

Pictured: Stripping Bonded Semicon From 66kV Prysmian Cable (XLPE/Lead) Using Alroc LHS3 60-80 Tool Image By: Andy Radford - High Voltage Cable Jointer at Morgan Sindall Alroc LHS3 semi-conductive screen stripping tools are used by high vo... Read More - Stripping Bonded Sem...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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UKPN 33kV Primary Substation Construction - Swanland Solar Farm

By Chris Dodds on 24th February, 2017

Pictured: UKPN 33kV Primary Substation Construction - Swanland Solar Farm Image By: Dean Wilson Stone - Director at Wilson-Stone Contracting Dean is Director of a company that is a specialist civils contrator working with DNO's and off... Read More - UKPN 33kV Primary Su...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Sealing Substation Cables - 33kV Single Core Trefoil & Multiple LV Power Using Filoform FiloSeal

By Chris Dodds on 14th February, 2017

Project: Cable Duct Sealing Application: Prevent water ingress and gas migration into a 33kV substation through LV-HV cable ducts using Filoform FiloSeal+HD Reenterable LV HV Power Cable Duct Seal System - the sequence of images show the insta... Read More - Sealing Substation C...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Pfisterer Connex Size 4 Terminations Connecting 66kV Gas Cable

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Size 4 Cable Terminations Connecting 66kV Gas Cable Image: Dean Wilson - Owner Director at D.C.Cable Jointing Ltd are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Siz...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Non-intrusive Maintenance By Lucy Electric Of Yorkshire Ringmaster & Oil Filled Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Non-intrusive Maintenance By Lucy Electric Of Yorkshire Ringmaster, Oil Filled Transformer & LV Switchboard Image: Martin Avis - Energy Services at Lucy Electric distribute Lucy Electric and Lucy Zodion low voltage di... Read More - Non-intrusive Mainte...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Raychem 11kV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations (EPKT17E1XI) Connecting XLPE AWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Raychem 11kV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations (EPKT17E1XI) Connecting XLPE AWA Cables Image: Jim Andrews SPEC (Specialist Power Engineering Contracts) Cabling Contracts Manager. A before and after photograph of emergency HV cabling... Read More - Raychem 11kV Heat Sh...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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ABB EHV 275kV Cable Sealing Ends & GIS Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: ABB EHV 275kV Cable Sealing Ends & GIS Cable Terminations Image: Richard Mason (EHV Cable Jointer) - Global Cabling Services Ltd Further reading 132kV EHV Gas Filled Straight Joint With Pfisterer Con... Read More - ABB EHV 275kV Cable ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Pfisterer Connex 5s Cable Plugs Terminating Into Siemens HV Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Pfisterer Connex 5s Cable Plugs Terminating Into Siemens HV Switchgear Image: Roger Wright - EHV Cable Jointer are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products inclu... Read More - Pfisterer Connex 5s ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Cleating 11kV 3 Core & Single Core Cables With LV Pilot Cables

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Cleating 11kV 3 Core & Single Core Cables With LV Pilot Cables Image: Sam Rowe Estimator at F B Taylor (Cable Contractors) Ltd  The 11kV cables have been pulled in and cleated using stainless steel trefoil and 2 bol... Read More - Cleating 11kV 3 Core...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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500kV Deadend Rope Access Using The Skate System With SRP

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: 500kV Deadend Rope Access Using The Skate System With SRP Image: Jim McDonald - Owner/Live Line Training at Powerline Training Consultants Further reading 500kV Live Line Working - Methods, Tools, Training & Galle... Read More - 500kV Deadend Rope A...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Cable Pulling 11kV 3 Core XLPE SWA Cables Into Trench

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2017

Pictured: Cable Pulling 11kV 3 Core XLPE SWA Cables Into Trench  Image: Jim Andrews - SPEC (Specialist Power Engineering Contracts) Cabling Contracts Manager 3 x 3 core 95sqmm 11kV cables pulled into cable trench with 198 existin... Read More - Cable Pulling 11kV 3...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Heat Shrink Transition Cable Splice/Joint 12kV Tyco - 400sqmm PILC - 500sqmm LC XLPE

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2017

Pictured: Heat Shrink Transition Cable Splice/Joint 12kV Tyco - 400sqmm PILC - 500sqmm LC XLPE  Image: Andy O'Malley - EHV Cable Jointer     More From Andy O'Malley .... Lead Cable Jointing - Wher... Read More - Heat Shrink Transiti...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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11kV 3 Core Tyco Heat Shrink Termination (Pole-Mounted) Onto ABB MWK Surge Arresters

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2017

Pictured: 11kV 3 Core Tyco Heat Shrink Termination (Pole-Mounted) Onto ABB MWK Surge Arresters Image: Beau Smithers HV Cable Jointer at S.I Cable Jointing Services Further reading 132kV Tyco Raychem Extra High Vol... Read More - 11kV 3 Core Tyco Hea...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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CABLEx 2017 Power Cable Exhibition & Conference Hosted By EA Technology

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2017

EA Technology are hosting the CABLEx 2017 - the UK’s only major Power Cable Exhibition and Conference, on the 7th June 2017 at the Chester Racecourse venue.  Following the overwhelming success of our OHLEx2016: Overhead Lines Exhibition... Read More - CABLEx 2017 Power Ca...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Lead Cable Jointing - Where Craftmanship Becomes Artistry

By Chris Dodds on 24th January, 2017

Andy O' Malley is a world-class EHV Jointer with a skill set encompassing both traditional and modern cable splicing and jointing techniques. Andy is a rare breed - comfortable jointing oil, gas or polymeric cables up to 420kV. Ticketed by ... Read More - Lead Cable Jointing ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Overcoming Cable Corrosion On Steel Wire Armoured & Braided Cables

By Chris Dodds on 24th January, 2017

3M Electrical Products provide an extensive range of Cable Repair solutions for the utilities, power, solar, construction, rail, mining, offshore, oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Cable repair solutions are available for low and medium volta... Read More - Overcoming Cable Cor...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Okonite 8-15kV High Voltage Cable Joints & Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 24th January, 2017

Okonite - Cable Joints & Cable Splices. HV High Voltage. produce customised high voltage cable joints for C-L-X type MV-105 5/8/15kV Okonite Okoguard shielded power cables with aluminium sheath. Cable splices are suitable for both... Read More - Okonite 8-15kV High ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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138kV HPFF Cable Preparation Prior To Installation Of G&W Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2016

Pictured: 138kV HPFF Cable Preparation Prior To Installation Of G&W Cable Termination Image: Terry Perona Manager Underground Cable at FirstEnergy Contractor W.A. Chester prepares 138KV HPFF cable to receive new G&W termi... Read More - 138kV HPFF Cable Pre...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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30 Metre Vertical Cable Installation Of Lapp Olflex 110 & NYCY-J Cables

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2016

Pictured: 30 Metre Vertical Cable Installation Of Lapp Olflex 110 & NYCY-J Cables Image: Sam Rowe Estimator at F B Taylor (Cable Contractors) Ltd Further reading Pfisterer Size 3 Terminations Into Rail Feeder Substatio... Read More - 30 Metre Vertical Ca...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Video - Vertical LV Cable Installation : 4 Core XLPE & CPC Cables (320m Circuits)

By Chris Dodds on 4th November, 2016

Pictured: Vertical LV Cable Installation : 4 Core XLPE & CPC Cables (320m Circuits)  Image: Wayne Crick Company Director AW CABLES LTD Further reading 4 Core Waveform LV Cable Terminations Into Schneider Feede... Read More - Video - Vertical LV ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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LV Switchboard Terminated - 56 x Leoni Solar ALU-ATA Cables Labelled & Terminated

By Chris Dodds on 4th November, 2016

Pictured: LV Switchboard Terminated - 56 x Leoni Solar ALU-ATA Cables Labelled & Terminated  Image: Steve Ford Managing Director at Land and Power Electrical Contracting Ltd The insulating shelves are purely being used for ph... Read More - LV Switchboard Termi...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Degasifier Trailer - Oil Preparation For Extra High Voltage Cable Circuits

By Chris Dodds on 4th November, 2016

Pictured: Degasifier Trailer - Oil Preparation For Extra High Voltage Cable Circuits  Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited (ECS) The trailer mounted degasifier prepares oil for use in extra high voltage&nb... Read More - Degasifier Trailer -...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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132kV Outdoor Sealing Ends (ODSE) Manufactured By nkt Cables Installed By Elmeridge Cable Services

By Chris Dodds on 4th November, 2016

Pictured: 132kV Outdoor Sealing Ends (ODSE) Manufactured By nkt Cables Installed By Elmeridge Cable Services Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited Further reading 132kV 3 Core Oil To Si... Read More - 132kV Outdoor Sealin...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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132kV HV Cable Testing Using Amprobe ISO 5000 Test Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 4th November, 2016

Pictured: 132kV HV Cable Testing Using Amprobe ISO 5000 Test Equipment Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited Further reading 132kV 3 Core Oil To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joint Witho... Read More - 132kV HV Cable Testi...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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CT, DC Supply & Voltage Reference Section Between 2 X 2500A Air Circuit Breakers

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: CT, DC Supply & Voltage Reference Section Between 2 X 2500A Air Circuit Breakers Image: Neil Probert - Voltage Management & Switchgear Specialist Further reading ​Switchgear Copper Busbar - 2500A 65kA Co... Read More - CT, DC Supply & ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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11kV Prysmian Float Fit Cable Terminations (SSE) Terminated Into 11kV/33kV Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: 11kV Prysmian Float Fit Cable Terminations (SSE) Terminated Into 11kV/33kV Transformer Image: Darren Street Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services ltd are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes the... Read More - 11kV Prysmian Float ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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HV Jointing - 88kV Brugg Straight Through Joints (1000sqmm)

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: HV Jointing - 88kV Brugg Straight Through Joints (1000sqmm) Image: Marnus Van Deventer High Voltage Cable Jointer Further reading 132kV Brugg Straight Through Jointing XLPE African Cable Brugg Cable Tools For Joint... Read More - HV Jointing - 88kV B...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Live Cable Joint (Tyco) - 95-185sqmm Wavecon Mains Breech Joint

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Image: Live Cable Joint (Tyco) - 95-185sqmm Wavecon Mains Breech Joint Pictured: Ryan Carlin Cable Jointer at Dragon Infrastructure Solutions Wavecon cable is the typical replacement for paper/lead cables in the LV distribution network. ... Read More - Live Cable Joint (Ty...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Nexans Euromold Terminations - 33kV 300sqmm & 11kV 630sqmm Transformer Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: Nexans Euromold Terminations - 33kV 300sqmm & 11kV 630sqmm Transformer Connectors  Image: Joe Wall LV/HV Cable Jointer at D&R Jointing Services are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold ... Read More - Nexans Euromold Term...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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33kV Container Substations - Pre-Commissioned & Fitted Out By G2 Energy

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: 33kV Container Substations - Pre-Commissioned & Fitted Out By G2 Energy Image: g2 Energy Ltd g2 Energy exhibited at, and sponsored, the UK Construction Week Energy 2016 show, which took place at the Birmingham NEC betwee... Read More - 33kV Container Subst...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Size 3 Pfisterer 630sqmm XLPE Transformer Tails & and 500mm XLPE Feeders

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: Size 3 Pfisterer 630sqmm XLPE Transformer Tails & and 500mm XLPE Feeders Image: Marc Fenn 11kV & 33kV Cable Jointer stock Pfisterer Size 3 connectors to terminate 185sqmm, 240sqmm, 300sqmm, 400sqmm and 630sqm... Read More - Size 3 Pfisterer 630...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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33kV Euromold Connectors Terminating MV XLPE Cables Onto Interface B Transformer Bushings

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: 33kV Euromold Connectors Terminating MV XLPE Cables Onto Interface B Transformer Bushings  Image: Steve Ford at Managing Director at Land and Power Electrical Contracting Ltd Steve Ford, "The client requested that we di... Read More - 33kV Euromold Connec...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Tyco 170kV 3 Piece Straight Joint (132kV)

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2016

Pictured: Tyco 170kV 3 Piece Straight Joint (132kV) Image: Lee Wootton EHV Cable Jointer at Wootton & Wootton Further reading 132kV Tyco Raychem Extra High Voltage (EHV) Cable Joint 11kV Tyco Coldshrink Triplex Cable Ter... Read More - Tyco 170kV 3 Piece S...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Introducing QWKconnect from Emtelle

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2016

  Introducing QWKconnect from Emtelle  - Connection made easy. Emtelle QWK Range is the Answer to Worldwide Requirements  In an ever-growing FTTH market world-wide, FTTx products are required in some countries that require... Read More - Introducing QWKconne...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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132kV Cable Sheath Testing With Pfisterer GIS Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2016

Pictured: 132kV Cable Sheath Testing With Pfisterer GIS Terminations Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited Elmeridge Cable Services Limited (ECS) provides specialist bespoke solutions for the high voltage p... Read More - 132kV Cable Sheath T...

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132kV 3 Core Oil To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joint Without Sleeve

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2016

Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited Elmeridge Cable Services Limited (ECS) provide specialist bespoke solutions for the high voltage power cable systems of transmission and distribution electricity network... Read More - 132kV 3 Core Oil To ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Oil Cabinet Monitoring Oil Pressure On 132kV Circuit

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2016

Pictured: Oil Cabinet Monitoring Oil Pressure On 132kV Circuit Image: Dan Chessher at Elmeridge Cable Services Limited This oil cabinet is designed to monitor the oil pressure on two 132kV extra high voltage cable circuits -... Read More - Oil Cabinet Monitori...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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LV XLPE AWA Cable Terminations Using A2 Glands & Cembre Lugs Into J&P Switchboard

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2016

Pictured: LV XLPE AWA Cable Terminations Using A2 Glands & Cembre Lugs Into J&P Switchboard Image: Daniel Probert Senior Electrical Engineer at Johnson & Phillips (Capacitors) Ltd Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are mark... Read More - LV XLPE AWA Cable Te...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Switchboard Building - 2 x 2500A Switchboards With Generator ACB & B/C

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2016

Pictured: Switchboard Building - 2 x 2500A Switchboards With Generator ACB & B/C Image: Daniel Probert Senior Electrical Engineer at Johnson & Phillips (Capacitors) Ltd Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are market-leading prov... Read More - Switchboard Building...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Single Point Bonding Using 500KCM Bond Lead With Schneider Link Box & SVL

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Pictured: Single Point Bonding Using 500KCM Bond Lead With Schneider Link Box & SVL Image: Andy O'Malley EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer Further reading Schneider : Medium Voltage Equipment Design Guide Nexans Euromold 33kV Con... Read More - Single Point Bonding...

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132kV Brugg Straight Through Jointing XLPE African Cable

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Pictured: 132kV Brugg Straight Through Jointing XLPE African Cable Image: Henry Kriek: 11kV-132kV Cable Jointer at CBI Electric Power Installations Further reading Brugg Cable Tools For Jointing & Straightening HV EHV Cable... Read More - 132kV Brugg Straight...

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Multi-Service Installation Including MSDB, Low Smoke Service Cable & 100amp Cut-Outs

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: Multi-Service Installation Including MSDB, Low Smoke Service Cable & 100amp Cut-Outs Pictured: Power Jointing & Distribution Services Ltd (PJDS) PJDS is an Independent Connections Provider (ICP) accredited by Lloyd&rsqu... Read More - Multi-Service Instal...

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Terminating Wavecon Cable Into Schneider M1 Low Voltage Distribution Boards

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: Terminating Wavecon Cable Into Schneider M1 Low Voltage Distribution Boards Pictured: Darren Street at D+R Jointing Services Ltd Pictured below is a 300mm² wavecon LV cable which is being terminated onto a Schneider M1 LV board... Read More - Terminating Wavecon ...

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Crimping Cables - Sweating & Crimping Paper Lead Cables

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image:�Crimping Cables - Sweating & Crimping Paper Lead Cables Pictured: Keith Mulligan MV and HV Cable Jointing Professional at�Atlantic Power Cable jointer training in Cape Town (South Africa) displaying one core sweated and one core crimped.... Read More - Crimping Cables - Sw...

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11kV Heat Shrink Resin Encapsulated Cable Joint (XLPE CTA SWA 3 Core)

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: 11kV Heat Shrink Resin Encapsulated Cable Joint (XLPE CTA SWA 3 Core) Pictured: Lee Richards - Electrical Supervisor at Dragon Infrastructure Solutions   1. 40 degrees Celsius in a plant room, suspended in the air and t... Read More - 11kV Heat Shrink Res...

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11kV Cast Resin Transformer Replacement For Medium Voltage Packaged Substations

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: 11kV Cast Resin Transformer Replacement For Medium Voltage Packaged Substations Pictured: Thomas Probert - Electrical Engineer at Johnson & Phillips Capacitors Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are market-leading providers of Po... Read More - 11kV Cast Resin Tran...

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Switchgear Copper Busbar - 2500A 65kA Complete With Changeover

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: Switchgear Copper Busbar - 2500A 65kA Complete With Changeover Picture: Neil Probert - Voltage Management & Switchgear Specialist Johnson & Phillips Capacitors are market-leading providers of Power Engineering Services ... Read More - Switchgear Copper Bu...

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Stripping MV Cable XLPE Insulation Using Intercable Jointing Tools

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2016

Image: Stripping MV Cable XLPE Insulation Using Intercable Cable Jointing Tools Pictured: Beau Smithers - HV Cable Jointer  Modern-day cable jointers utlilise a broad range of Cable Jointing Tools to ensure precision accuracy and clea... Read More - Stripping MV Cable X...

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Switchgear Temperature Monitoring - Hot-Spot Detection Enabling Condition-Based Maintenance

By Chris Dodds on 29th September, 2016

Medium Voltage Switchgear Switchgear Temperature Monitoring Early Hot Spot Detection Enabling Condition-Based Maintenance The hot spot detection in medium voltage switchgears is one of the most crucial condition monitoring function... Read More - Switchgear Temperatu...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Kerite 138kV Submarine EPR Cable - 800sqmm 1500MCM Copper Cable Terminated With Pfisterer EST145

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2016

Pictured: Kerite 138kV Submarine EPR Cable - 800sqmm 1500MCM Copper Cable Terminated With Pfisterer EST145 Termination Image: Andy O'Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer) Further reading Pfisterer Ixosil EST... Read More - Kerite 138kV Submari...

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BICC (Prysmian) 275kV Oil Filled Stop Joint Refurbishment (1967)

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2016

Pictured : BICC (Prysmian) 275kV Oil Filled Stop Joint Refurbishment (1967) Image : Mark Fazackerley (Prysmian Group Project Engineer) are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes their range of Bicon ca... Read More - BICC (Prysmian) 275k...

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Testing 11kV Whipp & Bourne CV Switchgear Using Megger & Fluke Test Instruments

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2016

Pictured : Testing 11kV Whipp & Bourne CV Switchgear Using Megger & Fluke Test Instruments Image: Liam Medderman - Traction Power Maintenance Technician | Traction and Electrification Systems | Power Distribution - Network R... Read More - Testing 11kV Whipp &...

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Confined Spaces Cable Jointing Using 3M Cold Shrink Straight Joint Splice (25kV)

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2016

Pictured: Confined Spaces Cable Jointing Using 3M Cold Shrink Straight Joint Splice (25kV)  Image: Andy O'Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer) 3M Cold Shrink technology joints,splices and terminations require ... Read More - Confined Spaces Cabl...

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132kV Tyco Electronics Dry Type Plug In Switchgear Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2016

Pictured: 132kV Tyco Electronics Dry Type Plug In Switchgear Cable Termination Image: Ian Sellwood High Voltage Cable Jointer (300kV XLPE) The 132kV high voltage power cable is manufactured by CBI African Cables (1 Core ... Read More - 132kV Tyco Electroni...

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Filoform FiloSeal+HD Reenterable LV HV Power Cable Duct Seal System

By Chris Dodds on 14th July, 2016

Expanding spray foam violates engineering "good practice" in the power utility industry and is banned by UK DNO's - foam degrades under water pressure and contact leading to flooded substations.   New from Filoform is the Fi... Read More - Filoform FiloSeal+HD...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Inflatable Duct Seals For LV HV Cable Ducts, Conduits & Substation Entries

By Chris Dodds on 7th July, 2016

Inflatable Duct Seals For LV HV Cable Ducts, Conduits & Substation Entries Sealrad is a system used for sealing cable ducts and pipes when the cables and equipment need protecting from water leakage or humidity - the workers require a saf... Read More - Inflatable Duct Seal...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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CATU LV Electrical Rescue Kit (1000V) - NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

are the UK's Main Distributor for CATU Electrical Safety Equipment for working on underground cables, overhead lines, switchgear and substations up to 400kV. To satisfy the requirement for Low Voltage Electric Rescue Kits, work... Read More - CATU LV Electrical R...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Tyco Raychem 132kV Outdoor Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

Image: Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer) Pictured: Tyco Raychem 132kV Outdoor Cable Termination   Further reading 132kV Cable Jointing - A Showcase Page For Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer) 132kV Prysmian Cab... Read More - Tyco Raychem 132kV O...

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Bonded Sem-Conductive Screen Removal Using Boddingtons 244700 Jointing Tool

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

Image: John Penny Cable Jointer / Director at CableTec Services Pictured: Bonded Sem-Conductive Screen Removal Using Boddingtons 244700 Jointing Tool    supply Boddingtons LV-HV cable jointing and ca... Read More - Bonded Sem-Conductiv...

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Sanding 132kV High Voltage Brugg Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

Image: Muhammad Ali 132kV Cable Jointer at Riyadh Cable KSA Pictured: Sanding 132kV High Voltage Brugg Cable Joint    Sanding MV HV Power Cables Alroc AMF5 55-160 tool can be used on HV-EHV tranmission and dist... Read More - Sanding 132kV High V...

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Pfisterer Size 3 Terminations Into Rail Feeder Substation With Siemens Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

Image: Steve Amos HV/MV Jointer & Supervisor at RJ Power Ltd Pictured:  Pfisterer Size 3 Terminations Into Rail Feeder Substation With Siemens Switchgear are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfister... Read More - Pfisterer Size 3 Te...

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275kV Substation - GRP Reinforcement Bars In Concrete Bases For Shunt Reactor

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

Image: Barrie Gray Owner of BJG Services Ltd. High voltage electrical fitter and standby supervision in electrical substations Pictured: 275kV Substation - GRP Reinforcement Bars In Concrete Bases For Shunt Reactor   Fu... Read More - 275kV Substation - G...

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Anderton Ander-Fin : Preventing Rail Cable Theft From Cable Trough On Network Rail Infrastructure

By Chris Dodds on 15th June, 2016

New from Anderton Concrete is the Ander-Fin rail cable theft deterrent - the simple route to secure trackside cabling. The pioneering new cable protection system used in conjuction with Anderton cable troughing enables cables to be secured to... Read More - Anderton Ander-Fin :...

Category:  Rail

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Ecom Tab-Ex 01 Series ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Tablet Computer

By Chris Dodds on 9th June, 2016

Introducing Tab EX-01 the world´s first Zone 1/21 & DIV 1 hazardous area tablet computer based on Samsung GALAXY Tab Active from ecom, global market leader in the manufacture of mobile communication equipment (phones, tablets and laptops).&... Read More - Ecom Tab-Ex 01 Serie...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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How To Seal Against Humidity & Moisture Ingress Into MV-HV Switchgear Cabinets

By Chris Dodds on 8th June, 2016

Filoform Cabinet Base Sealant is designed for use in LV-MV switchgear distribution cabinets, street lighting feeder pillars, cabinets for traffic control and outdoor transformer station installations. Filoform casting resin prevents ingress of pes... Read More - How To Seal Against ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Ramadan Mubarak, Ramadan Kareem

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2016

June 6th, 2016 marks the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan. It is an obligation on all healthy Muslims to observe fasting during this month.  In order to understand the feelings of poor people and to behave in the most ethical way, Is... Read More - Ramadan Mubarak, Ram...

Category:  Exports

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No Bolts Cable Cleats - Ellis Patents Nylon, Stackable, No Bolts Cable Clamps

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2016

Ellis Patents based in the UK manufacture Cable Cleats, Clamps & Hangers to international standards (IEC 61914) for the support and restraint of LV, MV and HV cables in the event of a short circuit fault situation. Ellis Patents are committed ... Read More - No Bolts Cable Cleat...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Cable Jointing Video - Lead Wiping PILC Cable 500 KCMIL

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2016

This Video has generated various Comments on social media and we feature a selection below. Andrew Brezovszky. Different cables and accessories require different techniques - it also comes down to personal preference, however I wouldn't us... Read More - Cable Jointing Video...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Essential Reading - Medium Voltage Cable Accessories Book Published By Nexans

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2016

The essential read for Medium-High Voltage Electrical Engineers & Cable Jointers from Nexans, the global cable and cabling experts. Purchase your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button below. Medium Voltage Cable Accessories Book Publis... Read More - Essential Reading - ...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Alroc MF3NP/40 MF3NP/60 Multi-Function 33kV Cable Jointers Tools

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2016

Cable Jointing Tools are supplying numerous specialist cable jointing contractors with Alroc MF3NP/40 and Alroc MF3NP/60 tools to enable the preparation of 33kV single core cables to BS7870. The Alroc multi-function cable jointers tool ... Read More - Alroc MF3NP/40 MF3NP...

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Specifying Nexans Euromold Connectors - MV Medium Voltage Bushing Interfaces A-F Explained

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2016

Nexans Euromold are world leaders in the manufacture of Screened Separable Connectors to enable the safe termination of medium voltage power cables onto outer cone bushings of electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers and motors. All... Read More - Specifying Nexans Eu...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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POLL - Do Alroc Manufacture The World's Best Range Of Cable Preparation Tools?

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2016

Last week, had the pleasure and privilege to benefit from an excellent full day demonstration of the Alroc range of Cable Preparation Tools from Thibaut Rouyere (Alroc Sales Director). have supported and stocked Alroc tools for ove... Read More - POLL - Do Alroc Manu...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pfisterer Ixosil EST 170 Terminations & Connex 6S Plugs

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2016

Image: Andy O'Malley EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer Pictured: Pfisterer Ixosil EST 170 Terminations & Connex 6S Plugs are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products inclu... Read More - Pfisterer Ixosil EST...

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11kV Cable Joints - Lovink 11kV Transition Straight Joints 3 Core XLPE & PILC SWA

By Chris Dodds on 13th May, 2016

Image: Euan Palmer - EHV Cable Jointer (Grade 4) at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd Pictured: 11kV Cable Joints - Lovink 11kV Transition Straight Joints (3 Core XLPE & PILC SWA) Lovink manufactured cable joints are appr... Read More - 11kV Cable Joints - ...

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Laser Scanning 132kV High Voltage Substations Using Topcon GLS-2000 Scanner

By Chris Dodds on 12th May, 2016

"The Topcon GLS-2000 series laser scanner we used within the 132kV substation was the Topcon GLS-2000M - the GLS-200 series is composed of 3 comparable, yet distinct models: the GLS-2000S (short-range), GLS-2000M (middle-range), and the GLS... Read More - Laser Scanning 132kV...

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15kV High Voltage Vulcanized Cable Splice

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Mike Fadlevich - Mining Cable Specialist at High Voltage Vulcanizing Pictured: 15kV High Voltage Vulcanized Cable Splice   Further reading ​​345kV HPFF USI Full Stop Joint To Okonite 3500 KCM Cab... Read More - 15kV High Voltage Vu...

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11kV Triplex Cable Joint (UKPN)

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Lee Richards : Cable Jointer LV, 11kV, 33kV at Power On Connections Pictured: 11kV Triplex Cable Joint (UKPN) Lee has over 10 years experience working within the electrical profession and currently works for Power On Conne... Read More - 11kV Triplex Cable J...

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Live Self-Connect Wavecon Service Breech Joint (LV Low Voltage)

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Lee Richards : Cable Jointer LV, 11kV, 33kV at Power On Connections Pictured: Live Self-Connect Wavecon Service Breech Joint (LV Low Voltage)  asked Lee, what is your preferred method for stripping cable sheath fro... Read More - Live Self-Connect Wa...

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Ensto Cold Shrink Termination (24kV Single Core, Armoured & Shielded Cable) + Video

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Morteza Sobhani (Expert Technical Support & Expert Installation of High Voltage Products) Pictured: Ensto Cold Shrink Termination (24kV Single Core, Armoured & Shielded Cable) Ensto cold shrink technology is used for ca... Read More - Ensto Cold Shrink Te...

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ABB 80kV HVDC Light Cable (D-Link) - Single Core 630sqmm Connector Torque

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Roger Wright - EHV Cable Jointer Pictured: ABB 80kV HVDC Light Cable (D-Link) - Single Core 630sqmm Connector Torque supply ABB Kabeldon joints, terminations and connectors for 11kV, 33kV and 66kV underground and overhea... Read More - ABB 80kV HVDC Light ...

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33kV Transition Cable Joint (XLPE PILC) Installed In HV Stepdown Substation

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Andrew Gebers Electrician at Tshepang Electrical Pictured: 33kV Transition Cable Joint (XLPE PILC) Installed In HV Stepdown Substation Andrew focuses on electrical maintenance and breakdowns of mining machinery in his job role.... Read More - 33kV Transition Cabl...

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Nexans Euromold Connector Kits Terminating 33kV XLPE Cables Into Siemens HV Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Danny Williamson - LV/HV Cable Jointer. Pictured: Nexans Euromold Connector Kits Terminating 33kV XLPE Cables Into Siemens HV Switchgear  are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold MV Connectors, Ca... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

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11kV Heat Shrink Terminations Connecting MV UKPN Cables To Lucy Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Ryan Carlin - Cable Jointer up to 11kV & Electrician at Dragon Infrastructure Solutions Pictured: 11kV Heat Shrink Terminations Connecting MV UKPN Cables To Lucy Switchgear - the 3 single core 11kV cables are pictured ent... Read More - 11kV Heat Shrink Ter...

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11kV Lovink Straight Joint - 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Dean Page (MD DP Cable Jointing Ltd) Pictured: 11kV Lovink Straight Joint - 185sqmm Triplex EPR Insulated Cable   Lovink manufactured cable joints are approved by UK DNO's, including Western Power Distribution, for ... Read More - 11kV Lovink Straight...

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Nexans Euromold 33kV Connectors Terminating XLPE 630sqmm Cable Onto Schneider CBGS (GIS) Switchboard

By Chris Dodds on 9th May, 2016

Image: Stuart Henry : Director/Cable Jointer LV-66KV, 11KV Electrical Fitter at Kyadan Ltd Pictured: Nexans Euromold 33kV Connectors Terminating XLPE Single Core 630sqmm Cable Onto Schneider CBGS (GIS) Switchboard are Main Dis... Read More - Nexans Euromold 33kV...

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Solar Belisha Beacons (UK Highways Compliant) - No Cabling Needed, Zero Carbon Emissions

By Chris Dodds on 3rd May, 2016

are Distributors of the newly launched Solar Belisha Beacon - the latest product to compliment their existing LED Pedestrian Crossing Equipment range. Following over 2 years research and development the Solar Belisha Beacon is the very bes... Read More - Solar Belisha Beacon...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Tyco Raychem SXSU 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joint (Single Core 800sqmm)

By Chris Dodds on 23rd April, 2016

Image: Stuart Henry Director/Cable Jointer - LV-66KV. 11kV Jointer & Electrical Fitter at Kyadan Limited. Pictured: Tyco Raychem SXSU 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joint (Single Core 800sqmm). Tyco Raychem SXSU heat shrink cable joi... Read More - Tyco Raychem SXSU 33...

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Cable Jointers & Jointing Training Courses : LV MV HV (11kV-33kV)

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2016

Cable Jointing & Jointer Training Courses. LV MV HV (11kV - 33kV Jointer Courses). Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. Sterling Power Training is a leading UK Cabl... Read More - Cable Jointers &...

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5 Reasons Why GreyMatters Is Chosen For Earthing System Design Frameworks

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2016

          GreyMatters specialise in Earthing System Design for earthing systems 1kV-765kV to meet EN 50522 and and international specifications GreyMatters has been protecting c... Read More - 5 Reasons Why GreyMa...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Substations - Anti-Condensation System (DACS) Control Enclosure & Panel Heaters

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

Anti-Condensation Heaters for Substations : Kiosk Heaters & Control Enclosure Heaters.  After extensive trials at UK substations over the past two years Drallim Industries Limited are pleased to introduce their Drallim Anti-Cond... Read More - Substations - Anti-C...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Jointer Training Course : LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing � Single & Three Phase Services

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

LV1 Introduction to LV Cable Jointing – Single & Three Phase Services Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training&... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

Category:  Cable Jointer Training Courses

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Jointer Training Course : LV2 LV Polymeric (Wavecon) Main Cable Three Phase Jointing Course

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

LV2 LV Polymeric (Wavecon) Main Cable Three Phase Jointing Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Durat... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

Category:  Cable Jointer Training Courses

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Jointer Training Course : HV1 HV & LV Cable Terminations Conversion Course

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

HV1 - HV & LV Cable Terminations Conversion Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Duration - Two d... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : HV3 Polymeric XLPE and/or EPR Cable up to 11kV

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

HV3 Polymeric XLPE and/or EPR Cable up to 11kV Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Duration - Five days ... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : HV4 11kV Polymeric to Paper Insulated Lead Covered SWA Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

HV4 11kV Polymeric to Paper Insulated Lead Covered Steel Wire Armoured Cable Jointing Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Jo... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : HV5 33kV Single Core Polymeric XLPE Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

HV5 33kV Single Core Polymeric XLPE Cable Jointing Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Duration - Tw... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : HV6 LoviSil Silicone Filled Single Core XLPE - EPR Straight Joint

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

HV6 Lovink LoviSil Silicone Filled Jointing Course Single Core XLPE - EPR Straight Joint. Tyco Cold Applied Cable End Termination. Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : LV3 LV Transition Polymeric (Wavecon) to PILCSTA Main Cable � Three Phase

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

LV3 LV Transition Polymeric (Wavecon) to PILCSTA Main Cable – Three Phase Jointing Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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Jointer Training Course : LV4 Polymeric Services to PILCSTA Cable Jointing Course

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2016

LV4 – Polymeric Services to PILCSTA Cable Jointing Course Sterling Power training centre is now closed - for up to date information see Cable Jointer Training Courses. For further reading click here - Cable Joint Training  Duratio... Read More - Jointer Training Cou...

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FREE Safety Training Video : Why Lock-Out, Tag-Out Is Vitally Important By Panduit

By Chris Dodds on 19th April, 2016

Panduit Lock Out Tag Out Lock Out Hazards, Lock In Safety are delighted to host the following up-dated Guest Blog by Sarah Short, Former Social Media Manager at Panduit.  The following article considers The Neccessity Of Lock Ou... Read More - FREE Safety Training...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Salisbury 40cal Arc Flash Suit Protection For Safe Electrical Switching, Linking & Fusing

By Chris Dodds on 15th April, 2016

Image: Nick Ravden - Electrical Supervisor/Authorised Person at TriConnex Limited Pictured: Salisbury 40cal Arc Flash Suit Protection For Safe Electrical Switching, Linking & Fusing together with Salisbury can offer a comp... Read More - Salisbury 40cal Arc ...

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Furse Earthing Products Achieve Full PADS Approval PA05/06530 from Network Rail

By Chris Dodds on 15th April, 2016

PADS approval from Network Rail has now been achieved for Furse earthing products including conductors, earth electrodes, inspection pits, earth bars, conductor clips and clamps. These earthing products provide reassured safety solutions for track si... Read More - Furse Earthing Produ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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500kV Live Line Working - Methods, Tools, Training & Gallery by Jim McDonald

By Chris Dodds on 31st March, 2016

All Images Courtesy : Jim McDonald : Owner/Live Line Training at Powerline Training Consultants. Jim has worked in the overhead line trade for over 40 years and has been conducting live line training through his own business (Powerline Training Co... Read More - 500kV Live Line Work...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Straightening & Terminating 300kV Nexans Transformer Cable Using Pfisterer 6S Plugs (245kV)

By Chris Dodds on 21st March, 2016

Image: Andy O'Malley IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer. Andy, the son of Patrick a retired MANWEB Cable Jointer, is following in family foosteps and while the technology has changed the same unbridled passion and professionalism continue. ... Read More - Straightening & ...

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132kV Sudkabel Straight Joint (XLPE Single Core 400sqmm With AWA & Lead Sheath)

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2016

Image: Maxim Taraskin Senior Field Superintendent – LLC Estralin PS Pictured: 132kV Sudkabel Straight Joint (XLPE Single Core 400sqmm With AWA & Lead Sheath) The high voltage cable is operating 135kV and the cable joint is tested... Read More - 132kV Sudkabel Strai...

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BS5467 XLPE AWA Single Core Power Cables Glanded (CMP) & Terminated (Cembre)

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2016

Image: Jim Andrews - CCR Contracts Manager Pictured: BS5467 XLPE AWA Single Core Power Cables Glanded (CMP) & Terminated (Cembre) Installed by Gavin Mayhew of Cableco Romans Jim Andrews commented, "CMP cable glands were pr... Read More - BS5467 XLPE AWA Sing...

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11kV Tyco Cold Shrink WPD Termination (EPR, Copper Wire Screened, Bonded Semi-Con Triplex Cables)

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2016

Image: Ryan Carlin - Cable Jointer up to 11kV (Dragon Infrastructure Solutions) Pictured: 11kV Tyco Cold Shrink Termination (EPR, Copper Wire Screened, Bonded Semi-Con Triplex Cables - WPD Western Power Distribution Spec).  ar... Read More - 11kV Tyco Cold Shrin...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Pfisterer Connex Substation Cable Terminations (33kV EPR XLPE Single Core 300sqmm, 400sqmm, 500sqmm)

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2016

Image: Remus Bidireac - 11/33kV Cable Jointer at Schneider Electric Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Substation Cable Terminations (33kV EPR XLPE Single Core 300sqmm, 400sqmm, 500sqmm) Special thanks to Martin Winterburn and Scott Crowley. Ou... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Sub...

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Cable Jointing The World's Largest Walking Mining Dragline By A 3rd Generation Splicer

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2016

We have featured some Splicing Superstars of the global Cable Jointing industry on 's Cables & Lines Blog. Think Nicklin. O'Malley (Father & Son). Barker. Fielder. Brezovsky. Wilson. Doug Page.  Today, we are delight... Read More - Cable Jointing The W...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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MANWEB - Cable Jointing Past & Present by Patrick & Andy O' Malley

By Chris Dodds on 16th March, 2016

Jointing is in the O'Malley DNA and from their family photo album we are proud to be able to display the following photographs contributed by Andy O'Malley.  The cable jointing photo's are from the late 1990's and show Andy... Read More - MANWEB - Cable Joint...

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NKT THV 145kV Non Self Supporting Cable Termination With Busbar Bypass Temporary Cable

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image Courtesy: Fredrik Pedersen - HV Cable Jointer / Supervisor Pictured: NKT THV 145kV Non Self Supporting Cable Termination With Busbar Bypass Temporary Cable NKT Joints & Terminations Overview  Self-supporting outdoo... Read More - NKT THV 145kV Non Se...

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Ensto Cold Shrink MV Substation Cable Termination (24kV XLPE Single Core)

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Morteza Sobhani - Expert Technical Support & Installation High Voltage Products Pictured: Ensto Cold Shrink MV Substation Cable Termination (24kV XLPE Single Core)       Ensto Cold Shrink (MV HV ... Read More - Ensto Cold Shrink MV...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Pfisterer - 145kV High Voltage XLPE Cable Joint & Termination

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Alaa Al-Suliman - Project Engineer ETP-Iraq Pictured: Pfisterer - 145kV High Voltage XLPE Cable Joint & Termination     are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medi... Read More - Pfisterer - 145kV Hi...

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Nexans Euromold Connectors Terminate 33kV Cable Onto Type C Siemens GIS Bushings

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Stuart Duncan - HV/LV Cable Jointer at CableTec Services Pictured: Nexans Euromold Connectors Terminate 33kV Cable Onto Type C Siemens GIS Bushings are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold MV Connector... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

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132kV Substation Cable Joints (Taihan) - XLPE Single Core 1200sqmm

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Joseph Deapera - Technical & Commercial Director at Power Projects Contracting Pictured: 132kV Substation Cable Joints (Taihan) - XLPE Single Core 1200sqmm   Further reading ​110kV Oil Filled Taiha... Read More - 132kV Substation Cab...

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6.6kV 3 Core Cable Breakout Using 3M Scotch Tapes

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Pete Thomasson - HV Cable Jointer / Linesman Pictured: 6.6kV 3 Core Cable Breakout Using 3M Scotch Tapes     3M Scotch Tapes used include 3M 33+ Vinyl, 3M 2228 Mastic Tape and 3M 2229 Mastic Seal. The cable jointe... Read More - 6.6kV 3 Core Cable B...

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115kV Taihan Electric Extra High Voltage XLPE Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Joseph Deapera - Technical & Commercial Director at Power Projects Contracting Pictured: 115kV Taihan Electric Extra High Voltage XLPE Cable Joints     Further reading​ ​110kV Oil F... Read More - 115kV Taihan Electri...

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ASTOR Power Transformer 100 MVA 154kV-33.6kV OLTC Energised Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Ibrahim Tunca - Sales Manager at ASTOR Transformer Pictured: ASTOR Power Transformer 100 MVA 154kV-33.6kV OLTC Energised Transformer ASTOR manufacture power and distribution transformers between 5 MVA-150 MVA, 36kW-220kW. ... Read More - ASTOR Power Transfor...

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Cooper Connectors Terminating 33kV Cable Onto Interface E Bushings (Shunt Reactor)

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2016

Image: Stuart Duncan-  HV/LV Cable Jointer at CableTec Services Pictured: Cooper Connectors Terminating 33kV Cable Onto Interface E Bushings (Shunt Reactor)  The Cooper Tee Connectors are rated at 400A 36kV.   F... Read More - Cooper Connectors Te...

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Lucy Zodion - Pre-Wired Power Distribution Feeder Pillars

By Chris Dodds on 10th March, 2016

are Main Distributors for the Lucy Zodion range of Pre-Wired Power Distribution Feeder Pillars. working with the Lucy Zodion Design Office use 3D CAD and electrical design software to facilitate a fast design service to tender... Read More - Lucy Zodion - Pre-Wi...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Lucy Zodion Vizion CMS - Centralised Energy Efficient Street Lighting Management

By Chris Dodds on 10th March, 2016

  Vizion Central Management System (CMS) is an innovative street lighting management system from Lucy Zodion that gives the client complete control over their entire street lighting network, wherever, whenever, enabling energy-saving and ... Read More - Lucy Zodion Vizion C...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Stainless Steel Cable Cable Cleats v Cable Ties - The Myths Debunked By Ellis Patents

By Chris Dodds on 9th March, 2016

are Distributors for Ellis Patents, the world-leading UK manufacturer of cable cleats in stainless steel, aluminium and nylon for retaining, supporting and cleating LV-HV power cables ; this includes 11kV-33kV medium voltage (MV) cables capab... Read More - Stainless Steel Cabl...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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SF6 Gas Detection For HV GIS Switchgear - Crowcon F-Gas Detector

By Chris Dodds on 8th March, 2016

Gas Detection In High Voltage Substations, Switchgear & Cable Chambers.  Crowcon Gas Detectors. The Rise, Risks & Safe Detection Of SF6 Gas. 50 years ago ABB pioneered GIS technology. Gas insulated high voltage switchgear (GI... Read More - SF6 Gas Detection Fo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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7 Types of Drill Pipe Float Valves Used In the Oil & Gas Industry

By Chris Dodds on 29th February, 2016

Drill pipe float valves, or non-return valves, are downhole safety valves that create barriers to prevent unwanted flow of fluids up the drill string. The float valve locks down the flow of fluids while the crew at the rigfloor is making or breaki... Read More - 7 Types of Drill Pip...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Pfisterer Connex 6S Inner Cone Plugs Terminating 300kV Nexans Cables Into GIS

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2016

Cable : Nexans USA (XLPE 300kV) Cable Termination : Pfisterer Connex  Cable Jointer : Andy O'Malley (Allteck Power Line Contractors) Nexans 300kV cable (220kV circuit voltage) is shown prepared for termination using Pfisterer... Read More - Pfisterer Connex 6S ...

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Masterclass : Pirelli 33kV Fluid Filled Oil Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 24th February, 2016

All Images Courtesy : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer).  In a previous Guest Blog Andrew taught us the theoretical formula and then demonstrated the practical skill required in calculating and installing premoulded sleeves when... Read More - Masterclass : Pirell...

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FurseWELD Exothermic Welding Systems, Joints & Moulds from ABB Thomas & Betts

By Chris Dodds on 24th February, 2016

FurseWELD exothermic welding is a cost efficient method of achieving high quality electrical connections. FurseWELD is a simple, self-contained exothermic welding system that uses the high temperature reaction of powdered copper oxide and aluminiu... Read More - FurseWELD Exothermic...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Nexans Cable Leads Keep High Voltage Energy Transmission Flowing - 110kV, 132kV & 220kV

By Chris Dodds on 23rd February, 2016

The construction of new power plants and the growing demand for renewable energy sources has increased the need to expand and/or convert networks into transformer substations or onto overhead line towers. As a key player in the energy industry, Ne... Read More - Nexans Cable Leads K...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Spiking & Spearing Cable Splices

By Chris Dodds on 23rd February, 2016

"Teaching apprentices where and how they should spike or spear a splice to save all the cables for rebuilding a splice or just changing out the lead sleeve."  John McGaughan, Cable Systems Operations Specialist at TECO. See a... Read More - Spiking & Speari...

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Cable Fault Location by Baur (Sources, Types & Pre-location Methods) - Part 1 of 3

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2016

            Cable Fault Location On Low, Medium & High Voltage Cable Networks by Baur Baur cable fault locators, cable sheath testers and cable/phase identification systems cover the entire ... Read More - Cable Fault Location...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Fault Location by Baur (Connecting Measurement Technology) - Part 2 of 3

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2016

            Cable Fault Location On Low, Medium & High Voltage Cable Networks by Baur Baur cable fault locators, cable sheath testers and cable/phase identification systems cover the entire ... Read More - Cable Fault Location...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Fault Location by Baur (TDR Time Domain Reflectometry) - Part 3 of 3

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2016

            Cable Fault Location On Low, Medium & High Voltage Cable Networks by Baur Baur cable fault locators, cable sheath testers and cable/phase identification systems cover the entire ... Read More - Cable Fault Location...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cresatech - Products & Services for Power Utility Networks

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

Who Are Cresatech? Cresatech focus is on developing low-cost technologies for ubiquitous rollout across the network, with a rapid return on investment. Cresatech is working with power transmission and distribution companies in the U.S.A. an... Read More - Cresatech - Products...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Mitigating Risks Caused By Metal Theft In Electrical Transmission & Distribution Network

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

The Issues Caused By Metal Infrastructure Theft Grounding infrastructure theft causes major service and continuity issues as well as safety issues on substations. To truly mitigate these problems with 24 hour human intervention is costly and requi... Read More - Mitigating Risks Cau...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Cresatech ZS CuTs Copper Theft 1 of 2 : For Monitoring of Copper Grounded Systems

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

Products & Services For Power Utility Networks The Cresatech CuTS system for monitoring copper grounded and earthed site infrastructure is designed to monitor changes to the system that occur when cut, damaged or degraded.  Th... Read More - Cresatech ZS CuTs Co...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Cresatech ZM CuTs Copper Theft 2 of 2 : For Monitoring of High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

Cresatech CuTS - Monitoring Larger Sites Such As Substations  The Cresatech CuTS system is installed to monitor metallic infrastructure and look for changes due to cutting/removal, degradation and damage. The system is powered by site bat... Read More - Cresatech ZM CuTs Co...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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500kV Overhead Line & Live Line Training Gallery - Powerline Training Consultants

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

All Images Courtesy : Jim McDonald : Owner/Live Line Training at Powerline Training Consultants Jim has worked in the overhead line trade for over 40 years and has been conducting live line training through his own business (Powerline Training Con... Read More - 500kV Overhead Line ...

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Alroc EV/NPT - Cable Jointing Tool To Spread PE Outer Sheath With Aluminium Screen

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2016

Alroc EV/NPT cable jointing tools enable the jointer to spread the tabs on PE outer sheath cables with glued aluminium screen shield (including Silec C33-226 Popy and Nikol type medium voltage cables), without damaging the aluminium sc... Read More - Alroc EV/NPT - Cable...

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145kV Pfisterer Cable Joint + Installation Video

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 145kV Pfisterer Cable Joint Image Courtesy : CB Jointing Installed by Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer)   are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products including... Read More - 145kV Pfisterer Cabl...

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110kV Oil Filled Taihan High Voltage Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 110kV Oil-Filled 800sqmm BICC Cable To 1000sqmm Taihan Cable Using Taihan EHV Cable Joints. HV Cable Jointer : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia). Taihan develop and mnufacture the highest-quality product... Read More - 110kV Oil Filled Tai...

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20kV Ensto Cold Shrink Cable Terminations For High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : Ensto Cold Shrink Cable Terminations installed in preference to heat shrink terminations due to limited working space in high voltage electrical panels. Location : Roodaki Substation, Tehran, Iran. Image via : Morteza Sobhani (E... Read More - 20kV Ensto Cold Shri...

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132kV Tyco Raychem Extra High Voltage (EHV) Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 132kV Tyco Cable Joint EHV. Installed by EHV Cable Jointer : Hayden Smith (HJS Cable Jointing Ltd).   132kV Cable Jointing Bay With Tyco EHV Cable Joints   Cable Jointers Tents "The red tex... Read More - 132kV Tyco Raychem E...

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Mosdorfer CCL High Voltage Heat Shrink Cable Joints (Type Testing)

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : Type Testing Mosdorfer CCL medium voltage heat shrink cable joints in KIT Germany. Dual wall heat shrink tubes are used to rebuild the cable insulation with built-in stress control. Image : Ahmad Haidar (Cable Accessories Consul... Read More - Mosdorfer CCL High V...

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66kV High Voltage Cable Jointer Using Alroc Tools To Strip XLPE Cable Insulation

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 66kV Cable Jointer Using Alroc Stripping Tools To Remove XLPE Insulation.  The underground high voltage power cables protected by Class 1 cable duct are being stripped and prepared prior to terminating into 66kV substation swi... Read More - 66kV High Voltage Ca...

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110kV Prysmian Plug-In Cable Termination For SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 110kV Prysmian Plug-In Cable Termination For SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear Image : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia) are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes their range of Bicon c... Read More - 110kV Prysmian Plug-...

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Pfisterer Inner Cone Plugs Size 5s Connecting & Terminating 132kV EHV Cable

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : EHV Cable Jointer Installing Pfisterer Connex Size 5s Inner Cone Plug Cable Termination (132kV).  Image Courtesy : Dean Wilson (Owner Director at D.C. Cable Jointing Ltd) are Main Distributors & Stockists for th... Read More - Pfisterer Inner Cone...

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132kV EHV Gas Filled Straight Joint With Pfisterer Connex Size 6 Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Pictured : 132kV Pfisterer Straight Joint Coupled With Pfisterer Connex Size 6 Plugs Image Courtesy : Richard Mason (EHV Cable Jointer) - Global Cabling Services Ltd. Richard Mason is a leading name in the UK EHV Cable Jointing industry - ... Read More - 132kV EHV Gas Filled...

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Masterclass - 400kV Low Pressure Oil Filled Prysmian Extended Ferrule Straight Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2016

Joint : 400kV Prysmian Extended Ferrule Straight Joint. Location : Regents Canal Shoreditch East London UK. Cable Jointer : Steve Fielder. The EHV cable jointers on this installation were Steve Fielder and Matt Taffs while the fluid fitters ... Read More - Masterclass - 400kV ...

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Silver Fox : Fox in a Box - The Most Efficient Cable Label Printer & System On The Market

By Chris Dodds on 17th February, 2016

              Cable Labels Silver Fox, the UK manufacturer of cable labels, have just launched a new updated range of thermal starter pack - the Fox-In-A-Box Labelling kit. are Mai... Read More - Silver Fox : Fox in ...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Roxtec Cable & Pipe Sealing Transits For Offshore Oil & Gas Industry

By Chris Dodds on 17th February, 2016

​     From a LinkedIn Pulse by Simon Watson (EngTech MIMechE, MITP) - Roxtec Market Manager.       are UK Distributors for Roxtec, the market leading manufacturers of Cab... Read More - Roxtec Cable & P...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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What Is Electrical Stress?

By Chris Dodds on 16th February, 2016

We received a surprising email today from Douglas Page. Doug would not admit it but he is an acknowledged expert in the installation, jointing and terminating of EHV cables. Yes, you are Doug.   The email read "a bunch of questions... Read More - What Is Electrical S...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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800kV Water Termination System For 500kV XLPE Cable Testing

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2016

Image: Johnny Chan - Marketing Executive at Yangzhou Power Electric Co.,Ltd Pictured: 800kV Water Termination System For 500kV XLPE Cable Testing   Further reading World First : EHV 1,100kV GIS Tested By Standard L... Read More - 800kV Water Terminat...

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Video : Roxtec UG - Sealing Substation Cables & Underground Ducts v. Constant Water Pressure

By Chris Dodds on 9th February, 2016

      Roxtec UG Solutions - Cable Duct Seals For Underground Applications Roxtec UG forms part of the range of cable duct seals from Roxtec and is designed for sealing cable ducts and entries in underground applications - t... Read More - Video : Roxtec UG - ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Sealing Cables & Pipes In The Rail Industry

By Chris Dodds on 9th February, 2016

Sealing Cables. Reliable Cable & Pipe Sealing In The Rail Industry. The ingress, migration, spread and attack of water, gas, fire, smoke, rodents, dust and EMI are the main risks associated with cable and pipe service penetrations on rail ... Read More - Roxtec Sealing Cable...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Off-Grid 300kWh System With DC Battery Bank & Coupled PV Array

By Chris Dodds on 9th February, 2016

Image: Peter Winters - Director, Winters Electrical Group. Winters Electrical Group are an Australian electrical contracting business with 30 years experience in the design and installation of Solar and Renewable Energy Systems, Battery ... Read More - Off-Grid 300kWh Syst...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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White Paper : Humidity Effects, Partial Discharge & Loss Of Substation Power By EA Technology

By Chris Dodds on 9th February, 2016

    Roxtec Cable Transits White Paper : Humidity Effects in Substations By EA Technology (Download foot of page) Author Tony Byrne, January 2013 Consequences For The Technical Specification of Cable Sealing Systems Ro... Read More - White Paper : Humidi...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Pfisterer Connex Cable Plugs Terminating XLPE Cable Into 11kV/33kV Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 8th February, 2016

Image: Darren Street Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Cable Plugs Terminating XLPE Cable Into 11kV/33kV Transformer - the Connex cable terminations are shown connecting 33kV single core 500sqmm cables into... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Cab...

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Emtelle Fibre & Power Cable Ducts Helped To Construct London Olympic Stadium

By Chris Dodds on 8th February, 2016

Emtelle are market leaders in the manufacture of telecommunication and power cable duct systems in PVC-U and PE for the protection of LV-HV underground power and telecom cables. Emtelle are very proud of their recent involvement in the Londo... Read More - Emtelle Fibre & ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Masterclass - 132kV ABB Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

By Chris Barker (EHV Jointer). ABB 132kV Cable Terminations. Before we start, let us establish Chris Barker is an international class EHV Jointer conversant with the skills and techniques required for the safe jointing and terminating of cables... Read More - Masterclass - 132kV ...

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4 Core Waveform LV Cable Terminations Into Schneider Feeder Pillar

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Darren Street - Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd. Pictured: 4 Core Waveform LV Cable Terminations Into Schneider Feeder Pillar.   Further reading Jointing Masterclass - Waveform Mains & Hybrid S... Read More - 4 Core Waveform LV C...

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Nexans Euromold Cable Connectors Terminating 11kV Cables Into Siemens NXPLUS GIS Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Darren Street Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd. Pictured: Nexans Euromold Cable Connectors Terminating 11kV Cables Into Siemens NXPLUS Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).   Further reading 4 Core Waveform L... Read More - Nexans Euromold Cabl...

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132kV Cross Bonded Sudkabel Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Stephen Savage - EHV Cable Jointer at OCU Ltd. Pictured: 132kV Cross Bonded Sudkabel Cable Joints.   Further reading Sudkabel Cable Termination 115kV (GIS) With Oil Filled Terminations Installing 132kV Pry... Read More - 132kV Cross Bonded S...

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Nexans Euromold Connectors 440TB Interface C (11kV/33kV)

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Stephen Savage - EHV Cable Jointer at OCU Ltd. Pictured: Nexans Euromold Connectors 440TB Interface C (11kV/33kV). are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold Connectors, Joints and Terminations for mediu... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

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Nexans Euromold T Bolt Cable Termination Connectors (11kV XLPE CTS AWA Cables)

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Remus Bidireac - 11/33kV Cable Jointer at Schneider Electric. Pictured: Nexans Euromold T Bolt Cable Termination Connectors (11kV XLPE CTS AWA Cables) - cable terminations shown connected to Schneider Electric switchgear (SF6 Gas Insul... Read More - Nexans Euromold T Bo...

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11kV Raychem Heat Shrink Cable Terminations Connecting Single Core XLPE AWA BS6622 Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Darren Street Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd. Pictured: 11kV Raychem Heat Shrink Cable Terminations Connecting Single Core XLPE AWA BS6622 Cables. Darren Street has worked for D + R Jointing for 14 years progressing from... Read More - 11kV Raychem Heat Sh...

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MV Raychem Transition Cable Splice In Manhole (300 MCM PILC To 350 MCM EPR)

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Scott Atkins - Sr. Cable Splicer at Georgia Power Company. Pictured: MV Transition Cable Splice In Manhole (300 MCM PILC To 350 MCM EPR). The stress relief mastic is used as an oil stop in this Raychem cable splice - it is... Read More - MV Raychem Transitio...

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3M QTIII Cold Shrink Cable Terminations (33kV/6.6kV Step-Down - XLPE Single)

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Pete Thomasson - HV Cable Jointer / Linesman. Pictured: 3M QTIII Cold Shrink Cable Terminations (33kV/6.6kV Step-Down - XLPE Single). stock an extensive range of 11kV-33kV 3M Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations for the joi... Read More - 3M QTIII Cold Shrink...

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11kV Tyco Coldshrink Triplex Cable Termination (WPD Specification) To G59 Bushings

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Steve Amos HV/MV Jointer & Supervisor at RJ Power Ltd. Pictured: 11kV Tyco Coldshrink Triplex Cable Termination (WPD Specification) To G59 Bushings - the Tyco cable terminations are shown terminating the 11kV XLPE insulated ca... Read More - 11kV Tyco Coldshrink...

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33kV Euromold (Nexans) Connectors Terminating XLPE Cables Into Siemens Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2016

Image: Jeremy Hunt - HV & LV Engineering at Inter-Lect (UK) Ltd. Pictured: 33kV Euromold (Nexans) Connectors Terminating XLPE Cables Into Siemens Switchgear - the 33kV XLPE power cable was prepared using Boddingtons Cable J... Read More - 33kV Euromold (Nexan...

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11kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joints (3 Core PILC to Single Core XLPE)

By Chris Dodds on 4th February, 2016

Image : John Penny Cable Jointer / Director at CableTec Services (SPEN & SSE Authorisations from LV up to 400kV). CableTec Services are experienced in all aspects of 11kV and 33kV cable jointing, terminating and medium voltage installatio... Read More - 11kV Trifurcating Tr...

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Video Tutorial Masterclass - PD Partial Discharge & Electrical Cable Breakdown

By Chris Dodds on 2nd February, 2016

What’s a Partial Discharge? A Partial Discharge (PD) is an electrical discharge or spark that bridges a small portion of the insulation between two conducting electrodes. PD can occur at any point in the insulation system, where the elect... Read More - Video Tutorial Mast...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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2017 Price List - NERS & Utility Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 2nd February, 2016

  11kV Triplex Terminations & Cable Joints    1TIS-12TX-B 11kV 95-185sqmm Termination   £122.92 set of 3  1TIS-12TX-C 11kV 300sqmm Termination   £138.69... Read More - 2017 Price List - NE...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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OHLEx Overhead Lines Exhibition & Safety Expo At EA Technology

By Chris Dodds on 1st February, 2016

EA Technology are hosting the OHLEx 2016 - Overhead Power Line and Working at Height exhibition on the 8th June 2016 at Chester Racecourse. The Overhead Power Line and Working at Height Exhibition and Safety Expo is a free event which is a mu... Read More - OHLEx Overhead Lines...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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145kV 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joint - Jointer Training Video

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2016

3M have developed a range of EHV transmission and distribution cable joints for repairing damaged or extending existing underground high voltage cables. 3M Cold Shrink cable joints are designed to fit a universal cable and can be kitted speci... Read More - 145kV 3M Cold Shrink...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video Blog - Socomore Water-Based & Solvent Cleaners, Cable Lubricants & Antibacterial Wipes

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2016

Socomore Clean & Lubricate Cables - LV HV Power, Fibre, Telecom. stock and distribute Socomore (formerly PT Technologies) Water-Based & Solvent Cleaners, Cable Lubricants & Antibacterial Wipes for low voltage (LV) and high volt... Read More - Video Blog - Socomor...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Abtech Medium Voltage Terminal (ATEX) Simplifies Hazardous Area Zone 1 Electrical Connections

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2016

Abtech have developed an Ex-rated medium voltage terminal designed to simplify the connection of 4.4kV to 6.6kV electrical supplies within hazardous area zones in the oil, gas and petrochem industry.  This component certified terminal allows ... Read More - Abtech Medium Voltag...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Recommendations for Re-Energizing Flood-Damaged Electrical Equipment by Littelfuse

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2016

The following article by Littelfuse is a timely reminder to electricians and managers of industrial facilities and large commercial buildings of the hazards associated with working around electrical equipment that has been exposed to flood water, and... Read More - Recommendations for ...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Centriforce Tapetile & Stokbord Cable Protection For UK DNO LV 11kV & 33kV Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Centriforce Tapetile and Stokbord underground cable protection tiles and covers are the market leading, heavy duty utility protection system for protecting underground cable and pipes - this includes low voltage, medium voltage and high voltage power... Read More - Centriforce Tapetile...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Raychem 11kV Cold Shrink Resin-Filled Transition Straight Joint (XLPE PILC)

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Image: John Penny Cable Jointer / Director at CableTec Services Pictured: Raychem 11kV Cold Shrink Resin-Filled Transition Straight Joint (XLPE PILC).    Raychem cable joints are shown jointing modern technology polymeric in... Read More - Raychem 11kV Cold Sh...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Cable Terminations (Single Core XLPE - 4 Per Phase)

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Image: Corey Caulfield Director/Cable Jointer -  HV Connect Pty Ltd Pictured: 33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Cable Terminations (Single Core XLPE - 4 Per Phase) The cable screens are "dropped-put" out of the cable box to perm... Read More - 33kV Raychem Heat Sh...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Cembre Crimp Lugs & CMP Cable Glands Terminating LV Single Core XLPE/AWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Image: Jim Andrews - Cableco Romans  Pictured: Cembre Crimp Lugs & CMP Cable Glands Terminating LV Single Core XLPE/AWA Cables. The BS6724 XLPE insulated single core cables with LSF (low smoke fume) outer sheath and 630sqmm stra... Read More - Cembre Crimp Lugs &a...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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33/36kV Raychem Oil Barrier Heat Shrink Termination Connects XLPE Cables Into VSLP9 Type Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Image: Craig Kilkenny - EHV Cable Jointer / Fitter Pictured: 33/36kV Raychem Oil Barrier Heat Shrink Termination Connects XLPE Cables Into VSLP9 Type Switchgear Comments from fellow cable jointers: Jimmy Nicklin: "Nice... Read More - 33/36kV Raychem Oil ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Faulted 33kV Single Core Cable Joint Installed By Untrained Electrician

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

Image: Darren Street  - Cable Jointer at D+R Jointing Services Ltd Pictured: Faulted 33kV Single Core Cable Joint Installed By Untrained Electrician Please note: Darren Street is not responsible for the installation of this cable... Read More - Faulted 33kV Single ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Video : Demonstration of High Voltage Cable Lubrication During Underground Cable Pull

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2016

    are the leading UK specialist distributor of Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment to the electrical power industry. This is a demonstration of Socomore Techlube HD used as a high voltage cable lubricant during... Read More - Video : Demonstratio...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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The Case For Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Labels & Public Safety

By Chris Dodds on 26th January, 2016

Today’s world of modern, intelligent and complex buildings demand the highest safety performance from their electrical cables and cable accessories. Traditional BS5467 low voltage power cable is constructed with PVC sheathing - in the event ... Read More - The Case For Low Smo...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Silver Fox - Rail Cable Labels With Network Rail & London Underground (LUL) Approval

By Chris Dodds on 25th January, 2016

Silver Fox Network Rail and LUL Approved Cable & Wire Labels are Main Distributors for Silver Fox, the UK leading manufacturer of Wire & Cable Labelling Systems for the identification of Electrical, Instrumentation, Sec... Read More - Silver Fox - Rail Ca...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Installing Bank Of Medium Voltage Westinghouse Regulators To Overhead Line

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2016

Image: Ricardo Heron (Utilities Professional) Pictured: Installing Bank Of Medium Voltage Westinghouse Regulators To Overhead Line   Further reading Masterclass : 110kV Cable Preparation & Termination Using... Read More - Installing Bank Of M...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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154kV XLPE Pfisterer Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2016

Image: Cengiz Karasu - Chief Jointer Supervisior (Mass Cable) Pictured: 154kV XLPE Cable Joints Pfisterer are Main Distributors & Stockists for the Pfisterer range of Medium Voltage Power Products including Connex Plug... Read More - 154kV XLPE Pfisterer...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Nexans AFN 33kV Substation Cable Termination With GPH Mechanical Shearbolt Lugs

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2016

Image: Phil Elliott Chief Executive Officer at Cuthbert Stewart Ltd Pictured: Nexans AFN 33kV Substation Cable Termination With GPH Mechanical Shearbolt Lugs Kristof Rottiers (Technical Manager at Australmold a Nexans company)&nb... Read More - Nexans AFN 33kV Subs...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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G&W Electric 220kV Cable Joints Installed To SGCC For 2016 G20 Summit

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2016

Geoffrey Cao (VP Global Operations - Energy Business) has kindly contributed the following Guest Blog emphasising the requirement for reliable high voltage electricity distribution and supporting cable accessories. The article explains the success... Read More - G&W Electric 220...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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CATU C'Diag The Award Winning Continuity Tester - NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2016

                  are the UK's largest stockist and supplier of the CATU Electrical Safety Equipment, protecting cable jointers, lineman, electrical engineers and sub... Read More - CATU C'Diag The Awar...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Video : nkt 400kV Cable Installation, Cable Joints & Dry Terminations - Croydon Cable Tunnel

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2016

Croydon Cable Tunnel Project by nkt. 400kV Cable Installation & Cable Jointing. This nkt Video covers key project aspects including cable transportation of 1150m 400kV cable drums by cable drum trailer and the mechanised cable pulling down ... Read More - Video : nkt 400kV Ca...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cable Jointing - Outdoors, At Night, In The Rain & A Muddy Hole

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2016

Image Courtesy : Andrew Gebers (Tshepang Electrical - Johannesburg Area, South Africa) Pictured : 11kV 185sqmm 3 Core XLPE to 11kV 35sqmm 3 Core PILC Transition Joint.   Futher reading 33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Termina... Read More - 11kV Cable Jointing ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Pfisterer Connex Plugs Terminating 33kV XLPE Cables Into Toshiba GIS Shunt Reactor

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2016

    Image: John Penny Cable Jointer / Director at CableTec Services  Pictured: Pfisterer Connex Plugs Terminating 33kV XLPE Cables Into Toshiba GIS Shunt Reactor  are Main Distributors & Stockists ... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Plu...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Masterclass : 110kV Cable Preparation & Termination Using Prysmian Outdoor Sealing Ends

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2016

We are highly privileged and grateful to Andrew Brezovszky ((EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia)) for contributing again to our PhotoBlog.  The following sequence of site photographs and commentary provided by Andrew details the... Read More - Masterclass : 110kV ...

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Upskilling To EHV - Training Opportunities For Cable Jointers With G&W Electric

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2016

are frequently asked to provide advice and training recommendations to ambitious cable jointers intending to up-skill from MV-HV (6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV) to EHV transmission and distribution voltage levels (typically 132kV, 230kV, 400kV). So, w... Read More - Upskilling To EHV - ...

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Video Training - Jointing Rail Cables Using Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 19th January, 2016

International are the UK distributor for SPS Rail Cable Joints which were originally developed for London Underground Ltd (LUL) and are now specified throughout the global rail industry. This range includes zero halogen heat shrink ca... Read More - Video Training - Joi...

Category:  Rail

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Video : How To Remove Bitumen From Cables, Switchgear & Transformers Using Socomore Wipes

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2016

Socomore PF-BR Bitumen Remover Wipes Socomore PF-BR are extra large, heavily saturated electrical cleaning wipes specifically designed for the bitumen removal process during low, medium and high voltage electrical operations. Bitumen removal wi... Read More - Video : How To Remov...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video : How To Remove Bitumen From Subsea Cables & Umbilicals Using Socomore Wipes

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2016

Cable Cleaning. Socomore PF-BR Bitumen Remover Wipes. Socomore ( formerly PT Technologies) bitumen removal wipes for cables (subsea and submarine), umbilicals and subsea electrical equipment including cable rollers and ROV's - used by ... Read More - Video : How To Remov...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cold Applied Tyco Transition Straight Joint

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2016

Image: John Penny Cable Jointer / Director at CableTec Services Pictured: 11kV Cold Applied Tyco Transition Straight Joint - despite the typical muddy cable trench conditions note the careful attention to cable cleanliness achieved by th... Read More - 11kV Cold Applied Ty...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Well Abandonment - An Infographic Guide To Well Abandonment Costs In The North Sea

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2016

Oil & Gas UK recently revealed that North Sea costs for decommissioning are expected to rise to £35 billion in the next 25 years. The following infographic guide by Claxton Engineering provides all the key details from the report and loo... Read More - Well Abandonment - A...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Socks - Technical Guide for Safe Cable Pulling Using Cable Socks

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2016

Cable socks, sometimes called cable stockings or cable grips provide an efficient method of supporting cables for pulling and laying into open-trench or duct. Cable socks are re-usable tools (subject to inspection before re-use) and are not confin... Read More - Cable Socks - Techni...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Condition Assessment of HV Cables - Guest Blog by EA Technology

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

are proud to present a Guest Article from EA Technology's Neil Davies and Paul Blackmore on the importance of assessing the condition of HV cables to reduce network risk which can significantly impact performance. Of all the major asse... Read More - Condition Assessment...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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130kV EHV XLPE Cable Pencilled Using Hivotec Peeling Tool

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Fredrik Pedersen - HV Cable Jointer / Supervisor at OTERA RATEL. Pictured: 130kV EHV XLPE Cable Pencilled Using Hivotec Peeling Tool.    NKT Cable Joints & Cable Terminations Overview  • S... Read More - 130kV EHV XLPE Cable...

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275kV Fluid Filled Straight Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: David Young - HV/EHV Cable Jointer at Balfour Beatty Utilities. Pictured: 275kV Fluid Filled Straight Cable Joints.   Further reading  275kV Fluid Filled Cable Cut And Capped After The Cable Pull  ... Read More - 275kV Fluid Filled S...

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110kV G&W Cable Termination - HPFF High Pressure Fluid Filled

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Steve Fielder - HV/EHV Cable Jointer. Pictured: 110kV G&W Cable Termination - HPFF High Pressure Fluid Filled "It's a 110kV G&W cable termination, the system is high pressure fluid filled and the cables run ins... Read More - 110kV G&W Cable ...

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130kV Ericsson (NKT) Transition Cable Joint (EHV)

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Fredrik Pedersen - HV Cable Jointer / Supervisor at OTERA RATEL. Pictured: 130kV Ericsson (NKT) Transition Cable Joint (EHV).    NKT Joints & Terminations Overview  Self-supporting outdoor c... Read More - 130kV Ericsson (NKT)...

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33kV 4000amp Fully Insulated Duresca Busbar System

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Barrie Gray (High Voltage Electrical Fitter). Pictured: 33kV 4000amp Fully Insulated Duresca Busbar System On Dudgion Offshore Platform. The cables that come from the turbine array strings are routed into the 33kV panelboard. The... Read More - 33kV 4000amp Fully I...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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11kV Cooper Connectors Terminating MV Power Cables Onto GBE Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Danny Williamson - LV/HV Cable Jointer. Pictured: 11kV Cooper Connectors Terminating MV Power Cables Onto GBE Transformer. Cooper Power Connectors - MV-HV Specifiers Guide 5kV-35kV     Further reading 3... Read More - 11kV Cooper Connecto...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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345kV HPFF USI Full Stop Joint To Okonite 3500 KCM Cable

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Richard Huston - High Voltage Cable Splicer at IBEW Local 17. Pictured: 345kV HPFF USI Full Stop Joint To Okonite 3500 KCM Cable. Richard Huston has 14 years experience of high voltage cable splicing/jointing up to 345kV. &nb... Read More - 345kV HPFF USI Full ...

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Tyco Raychem Heat Shrink Pole Termination On 33kV LAT Cable With Pothead Earths

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Andrew Brezovszky EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia. Pictured: Tyco Raychem Heat Shrink Pole Termination On 33kV LAT Cable With Pothead Earths. 33kV LAT cable 1000sqmm aluminium conductor terminated outdoor using Tyco/Raychem h... Read More - Tyco Raychem Heat Sh...

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11kV Tyco Heat Shrink Straight Transition Cable Joints (XLPE PILC Single Core 630sqmm)

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2016

Image: Euan Palmer - EHV Cable Jointer (Grade 4) at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd. Pictured: 11kV Heat Shrink Straight Transition Cable Joints (XLPE PILC Single Core 630sqmm). Tyco Raychem heat shrink cable joints used to achieve a ... Read More - 11kV Tyco Heat Shrin...

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Cable Cleats - The Ellis Patents Black Book Guide To Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 5th January, 2016

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats. are distributors for Ellis Patents the UK based, world-leading manufacturer of cable cleats. The "Black Book" written by Ellis Patents is the definitive guide to the specification and installation o... Read More - Cable Cleats - The E...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Extending Asset Life With Condition Monitoring - Guest Blog by EA Technology

By Chris Dodds on 5th January, 2016

are proud to present a new Guest Article from EA Technology's Neil Davies and Paul Blackmore on how to extend the life of assets using condition monitoring. Extending Asset Life With Condition Monitoring  To understand how to d... Read More - Extending Asset Life...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Video Tutorial - Flexible High Voltage 25kV Cable Repairs Mining & Substation Cables

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2015

HV High Voltage Cable Repairs. The featured video from ATI details the processes involved with cable splicing and jointing a flexible 25kV portable substation cable. The mining facility had high voltage cables vandalised and stolen leaving... Read More - Video Tutorial - Fle...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Watch BP Build An FPSO In 1 Minute (Time Lapse Video)

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2015

Watch how BP built their Glen Lyon Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in this time-lapse video. The state-of-the-art FPSO will eventually make a journey across the world to work on the £3billion Quad 204 redevelopment p... Read More - Watch BP Build An FP...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Nexans Euromold 11kV Tee Connectors Terminating EPR & XLPE Cables Into Siemens Transformers

By Chris Dodds on 14th December, 2015

Images : Euan Palmer (EHV Cable Jointer (Grade 4) at Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Ltd). Cable Jointers : Euan Palmer, Alex Hope, David Barnes. Founded in 1909, Balfour Beatty plc are a leading international infrastructure group with ov... Read More - Nexans Euromold 11kV...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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VIDEO BLOG: Learn How to Perform Cable Replacement

By Chris Dodds on 11th December, 2015

Via Transmission & Distribution World magazine and video sponsor Burns & McDonnell we present a new video series showing a medium voltage cable replacement project at Meritex Caves in Kansas USA. The participating utility is Kansas City Power... Read More - VIDEO BLOG: Learn Ho...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Pfisterer Connex Inner Cone Plugs Terminating 33kV Cable Into Toshiba GIS Transformer

By Chris Dodds on 10th December, 2015

Image: John Penny (Cable Jointer / Director at Cabletec Services) John Penny is an HV cable jointer and co-owner of Cabletec Services with over 21 years experience in the LV-HV power industry. Working primarily within SPEN networks bo... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Inn...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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132kV Oil Sealing End Repair

By Chris Dodds on 10th December, 2015

Image: Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer Balfour Beatty plc) Pictured: 132kV Oil Sealing End Repair Further reading 132kV Prysmian Oil Filled Stop Joint & 132kV Straight Joint 33kV Ericsson Medium Voltage Cable Joint - Oil Fi... Read More - 132kV Oil Sealing En...

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What Is The Maximum Distance For Ease of Cable Pulling of 11kV Cable From One Manhole To Another?

By Chris Dodds on 9th December, 2015

In response to a question posed on Voltimum, the leading electrical industry portal, Nexans provided the following answer about the maximum 11kV cable pulling distances between manholes. , the UK's leading Cable Pulling & Laying Equ... Read More - What Is The Maximum ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Terminating 11kV Cables With 3M Cold Shrink Terminations Into Schneider GenieEvo MV Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 3rd December, 2015

Image Courtesy : Dean Hughes (Cable Jointer - Freedom Group) Pictured : 3M Cold Shrink 11kV Terminations - the termination kits supplied under contract by Sicame UK to UK DNO, Scottish Power Energy Networks, are manufactured by 3M. The 11kV ter... Read More - Terminating 11kV Cab...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Using Infra-Red (IR) Heaters To Provide Energy Efficient Hazardous Area Heating For Work Spaces

By Chris Dodds on 3rd December, 2015

Hazardous Area Heating. Infra-Red Heaters. ATEX Certified.         Manufacturer : Star Progetti Scope : have supplied Star Progetti EHSAFE2000 ATEX certified infra-red (IR) heaters to Intergen providin... Read More - Using Infra-Red (IR)...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Temporary Caps Wiped On 110kV 1600sqmm Copper Corrugated XLPE Cable

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2015

Image: Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia) Pictured: Temporary Caps Wiped On 110kV 1600sqmm Copper Corrugated XLPE Cable Further reading 33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Hea... Read More - Temporary Caps Wiped...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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275kV Fluid Filled Cable Cut And Capped After The Cable Pull

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2015

Image: David Young HV/EHV Cable Jointer at Balfour Beatty Utilities. Pictured: 275kV Fluid Filled Cable Cut & Capped After The Cable Pull More EHV Jointing by David Young :  275kV Fluid Filled Straight Cable Joint... Read More - 275kV Fluid Filled C...

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Ellis Patents Pegasus Cable Hangers - Carillion Rail - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2015

                Manufacturer : Ellis Patents Scope : Supply Ellis Patents Pegasus cable hangers to support 75mm cable diameters routed through rail tunnel. Ellis Patents cable hangers... Read More - Ellis Patents Pegasu...

Category:  Business

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Perfecting Complex LV Heavy Power Armoured Cable Installations

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2015

Image Courtesy : Jim Andrews (CCR Contracts Manager) Project : Airedale International Scope : CCR pulled, cleated and terminated several kilometres of LV 4 Core 300sqmm XLPE SWA cables. The 200 metre armoured cable runs located inside a... Read More - Perfecting Complex L...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Thomas & Betts : Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment & Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2015

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment A Member of the ABB Group The oil and gas industry depends on the specification and installation of safe and reliable products to minimise risk and safeguard the safety and security of both plant and personne... Read More - Thomas & Betts :...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers - Western Power Distribution - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2015

        Manufacturer : Centriforce Scope : Supply of 2,000m of Centriforce Stokbord cable covers - the cable covers each measuring 244mm x 12mm are installed to provide heavy duty, high impact, underg... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

Category:  Business

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Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs - EDF Energy - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2015

    Manufacturer : Pfisterer Client : EDF Energy Scope : Supply of Pfisterer Sicon Shearbolt 332 605 010 mechanical cable lugs for terminating cables at Heysham 1 Power Station.  Pfisterer Sicon mechanical shearbolt lugs... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Cabl...

Category:  Business

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CSD Rise Duct Sealing Kits - Black & Veatch - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2015

        Manufacturer : CSD Sealing Systems Scope : Supply of 150mm CSD RISE duct sealing kits for water/gas use at the Ross Priory Hydro Turbine project. 50 off CSD RISE cable duct seals were delivered from stock fo... Read More - CSD Rise Duct Sealin...

Category:  Business

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CATU Insulating Gloves - Siemens - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2015

                Manufacturer : CATU Scope : Supply of CATU Insulating Gloves for Class 4 (up to 36kV) voltage protection. Client : Siemens Country : United Kingdom Secto... Read More - CATU Insulating Glov...

Category:  Business

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Video : Nexans High Voltage Submarine Cable Construction

By Chris Dodds on 24th November, 2015

Nexans submarine power cables (6kV-525kV) are used to link islands, between platforms, submarine installations, across fjords and over the sea for hundreds of kilometres. High quality and reliability are an extremely important design criteria for ... Read More - Video : Nexans High ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold 480TB Interface C Tee Connector - New Product Launch

By Chris Dodds on 24th November, 2015

Launch of Nexans Euromold 480TB Connector.   New Interface C Separable Tee Shape Connector (Bolted Type). Nexans, the European market leading manufacturers of separable connectors and epoxy bushings, are pleased to announce the commer... Read More - Nexans Euromold 480T...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Marechal Ex Multipin Connectors For Hazardous Area Power, Signal & Data Transmission

By Chris Dodds on 23rd November, 2015

Marechal Ex Multipin Connectors – Rugged & Easy To Use For Hazardous Areas (ATEX). Onshore & Offshore Power, Signal & Data Transmission.     The following Guest Blog was provided by Stephen Thackray, UK Cou... Read More - Marechal Ex Multipin...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Slips, Trips & Falls Cable Hooks For Reduced Accidents & Improved Safety During Shutdowns

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2015

Accidents are expensive: but is it safety, or housekeeping that will make the change? Slips, trips and falls account for 25% of workplace liability accidents (HSENI Annual Report), while 95% of major slips and trips result in broken bones, and the... Read More - Slips, Trips & F...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Brass Wiping Cable Glands (Cones) For Earthing Lead Sheathed MV-HV Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2015

High Voltage Electrical Equipment. Brass wiping glands are used to gland and mechanically earth the lead sheath (Pb) on medium-high voltage power cables.  Brass wiping cones or wiping glands are earth glands used to plumb lead sheath cable... Read More - Brass Wiping Cable G...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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A Made In GB Success Story

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2015

Cable Laying & Cable Pulling Equipment. A few words from Andrew Hetherington (MD of SEB International), the global market-leading manufacturer of Cable Laying Equipment, about the amazing SEB and success story. “SEB Internatio... Read More - A Made In GB Success...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Ellis Patents Flexistrap Stainless Steel Cable Straps - Dolphin Drilling - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2015

                Manufacturer : Ellis Patents Scope : Supply of 1,700 Ellis Patents Flexistrap stainless steel cable straps to support offshore power cables for the Bolette Dolphin Ult... Read More - Ellis Patents Flexis...

Category:  Business

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats - Freedom Group - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2015

                  Manufacturer : Ellis Patents Scope : Supply of Ellis Patents Emperor cable cleats for 132kV power cables, approved for use within UK Power Networks (UKPN). ... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

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Fire Proof, Corrosion Resistant Cable Clamps - Ellis Patents Phoenix Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

Ellis Patents Phoenix Cable Cleats The Ellis Patents Phoenix range of fire proof cable clamps are specifically designed for the installation and support of Fire Protection (FP) rated cables. Manufactured by Ellis Patents from Type 316L stainle... Read More - Fire Proof, Corrosio...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Fire Resistant Cables - Selecting The Right Fire Performance Cables

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

Selecting the correct Fire Resistant Cable is an area of increasing public and legislative concern and therefore of increasing interest to electrical specification and design engineers. There have been major advances in the fire performance of cab... Read More - Fire Resistant Cable...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Fireproof Cable Joints For BS7846 Fireproof Mains & Control Cables (LSZH)

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

distribute fireproof cable joints for fire resistant armoured (SWA) power cable to British Standard BS6387 and BS7846. The BS7846 British Standard enhanced fire cable is specified for fire alarms and emergency lighting in both indoor and... Read More - Fireproof Cable Join...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Denso 16A Mastic Cable Duct Seals - United Utilities - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

    Manufacturer : Denso Scope : Supply of 500kg of Denso 16A mastic cable duct seals for next day delivery used to provide effective protection against water ingress and gas migration through cable ducts into electricity... Read More - Denso 16A Mastic Cab...

Category:  Business

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Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers - SSE Scottish Southern Energy - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

        Manufacturer : Centriforce Scope : Supply of 1,450 SSE custom printed Centriforce Stokbord cable covers - the cable covers each measuring 244mm x 12mm and embossed with SSE logo and text are instal... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

Category:  Business

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Shrink Polymer Systems Cable Jointing Kits - Kinyara Sugar - T&D Exports

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2015

          Manufacturer : SPS - Shrink Polymer Systems Scope : Supply of Shrink Polymer Systems straight cable jointing 11kV kits, heat shrink terminations and cable cleats for 11kV overhead line diversion fr... Read More - Shrink Polymer Syste...

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Nexans GPH 33kV Medium Voltage Cable Connectors & Lugs (800-1200sqmm)

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

Special thanks to Emma Taylor (Sales & Marketing at Nexans UK) for contributing the following article. Nexans manufacture an extensive range of slip-on, cold-shrinkable and heat-shrinkable cable terminations and joints, 11kV-33kV. In t... Read More - Nexans GPH 33kV Medi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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BP Energol Insulating Oil for Electrical Transformers, Switchgear and Circuit Breakers

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

  Electrical Insulating & Transformer Oil BP Energol JS-A (BS148) Transformer Oil   BP Energol JS-A is an electrical insulating oil for transformers, switchgear and circuit breakers. BP Energol oil is a pure minera... Read More - BP Energol Insulatin...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Alroc Cable Tools - ALROCAN Outer Sheath Roller Pliers for SEC Cable Jointing Teams

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

Alroc Cable Tools. High Voltage Cable Preparation Tools. have supplied Saudi Electricity Company via their local agent with several Alroc Cable Jointing Tool Sets - the order included 6 off 8YRO-ALROCAN, a high voltage cable preparati... Read More - Alroc Cable Tools - ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cembre HT131-C Crimping Tools - Avoiding Misuse (Operations & Maintenance Guide)

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

Cembre HT131-C Hydraulic Crimping Tool is the industry standard crimping tool for compressing 10-400sqmm cable lugs and splices. Manufactured by Cembre, a world-leading manufacturer of electrical connectors and tooling for low and high voltage cab... Read More - Cembre HT131-C Crimp...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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11kV Heat Shrink Terminations - Stress Control Tubing Installation Guidelines

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

11kV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations When terminating high voltage power cables at 11kV and 33kV, heat shrink termination kits continue to be the most installed type of cable termination technology. However, it is essential that the HV cable joi... Read More - 11kV Heat Shrink Ter...

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Filoform Cable Joints - UN - T&D Exports

By Chris Dodds on 17th November, 2015

      Manufacturer : Filoform (formerly ISP Cable Joints) Scope : Supply 330 off Filoform low voltage resin cable joints for XLPE SWA armoured cables. The electrical materials contract also included approximately 10... Read More - Filoform Cable Joint...

Category:  Business

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How to Label Cables Safely In Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2015

  A new Guest Blog from Michelle Michaelson (Silver Fox Operations Director). Silver Fox are market leading manufacturers of Cable Labelling solutions worldwide. Cables and wires must be contained and correctly labelled - safely. Whe... Read More - How to Label Cables ...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Cable Laying & Pulling - Installing LV-HV Cable In Duct (Part 1 of 2)

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2015

Today, in Part 1 of a 2 part series covering Cable Laying, look at the preparation for cable pulling when installing cables into ducts. In Part 2, discuss the requirements for cable pulling and laying into trench. &nbs... Read More - Cable Laying & P...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Laying & Pulling - Installing LV-HV Cable In Trench (Part 2 of 2)

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2015

In Part 2 of our series of articles about Cable Laying, we look at the equipment and process requirements for laying a cable in an open trench.   In Part 1 we covered the installation of LV-HV cables into duct. Open trench cable layin... Read More - Cable Laying & P...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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138kV HPPT

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2015

Image : Steve Fielder HV/EHV Cable Jointer Pictured : 138kV HPPT - High Pressure Pipe Type. Connectors are screened and paper taping ready to start. One of three cables - pin pressed, lead plugged and taped. For pudding - just o... Read More - 138kV HPPT ...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Nexans NX600 Alsecure Cable : Fire Resistant, Low Smoke & Halogen Free Cables

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2015

Low Voltage Fire Resistant Power Cable. Nexans Alsecure NX600 fire resistant power cable is ideal for fire safety engineering systems in large multi-storey and complex buildings. Nexans NX600 is a low smoke, halogen free and fire resistant... Read More - Nexans NX600 Alsecur...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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NKT Plug In Type Cable Terminations - 33kV XLPE Single Core 630sqmm

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

Image: Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia) Pictured: 33kV NKT Plug In Type Cable Terminations - 630sqmm XLPE Cable   Further reading 155kV NKT GIS Cable Termination 33kV Raychem Heat Shrink... Read More - NKT Plug In Type Cab...

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Testing 5kV DC Sheath Cable Joints With SEBA KMT Tester

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

Image: Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer) Pictured: Testing 5kV DC Sheath Cable Joints With SEBA KMT Tester Sheath Fault Location On Power Cables - Sheath Testing, Sheath Fault Location & Location Of Earth Faults - SEBA KMT ... Read More - Testing 5kV DC Sheat...

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LSF Mains Straight Resin Filled Joint 185-300sqmm 4 Core SNE

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

Image: Daniel Betts (Cable Jointer Western Power Distribution) Pictured: LSF Mains Straight Resin Filled Joint 185-300sqmm 4 Core SNE The 3 part resin cable joint shows the neutral conductor with the blue core at the bottom of the... Read More - LSF Mains Straight R...

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Jointing Masterclass - Waveform Mains & Hybrid Service Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

Image: Antonia Stevenson Pictured: Jointing Masterclass Using 185sqmm Waveform for Mains and a Hybrid Cable for the Service Cable. Antonia attending her very first cable jointing masterclass in a jointing bay at Power Engineering Training Facil... Read More - Jointing Masterclass...

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VLF Testing Raychem Plug In Cable Terminations Size 3

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

Image: Corey Caulfield (Director/Cable Jointer at HV Connect Pty Ltd) Pictured: VLF Testing on Raychem Plug In Cable Terminations Size 3     Further reading 11kV Raychem Cable Termination Installed Into 11kV... Read More - VLF Testing Raychem ...

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Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers - Bouygues E&S Infrastructure - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

            Manufacturer : Centriforce Scope : Supply 3,050 Centriforce Stokbord cable covers, 244mm x 12mm thick, for protecting underground cables from plant and hand tools at Upper Wick Solar Farm... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

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3M Cold Shrink Termination Kits - Babcock International - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

              Manufacturer : 3M & Pfisterer Scope : Supply 53 off custom cold shrink termination kits suitable for 3 core 240sqmm up to 1,000 volts LHF ship-shore supply cable.  C... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Termi...

Category:  Business

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CSD Rise Duct Sealing Kits - Balfour Beatty - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

            Manufacturer : CSD Sealing Systems Scope : Supply of 240 110mm CSD Rise duct sealing kits for water/gas for use at One Tower Bridge Roof Gardens.  Client : Balfour Beatty Count... Read More - CSD Rise Duct Sealin...

Category:  Business

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Balata Polyester Cable Straps - Balfour Beatty Rail - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

            Manufacturer : Balata Straps Scope : Supply off 3000 LU-NYBAL-1 Balata polyester cable straps for the new DC Traction Sub Station in West Ham.  Client : Balfour Beatty Rail Cou... Read More - Balata Polyester Cab...

Category:  Business

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Wolf ATEX LED Floodlite - BP - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

          Manufacturer : Wolf Scope : Supply of 4 Wolf WF300 ATEX LED Floodlites for BP's Clair Ridge oil field project. Wolf WF300 floodlites are high performance and lightweight and can be used with... Read More - Wolf ATEX LED Floodl...

Category:  Business

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IEC 60903 Electrical Insulating Gloves - 2015 Amendment

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2015

are the UK's leading specialist distributor of Electrical Safety Equipment and largest stockist for Catu Electrical. Martin Dearnley, Catu Electrical UK Sales Manager, explains the recent changes to IEC 60903 with respect to the qualit... Read More - IEC 60903 Electrical...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Video : 345kV Line Insulator Change-Out On A Steel Tower - Hubbell Power Systems

By Chris Dodds on 12th November, 2015

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of transmission, distribution, substation, underground, OEM and communications products used by utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, tr... Read More - Video : 345kV Line I...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Alroc DPC 10-45 Midspan Cable Jointing & Stripping Tools - Video

By Chris Dodds on 12th November, 2015

are leading stockists for the complete range of Alroc Cable Tools for removing cable sheath, insulation and screen from LV, HV, HV and EHV power cables. Alroc DPC10-45 provides a neat and straight cut at the edge of the cable insulation in... Read More - Alroc DPC 10-45 Mids...

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Nexans - High Voltage HV Test Rod Kits For Screened Separable Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2015

It is sometimes necessary to test medium voltage cables, connectors and or electrical equipment after installation or for fault location - this can be carried out with the cables connected or disconnected, either "dead" or "live&q... Read More - Nexans - High Voltag...

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Nexans GPH Cable Connectors & The Fall Of The Berlin Wall

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2015

GPH Mechanical Cable Connectors & Mechanical Cable Lugs - Shear Off Bolt Technology. The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification while ending the division between the capitalist West and communist East. ... Read More - Nexans GPH Cable Con...

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Nexans Euromold High Voltage Cable Training With Thorne & Derrick At Technip - Flickr Slideshow

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2015

This Nexans Euromold Flickr album contains 82 photographs taken at Technip UK in 2014 during a Jointer Training session. The album shows the high voltage cable preparation stages required before installing Nexans AIN high voltage cable termin... Read More - Nexans Euromold High...

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Nexans Euromold 430TB Compact Separable Connectors for 33kV Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

Nexans Euromold 430TB Connectors HV 33kV Connectors. Cable Terminations. Nexans Euromold compact version screened separable connector is suitable for high voltage HV cable termination up to 33kV. Interface Type C Euromold M16 bolted tee co... Read More - Nexans Euromold 430T...

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Jointer Training Video : Nexans AFN20 24kV Slip-On Outdoor High Voltage Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

Nexans AFN20. Nexans Euromold High Voltage Heat Shrink & Cold Shrink Cable Terminations up to 33kV  Nexans AFN cable terminations are suitable for terminating medium and high voltage (MV-HV) power cables across voltage classes 10/11kV ... Read More - Jointer Training Vid...

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11kV 33kV Screen Removal Of Easy Peel Screens From MV-HV Power Cables Using Prysmian Tools

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

  Using Prysmian Easy Peel Screen Scoring Tools. Prysmian TT2352-1 and Prysmian TT2352-2 Screen Scoring Tools are basic medium and high voltage cable jointers tools used to prepare power cables prior to installing cold shrink or heat... Read More - 11kV 33kV Screen Rem...

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Jointer Training Video : Nexans CSJS Cold Shrink Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

With 20K+ YouTube video views via Thorne & Derricks Channel, we thought it timely to feature the following excellent Nexans video on our Blog. Nexans Euromold high voltage cold shrink cable jointing kits are suitable for 6.6kV, 11kV, 24kV and ... Read More - Jointer Training Vid...

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Jointer Training Video : Nexans AFNP36 33kV Slip-On Outdoor High Voltage Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

Nexans AFNP36. Nexans Euromold High Voltage Heat Shrink & Cold Shrink Cable Terminations up to 33kV. Nexans Slip-On Outdoor High Voltage Cable Terminations AFNP-36 are suitable for terminating 33kV-36kV single core power cables 50-630sqmm. ... Read More - Jointer Training Vid...

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Jointer Training Video : Nexans ITK Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Terminations (11kV 15kV 20kV)

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

Nexans ITK. Nexans Euromold High Voltage Heat Shrink & Cold Shrink Cable Terminations up to 33kV.   Video : Nexans ITK Indoor Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Terminations Duration 1 Minute   Feature Length Vers... Read More - Jointer Training Vid...

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Jointer Training Video : Nexans AIN20 24kV Slip-On Indoor High Voltage Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 10th November, 2015

Nexans AIN20. Nexans Euromold High Voltage Heat Shrink & Cold Shrink Cable Terminations up to 33kV       Video : Nexans AIN20 24kV Slip-On Indoor High Voltage Cable Terminations    Nexans AIN... Read More - Jointer Training Vid...

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Ellis Patents Non-Metallic Cable Hangers For Rail Cable Support - Underground & Surface

By Chris Dodds on 6th November, 2015

Ellis Patents Pegasus cable hangers are specified to provide cable support to rail cables in both underground (sub-surface) and surface installations.  are currently supplying several Network Rail tunnel cabling projects working ... Read More - Ellis Patents Non-Me...

Category:  Rail

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Nexans OJC Offshore Medium Voltage Junction Cabinets For Offshore Wind Power Projects

By Chris Dodds on 6th November, 2015

Pictured : Nexans OJC Offshore Junction Cabinet with 33kV medium voltage power cables terminated using Nexans Euromold screened separable cable connectors. Nexans Offshore Junction Cabinet (OJC) Offshore MV Junction Cabinets (Medium V... Read More - Nexans OJC Offshore ...

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Ellis Patents Pegasus Cable Hangers For Rail Cable Support

By Chris Dodds on 6th November, 2015

Ellis Patents Pegasus Cable Hangers. Ellis Patents are committed to driving technology forward and improving product performance to prolong the lifespan of their Cable Cleat and Cable Hanger products while improving overall rail industry safety.&n... Read More - Ellis Patents Pegasu...

Category:  Rail

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Describe The Perfect Cable Joint Bay....

By Chris Dodds on 30th October, 2015

Who better to ask than Chris Barker, a leading UK and International EHV Jointer.  Chris informed us, "the perfect cable jointing bay for me would have a concrete float finished floor. Timber sides and horses heads with no acro's in t... Read More - Describe The Perfect...

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Video Microtrenching (Narrow Trenching) Fibre Optic Cables - Emtelle Vertex Products & Solutions

By Chris Dodds on 29th October, 2015

Microtrenching (also known as slot cutting and narrow trenching) is a civils technique used for the fast deployment of fibre optic cable for all aspects of fibre connectivity. It can be used for FTT Premises in towns and cities and also use... Read More - Video Microtrenching...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Tyco Bowthorpe Cable Spikers - Rural Areas Electricity Company SAOC - T&D Exports

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2015

          Manufacturer : Tyco Bowthorpe & Lee Vaughan Scope : Supply 4off Tyco Bowthorpe F-CSTE hydraulic cable spiking tool and 4off Lee Vaughan Cable Identifier MKV.  Client : Rural Areas ... Read More - Tyco Bowthorpe Cable...

Category:  Business

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Detect, Locate, Measure, Analyse & Intervene With Geo Therm Ltd

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2015

Today in a Guest Blog from Geo Therm Ltd, Simeon Lee explains how infrared thermography and ultrasound services can quickly and cost effectively help to identify problems within electrical systems, machines and building envelopes.  Detect &nd... Read More - Detect, Locate, Meas...

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Smart Cable Cleat Clamps - Calculating Oglaend Smart Cleat Spacings On Cable Ladder Installations

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2015

Theoretical Background Source: EFI report TR A3901 Jan 1993 Fb=(0.5 x 0.2 x kApeak2)/a where:     Fb: Force (N/m)   kA.peak: Short circuit current peak value (kA) a: Distance between the centre points of the cables/cable ... Read More - Smart Cable Cleat Cl...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Rapid Response Cable Pull Restores Data Centre Power

By Chris Dodds on 28th October, 2015

UK would like to thank Karl Sullivan, Operations Director at Optimum Power Services for this case study on a recent emergency call out for a large data centre. Optimum Power Services are one of the UK's leading providers... Read More - Rapid Response Cable...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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LV Service & Mains Straight and Branch Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2015

Images : James Weston (Cable Jointer at Linbrooke Services Ltd) LV service to mains cable jointing Service cable jointing up to 35sqmm 3 Phase, including connections to waveform and PILC cables  LV switching and fuse operation on all L... Read More - LV Service & Mai...

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SA Equip Flexiheat - Portable ATEX Heater (Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas)

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2015

Process Heating Portable Hazardous Area Heaters Power Output 15kW Zone 1 & Zone 2 ATEX Certified Heating   Pictured : SA Equip SA Flexiheat SAPH15/400CEA ATEX Heaters Mobile & Portable Hazardous Area Heat... Read More - SA Equip Flexiheat -...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Overhead Lines Training PhotoBlog by Murray Jones

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2015

All Images : Murray Jones (Specialist Trainer, Transmission Lines & Rigging) Specialist technical trainer in transmission powerlines,high risk plant, rigging, rescue and safety training. Duties include running training for the transmission ... Read More - Overhead Lines Train...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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400kV 3200kVA AC Resonant Test System For Guangdong Nanyang Cable

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2015

Image: Jessica Chen (Yangzhou Power Electric Co.,Ltd) Pictured: 400kV 3200kVA AC Resonant Test System For Guangdong Nanyang Cable   Further reading : World First : EHV 1,100kV GIS Tested By Standard Lighting Impulse Voltage ... Read More - 400kV 3200kVA AC Res...

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Brand-Rex Fibre Installation, Termination & Testing by Networx3

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2015

Image: Caroline Earnshaw (Commercial Director at Networx3 Limited) Networx3 are the leading installer of blown fibre in the UK. Pictured: Fibre Cable Installation, Termination & Testing by Networx3  Fibre manufactured by Brand Rex, ... Read More - Brand-Rex Fibre Inst...

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Video : Nexans Euromold 430TB High Voltage Tee Connector 11kV-33kV

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2015

  Further reading :  Nexans Euromold 11kV-33kV Screened Separable Connectors – Video Training Essential Reading - Medium Voltage Cable Accessories Book Published By Nexans   Invitation Thorne & Derr... Read More - Video : Nexans Eurom...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold Connectors : EPDM Rubber Screened Separable Connectors For Medium Voltage Cables

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2015

  Nexans Connectors Euromold Connectors Nexans Euromold screened separable connectors for terminating medium voltage (MV) polymeric cables onto switchgear and transformer bushings are made from EPDM rubber - EPDM is a terpolymer of ethy... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

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Installing 132kV Prysmian Cable Joints Using Prysmian Multi Ram Crimping Tool

By Chris Dodds on 26th October, 2015

Pictured : Installing 132kV Prysmian Cable Joints Using Prysmian (Pirelli) Multi Ram Crimping Tool - the EHV cable jointer is shown wrestling with a 132kV 1000sqmm copper cable prior to jointing using Prysmian straight joints. 132kV mechanica... Read More - Installing 132kV Pry...

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CATU MV-232 Insulating Safety Shoes For Live Working

By Chris Dodds on 23rd October, 2015

                        CATU presents its new live working safety shoes with insulating sole against electrical hazards of step voltage.  The CATU... Read More - CATU MV-232 Insulati...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Saluting The Linemen Of Florida Power & Light Company

By Chris Dodds on 22nd October, 2015

Florida Power & Light Company, the principal subsidiary of NextEra Energy Inc., is a Juno Beach, Florida-based power utility – and the largest electric utility in the state – serving roughly 4.7 million customers and 9 million people ... Read More - Saluting The Linemen...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Ellis Patents Cable Guide Clamp - Video

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2015

Ellis Patents Guide The Way With Guide Clamp Cable Cleats Ellis Patents, the world leading UK designer and manufacturer of cable cleats have developed the Cable Guide Clamp - a combination of a cable guide and a cable clamp for high voltage (... Read More - Ellis Patents Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Pfisterer Sicon Shearbolt Cable Lugs & Connectors � Plastic Cap Use Clarification

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2015

  Pfisterer provides plastic caps with Sicon bolted cable lugs and connectors, however, these are not intended for use in all applications as per the instructions supplied with the product. For medium voltage heat shrink cable jointin... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Shea...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Anti-Static Ducting For ATEX Certified Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2015

SA CYCLONE Anti-Static Ducting. Hazardous Area Ventilation for Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas. Anti-static ducting is vitally important in improving hazardous area working conditions in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, inclu... Read More - Anti-Static Ducting ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Food Industry Lighting : GlassGuard BlackBand® LED T8 Lamps

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2015

GlassGuard specialise in delivering lighting solutions for the food industry which reduce energy costs and control glass contamination assuring food safety. GlassGuard's range of lighting solutions satisfy all the requirements of food safety m... Read More - Food Industry Lighti...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Video : Emtelle GS150 Fibre Blowing Unit - Blow 115 Metres Of FTTx Cable In A Minute

By Chris Dodds on 21st October, 2015

Emtelle's UK Sales Manager for Highways & Datacomms, Scott Modha introduces the new Emtelle GS150 Fibre Blowing Unit in our Guest Blog.   The Emtelle GS150 Fibre Blowing Unit is a small, lightweight unit, consistin... Read More - Video : Emtelle GS15...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Marechal DXN Plugs & Sockets - Dornan Engineering - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 20th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : Marechal Scope : Supply 40off  Marechal DXN plugs & sockets for hazardous area power distribution applications. Client : Dornan Engineering Country : United Kingdom Sect... Read More - Marechal DXN Plugs &...

Category:  Business

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SPS 11kV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations - T Clarke PLC - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 20th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : SPS - Shrink Polymer Systems Scope : Supply 32off SPS 3TIS-12X-B 11kV heat shrink 3 core XPLE cable termination kits - the cable terminations were supplied complete with copper tape scree... Read More - SPS 11kV Heat Shrink...

Category:  Business

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SPS 33kV Single Core Straight Cable Joint Kits - BP - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 20th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : SPS - Shrink Polymer Systems & 3M Scope : Supply 21off SPS 33kV single core straight cable joint kits with 3M 1402 Scotchcast Resin -  due to the offshore installation ... Read More - SPS 33kV Single Core...

Category:  Business

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Novoid Compounds For Medium Voltage Cable Joints, Terminations & Cableheads

By Chris Dodds on 20th October, 2015

A guide to the correct selection and specification of NOVOID Compounds on medium voltage cable systems. Compounds are a high dielectric strength filler material used in terminations, cable heads, cable boxes and cable joints. An ideal compound ... Read More - Novoid Compounds For...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CATU Dexteri+ Electrical Insulating Gloves For Electrical Engineers, Linesmen & Cable Jointers

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

CATU Dexteri+ Electrical Insulating Gloves Excellent Dexterity With Added Benefits for Electrical Engineers, Linesmen & Cable Jointers   CATU Electrical  Established over 95 years ago in 1919, CATU is today the global leader... Read More - CATU Dexteri+ Electr...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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11kV-33kV Voltage Detection Using CATU CC765-10/36 For Substations, Cables & Overhead Lines

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Voltage Detectors & Phase Comparators CATU CC765-10/36 Voltage Detector   CATU CC765-10/36 voltage detector is specified for the detection of 11kV-33kV distribution voltages by electrical eng... Read More - 11kV-33kV Voltage De...

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G&W Gas Straight Joint (40kV 3 Core PILC)

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Steve Fielder (HV/EHV Cable Jointer) Location: Washington DC, USA Pictured: 40kV 3 Core PILC G&W Gas Straight Joint Using Sweated Weak Back Ferrules - the 40kV M/P gas cable has been in service since 1949. The 40kV cable joint i... Read More - G&W Gas Straight...

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132kV Tyco Sealing Ends Finished & Switched In

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Hayden Smith (EHV Cable Jointer) Pictured: 3 x 132kV Tyco Sealing Ends Finished & Switched In   Further reading 132kV Tyco Raychem Extra High Voltage (EHV) Cable Joint 132kV Cable Stripping, Cable Pre... Read More - 132kV Tyco Sealing E...

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33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Straight Joints (Single Core)

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer) Pictured: 33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Straight Joints (Single Core). 3off 33kV Single Core 300sqmm Cables Jointed Using Raychem Cable Joints – the 33kV medium voltage cable joints, man... Read More - 33kV Raychem Heat Sh...

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Triplex 11kV Cable Joint - BS7870 300sqmm Straight Joint (Resin Filled)

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer). Pictured: Triplex 11kV Cable Joint  - BS7870 300sqmm Straight Joint (Resin Filled). The Tyco Raychem cable joint is shown in typical UK underground cable trench conditions providing... Read More - Triplex 11kV Cable J...

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33kV Nexans Offshore Cable Terminations Into Ormazabal Panel

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer). Pictured: 33kV Nexans Offshore Cable Terminations Into Ormazabal Switchgear Panel.  33kV Nexans Connectors are shown terminating 3 x single core 300sqmm high voltage power cables. T... Read More - 33kV Nexans Offshore...

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Offshore Cable Cleating � 33kV Single Core Cable Containment

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer). Pictured: Offshore Cable Cleating – 33kV Single Core Cable Containment. 185sqmm aluminium cables and 630sqmm copper cables out of the offshore hang-off using 316 stainless steel cable... Read More - Offshore Cable Cleat...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Raychem 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joints In Cable Trench & Cable Ducted

By Chris Dodds on 19th October, 2015

Image: Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer). Pictured: Raychem 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joints In Cable Trench & Cable Ducted.  3 x 500sqmm 33kV Tyco Raychem cable terminated ends going through a CT chamber. The 33kV XLPE in... Read More - Raychem 33kV Heat Sh...

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Want To Hit The Social Media Jackpot? Be My Guest .........

By Chris Dodds on 16th October, 2015

  FACT : s LinkedIn Professional Network = 195 Million+ Would you like to reach millions of Decision Makers? Instantly?? Free of charge?? OK, so you're thinking where's the catch? There is none - all we require... Read More - Want To Hit The Soci...

Category:  Company Updates

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Load Break Elbows 15KV, 25KV & 35KV (200 AMP) - Some Tips

By Chris Dodds on 15th October, 2015

by Levingston George, Lead Specialist Electrical Engineering Power Distribution.   A word to the wise! Load break elbows have a limit. I have worked for many USA utilities that specify and install medium voltage load break elbows for... Read More - Load Break Elbows 15...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video : Medium Voltage Semi-Conductive Screen Removal (Bonded & Easy Strip Cables)

By Chris Dodds on 14th October, 2015

Medium Voltage Cable Jointing Good cable preparation techniques are an essential safeguard against medium voltage cable joint and termination failure and the costs associated with having to restore the power outage. If the medium voltage cable is ... Read More - Video : Medium Volta...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The Lineman By Chan Gardiner

By Chris Dodds on 14th October, 2015

This poem by Chan Gardiner identifies the creed, dedication and mighty mind-power of the Lineman as they face the worst and most dangerous of working conditions. In times when any other person would be at home with their family, safe from the stor... Read More - The Lineman By Chan ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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110kV Oil Filled Cable Joint With Cross Bonding Leads & Link Box

By Chris Dodds on 13th October, 2015

Image: Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia)  Pictured: 110kV Oil Filled Cable Joint (Screen Break) With Cross Bonding Leads & Link Box  110kV Fluid Cables On Flowboards Prepared For Cable Join... Read More - 110kV Oil Filled Cab...

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Video : Salisbury by Honeywell Insulating Gloves & Live-Line Working

By Chris Dodds on 13th October, 2015

Salisbury pioneered the development of linesmans gloves and protective equipment in the 1920's and today are leaders in the manufacture of electrical safety equipment, from "head to toe". Salisbury electrical safety equipment offer c... Read More - Video : Salisbury by...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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CATU MO-180-ARC All Integrated Helmet With Arc Flash Face Shield

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU MO-180-ARC All Integrated Safety Helmet   CATU have introduced an arc flash safety helmet to complement the CATU Arc Flash Clothing range. The arc flash helmet is easy to use, taking only... Read More - CATU MO-180-ARC All ...

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11kV Tyco Raychem HV PICAS Pot End Resin Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image Courtesy: Jim West EngTech TMIET Pictured: 11kV Tyco Raychem HV PICAS Pot End Resin Cable Joint Tyco Raychem Shrinkset type pot-end universal cable joints are suitable for straight, branch and pot-end jointing of 3 core XLPE/PIL... Read More - 11kV Tyco Raychem HV...

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Brugg EHV Straight Joint & Jointing Bay

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image Courtesy: Mohamed Ali (Electrical Cable Jointer) Pictured: EHV Straight Joint & Jointing Bay     Further reading Brugg Cable Tools For Jointing & Straightening HV EHV Cables  Brugg Straight... Read More - Brugg EHV Straight J...

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Old Circuit Breaker (MSM 170kV) Replaced By New Circuit Breaker (COMPASS I 170kV ABB SpA)

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image Courtesy: Luigi Salvatore (General Director Global Technologies Services srl). Pictured: Old Circuit Breaker (MSM 170kV) Replaced By New Circuit Breaker (COMPASS I 170kV ABB SpA) in SE Buzzi Unicem Guidonia Plant.   Fu... Read More - Old Circuit Breaker ...

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Cable Pulling For Alith Project 110kV XLPE Power Cable

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image Courtesy: Mohamed Megally (Electrical Design Engineer ASG Holding)  Pictured: High Voltage Cable Pulling For Alith Project 110kV XLPE Power Cable Manufacturer - Jeddah Cables Factory are leading stockists ... Read More - Cable Pulling For Al...

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3M Silicone Wet Type Cable Terminations 115kV

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image : Glen Cambri (Technical Services Engineer at 3M Philippines Inc). Pictured : 3M Silicone Wet Type Cable Terminations 115kV stock an extensive range of 11kV-33kV 3M Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations for the jointing, terminati... Read More - 3M Silicone Wet Type...

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Anti Pollution Flashover Coatings For High Voltage Substations & Insulators

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image : Zhizhen (Tony) Huang - Fujian Ruisen Chemical Co.,Ltd - Sales Manager Manufacturer : Fujian Ruisen New Materials Co., Ltd Brand : Ruisen Items : Ruisen RTV Coating RS-FB-PRTV-575 Colour : White Project : 220KV High Voltage Subst... Read More - Anti Pollution Flash...

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Tyco Screened Separable Connectors Terminating HV Cables With Siemens Surge Arresters

By Chris Dodds on 12th October, 2015

Image: Roger Wright (EHV Cable Jointer). Cert 4 Transmission Cable Jointer. HV Cable Jointer & Overhead Linesman with Scottish Power (Iberdrola) for over 22 years. Pictured: Tyco Separable Connectors With Siemens Surge Arresters - th... Read More - Tyco Screened Separa...

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Lucy Zodion Custom Pre-wired Feeder Pillars - Sir Robert McAlpine - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : Lucy Zodion Scope : Supply 5off custom designed Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars, pre-wired and fully equipped as per client drawings to provide low voltage power distributon to new S... Read More - Lucy Zodion Custom P...

Category:  Business

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Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers - Vinci Construction - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : Centriforce Scope : Supply 1,500off Centriforce Stokbord cable covers each 1000mm x 244mm x 12mm, imprinted with "Caution Caution Electric Cable Below" to provide heavy duty, hi... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

Category:  Business

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Polypipe Ridgiduct Split Cable Duct For Rail Industry Application

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

       were requested by client VVB to supply 600m of Polypipe Split Cable Duct for power cable ducting and protection in 3 metre lengths for rail industry application in the UK. Polypipe's Ridgiduct sp... Read More - Polypipe Ridgiduct S...

Category:  Business

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SEB International BM Steel Bellmouths - Prysmian - T&D UK

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

            Manufacturer : SEB International Scope : Supply 48off SEB BM Steel Bellmouths for cable pulling into ducts including BM4R230 for 220-239mm, BM4R250 for 246-266mm and BM4R175 for 170-180mm... Read More - SEB International BM...

Category:  Business

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Calculating Arc Flash Risk & Hazard To Enable Arc Flash Clothing Protection Selection

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

We recently asked Hugh Hoagland (Sr. Managing Partner at ArcWear & e-Hazard.com) to recommend the 3 most effective and reliable software packages for Calculating Arc Flash Risk & Hazard in accordance with NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584.&nbs... Read More - Calculating Arc Flas...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Photo Gallery : Pfisterer 132kV - Switchgear Joints, Terminations & Connex Plugs

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

, a leading distributor and stockist for Pfisterer Connex HV Cable Plugs, are delighted to present a stunning selection of application photographs from the Muncey & Black Peak PV Farms, Melbourn, South Cambridgeshire project. All images... Read More - Photo Gallery : Pfis...

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ABB POLIM-D Surge Arresters - Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority - T&D Exports

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

        Manufacturer : ABB Scope : Supply 30off ABB POLIM-D High Voltage Surge Arresters for AC applications up to 33/36kV. Client : Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority Country : Saudi Arabia Sec... Read More - ABB POLIM-D Surge Ar...

Category:  Business

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ABB & Bussmann 12kV High Voltage Fuses - Grupo R - T&D Exports

By Ben Riley on 9th October, 2015

          Manufacturer : ABB & Bussmann Scope : Supply 50off 12kV fuses for medium voltage (MV) 11kV circuit protection including ABB CEF 12kV 63A current limiting fuses and Bussmann 12ABCN223.15 cartrid... Read More - ABB & Bussmann 1...

Category:  Business

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MV Cable Jointing & Some Quick Jointers Tips Using 3M Scotch Tapes

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2015

Today Levingston George, Lead Specialist Electrical Engineer at AM/NS Calvert in Alabama shares some cable jointing tips using 3M Scotch Tapes. Levingston George has over 40 years of experience within the construction, maintenance and utilities in... Read More - MV Cable Jointing &a...

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132kV Prysmian Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 6th October, 2015

Image Courtesy : David Gorski (EHV Jointer at Wootton and Wootton Ltd) Pictured: 132kV Prysmian Terminations - completed with Chris Barker (EHV Jointer)  are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes their... Read More - 132kV Prysmian Cable...

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How To Find A Single Drip Of Oil In Approximately 12km Of LPOF PILC 115KV Direct Buried Cable

By Chris Dodds on 6th October, 2015

All Images: Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services)  Fluid filled high voltage cables have been used for over 80 years with some circuits installed in the 1930’s still operating succe... Read More - How To Find A Single...

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Brugg Straight Joint 132kV

By Chris Dodds on 6th October, 2015

Image Courtesy : Necdi Cetin 132kV (Cable Chief Jointer and Supervisor Riyadh Cable) Pictured: Brugg 132kV Joint - Saudi Arabia Riyadh Project Further reading: 132kV Cable Jointing - A Showcase Page For Chris Barker (EHV C... Read More - Brugg Straight Joint...

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155kV NKT GIS Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 5th October, 2015

Image Courtesy : Richie Rice (EHV Cable Jointer) Pictured: 155kV NKT GIS Cable Termination   Further reading Coning Time - 110kV Pfisterer Ixosil ESS123 Outdoor EHV Cable Termination + Video Cable Heati... Read More - 155kV NKT GIS Cable ...

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110kV Outdoor Pfisterer Cable Termination 2500sqmm XLPE Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th October, 2015

Image: Mohamed Megally Electrical Design Engineer ASG Holding Pictured: 110kV Outdoor Termination - 2500sqmm XLPE Power Cables Using Pfisterer Cable Terminations In High Voltage Substation (Al lith BSP Substation at Saudi Arabia) T&am... Read More - 110kV Outdoor Pfiste...

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Viscas 69kV Straight Joint

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2015

Pictured : 3 Legends Wong Kuaising Patrick O'Malley Andy O'Malley R.E.S.P.E.C.T Wise Wong levitating like a shaman Jointer watchful over O'Malley Snr & Jnr feeling the fire burning and adrenalin rushing through their ve... Read More - Viscas 69kV Straight...

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Anderlite Cable Troughing - Network Rail Approved Lightweight Cable Trough

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2015

        What is Anderlite Cable Troughing? Anderlite cable troughing, manufactured by Anderton Concrete, is a lightweight, pre-cast concrete troughing system used to house and protect cables on rail applications. ... Read More - Anderlite Cable Trou...

Category:  Rail

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Online Poll - Is It The End Of True Cable Jointing?

By Chris Dodds on 30th September, 2015

present an Online Poll from Chris Barker, EHV Jointer and Owner of CB Jointing Ltd. Chris is highly respected by peers throughout the UK and international EHV power industry and strongly believes high quality cable jointing requi... Read More - Online Poll - Is It ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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33kV Cable Jointing Using 3M QS2000 Cold Shrink Joints On Rail Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 28th September, 2015

The following sequence of photo's detail the installation of 3 single core 3M QS2000 Cold Shrink Inline Cable Joints onto trackside rail power cable - the 33kV high voltage cables are XLPE insulated with a graphite coated sheath and stranded... Read More - 33kV Cable Jointing ...

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300kV Oil Stop Joint

By Chris Dodds on 28th September, 2015

Images : Mohamed Ali (Electrical Cable Jointer).  Mohamed Ali is currently serving a 3 month probationary period with Fujikura in Saudi Arabia.    Further reading 110kV Oil Filled Taihan High Voltage Cable Join... Read More - 300kV Oil Stop Joint...

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Advantages Of Using Medium Voltage Cold Shrink Cable Joints Over Heat Shrink Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2015

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Medium Voltage Cable Joints 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints   Medium voltage (MV) cable jointing video showing a comparison of the 3M Standard MV Medium Voltage Cold Shrink Cable Joints with taped elec... Read More - Advantages Of Using ...

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"Nuts, Nipples & Oil Jobs"

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2015

  Image by  Jimmy Nicklin (Jointer 11kV-420kV)   Title by Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer)    Pictured : "The Rolls Royce of Lead Sleeves" Oil nipple fitted, lead painted&nbs... Read More - "Nuts, Nipples ...

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Ex-PERT Hazardous Area Training Courses - Your Special Discount Offer From T&D

By on 22nd September, 2015

Ex-PERT have created their own twist on training! Having been in the hazardous area industry for several years they are passionate about all things Ex, including the importance of training, and have been considering for some time how to improve it... Read More - Ex-PERT Hazardous Ar...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Jointing Copper To Aluminium Conductors Correctly Using Resin Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 21st September, 2015

What To Consider When Jointing Various Types Of Conductor A common question posed by LV cable jointers concerns the conductor jointing of dissimilar metals in underground cable joints. can make recommendations to overcome the potential ... Read More - Cable Jointing Coppe...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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EHV Cable Jointing - A Showcase Page For Barry Kelly (ALBA Power Cable Jointing)

By Chris Dodds on 21st September, 2015

ALBA Power Jointing Services is a quality driven business, based in Australia, that is committed to delivering Extra High Voltage Cable Jointing & Terminating to the highest standards. "Commitment to our customer requirements in... Read More - EHV Cable Jointing -...

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Brugg Cable Tools For Jointing & Straightening HV EHV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st September, 2015

Image Courtesy : Dean Wilson (Owner Director at D.C. Cable Jointing Ltd). Specialist Electrical Cable Jointers - a team of 15 skilled staff in all aspects of offshore and onshore cable jointing up to 132kV, Pictured : Brugg Cable Tools For High Vo... Read More - Brugg Cable Tools Fo...

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Patton & Cooke 600 Amp PILC Cable Transition Module

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2015

Patton & Cooke Co.’s CTM’s are designed for splicing PILC (paper insulated lead covered) cable into solid dielectric cable. P&C modules allow easy and reliable construction of single phase taps or cable splices from PILC dist... Read More - Patton & Cooke 6...

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115kV G&W Oil Filled Straight Joint

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2015

Cable Jointer : Steve Fielder Location : Baltimore USA Who is Steve? "I have been working in the cable industry for 29 years. Originally trained at BICC Cables, went on to work in R&D and type approve cable systems ranging from... Read More - 115kV G&W Oil Fi...

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Coning Time - 110kV Pfisterer Ixosil ESS123 Outdoor EHV Cable Termination + Video

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2015

Richie Rice, is a master craftsman and leading Pfisterer EHV Jointer with an incredible track record, reputation and skill-set. "I have a wealth of experience in the EHV Cable Jointing Sector and have worked on XLPE, HVDC Light XLPE, Oil... Read More - Coning Time - 110kV ...

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345kV USI PPL HPPT Straight Joint - Boston USA

By Chris Dodds on 17th September, 2015

Steve Fielder HV/EHV Cable Jointer S Fielder Jointing Ltd Grade 1/Leading Hand 400kV Oil 500kV XLPE Senior Cable Jointing Technician. We are delighted to feature the work of Steve Fielder on our Jointers PhotoBlog - are com... Read More - 345kV USI PPL HPPT S...

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11kV EPR Triplex Cable Joints Using Lovink Enertech Medium Voltage LoviSil Cable Joints (+ Video)

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Lovink Enertech LoviSil cable joints are developed on the basis of fluid silicones, a technology that can boast 25 years proven field experience with an extremely low cable joint failure rate. Due to the construction and characteristics of the sil... Read More - 11kV EPR Triplex Cab...

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132kV Cable Jointing - A Showcase Page For Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer)

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

132kV cable jointing is a highly-skilled area of electrical power engineering. Cable jointing skill-sets are not automatically transferred up the voltage classes from 11kV to 33kV and onto 132kV. Different techniques and technologies are applie... Read More - 132kV Cable Jointing...

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Tyco Heat Shrink Transition Joint High Voltage - 11kV 3 Core 95sqmm PICAS Onto 3 Core 150sqmm XLPE

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Here the HV cable fault was located, excavated, spiked and jointed - the 11kV underground cable located on UK utility's SSE network was a traditional 95sqmm PICAS cable transition jointed onto modern technology polymeric (XLPE) insulated cable.&n... Read More - Tyco Heat Shrink Tra...

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By Anon - A Professional Australian Cable Jointer

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

"I am concerned that without a minimum standard, the cable jointer as we know it will cease to exist," commented Stewart Cornelius (LV-HV Cable Jointer) recently on LinkedIn. Stewart is a third generation jointer - he is as qualifie... Read More - By Anon - A Professi...

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3M Cold Shrink 25kV Straight Joint & Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Image : Andy O'Malley IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer Andy O'Malley, all-round Professional Jointer and "Good Guy". are 3M UK's largest stockist of their range of Scotchcast and Cold Shrink cable joint... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink 25kV ...

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Linesman - Suited, Booted, Equipped

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Picture Courtesy : Murray Jones, Specialist Trainer : Transmission Lines & Rigging "Playing with the ISC D4 and Petzl ASAP lock on a Saferight CDD rigged as a releasable anchor during tower rescue refreshers using a Skylotek tower harness... Read More - Linesman - Suited, B...

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275kV Overhead Line Construction Using L8 (S) Towers & Rubus Conductor - Amec

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Picture Courtesy : Jonathan Turner (Construction Manager at Amec Foster Wheeler) Amec Foster Wheeler designs, delivers and maintains strategic and complex assets for its customers across the global energy and related sectors. "Pictured bel... Read More - 275kV Overhead Line ...

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11kV Flexible Rubber Reeling Vulcanised Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Picture Courtesy : Corey Caulfield Director/Cable Jointer -  HV Connect Pty Ltd This vulcanised type cable joint is smooth profile preventing "snagging" of the 11kV joint during the reeling process - there is absolute m... Read More - 11kV Flexible Rubber...

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Prysmian 132kV GIS EHV Cable Termination - Connector Welded & Cleaned

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Images Courtesy : David Young (HV Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty Utilities) Prysmian 132kV 132kV XLPE Cable 630mm² Cu/Pb    132kV XLPE Cable 1000mm² Cu/Pb   Composite Outdoor Cable Terminations    Sin... Read More - Prysmian 132kV GIS E...

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Transformer Hi-Side PILC Cable Termination Chamber With Stress Cones

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Image Courtesy : John McGaughan, Cable Systems Operations Specialist at TECO. TECO & PILC Cable "We only replace PILC cable that goes bad. We have about 95% in our Network system downtown. About 75% in our UCD system downtown. And... Read More - Transformer Hi-Side ...

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275kV Sectionalised Prysmian Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2015

Image Courtesy   Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer) are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes their range of Bicon cable joints, cable cleats, cable glands and jointer tooling for LV, MV and HV cables. Certifie... Read More - 275kV Sectionalised ...

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Allteck Line Contractors Emergency Efforts, 2015 Wild Fires � Rock Creek, British Columbia

By Chris Dodds on 11th September, 2015

Guest Blog by Valérie Steensma (Allteck Line Contractors - E.A. & Communications / Marketing). Allteck are international leaders in the design, construction, maintenance and upgrade of overhead and underground high voltage electric powe... Read More - Allteck Line Contrac...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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#MetalTheft - The Transatlantic Copper Crime & How To Beat It...

By Chris Dodds on 11th September, 2015

In the video below MidAmerican Energy, Iowa's largest energy company, emphasises another commonality of the UK-US Special Relationship. In social media parlance it has it's own hashtag. #MetalTheft. Offline and in the real ... Read More - #MetalTheft - The Tr...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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IEC 61111 Insulating Matting : British Standard BS921 Replaced By European Standard IEC 61111 : 2009

By Chris Dodds on 10th September, 2015

IEC 61111 Insulating Matting Here follows information on the decision in 2013 by the BSI (British Standards Institute) to withdraw the longstanding BS921 1976 standard and the recommended replacement for Insulating Matting, European Standard IEC 6... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Electricity Substations - The Hidden Cost Of Metal Theft To A UK Utility

By Chris Dodds on 10th September, 2015

What is the cost of #MetalTheft to the UK utilities and how can it be measured? How widespread is #MetalTheft and how specifically does this crime impact upon substations? What are the consequences?   Well I Never! I have literal... Read More - Electricity Substati...

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Pfisterer Branch Cable Joints For High Voltage Polymeric Cables Up to 52kV

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2015

    By Jon Rhodes - UK Sales Manager (North) at Pfisterer (UK) Ltd.   Pfisterer Cast Resin High Voltage Branch Joints  Pfisterer branch cable joints for polymeric cables up to 52kV are cast from resin and hav... Read More - Pfisterer Branch Cab...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pfisterer Sicon Shearbolt Connectors & Heatshrink Cable Joints & Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2015

"The PVC plastic caps that are supplied with Pfisterer Sicon shearbolt cable connectors and cable lugs should not be used with heatshrink cable joints or terminations. The reason for this is due to the PVC caps mis-shaping when exposed to hea... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Shea...

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Insulating 66kV High Voltage Substation Busbars Against Flashover & Discharge

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2015

A dual combination of high voltage busbar tape overwrapped with heat shrink wraparound repair kit was proposed to solve an ongoing discharge situation. Due to the proximity of the 66kV substation bus bars to the lightning pole an enhanced insulati... Read More - Insulating 66kV High...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Extraordinary Fibre Earth Wire Pull

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2015

"Fibre earth wire pull completed today in Suffolk over 11 tower spans."  Terminal tower in 132kV compound. Crossing over 2 x dual carriageways, 1 x 25kV electrified railway, 1 x 33kV overhead line, 3 x 11kV overhead lines, 1 x minor... Read More - Extraordinary Fibre ...

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CATU Electrical Safety Life Saving Kits For Offshore Oil & Gas Substations

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU Portable Life Saving Kits   CATU Portable Life Saving Kits are designed specifically to be carried for mobile and rapid response electrical safety intervention on board offshore ... Read More - CATU Electrical Safe...

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CATU CZ-54-R Substation Life Saving Kits For The Rail Industry

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

  CATU Electrical Safety CATU CZ-54-R Substation Life Saving Kits   are supplying London Tramlink with 13off CATU High Voltage Wall Mounted Life Saving Kits to ensure workplace safety for substation workers.  ... Read More - CATU CZ-54-R Substat...

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CATU CZ-54-RM Life Saving Kits For High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU CZ-54-RM Life Saving Kits   CATU Electrical Safety Equipment includes Life Saving Kits for High Voltage Substations. In case of an electrical accident a quick safety intervention is essentia... Read More - CATU CZ-54-RM Life S...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Masterclass : 230kV Pipe Type Pothead Replacement /Cable Freeze

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

Douglas Page is no stranger to our Photoblog having blazed a trail over the past few weeks with some real ripsnorting, hardcore, high voltage images. Let's treat ourselves to a quick whistlestop tour of Doug's recent contributions to the P... Read More - Masterclass : 230kV ...

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Arc Flash Protection - Factors Determining The Selection Of Arc Flash Protective Clothing

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

Electrical Safety The "Arc Flash" Phenomenon An electric arc follows a short circuit. It produces nearly instant effects with serious consequences without proper protection The arc's main manifestation is its thermal ef... Read More - Arc Flash Protection...

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The Perfect 13.2kV Nub

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2015

"We are trying to keep the craft in craftsmanship here at Tampa Electric Co. This high voltage cable nub was built by one of our apprentices. Not just anyone can be a cable splicer. You either have it or you don't. Have a great L... Read More - The Perfect 13.2kV N...

Category:  Cable Jointing - PhotoBlog

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Breaking Down HV Cable Boxes & Using Guroflex - Applications & Tips

By Chris Dodds on 7th September, 2015

Guroflex Cold Pour Insulating Compound, manufactured by Tyco (TE Connectivity), has virtually replaced hot pour bitumen type cable box compounds - Guroflex is easier and quicker to break down and clean out. No heating is needed therefore no heat s... Read More - Breaking Down HV Cab...

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Cut Outs & Isolators - Lucy Zodion Explain The Differences

By Chris Dodds on 7th September, 2015

Cut Outs or Isolators - What’s The Difference?   invited Giles Davidson and Robert Ashworth from Lucy Zodion to guide us through the differences between using cut outs and isolators for roadway, tunnel, urban, industrial ... Read More - Cut Outs & Isola...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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A Photoblog : 138kV Southwire Cable Pull & Termination by Allteck Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 7th September, 2015

Andy O'Malley and Jimmy Nicklin have been jointing cables together for 9 years. Andy is a 420kV Cable Jointer and EHV Cable installation Supervisor while Jimmy Nicklin is an HV/EHV Cable Jointer and acknowledged oil cable expert up to 500kV. ... Read More - A Photoblog : 138kV ...

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The Electrical Fireball Ghost !

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2015

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Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Heating Blankets for Straightening High Voltage HV Cables Prior To Jointing - Hemi Heating AB

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2015

Cable Heating Blankets For Straightening High Voltage Cables.   HV 66kV 132kV 275kV 400kV Hemi Heating AB have developed a standard range of cable heating jackets for straightening and relaxation of high voltage cables. Cable heating j... Read More - Cable Heating Blanke...

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Lucy Zodion Trojan 2 Isolators - Saudi Aramco - T&D Exports

By Chris Dodds on 27th August, 2015

            Manufacturer : Lucy Zodion Scope : Supply 1,600off customised Lucy Zodion Trojan 2 Isolators (Suit 2 Core 25sqmm Cables, 32A, BS88 Fuses, Insulated Plastic Cable Gland Plate). Single phas... Read More - Lucy Zodion Trojan 2...

Category:  Business

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0.3 Square Inch PILC STA To 3 Core 300sqmm Wavecon Mains Transitional Straight Cable Joint

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Daniel Betts (Cable Jointer Western Power Distribution). Wavecon cable is the typical replacement for paper/lead cables in the LV distribution network. Wavecon cable is available as "CNE" and also "SNE" - th... Read More - 0.3 Square Inch PILC...

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Voltimum Webinar : Mining Cables In The Australian Market Webinar

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2015

Voltimum is the leading information hub and technical resource for the Australian electrical industry. The Australian mining sector is a harsh segment to conduct business in, not only is it competitive but demands on equipment can take their toll.... Read More - Voltimum Webinar : M...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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High Performance & Specification Cable Labels For High Voltage Substations From Silver Fox

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2015

  Silver Fox Cable Labels & Cable Marking Systems Fox-in-a-Box   , a main distributor for Silver Fox, are delighted to announce a major project breakthrough into the utility power industry. Silver Fox, are the global ... Read More - High Performance &am...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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11kV Sweated Ferrule With Crepe Paper Insulation & Lead Sleeve

By Chris Dodds on 25th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Dean Wilson (Owner Director at D.C. Cable Jointing Ltd). Specialist Electrical Cable Jointers - a team of 15 skilled staff in all aspects of offshore and onshore cable jointing up to 132kV. DCJ recently secured a prestigious 3 ... Read More - 11kV Sweated Ferrule...

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Cable Cleats From Ellis Patents - The Innovation Game

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

The Innovation Game  At first glance, the cable cleat may not seem like a product ripe for design innovation. Its role securing electrical cables in the event of a short circuit seemingly straightforward enough to preclude it from such activi... Read More - Cable Cleats From El...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Jointing 44kV High Voltage Submarine Cables Using 3M Cold Shrink Splices

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : Douglas Page (Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services). HV Cable Splicers : Douglas Page & Jeff Silliphant. Application : 3M 44kV Cold Shrink Submarine Cable Joint (Single Core 250 MCM... Read More - Jointing 44kV High V...

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World First : EHV 1,100kV GIS Tested By Standard Lighting Impulse Voltage

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

PowerHV have successfully performed onsite Lighting Impulse Voltage Testing on 1100kV GIS by 3000kV 300kJ SF6 insulated impulse voltage generator. It is the first time in the world that EHV GIS was tested by Standard Lighting Impulse Voltage ... Read More - World First : EHV 1,...

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Stringing 275kV (400kV) 3M ACCR Low-Sag Overhead Line (+Video)

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Tommy Edwards (LE1 Linesman at AMEC FW). "After 9 years I still have a real determination in making a long, safe and successful career in the overhead transmission and distribution industry."  "The overhead ... Read More - Stringing 275kV (400...

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3M QS1000 Joint & 3M QTIII Termination - 11kV Triplex Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : Danny Williamson (LV HV Cable Jointer). Danny is pictured jointing and terminating 11kV Triplex cables into medium voltage Schneider Ringmaster RN2c (RMU).  Schneider Ringmaster is a compact highly reliable... Read More - 3M QS1000 Joint &...

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Roxtec To Present At RTDN 2015 22nd-24th Sept

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2015

    By Gavin Cornall Divisional Manager Construction, Power & Process at Roxtec UK & Ireland. Roxtec manufacture cable and pipe sealing solutions for a wide range of applications across all industry sectors. Rox... Read More - Roxtec To Present At...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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High Voltage Lead Sleeve Y Joint

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

This striking splicing image demonstrates traditional cable jointing techniques requiring exceptional manual dexterity, acute concentration and advanced skill levels. Modern polymeric cable jointing is now dominated by cold-shrink, click-fit and p... Read More - High Voltage Lead Sl...

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33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Heat Shrink Kits

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

HV Cable Jointer : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia) Pictured : 33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Heat Shrink Kits   Further reading  33kV Raychem Heat Shrink ... Read More - 33kV XLPE Lat Struct...

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Raychem 11kV Transition Cable Joints Connecting New 11kV Switchgear After Oil Switch Failure

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Gavin Duke (LV 11kV 33kV UKPN Cable Jointer) Pictured : Raychem 11kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joint. 11kV 3 Core .1" PILC SWA Cable (existing) jointed onto 3 x 95sqmm single core 11kV Triplex XLPE Cables (new) and connec... Read More - Raychem 11kV Transit...

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115kV Straight & Stop Joint On LPLF, PILC Cables In Cable Vault

By Chris Dodds on 18th August, 2015

This series of excellent photographs taken from site have been kindly provided by :  Douglas Page Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One (Training and Development Services) "It must be said, cable jointing is a team effort... Read More - 115kV Straight &...

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Prysmian Click Fit 132kV EHV Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 13th August, 2015

Images Courtesy : David Young (HV Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty Utilities) Pictured : Prysmian 132kV Click Fit Cable Joint. Connector pressed on, semi-conductive screen glassed and groove cut in for shield. are distributors for Prysmia... Read More - Prysmian Click Fit 1...

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Cable Jointing - An Art or Science?

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Both. Whether lashing in a Straight 6 resin splice to power a domestic shower or jointing 110kV cables to energise Brisbane, the cable jointer must concentrate during all stages of cable stripping, measurement and joint installation. ... Read More - Cable Jointing - An ...

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25kV Elastimold Tee Connector Terminations Connected To S&C Vista Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Image : Andy O'Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer). Location : Vancouver, Canada. Andy O'Malley, all-round Jointer and "Good Guy". Proud member of IBEW 258. We have the greatest pleasure in showcasing this firs... Read More - 25kV Elastimold Tee ...

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Ericsson 66kV Single Core Oil Filled Cable To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Image: Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty plc) Pictured: Ericsson 66kV Single Core Oil Filled Cable To Single Core XLPE Transition Cable Joints   Further reading 33kV Ericsson Medium Voltage Cable Joint ... Read More - Ericsson 66kV Single...

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Videos : Pfisterer ESS EST High Voltage Outdoor Cable Terminations - Successful Type Test

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Pictured : Pfisterer ESS and EST high voltage cable terminations after successful completion of the type test on 2000sqmm XLPE cable with a Lead Sheath. Pfisterer Size 6 Connex Dry GIS/TX Termination, ESG GIS Termination, MSA145XKG and finally th... Read More - Videos : Pfisterer E...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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110kV Cable With Stainless Steel Sheath Plumbed/Wiped To Copper Sheath Cable

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2015

Image : Andy O'Malley (IBEW 258 EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer). "This is a stainless steel super sheathed 110kV cable in Brisbane Australia - the high voltage cable had an HDPE graphite coated outer sheath then a stainless steel sheath. ... Read More - 110kV Cable With Sta...

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A Faulted UKPN LV Resin Straight Joint (PILC to Waveform)

By Chris Dodds on 6th August, 2015

Pictured : A Failed Excavated Resin Cable Joint. LV .2" Imperial PILC Cable Jointed to 185sqmm Waveform Cable. Cable Joint : Sicame straight joint and shell encapsulated with Prysmian JEM Resin. Image Courtesy : Gavin Duke (LV 11kV 33kV UK... Read More - A Faulted UKPN LV Re...

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Sicame LV Resin Mains Cable Joint - 3 Core PILC to Hybrid With Service Branch & PILC Joints

By Chris Dodds on 5th August, 2015

Image Courtesy : Gavin Duke (LV 11kV 33kV UKPN Cable Jointer) Pictured : 2 x .3 Imperial PILC (Paper Insulated Lead Covered) cable jointed to 185sqmm Hybrid with 2 x 35sqmm 3 Phase Services and 1 x 35sqmm Single Phase Service Cable ... Read More - Sicame LV Resin Main...

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Photoblog - Water Treeing in High Voltage Cables : A 230kV HPPT Termination Repair

By Chris Dodds on 4th August, 2015

This series of excellent photographs taken from site have been kindly provided by :  Douglas Page Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One Training and Development Services As Ontario’s largest transmission and distributi... Read More - Photoblog - Water Tr...

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400kV DC Overhead Line Stringing (Double Circuit) - Indian Utility

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Pictured : 400kV DC Overhead Line Stringing (Double Circuit) - Indian Utility. Image Courtesy : Gurmit Singh Dhaliwal (Transmission Line 400kV-765kV). are the UK’s main stockist for the CATU range of LV-HV Electrical Saf... Read More - 400kV DC Overhead Li...

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Sudkabel Cable Termination 115kV (GIS) With Oil Filled Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Pictured : 115kV Sudkabel Cable Termination - the jointer is shown here cleaning down the XLPE insulation of an EHV single core 2000sqmm RMS Cu/XLPE/Lead/PE cable prior to terminating. Image : Ishaq Nisar (EHV Cable Jointer & Supervisor Underg... Read More - Sudkabel Cable Termi...

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Terms & Conditions Of Sale - Barnbury Enterprises Limited (t/a Thorne & Derrick)

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Barnbury Enterprises Limited (t/a Thorne & Derrick) - Terms & Conditions For The Sale of Goods Deliveries: Please note we are not able to guarantee delivery to a named individual. For all deliveries our obligation extends only to providing... Read More - Terms & Conditio...

Category:  Terms & Conditions of Sale & Purchase

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Terms & Conditions Of Purchase - Barnbury Enterprises Limited (t/a Thorne & Derrick)

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Barnbury Enterprises Limited (t/a Thorne & Derrick) - Terms & Conditions For The Purchase of Goods Terms & Conditions of Purchase     Barnbury Enterprises Limited (t/a Thorne & Derrick) ... Read More - Terms & Conditio...

Category:  Terms & Conditions of Sale & Purchase

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33kV Ericsson Medium Voltage Cable Joint - Oil Filled to XLPE Cable

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Picture : Ericsson 33kV oil filled 3 core 800sqmm cable to XLPE 630sqmm. This image trio displays the high level of MV cable jointing skills required in installing oil or G38 hot pour compound filled cable joints. Image : Simon C... Read More - 33kV Ericsson Medium...

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132kV Prysmian Oil Filled Stop Joint & 132kV Straight Joint

By Chris Dodds on 3rd August, 2015

Pictured : 132kV Prysmain Oil Filled Stop Joint & 132kV Straight Joint  Image : Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty plc).  Prysmian HV Cable Accessories - Overview Straight Joints Stop Joints Outdoor ... Read More - 132kV Prysmian Oil F...

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EHV Cable Splicing - 115kV Stop Joint (Taped)

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

The following Flickr Album details the high-skill level required by EHV Cable Jointers in effecting cable splices using hand taping techniques.  The Album has been provided courtesy of :  Douglas Page Instructor & Cable Splicer a... Read More - EHV Cable Splicing -...

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220kV Land To Sea Cable Joint - Welded & Crimped

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

Pictured : 1600sqmm aluminium jointed to 1000sqmm copper conductors. Tig and mig welded and crimped by Simon Chapman (Cable Jointer - Balfour Beatty plc). We would be delighted to feature more photographs in our HV Jointing Gallery from ca... Read More - 220kV Land To Sea Ca...

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33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Terminations (Rain Sheds) In A Metering Unit

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

Image : Andrew Brezovszky (EHV Cable Jointer at Energex Australia).   Further reading 33kV Raychem Heat Shrink Straight Joints (Single Core) 33kV XLPE Lat Structure MV Cable Termination Using Raychem Heat Shrink Kits ... Read More - 33kV Raychem Heat Sh...

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11kV Raychem Cable Termination Installed Into 11kV/33kV Transformer Box

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

Pictured : 11kV Raychem Cable Termination Installed Into 11kV/33kV Transformer Box. 11kV single core XLPE insulated cables with copper wire screens shown terminated onto HV cable box transformer bushings - the red anti-track Raychem heat shrink sl... Read More - 11kV Raychem Cable T...

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110kV Prysmian Screen Break Cable Joint - EHV Extra High Voltage

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

By EHV Cable Jointer Andrew Brezovszky Energex Australia Energex distribute electricity to more than 1.4 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a population base of around 3.2 million in South East Queensland. ... Read More - 110kV Prysmian Scree...

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33kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joint : 3 Single XLPE Cables to 3 Core HSL PILC Cable

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2015

Picture : 33kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joint : Single XLPE to 3 Core HSL PILC Cable. Shown here are 3 single core XLPE insulated cables 630sqmm cable jointed onto a 3 core HSL PILC cable. A transition joint is where 2 cables of dissimilar in... Read More - 33kV Trifurcating Tr...

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ABB PMA Flexible Cable Conduit With Network Rail (PADS) Approval

By on 24th July, 2015

PMA Cable Protection - Cable Conduit Systems Part Of The ABB Family PMA UK are one of the worlds leading cable protection brands, serving many companies across industries globally including rail, construction, energy and power. PMA have an inte... Read More - ABB PMA Flexible Cab...

Category:  Rail

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132kV Cable Stripping, Cable Preparation & Cable Jointing Tools

By Chris Dodds on 17th July, 2015

Cable Jointing Tools LV-HV Cable Stripping, Cable Preparation & Cable Jointing Tools -132kV   stock a complete range of 132kV cable tools to enable the stripping and preparation of high voltage power cables prior to cable jo... Read More - 132kV Cable Strippin...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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UPS - The Key Role of Back-up Battery Testing & Maintenance For Reliable Power Supply

By Chris Dodds on 16th July, 2015

As the rail industry looks to integrate its data management systems to improve reliability, standby battery solutions provider BCL Power thinks it can help. Brett Communications Ltd (BCL Power) was established in 1994 as a telecoms battery service... Read More - UPS - The Key Role o...

Category:  Rail

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Peeling & Stripping Tool for HV High Voltage Cables - Hivotec CP90 & CP130 Tools

By Chris Dodds on 16th July, 2015

                      High Voltage Cable Jointing Applications Hivotec's CP90 & CP130 are high voltage cable stripping tools which are cost effic... Read More - Peeling & Stripp...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video : A Day In The Life Of A Lineman by Allteck Power Line Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 13th July, 2015

Allteck Line Contractors Inc. are international leaders in the design, construction, maintenance and upgrade of overhead and underground high voltage electric power utilities. Allteck specialise in Barehand techniques for work on live, high v... Read More - Video : A Day In The...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Omega Red Group - UK Market Leader in Earthing & Lightning Protection Design & Installation

By Chris Dodds on 13th July, 2015

An Introduction to Omega Red Group are delighted to announce that they have made an agreement to become Social Media Partners with Omega Red Group, the UK market leader in the design and installation of Electrical Earthing and Lightning Pr... Read More - Omega Red Group - UK...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Video : Solution to Terminating & Connecting Photovoltaic Solar Aluminium Cables

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2015

  Cable Lug Installation Bolted mechanical cable lugs should only be installed by qualified and trained specialist personnel. The cable lug installation must be carried out in dry and clean conditions.  Pfisterer Sicon cable lu... Read More - Video : Solution to ...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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A Subsea Cable Repair & Joint - 1974

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2015

  This subsea cable was landed at Joss Bay, Broadstairs on 6th July 1974. The shore end cable was floated ashore from the Cable Ship DG Bast using flotation buoys that were later cut free by a diving team. A section of the beach was cl... Read More - A Subsea Cable Repai...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Global Expansion Continues With WDCL Nigerian Partnership

By Chris Dodds on 7th July, 2015

have entered into a formal distribution agreement with Nigerian distributor Western Development Company Limited (WDCL). WDCL differentiate themselves in the Nigerian business market place by providing outstanding services, i... Read More - T&D Global Expan...

Category:  Company Updates

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Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap Rail Cable Ties (EN45545-2 Approved)

By Chris Dodds on 7th July, 2015

                  Invented by ABB heritage brand Thomas & Betts in 1958, Ty-Rap cable ties are the original and definitive product in safe and secure cable management for bot... Read More - Thomas & Betts T...

Category:  Rail

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BS7671 Non-Compliance - Safe Selection of Devices For Installation in Assemblies

By Chris Dodds on 2nd July, 2015

Non compliant "BS7671" installations often feature a potentially lethal cocktail of manufacturers devices that may not have been tested as a completed unit - whilst this "mix and match" attitude might be acceptable practice in Eur... Read More - BS7671 Non-Complianc...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video : How To Print 25,000 Cable Labels In 4 Hours

By on 24th June, 2015

Silver Fox Cable Labels Arabian Falcon, the largest Oil and Gas electrical distributor in the UAE, are often asked to supply customers with cost-efficient but durable cable labels. This includes printing custom cable labels for high volume... Read More - Video : How To Print...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Technor ATEX Is Now Ex-Tech Solution

By on 24th June, 2015

Technor ATEX has now become Ex-tech Solution. Formerly part of Telemecanique, with more than 40 years of experience in the field of components, hazardous area ATEX equipment and Ex solutions for explosive atmospheres (ATEX and I... Read More - Technor ATEX Is Now ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Celebrating 50 Years of UK Offshore Oil & Gas UK Animation

By Chris Dodds on 24th June, 2015

By Oil & Gas UK, "the voice of the offshore industry". The leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. #OE15. See www.oilandgasuk.co.uk   Thorne & Derrick are inviting you to join LinkedIn... Read More - Celebrating 50 Years...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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New Paper : "Reducing Failure Rates and Better Management of Underground Cable Networks"

By Chris Dodds on 24th June, 2015

Want to find out more about saving time and money on underground cable management? EA Technology is a world-leader in products and services which enhance performance, reliability, safety and cost-efficiency of power assets. EA Technology's &qu... Read More - New Paper : "Re...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Deepwater Operations Conference And Exhibition - November 3-5 2015. Registration Open Now

By on 22nd June, 2015

The Deepwater Operations Conference And Exhibition The 15th annual Deepwater Operations Conference and Exhibition will continue the tradition of excellence in exploring the challenges involved in deepwater production. This conference connects o... Read More - Deepwater Operations...

Category:  Company Updates

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Jointing Of Waveform Distribution Mains & Service Cables

By Chris Dodds on 16th June, 2015

Accessing Phase, Neutral & Earth Conductors. 3 & 4 Core Waveform Cables are in widespread service throughout the UK DNO network - these type of cables must be stripped in accordance with the appropriate Approved Cable Jointing Instruction ... Read More - Jointing Of Waveform...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Welcome Visitors From Hong Kong

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2015

Today, received some extra special visitors from Hong Kong. Chung Wah Metal is the leading stockist in Hong Kong of a comprehensive range of pipes, fittings and accessories for the waterworks, drainage, oil and gas industries.  Pic... Read More - T&D Welcome Visi...

Category:  Exports

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Free Guide : Schneider Electrical Distribution Maintenance Services Guide

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2015

Electrical Distribution Maintenance Services Guide    Thorne & Derrick are inviting you to join LinkedIn’s fastest growing Discussion Group : LV-HV Cabling, Jointing, Substation & Hazardous Area Electricals... Read More - Free Guide : Schneid...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Going, Going, Gone - The Death of UK Deep Coal Mining

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2015

Since this article was published in June 2015 the UK deep pit coal mining industry has ended with the closure of Kellingley colliery on 18 December 2015. Thoresby colliery operated by UK Coal and one of just three deep coal mines remaining in the ... Read More - Going, Going, Gone -...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Video - Jointing Oil-Filled Cable In The Trench : Stripping, Serving, Sweating & Baring

By Chris Dodds on 9th June, 2015

More video and photographic media from the online archive is available here : Underground, Overhead & Subsea Cables - Archive Videos & Gallery ... Read More - Video - Jointing Oi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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33kV Cable Jointers Tools As Recommended By A 33kV Jointer

By Chris Dodds on 8th June, 2015

  Cable Jointing Tools LV-HV Ripley Utility Tool Cable Preparation Tools     Not a week goes by without being asked by cable contractors and jointers to recommend a tool-set for 33kV jointing. As specialist Me... Read More - 33kV Cable Jointers ...

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132kV Cable Jointers Database

By Chris Dodds on 5th June, 2015

Thorne & Derrick are a leading UK distributor of Medium & High Voltage Electrical & Cable Jointing Equipment. We would like to hear from 132kV trained and certified cable jointing and installation contractors.  regularl... Read More - 132kV Cable Jointers...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Consumer Units For Use In Domestic (Household) Premises - The Impact Of Amendment No.3 To BS7671

By Chris Dodds on 1st June, 2015

In the following Guest Blog we discover the impact of Amendment No.3 to BS7671 on both the electrical contracting and manufacturing industry in the UK. We focus particularly on the changes to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations and their affect on... Read More - Consumer Units For U...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Arc Flash Helmet For Utility Cable Jointers & Electrical Workers Protection - ProGARM 2680

By Chris Dodds on 28th May, 2015

are Approved Distributors for ProGARM's flame resistant, anti-static and arc flash safety clothing including their new ProGARM 2680 Class 2 Arc Flash Helmet. In today's Guest Blog, ProGARM discuss the importance of using arc flash ... Read More - Arc Flash Helmet For...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Pfisterer Sicon Mechanical Shearbolt Connectors � Sicon Screw Principle

By Chris Dodds on 28th May, 2015

    The Pfisterer Sicon Screw Principle - Product Installation Terminals, connectors and cable lugs using screw technology have been advancing over the years and for several electrical engineering reasons. Screw technology using... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Mech...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Mersen MVCF Medium Voltage Controllable Fuse - Intelligent Fuse Technology

By on 28th May, 2015

Mersen MV Controllable Fuse - Mitigating Arc Flash Hazard       Mersen has annouced the release of the next step in fuse technology - an intelligent controllable fuse for medium voltage applications.  Mersen Me... Read More - Mersen MVCF Medium V...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Roxtec Transit Designer Version 3.0 - Cabinet Entry Design

By on 27th May, 2015

      What Is The Roxtec Transit Designer?  As the leading manufacturer of cable and pipe transits, Roxtec have designed and updated their cable transit designer software. Version 3.0 of the ROXTEC TRANSIT DESI... Read More - Roxtec Transit Desig...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pfisterer Sicon Power Feed Transformer Connectors - PADS Network Rail Approved

By Chris Dodds on 27th May, 2015

Pfisterer Rail - Connectors, Clamps, Compensating Devices, Insulators & Electrical Safety. Pfisterer Sicon Power Feed mechanical shearbolt connectors for transformer connections are Network Rail PADS Approved.  Pfisterer Sicon 332 5... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Powe...

Category:  Rail

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Pfisterer SPPC 5 33kV Dual Phase Comparators (Single-Pole High Voltage)

By on 27th May, 2015

  SPPC 5 Phase Comparators. Superior in all situations. The Pfisterer SPPC 5 phase comparators combines ease of use with unparalleled measurement accuracy which is down to single-pole design and intelligent measurement tec... Read More - Pfisterer SPPC 5 33k...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Appleton P-Series PlexPower : ATEX & IECEx Panelboard For Global Hazardous Area Installations

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2015

Appleton P-Series PlexPower. ATEX & IECEx Panelboard For Global Hazardous Area Installations. thank Appleton for contributing the following Guest Blog. It’s been less than five years since Appleton introduced their PlexPow... Read More - Appleton P-Series Pl...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Pfisterer Connex Size 3 Inner Cone Plugs (33kV Separable Connectors)

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2015

      Pfisterer Connex Size 3 Inner Core Plugs - UK Stock  are now the largest stockist of Pfisterer Connex size 3 inner core plugs. The stock will consist of 5 variations of the Connex Size 3 connectors that a... Read More - Pfisterer Connex Siz...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Greater Choice for Cable Management with T&D and HellermannTyton Stainless Steel Cable Ties

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2015

                are pleased to provide the following Guest Blog from Richard Rands, (Product Manager - Fastenings & Fixings) at Hellermann Tyton.  Here ... Read More - Greater Choice for C...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Schneider RM6 Gas Insulated Ring Main Unit � Selecting Bushings & Nexans Euromold Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 19th May, 2015

Gas Insulated Switchgear.  Schneider RM6 - MV Compact Switchboard (Ring Main Unit) up to 24kV. The medium voltage equipment bushings on gas insulated switchgear (GIS) carry the electrical current from the outside to the inside of the enclo... Read More - Schneider RM6 Gas In...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The Role of Load Banks in Generator Testing : The Growing Need for Non-unity Power Factor Tests

By Chris Dodds on 19th May, 2015

UK would like to thank Karl Sullivan, Operations Director at Optimum Power Services for this article on the role of load banks in generator testing. Optimum Power Services are one of the UK's leading providers of generat... Read More - The Role of Load Ban...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Battery Crimping Tools For Versatile & Reliable Electrical Connections

By Chris Dodds on 19th May, 2015

In this first of a new series of posts from electrical contractors, and SEC Ltd discuss the working challenges and tooling solutions to crimping cables. are inviting more contributions from qualified and competent electrical contra... Read More - Battery Crimping Too...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Fire Resistant Cable Ties Support BS7671 Compliant Fire Alarm & Detection Installations

By Chris Dodds on 19th May, 2015

Fixing Cables In Escape Routes Using Fire Resistant Cable Ties. In this second in a new series of Guest Blogs by NICEIC registered electrical contractors, we discuss and clarify the recent changes to BS7671 17th Edition Electrical Regulations and ... Read More - Fire Resistant Cable...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Poor Cable Jointing Workmanship Leads To Cable Failure In Pre-Molded Splice Installation

By Chris Dodds on 18th May, 2015

This picture shows a medium voltage XLPE insulated cable end, which was removed from a failed pre-molded cable splice. The results of arcing can be seen on the insulation surface. When the cable jointer pencilled the XLPE insulation, burrs were left ... Read More - Poor Cable Jointing ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Cable Repair Tape & Heat Shrink Sleeve For VFD Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

VFD cables carry power from AC drive systems to AC motors. Consequently, VFD cables must conduct not only the overall high power levels of the pulse-width modulated (PWM) signals, but also the extremely high voltage which can occur when standing w... Read More - 3M Cable Repair Tape...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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APEA Blue Book Guidance for Petrol Filling Station Cable Duct Sealing

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

CSD RISE Sealing Systems have worked very closely with both APEA and NICEIC during the update of the ‘Blue Book’ wording with respect to safe sealing of cable ducts in petrol filling stations. are Main UK Stockists of the CSD R... Read More - APEA Blue Book Guida...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Arc Flash Clothing, Protection & NFPA 70E

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

  CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Arc Flash Clothing & Protection Arc flash is a short circuit through air that flashes over from one exposed live conductor to another conductor or to ground. Arc flash incidents are common and ... Read More - Arc Flash Clothing, ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Balata Cable Straps - 3c 185sqmm 11kV LSOH Cable Strap (Powerlink SP80201)

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

Rail Cable Straps - London Underground LU. Balata Cable Straps - 3c 185sqmm 11kV LSOH Cable Strap (Powerlink SP80201). Pictured. Balata Straps are designed to provide a secure, reliable and robust cable supporting method suitable for use in all... Read More - Balata Cable Straps ...

Category:  Rail

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Balata Cable Straps - LV Low Voltage Signal Comms

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

Rail Cable Straps - London Underground LU. Balata Cable Straps - LV Low Voltage Signal Comms. Pictured. Balata Straps are designed to provide a secure, reliable and robust cable supporting method suitable for use in all outdoor railway cable in... Read More - Balata Cable Straps ...

Category:  Rail

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Littelfuse PGR-8800 - Improve Electrical Safety & Reliability With Instant Arc Flash Detection

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2015

​​ are distributors for the Littelfuse range of Powr-Gard Fuses, blocks, holders, relays, controls and MOVs. Littelfuse products help protect low and medium voltage electrical equipment used in construction, general industr... Read More - Littelfuse PGR-8800 ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Video Training : Installing Rail Cable Joints (Heat Shrink Zero Halogen) - LU & Network Rail

By Chris Dodds on 7th May, 2015

Rail Cable Joints. LU & Network Rail. SPS cable joints are Network Rail (PADS) and LUL approved. SPS cable joints approved for cable jointing trackside power, signal, telecom and tunnel cables.   LSF Tunnel Cable Joints Fir... Read More - Video Training : Ins...

Category:  Rail

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints For Type 11 Flexible & Trailing Mining Cables

By Chris Dodds on 7th May, 2015

3M 82-F2 Flexible Cable Jointing Kits are specified for inline (straight) and tap (branch) jointing of Type 11 Trailing Cables used in underground coal mines to power coal-cutters and face equipment.     Type 11 0.64/1.1kV BS6708 T... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Electrical Taping Skills : A Lost Art? Some 3M Scotch Taping Tips...

By Chris Dodds on 6th May, 2015

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes Once upon a time, 3M introduced a vinyl electrical tape. That was in 1946 and at the time 3M revolutionised the role of electrical tapes for maintenance and repair jobs. Since then the use of conventional electrical t... Read More - Electrical Taping Sk...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Mecatraction EID50 Electric Hydraulic Crimping Tools For Cable Jointers & Overhead Linesmen

By Chris Dodds on 28th April, 2015

present a Guest Article from Mecatration detailing the benefits and key features of their EID50 electric hydraulic crimping tools for cable jointers and overhead linesmen. Mecatraction EID50 is an electro hydraulic hand tool utilising trie... Read More - Mecatraction EID50 E...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Hellermann Tyton Cable Protection - Spiral Binding For High Resistance Against Oil

By Chris Dodds on 27th April, 2015

SPS Cable Protection Systems From Hellermann Tyton Hellermann Tyton SPS spiral binding offers robust protection from mechanical stress and excellent resistance from oils. Additionally Hellermann Tyton SPS spiral binding is very a... Read More - Hellermann Tyton Cab...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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3M Scotchcast Flexible Cable Joints Within The Port Authority & Container Handling Industry

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

Conductix-Wampfler Flexible Cable Reels For The Port Authority And Container Handling Industry The port authority and container handling industry is a key component in the backbone of the Britisheconomy. Directly employing 117,200 workers, contrib... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Flexib...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast M Series Flexible Cable Repairs For Crane Grabs

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

3M Scotchcast M Series Cable Repair Kits For Crane Grab Power Cables Flexible and reeling cables are subject to frequent coiling movement and high mechanical strain - therefore any cable repair solution should replicate the properties of that cabl... Read More - 3M Scotchcast M Seri...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints For Underwater Seismic Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

Salute the Fleet.  working with the Chief Navigator of Polarcus DMCC have specified and supplied 3M Scotchcast 82-F1 cable splices for underwater and submersible cable jointing of flexible marine cables on thei... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints 82F Provide Safe Link From Surface Vessel to ROV

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

Splicing Offshore Cables. 3M Scotchcast Submersible Cable Joints are suitable for marine and offshore shipwiring cables 600/1000v - this includes all offshore power and instrumentation topsides cables to IEC/NEK606 and halogen-free mud resistant c... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast 15kV Induced Voltage Pilot Cable Joint Solutions For Utilities

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

have delivered 3M Pilot Cable Joints to CCC Cable Systems working with J Murphy & Sons Ltd UK. 3M Scotchcast cable joints suitable for underground direct burial were specified and supplied by to joint Draka Pilot Cable type LT-... Read More - 3M Scotchcast 15kV I...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Marine Cable Joints For Hydrographic Survey Vessels

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

stock 3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joint Kits (92-NBA0 to 92-NBA7) for jointing single and multi-core unarmoured, polymeric, low voltage power cables.  service geophysical and marine contractors providing services rangi... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Marine...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Offshore Cable Repair Solutions

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

Offshore Cable Repairs. working with Stena Drilling Aberdeen have satisfied several demanding offshore cable repair applications. Stena's drillship fleet required reliable and high specification power cable and control cable repai... Read More - Offshore Cable Repai...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints For Flat Low Voltage Power & Control Cables In The Nuclear Industry

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

The Pile Fuel Storage Pond At Sellafield UK  Originally built in 1948, the pile fuel storage pond located in Sellafield, Cumbria was designed to receive, cool  and decan fuel from the Windscale Piles. The site was later upgr... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints For Airfield Ground Lighting Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st April, 2015

Sumburgh Airport - Much Needed Runway Repairs  In January 2012, a judge ruled in favour of Shetland Islands Council (SIC) against paying for the cost of repairs to the defective runway extension at Sumburgh Airport. The need for rep... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lead Wiping - A Disappearing Cable Jointers Skill - Video Tutorial

By Chris Dodds on 20th April, 2015

Watch How to Wipe Lead Cables Prior to Cable Jointing. Heat shrink cable joints for jointing paper or polymeric insulated cables (PILC or XLPE) with lead sheaths are specified for power distribution systems in the oil, gas and petrochemical i... Read More - Lead Wiping - A Disa...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Managing Risk & Performance Of Electrical Assets Just Got Easier!

By Chris Dodds on 6th April, 2015

With the launch of a new hand-held instrument, a big step forward has been taken to understand and interpret the measurement of Partial Discharge (PD), a major cause of failure in High Voltage (HV) Electrical Assets. Partial Discharge occurs in an... Read More - Managing Risk & ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Partial Discharge In Live Cables - Reducing HV Failures By Improved Monitoring (A UK DNO Case Study)

By Chris Dodds on 31st March, 2015

present a new Guest Blog from EA Technology today focussing on a UK DNO case study on reducing high volage (HV) power failures by improved monitoring using EA's CableData Collector (CDC).  The CDC identifies and reports Parti... Read More - Partial Discharge In...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Data Centres: The Prominence of High Voltage Testing

By Chris Dodds on 27th March, 2015

After the success of the previous blog post UK would once again like to thank Karl Sullivan, Operations Director at Optimum Power Services for this article on data centres and their prominence of high voltage testing. Optimu... Read More - Data Centres: The Pr...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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REGISTER Innovation In Energy Infrastructure | Earn 3 CPD Credits | 3M Free Event

By Chris Dodds on 13th March, 2015

When : Thursday 26th March 2015 Where : 3M Centre, Cain Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 8HT  Today’s energy industry faces many challenges in developing new infrastructure to keep pace with increasing and changing energy consumpt... Read More - REGISTER Innovation ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Your Invite (Updated) : Partial Discharge Forum By EA Technology - 26th March 2015

By Chris Dodds on 9th March, 2015

Who Are EA Technology? EA Technology originated in 1966 as a research and development company serving the electricity industry. Today, EA Technology is a power engineering consultantcy specialising in asset management and solutions for owners o... Read More - Your Invite (Updated...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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3M Outdoor Coldshrink Terminations TS72 - 72.5 kV Self Supporting Termination

By on 4th March, 2015

3M QTEN Outdoor Termination TS72 - Self Supporting Termination With Composite Insulator   3M Cold shrink technology ensures a quick and easy installation without the potential risks posed by heat shrink. The cold shrink terminations ar... Read More - 3M Outdoor Coldshrin...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Cable Cleats & Cable Glands (LSF LSOH) - LU London Underground Approved

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2015

      London Underground (LUL) Approved Products   Prysmian Cable Cleats & Cable Glands Prysmian LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) cable cleats and cable glands are specified throughout the London Underground ra... Read More - Prysmian Cable Cleat...

Category:  Rail

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66kV Cable Joints - 3M Cold Shrink Kits

By on 4th March, 2015

3M QSIII And QS3000 Cold Shrink Inline Joint With Cold Shrink Re-Jacketing 96-AX Series  3M 66 kV QSIII and QS3000 cold shrink cable joint kits are designed for inline jointing up to 72.5kV, single core polymeric power cables with copper wire... Read More - 66kV Cable Joints - ...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Protecting Cable Trays Against Hydrocarbon Fire In The Oil & Gas Industry

By Chris Dodds on 2nd March, 2015

    The following article from 3M Oil & Gas Division follows the recent Blog by 's Chris Dodds where we considered the impact of sub-standard specifications in the oil and gas industry for electrical cable jointing... Read More - Protecting Cable Tra...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Multicontact MC4 Connector - Connecting Solar Farms And Converting Energy

By on 27th February, 2015

        Multicontact MC4 connectors are single contact connectors used for connecting solar panels. The MC4 was introduced to replace the MC3 in response to the National Electrical Code 2008 wi... Read More - Multicontact MC4 Con...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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[Infographic] ecom Smart Ex-01 - ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Mobile Phone

By on 23rd February, 2015

    ecom Smart Ex-01 is the worlds first intrinsically safe, hazardous area smartphone certified for use within Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas.  With a vast amount of product benefits and features, the ecom Smart Ex-01 enabl... Read More - [Infographic] ecom S...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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ecom Tab-Ex Series Hazardous Area Tablet - World's First Zone 1 Div 1 Tablet Computer

By Chris Dodds on 23rd February, 2015

              ecom Tab-Ex Series Hazardous Area Tablet is the worlds first, hazardous area certified, handheld tablet computer. Part of the range of ecom hazardous area com... Read More - ecom Tab-Ex Series H...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Fortress Feeder Pillars Specified & Supplied To Environment Agency

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2015

Feeder Pillars. LV Distribution Pillars. have delivered 4off customised LV Distribution Feeder Pillars for Black & Veatch (Rivers & Coastal) working on behalf of the EA Environment Agency. Working with the Project Electrical Con... Read More - Fortress Feeder Pill...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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BASEC's Cable Testing Lab - Awarded International Quality Standard By UKAS

By on 16th February, 2015

BASEC Awarded For Competence And Quality Management System The British Approvals Service For Cables (BASEC) has been accredited with ISO/IEC 17025 standard by UKAS, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. The ISO/IEC 17025 is an international st... Read More - BASEC's Cable Testin...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lightning: It�s All About The Bolt : The Essentials Of Lightning Protection + Video Lecture

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2015

  Introduction to Lightning by the LightningDiva@Large Thorne & Derrick, the leading stockist and distributor of Earthing & Lightning Protection in the UK, are proud and privledged to host the following Guest Blog from JoOnna Silbe... Read More - Lightning: It�s All ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DCG406LUL10

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 6 pole finished Copon grey. Die cast enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.   Craig & Derricott Isolator... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DCR406LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 6 pole finished Copon red. Die cast enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DCG406EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 6 pole finished Copon grey. Die cast enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         &nbs... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DCR406EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 6 pole finished Copon red. Die cast enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.          ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 2 Pole DS252LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 25A 2 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           Craig &a... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DS253LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 25A 3 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig & Derric... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DS253EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 25A 3 pole + 2E/B Aux. Stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 4 Pole DS254LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 25A 4 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           Craig &a... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DS256EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 25A 6 pole + 2E/B Aux. Stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 2 Pole DS402LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 2 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig & Derric... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DS403LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 3 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig & Derric... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DS403EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 3 pole + 2E/B Aux. Stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 4 Pole DS404LUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 4 pole stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig & Derric... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 6 Pole DS406EBLUL10

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 6 pole + 2E/B Aux. Stainless steel enclosure lockable in On & Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.         Craig ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DCG0403LUL

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 40A 3 pole + switched neutral. Sheet steel enclosure lockable in Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           &... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DCG0633LUL

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 63A 3 pole + switched neutral. Sheet steel enclosure lockable in Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           C... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DCG0803LUL

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 80A 3 pole + switched neutral. Sheet steel enclosure lockable in Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           &... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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Craig & Derricott Isolator 3 Pole DCG1003LUL

By Jonny Hewitt on 10th February, 2015

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors LUL Section 12 isolator. 100A 3 pole + switched neutral. Sheet steel enclosure lockable in Off. LUL Section 12 Switch Disconnector.           ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Rail

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A Heritage of Electrical Innovation

By chris dodds on 6th February, 2015

A Heritage of Electrical Innovation A Timeline Of 3M Products Through The Years From Thorne & Derrick Further Reading: Electrical Taping Skills : A Lost Art? Some 3M Scotch Taping Tips... 3M Scotch 27 Glass Cloth Tape 3M Scotch... Read More - A Heritage of Electr...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Network Rail Cable Theft Prevention - Panduit Cable Band Straps (Stainless Steel)

By Chris Dodds on 6th February, 2015

  Panduit Cable Locking Stainless Steel Bands - Protecting Network Rail Cables From Theft   Throughout the 20,000 miles of Network Rail infrastructure electrical cables are used to provide the vital power needed to keep its trains ... Read More - Network Rail Cable T...

Category:  Rail

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Emtelle Power Duct (Class 1 33kV) - WPD & ENATS Utility Specification 12-24 Revision B

By on 3rd February, 2015

Emtelle Cable Duct Emtelle 160mm Class 1 Power Ducts For 33kV Underground Cables    Emtelle 160mm power cable ducts are plastic cable ducts designed specifically for buried underground HV cables providing 33kV electricity supply. ... Read More - Emtelle Power Duct (...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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When All Else Fails....Blame The Jointer

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

Not So. Think Twice. Crass attitudes lacking discrimination can sully personal and business reputations. So, a few words in defence of our cable jointers. When a high voltage power cable fails during normal operational service or during pr... Read More - When All Else Fails....

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Case 2 - High Voltage Cable Joint Failure On 11kV Trifurcating Transition Joint

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

HV Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Fault Analysis. have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in general ca... Read More - Case 2 - High Voltag...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Case 1 - An 11kV 3 Core Transition Cable Joint Which Was Audibly Discharging

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

HV Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Fault Analysis. have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in general ca... Read More - Case 1 - An 11kV 3 ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Case 3 - An 11kV Heat Shrink XLPE Straight Cable Joint Failure

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

HV Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Fault Analysis. have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in general ca... Read More - Case 3 - An 11kV Hea...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Case 4 - Problems Of Cable Joint Earth Continuity On Low Voltage Feeder Cable

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

LV HV Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Fault Analysis. have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in general... Read More - Case 4 - Problems Of...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Case 5 - "Buzzing" 11kV Cable Box Terminations On XLPE 3 Core Cables

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2015

HV Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Fault Anaysis.  have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in genera... Read More - Case 5 - "Buzzi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Cold Shrink EPDM Tubes For Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) Cable Repair

By Chris Dodds on 30th January, 2015

  Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) Cable Repairs  Schlumberger RedaMAX 400 is a high voltage (HV) cable designed specifically for use with electrical submersible pumps, however the cable can also be used within gassy wells and other ... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink EPDM ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Electrical : Network Rail PADS Approved Listing 2015

By Chris Dodds on 30th January, 2015

Network Rail PADS Number 3M Electrical  Part Number Product Status Replacement Full Description 0039/013057 3M Scotchcode ... Read More - 3M Electrical : Netw...

Category:  Rail

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CSD RISE Duct Seals & FIWA - Petrol, Diesel & Transformer Oil Resistance

By on 30th January, 2015

CSD RISE Duct Seal - Diesel & Transformer Oil Resistant The CSD RISE cable duct seal system is used when sealing open cable ducts to protect against water and gas ingress, rodents and other foreign bodies from entering the duct and c... Read More - CSD RISE Duct Seals ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Ex-PERT Launch Hazardous Area Product Portal

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2015

On the 1st of January a new website Ex-PERT was launched, allowing End-Users to more quickly and easily find Hazardous Area Equipment that meets their specific needs. Ex-PERT enables users of the site to filter products based on the Certification,... Read More - Ex-PERT Launch Hazar...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Roxtec Cable Sealing Solutions For Rapid Rail Transit Systems

By on 27th January, 2015

      Roxtec & Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd   The Namma Metro Project in Bangalore, India is the development of a mass transit system consisting of three phases. Phase 1 consists of 42.3 k... Read More - Roxtec Cable Sealing...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Safety Training Video : Why Lock-Out, Tag-Out Is Vitally Important.....

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2015

Panduit Video : This 15-minute video is a training video on OSHA 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy. Send an e-mail to [email protected] to request your FREE copy. Please include within the e-mail your name, ship to address, co... Read More - Safety Training Vide...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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LU 1-085 Approved Rail Cable Labels For London Underground Projects From Silver Fox

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2015

Silver Fox Cable Labels Fox-Flo LS0H Tie-on Cable Labels   Cable Labels With London Underground Approval....Print up to 60 cable labels in 15 seconds.   LU 1-085 is the current approval document which details the requirements o... Read More - LU 1-085 Approved Ra...

Category:  Rail

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Roxtec Halogen Free Cable Seals Used On Cables During The Modernisation Of London Underground

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2015

      Acknowledgement : Abigail Yates (Sales & Marketing Executive at Roxtec) distribute a wide range of Roxtec cable transits including round and rectangular cable transit frames, cable and pipe seals... Read More - Roxtec Halogen Free ...

Category:  Rail

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Bonded Semi-Con Screen Removal Using The GB-P20 Cable Jointers Tool

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2015

Boddingtons Cable Jointing Tools. GB-P20 Cable Jointing Tool. HV Screen Removal Tools. When installing high voltage heatshrink cable joints and cable terminations, correct cable preparation is vital to ensure long term reliability. This is... Read More - Bonded Semi-Con Scre...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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London Underground Depot Upgrade Powered by Lucy Fortress Feeder Pillars

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2015

More Support for London Underground Contractors from . have supplied Lucy Fortress Galvanised Steel Feeder Pillars to London Underground contractors working on the Upminster Depot expansion project. The Lucy Fortress size 22 hot dip... Read More - London Underground D...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Boddingtons Cable Jointers Tool Kits

By Chris Dodds on 22nd January, 2015

are Approved Distributors and Stockists for the Boddington Electrical range of Cable Jointers Tool Kits. have recently supplied several cable jointing contractors and jointer training schools with Cable Jointers Tool Kit 2 (Bodding... Read More - Boddingtons Cable Jo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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IEC Standard 61914 : Cable Cleats & Short-Circuit Calculations For Electrical Engineers

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2015

IEC 61914:2009 specifies requirements and tests for cable cleats and intermediate restraints used for securing cable in electrical installations. Cable cleats provide resistance to electromechanical forces where declared. This standard includes ca... Read More - IEC Standard 61914 :...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Video Training - 3M Mining Cable Splice Kit 3100

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2015

3M 3100 Mining Splice Kits are specified for flexible conduit and cable jacket (sheath) repairs, as well as for splicing mine and portable cables. For use on 2, 3 or 4 Conductor Flat Type W, G, or G-GC 3 or 4 Conductor Round-Type W, G, or G-GC ; 6... Read More - Video Training - 3M ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Feeder Pillars For Low Voltage Power Distribution In The Rail Industry

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2015

      have supplied 6 Lucy Fortress Size 24 Feeder Pillars to the site contractor enabling the Low Voltage Power Distribution upgrade to Hackney Downs Railway Station, Essex Hot dipped galvanised and stainless ste... Read More - Feeder Pillars For L...

Category:  Rail

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CUBIS RAILduct HDPE Cable Trough Deters Trackside Cable Theft (Video)

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2015

Rail Cable Trough - CUBIS RAILduct. Deter Copper Cable Theft. CUBIS RAILduct™ is the modern, lightweight alternative to concrete cable troughing for containing trackside rail cables, including signalling, telecom and power (low and high ... Read More - CUBIS RAILduct HDPE ...

Category:  Rail

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PADS Approval For 3M Cold Shrink Rail Termination 95-EB62-2 (Cat 054/064142)

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2015

PADS Approval 3M Cold Shrink Termination 95-EB62-2 (Cat 054/064142). 3M 95-EB62-2. 3M Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Joints and Cable Terminations carry Network Rail approvals for 6.35/11kV, 25kV and 19/33kV polymeric power cables. Prysmian 25k... Read More - PADS Approval For 3M...

Category:  Rail

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Project Video : 33kV Cable Pulling & Installation - Bankend Rig Windfarm

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2015

Pictured : Siemens Onshore Wind Turbine (1.3MW) being erected at Bankend Rig WInd Farm. The following 3 part Video set provides an interesting overview of the procedures for installing 33kV high voltage power cables.  Part 1 - 33kV Cable P... Read More - Project Video : 33kV...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Video : CSD RISE Rapid - Sealing 11kV 33kV Utility Power & Triplex Cables In HV Substations

By Chris Dodds on 15th January, 2015

CSD RISE Rapid cable duct seals are in service throughout the UK DNO and electrical distribution network providing effective and reliable protection to 11kV and 33kv cable duct and service entries into high voltage substations.   CSD RISE Rap... Read More - Video : CSD RISE Rap...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Triplex Cable Cleat Selection Using Ellis Patents SFT, Vulcan & Emperor Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2015

      The Ellis Patents Triplex Cable Surround The Triplex cable surrounds are manufactured by Ellis Patents in a LSF zero halogen polymeric material. Suitable for use in conjunction with Ellis cable cleats such as the ... Read More - Triplex Cable Cleat ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Triplex Cable Sheath Repair Kits for HV Jointers & Cable Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2015

  11kV Triplex Cable Sheath Repair Kits 95sqmm 185sqmm 300sqmm.   SWRS43/10 Heat Shrink Wraparound Repair Sleeves, 43-10mm shrink range, 1m long  Suits Triplex 11kV cable 95sqmm XLPE – 27.17mm OD over sheath Sui... Read More - Triplex Cable Sheath...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Triplex 11kV Cables - Cable Glanding

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2015

Triplex 11kV Cables - Cable Glanding New high voltage switchgear designs necessitate a revised method of terminating 11kV triplex cables into cable end boxes. Traditional cable gland plates have been substituted for one that permits the tripl... Read More - Triplex 11kV Cables ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cable Box Terminations (Compound Filled) - Breaking Down & Terminating With Triplex Cables

By Chris Dodds on 14th January, 2015

The following Cable Jointing Manual issued by Central Networks expertly and concisely covers the steps required by the cable jointer to burn out traditional compound cable boxes ("pitch" such as Prysmian BICC G101) and re-terminate... Read More - 11kV Cable Box Termi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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FREE COPY : 2015 LV MV Electrical Installation Guide 2015 By Schneider Electric

By Chris Dodds on 12th January, 2015

The 2015 Electrical Installation Guide is a practical guide for the complete design of a LV-MV electrical installation according to IEC 60364 and other relevant IEC standards. It has been written for electrical professionals who must design, selec... Read More - FREE COPY : 2015 LV ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ENA-TS 12-23 Centriforce Tape Tile Underground Cable Tapes � Utility Specification

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2015

          Centriforce Tapetile Cable Protection Tape - Flexible For Quick And Easy Application  The Centriforce Tapetile Cable Protection Tape is a specially formulated cable protection tape constructed... Read More - ENA-TS 12-23 Centrif...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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ENA-TS 12-23 Centriforce Stokbord Underground Cable Tiles � Utility Specification

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2015

          Centriforce Stokbord Underground Cable Covers - Heavy Duty Underground Cable Protection Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers are heavy duty cable protection covers manufactured from high imp... Read More - ENA-TS 12-23 Centrif...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Sealing Cables In High Voltage Substations Using Roxtec Cable Transits

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2015

      Roxtec commissioned EA Technology to produce a report on the causes and effects of high relative humidity within indoor substation environments and methods of mitigation. have been selected by Roxtec to c... Read More - Sealing Cables In Hi...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Silver Fox Cable Labels : Video Library

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2015

VIDEO : Silver Fox Cable Labels - Legend 2 Part Thermal Cable Labels  VIDEO : Silver Fox Cable Labels - Fox-Flo Tie-On Thermal Cable Labels  VIDEO : Silver Fox Cable Labels - Legend Heatshrink Thermal Cable Labels  ... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Lab...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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CATU Voltage Testers Used By ERDF In Demonstration Video

By on 7th January, 2015

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU IEC Voltage Detectors    CATU Capacitive MV voltage detectors used by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)  CATU voltage detectors have been featured in an education... Read More - CATU Voltage Testers...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Installation Instructions For Ellis Patents Alpha Trefoil Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2015

          Guidance Notes On Installing Ellis Patents Alpha Trefoil Cable Cleat Ellis Patents Alpha Trefoil Cable Cleats are designed for cable support and containment where moderate to low leve... Read More - Installation Instruc...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Lightning Protection Systems (Part 3 of 3) - Earth Termination System by Kingsmill Earthing

By Chris Dodds on 18th December, 2014

Basic Overview Of A Lightning Protection System Part 3 of 3  - Earth Termination System Kingsmill Guest Blog for by Jason Leatherland, UK Sales & Business Development Manager. Part 1 Air Termination System - Risk Assessment ... Read More - Lightning Protection...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Live Line Working Methods - 400V, 33kV, 225kV & 400kV Voltages

By Chris Dodds on 18th December, 2014

The following Live Line Working overview for general guidance only is provided by Catu Electrical Safety. Live Line Working Gloves & Tools.       Framework Of Conditions For Working With Live Electricity Working w... Read More - Live Line Working Me...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Lightning Protection Systems (Part 2 of 3) - Down Conductor System by Kingsmill Earthing

By Chris Dodds on 18th December, 2014

Basic Overview Of A Lightning Protection System   Part 2 - Down Conductor System Kingsmill Guest Blog for by Jason Leatherland, UK Sales & Business Development Manager. Part 1 Air Termination System - Risk Assessment &... Read More - Lightning Protection...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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CSD Systems RISE & RISE RAPID Cable Duct Sealing - Fire, Water and Gas Tight With Few Components

By Chris Dodds on 18th December, 2014

CSD Duct Sealants - RISE & RISE RAPID. CSD Cable and Pipe Transit Systems Supplied By  Protect Against The Ingress Of Water, Gas Escape & Provide A Fire Tight Seal. thank Anthony Jordan, Operations Director, CSD... Read More - CSD Systems RISE &am...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Lightning Protection Systems (Part 1 of 3) - Air Termination by Kingsmill Earthing

By Chris Dodds on 18th December, 2014

        Part 1 – Risk Assessment & Air Termination System Kingsmill Guest Blog for by Jason Leatherland, UK Sales & Business Development Manager. Kingsmill Industries (UK) Ltd are a leading ... Read More - Lightning Protection...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Red Mist Media � Market-leading Vertical Industry and Electrical Marketing Platforms

By Chris Dodds on 16th December, 2014

are pleased to work together with Red Mist Media and support their powerful oil and gas industry marketing platforms. John Morrison (Marketing Manager - Red Mist Media) provides further details in the following Guest Blog post on how he an... Read More - Red Mist Media � Mar...

Category:  Company Updates

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Cablesafe Cable Hooks for Safe Cable Support, Suspension & Hanging

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2014

Cablesafe Cable Hooks for Suspending & Hanging Low & High Voltage Cables. Cablesafe Cable Hooks are 'S' shaped cable hooks made from GRP (glass reinforced polyester) - Cablesafe Cable Hooks support, suspend and retain cables in the... Read More - Cablesafe Cable Hook...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Glow In The Dark Cable Hangers & Cable Hooks

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2014

Glow in the Dark Cablesafe Cable Hooks Recently safety hooks have been developed in a phosphoric version that will glow in the dark - in the event of an electrical power shut down or outage the cable hooks work as an orientation for an escape rout... Read More - Glow In The Dark Cab...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars Specified & Supplied For Perth Rail Station Power Project

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2014

      This week, have received a record purhase order for the design and supply of LV Pre-Wired Distribution Feeder Pillars. assisted in the specification of LV Low Voltage Pre-Wired Feeder Pillars to Perth ... Read More - Lucy Zodion Feeder P...

Category:  Rail

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Cablesafe Cable Hooks - Safety Meets Simplicity With Thorne & Derrick

By Chris Dodds on 15th December, 2014

Cablesafe hooks are 'S' shaped, glass re-inforced polyester (GRP), plastic cable hooks designed to hold cables, hoses, work gear and wires off the floor. By removing these items and clearing floorspace, you are also removing any potential tri... Read More - Cablesafe Cable Hook...

Category:  Cable Accessories

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GRP Roadside Feeder Pillars Specified & Delivered To Alton Towers UK

By on 12th December, 2014

GRP Roadside Feeder Pillars For LV Low Voltage Power Distribution.  have supplied European entertainments company Merlin Entertainments with 7 Morgan Marine Type O Roadside GRP feeder pillars for a new low voltage power upgrade p... Read More - GRP Roadside Feeder ...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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VIDEO : ABB Kabeldon 145kV Dry Cable Termination - IEC 60840

By Chris Dodds on 12th December, 2014

ABB Kabeldon Dry Cable Termination for 145kV. With the brand new ABB cable termination the installation can be done in less than one hour. Combining proven and reliable technology with innovative thinking and world class engineering, ABB in Ali... Read More - VIDEO : ABB Kabeldon...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Why Don't I Need To Cut The 3M Scotchcast Resin Joint Shell To Fit The Cable?

By Chris Dodds on 11th December, 2014

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Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Is The 3M Cable Joint Shell Large Enough For The Crossing Of Phased Cores?

By Chris Dodds on 11th December, 2014

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Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Coming 2015

By Chris Dodds on 10th December, 2014

        Your Cable Circuit Is Only As Strong As Its Weakest Link    Why Power Supply By Installing Underspecified Cable Joints? The purpose of any cable joint is to remove damaged sections of cab... Read More - Coming 2015...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold 400TB Connectors Power Wind Turbines At Scottish Highlands Windfarm

By Chris Dodds on 9th December, 2014

Euromold 400TB Connectors. again demonstrate their ability to competitively supply HV 11kV cable and accessory packages.       have supplied 400m of 11kV Triplex BS7870 XLPE single core 70sqmm cable plus... Read More - Nexans Euromold 400T...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Power Outage Averted : 3M Cable Joints Restore 3.3kV Mains Power For Drax

By Chris Dodds on 5th December, 2014

BS5467 3.3kV Mains Power Cable Joints. "Whilst your insurance policy may cover the cost of the damage to the underground services and legal costs attached to a claim, it will not extend to cover the cost of investigation, loss of contracts, i... Read More - Power Outage Averted...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Going Green - Tips for Making Your Truck More Environmentally Friendly

By Chris Dodds on 4th December, 2014

are delighted to have been given the opportunity to publish the following Guest Blog by Linda Snell. Linda is Marketing Director at I-80 Equipment, the world's largest bucket truck dealer. I-80 supply bucket trucks to utilities in al... Read More - Going Green - Tips f...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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#MetalTheft - The Summit 2015

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2014

The Scottish Business Resilience Centre is soon to be hosting their second annual Metal Theft Summit. Taking place over a full day, the summit will include a balance of networking opportunities and presentations as well as information on metal the... Read More - #MetalTheft - The Su...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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CableSniffer - The Proven Technique for Locating LV Cable Faults

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2014

are proud to present a Guest Article from EA Technology's Colin Vickers, originator of the revolutionary CableSniffer™ which is designed to quickly and accurately detect the location of underground cable faults on low voltage n... Read More - CableSniffer - The P...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Precast Concrete Ducts & Covers - Protecting Vital Underground Cables & Utility Services

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2014

Elite Precast are the UK's premier manufacturer of Precast Concrete Ducting Channels and Concrete Cable Troughs. Elite Precast's sales & marketing director Owen Batham outlines the advantages of using concrete ducting f... Read More - Precast Concrete Duc...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Concrete Cable Protection Covers � Tough When It Counts Most

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2014

Precast Concrete Cable Protection Precast concrete cable protection covers are widely acknowledged as being the most durable and reliable protection system for underground cables and pipes. Since Roman times, concrete has been the construction ... Read More - Concrete Cable Prote...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Copper Earth Tape For Substation Earthing � AN Wallis Manufacturing Process

By Chris Dodds on 12th November, 2014

, the largest UK distributor for AN Wallis Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems, visited their Nottingham factory last week to learn more about the manufacturing process for copper earth tapes. Today, we present a selection of photog... Read More - Copper Earth Tape Fo...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Lightning Protection & Earthing � Type A, Type B & Foundation Earth Electrodes

By on 12th November, 2014

Lightning Protection & Earthing - The 3 Types of LPS Earthing Systems.  There are 3 types of LPS earthing systems. In general, the LPS earthing system should: Be an integrated system for lightning protection, power systems and te... Read More - Lightning Protection...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Copper Earth Tape Down Conductors & Lightning Protection To BSEN 62305

By Chris Dodds on 12th November, 2014

Down Conductors General considerations for the copper down conductors (copper earth tapes) are as follows unless the Lightning Protection System (LPS) is isolated: There should be at least two down conductors around the building The down c... Read More - Copper Earth Tape Do...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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T&D On LinkedIn - Hit The Social Media Jackpot

By on 12th November, 2014

Hit The Social Media Jackpot With On LinkedIn. Access Over 176,000,000 Professionals!    ... Read More - T&D On LinkedIn ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Training Videos (36) - Cable Jointing, Terminating & Abandoning LV & HV

By Chris Dodds on 31st October, 2014

Cable Jointing, Terminating & Abandoning LV & HV Cables. have collated the following YouTube Video Playlist for Electrical Engineers, Cable Jointers, Jointers Mates and the Electrical Power Industry Professionals. The Playlist o... Read More - Training Videos (36)...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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#MetalTheft - Preventing The Theft Of Metals, Copper & Cables In The Electrical Power Industry

By Chris Dodds on 27th October, 2014

Yesterday, met with Trace-In-Metal (#Metaltheft) to discuss the epidemic of metal theft in the UK electrical, cable and power industry - this crime especially affects copper cables, substation earthing systems and overhead line networks. B... Read More - #MetalTheft - Preven...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Elite Precast Concrete Marker Posts And Blocks - Sustainable & Long Lasting Cable Identification

By Chris Dodds on 23rd October, 2014

Elite Concrete Cable Covers And Markers - Providing Solid Cable Protection To Utility Cable Services (LV-HV).  In this Guest Blog, Owen Batham (Sales & Marketing Director - Elite Precast Concrete Ltd) highlights the importance and benefit... Read More - Elite Precast Concre...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Coba Switch Insulating Switchgear Matting For High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2014

COBA Switchboard Matting - CobaSwitch. Who Are COBA? Established in 1966 as COBA Plastics, the company was originally run by the two founders from a very small premises in central England. Today COBA employs over 700 people with their mattin... Read More - Coba Switch Insulati...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Ensto & Thorne & Derrick - Cold Shrink Solutions For Cable Joints & Terminations

By on 8th October, 2014

Today, Thorne & Derrick staff met with the Regional Sales Director from Ensto Utility Networks, Harri Otila. We discussed the benefits of Ensto cold shrink technology for cable jointing and cable terminating applications particularly for ... Read More - Ensto & Thorne &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian G38A Cable Box Filling Compounds For 33kV Cable Projects

By Chris Dodds on 29th September, 2014

have recently supplied 300 tins of Prysmian G38A Cable Box Filling Compound to Saudi Cable Company - SCC provide HV and EHV electrical construction and maintenance services to the Middle East electricity industry. SCC install, joint, terminat... Read More - Prysmian G38A Cable ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ischia Solutions - Paperless Efficiency For Hazardous Area Inspections

By on 29th September, 2014

Ischia Solutions - Providing Paperless Solutions To Hazardous Area Inspections Ischia Solutions were established out of West supply Electrical who have over 20 years experience of serving the hazardous area industry. During this 20 years, it b... Read More - Ischia Solutions - P...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ansell Hyflex 11-518 - Scottish Power Approved Gloves For Overhead Linesmen And Cable Jointers

By on 25th September, 2014

Ansell Hyflex 11-518 - The Benefits  The Ansell Hyflex 11-518 is a general purpose, industrial usage glove and one part of the range of Ansell gloves distributed by Thorne & Derrick. Constructed with Dyneema Diamond Tec... Read More - Ansell Hyflex 11-518...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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T&D Working With Aker Solutions on Earth Cables for Indian Offshore Project

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earth Cables Offshore. are working on technical specifications for the supply of Earth Cables to Aker Solutions for use in the Indian oil industry. This includes type 1 dynamic cables consisting of plain, multi-stranded annealed copper ear... Read More - T&D Working With...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Temporary Earthing Equipment for National Grid Substation Earth Tapes

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Temporary Earthing Equipment for National Grid Substation Earth Tapes. distribute temporary HV earthing kits and equipment for substation earth tapes in accordance with National Grid NSI 24.   Earthing kits for high voltage (HV) s... Read More - Temporary Earthing E...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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6 Way Earth Bars AN Wallis

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earth Bars for Earthing & Lightning Protection. Today, we have up-loaded 3 short display videos showing the 3 types of copper earth bars available - standard, single-link and twin-link earth bars. AN Wallis Earth bars are manufactured from ... Read More - 6 Way Earth Bars AN ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Internally Threaded Copperbond Earth Rods - AN Wallis ERB012

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earthing & Lightning Protection AN Wallis earth rods are designed for use where extremely high corrosion resistance and long service life are required.   AN Wallis copper earth rods provide effective earthing for all site conditions an... Read More - Internally Threaded ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Double Plated U Bolt Earth Clamps - AN Wallis ERU 470

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earthing & Lightning Protection AN Wallis U bolt clamps can be used to connect flat copper tapes and stranded cables to earth rods, reinforcing bars (re-bar), hand rails etc. AN Wallis ERU 470 U Bolt Clamps are a double plate type for verti... Read More - Double Plated U Bolt...

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Substation Earth End Clamps - PB Weir CE22-BESI-L2 & CE20-ESI-E1

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earthing & Lightning Protection. HV Substation Earthing. Substation Earth End Clamps - PB Weir CE22-BESI-L2 & CE20-ESI-E1 clamps are used for application to clean and dirty copper or aluminium strip. The PB Weir substation earth e... Read More - Substation Earth End...

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Measuring Earth Resistance - What Affects Grounding Resistance?

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Earthing & Lightning Protection - Measuring Earth Resistance Originating from an online LinkedIn Discussion titled Measuring Earth Resistance and started by Edvard Csanyi, Founder and Electrical Engineer at EEP. Soil composition, moisture c... Read More - Measuring Earth Resi...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Erico Eritech Lightning Protection - IEC62305 Earthing Design Guide

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

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Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Wind Farms - Earthing & Lightning Protection Using Copper Earthing Systems

By Chris Dodds on 23rd September, 2014

Wind Farms. Earthing & Lightning Protection. A wind farm copper earthing system is designed for two different functions : to protect human beings and the components in case of power systems fault and to protect them in case of a lightning ... Read More - Wind Farms - Earthin...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Lightning Protection & Earthing - A Brief Guide By Kingsmill Earthing

By on 23rd September, 2014

Jason Leatherland, UK Sales & Business Development Manager for Kingsmill Earthing, Gives A Brief Guide To The Need For Earthing And Lightning Protection. Earthing & Lightning Protection If an unprotected building were to be struck ... Read More - Lightning Protection...

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Nexans Euromold Connectors for Wind Turbine Applications

By Chris Dodds on 15th September, 2014

  Nexans Euromold Compact HV Cable Connectors   Nexans Euromold tee-shaped connectors are designed for terminating high voltage XLPE/EPR polymeric cables into compact switchgear to make optimum use of limited installation space. ... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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High Voltage 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 15th September, 2014

3M Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations for High Voltage Cables - Largest UK Stocks.     3M high voltage cable joints are designed for total reliability providing you with peace of mind as well as saving you time and money. 3M ... Read More - High Voltage 3M Cold...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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6.6kV Offshore Cables Terminated

By Chris Dodds on 15th September, 2014

Today, have supplied 60off SPS Heat Shrink Cable Terminations to connect 6.6kV single and 3 core EPR insulated, wire braided cables to HV terminal boxes. Working with Weir Oil & Gas, South Lanarkshire in Scotland, secured the b... Read More - 6.6kV Offshore Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ellis Emperor Cable Cleats For 11kV High Voltage Substation Cables (UKPN Approved)

By Chris Dodds on 11th September, 2014

Substations, Short Circuiting And Cable Cleats. Ellis Patents Emperor cable cleats are specified and installed by most UK DNO's for the short-circuit restraint and protection of high voltage power cables, this includes 11kV single and 3 core c... Read More - Ellis Emperor Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Cembre B135-C Cordless Hydraulic Battery Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2014

Cembre Crimping Tools Cembre are world leaders in the manufacture of electrical crimping, compression connectors and associated cable tooling for overhead and underground cable systems. The Cembre B135-C 14.4V cordless hydraulic crimping tool i... Read More - Cembre B135-C Cordle...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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BS7609 Guidance Notes - Crimping Cables With Cembre Lugs & Tooling

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2014

The BS7609 Code Of Practice For Installing Uninsulated Connectors With Copper Or Aluminium Conductors. The BS7609 code of practice sets out what is best practice for the installation and inspection of uninsulated compression and mechanical co... Read More - BS7609 Guidance Note...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals Combat Water, Gas, Fire & Vermin

By Chris Dodds on 9th September, 2014

  The CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal system is used across many industries, where vermin ingress has been a problem, and is specified by many water and electricity companies in the UK. CSD RISE cable duct seal kits provide reliable and effective pr... Read More - CSD RISE Cable Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Why Use Flexicon Flexible Conduit Over Cable For ATEX Hazardous Area Applications ?

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduit For Hazardous Areas. Ex d Flameproof requirements insist that cable used in hazardous areas should be a considerably compact circular cable with extruded bedding and using fillers that are non-hygroscopic. Thought shou... Read More - Why Use Flexicon Fle...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Flexicon Flexible Conduit Systems - Important Factors

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduits Market Leading Flexible Conduit Systems   Flexicon can offer impartial advice on which flexible conduit system is most suited to your applications. Important factors when determining the most suitable flexi... Read More - Flexicon Flexible Co...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Flexicon Flexible Conduits - EMC Screening

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduit EMC Screening Classifications   Fexicon have over 28 different metal conduit systems to select from ranging from 10mm to 75mm in size. Flexicon metallic conduit & fittings are manufactured in galvanised ste... Read More - Flexicon Flexible Co...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Cutting & Assembling Flexicon Flexible Conduits

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduits The Uses And Benefits   are Approved Stockists and Distributors for the Flexicon range of Flexible Conduits including hazardous area EXD flameproof conduits, liquid tight conduits, industrial conduits ... Read More - Cutting & Assemb...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Low Fire Hazard Conduit - Flexicon LFH Flexible Conduits

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduits are Flexicon Flexible Conduit Stockist Distributors.   Flexicon's market leading Flexible Conduit Systems are distributed by . The wide range available not only includes Galvanised Steel ... Read More - Low Fire Hazard Cond...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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First UK Polyurethane Coated - Flexicon LTPPU Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduits Flexicon LTPPU Flexible Steel Conduit   Flexicon has extended its range of polyurethane coated flexible conduit by launching a liquid tight range with an IP rating of IP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69k. Flexicon ... Read More - First UK Polyurethan...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Flexicon FPA & FPAX Flexible Conduit Fittings

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduit Fittings Flexicon FPA & FPAX Conduit Fittings   Flexicon has extended its range of FPA and FPAX fast fit flexible conduit fittings to include integrated cable glands that provide cable strain relief when us... Read More - Flexicon FPA & F...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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New LUL Approved Flexible Flexicon LTPLFH Low Fire Hazard Liquid Tight Conduit

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Conduit LUL Approved Low Fire Hazard Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit Flexicon Flexible Conduits - Interactive Catalogue   Flexicon Flexible Conduits were delighted to present, Flexicon LTPLFH, the latest LUL London Under... Read More - New LUL Approved Fle...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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Cable Fault Analysis : 5 Case Studies - Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

HV Cable Joints & Cable Terminations - Cable Fault Analysis. have an obligation to investigate any cable joint or cable termination product failure, but over the years we have been asked more and more to get involved in general cable f... Read More - Cable Fault Analysis...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Flexicon Flexible Conduit - Low Fire Hazard (LFH) Performance

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2014

Flexicon Flexible Conduits Low Fire Hazard (LFH) - LSF (low smoke and fume) and LSOH (low smoke zero halogen) Low Fire Hazard (LFH) conduit systems are becoming an increasing part of the specification in many cabling applications. Publ... Read More - Flexicon Flexible Co...

Category:  Flexible Conduit Cable Management

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CMP Products Video - E1FW Cable Glands for Hazardous Area SWA Cable Termination of LV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th September, 2014

CMP E1FW Cable Glands ... Read More - CMP Products Video -...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CMP Products Video - E1FX Cable Glands for Hazardous Area Braided Cable Termination of LV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th September, 2014

CMP E1FX Cable Glands   ... Read More - CMP Products Video -...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Cleats for Wind Energy Projects

By Chris Dodds on 5th September, 2014

Cable cleats are vital to fix power cables to the cable containment infrastructure of renewable energy projects, especially wind turbine applications. Cable cleats are used in conjunction with cable tray, ladder and basket. Cable cleats fix, retai... Read More - Cable Cleats for Win...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Sealing Cable Ducts Using CSD RISE Rapid � Wet or Running Water Installations

By on 5th September, 2014

The CSD RISE Rapid System  The RISE Rapid system from CSD Sealing Systems provides an effective method of sealing cable ducts from wet or running water installations as well as being gas tight. Wet conditions or those where running ... Read More - Sealing Cable Ducts ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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T&D Customer Petrofac To Sponsor The Scottish Challenge Cup

By on 20th August, 2014

Thorne & Derrick customer Petrofac have announced that through Petrofac Training Services they are to be the principle sponsors of the Scottish Challenge Cup.  Pictured: The Scottish Challenge Cup Who Are Petrofac? As one o... Read More - T&D Customer Pet...

Category:  Company Updates

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Panduit MEHT187 Stainless Steel Offshore & Marine Cable Marking Systems

By Chris Dodds on 11th August, 2014

are supplying Ocean Patriot, a North Sea based semi-submersible oil rig owned and managed by Diamond Offshore, with several Panduit MEHT187 stainless steel cable marking systems for identifying offshore and marine cables. Today T&... Read More - Panduit MEHT187 Stai...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Thorne & Derrick : Link-up Approved

By Chris Dodds on 8th August, 2014

are Link-up Approved - Link-up qualifies, evaluates and monitors suppliers on behalf of UK rail market buyers. Company Name: Barnbury Enterprises Ltd T/A Thorne & Derrick Company ID: 158366 Subscription to Link-up Expiry Date: 05 ... Read More - Thorne & Derrick...

Category:  Rail

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Ecom Handy 07 Mobile Phone ATEX Certified For Hazardous Area (Zone 1)

By Chris Dodds on 1st August, 2014

Hazardous Area Mobile Phones Hazardous Area Mobile Phones, Ecom Handy 07 Special Price Offer £736.00 each + VAT   Durable and reliable ATEX Zone 1 and 21 hazardous area mobile phone delivers world class connectivity, flexibility an... Read More - Ecom Handy 07 Mobile...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ecom Handy 06 ATEX Hazardous Area Mobile Phones For Process Industry Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 1st August, 2014

Hazardous Area Mobile Phones Ecom Handy 06 ATEX Hazardous Area Mobile Phones. Ecom Handy 06 ATEX Mobile Phones have been supplied to Thyson Technology Ltd by to provide reliable and safe connectivity in hazardous area sites for inspecti... Read More - Ecom Handy 06 ATEX H...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech High Voltage Stainless Steel Junction Boxes For Hazardous Area Oil & Gas Projects

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2014

working with Abtech have secured new orders from KCA Deutag Tender Barges Pte Ltd for high voltage, hazardous area junction boxes with Ex e certification. Abtech VPJB custom-built junction box enclosures have been specified by to p... Read More - Abtech High Voltage ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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ATEX Zone 22 Hazardous Area Isolators For Non-Conductive Dust Atmospheres

By on 29th July, 2014

How Safe Is Your Workspace? Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 22 Isolators ATEX Zone 22 areas are those that are classified as a place in which an explosive atmosphere, in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in n... Read More - ATEX Zone 22 Hazardo...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Celebrate Kingsmill - Copper Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2014

A Gallery of Kingsmill Copper Earthing Products - Pinned By Thorne & Derrick To Celebrate A Purchase Order For 100+ Copper Earth Bars. 29th July 2014. Follow Thorne & Derrick's board Kingsmill - Copper Earthing & Lightning Prote... Read More - Celebrate Kingsmill ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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PV Solar Switch Disconnectors (Isolators) For AC & DC Electrical Isolation On Solar Farms

By on 28th July, 2014

Craig & Derricott PhotoVoltaic (PV) Isolators - AC & DC Isolators 'i-switch' Disconnectors Isolating the electrical power from the array part of a solar power energy generation system is an essential part of the maintenance and rep... Read More - PV Solar Switch Disc...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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Fire Rated Isolators & Switches To BS EN 12101-3 : 2003 For Smoke & Heat Controls

By on 28th July, 2014

With over 60 years experience in designing electrical switchgear, the extensive Craig & Derricott range of fire rated isolators and switches has been developed to the highest standards and specifications required. Especially for the ventilatio... Read More - Fire Rated Isolators...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Stahl EC-710 Compact Hazardous Area Camera - Visibility In Any Position

By on 23rd July, 2014

Is The Stahl EC-710 Series Compact Camera, The World's Toughest Hazardous Area Camera? The EC-710 is a compact camera from Stahl designed specifically for the harshest hazardous area environments as part of the range of Stahl hazardous area ca... Read More - Stahl EC-710 Compact...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap Cable Ties - Over 50 Years Of Cable Fastening

By Chris Dodds on 22nd July, 2014

Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap, The Cable Tie Engineered To Last. , a leading UK distributor for Thomas & Betts electrical products stock Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap Cable Ties - a product with a 50 year history.  Within the ... Read More - Thomas & Betts T...

Category:  Cable Accessories

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Copper Earth Tape For High Voltage Substations - Property of National Grid

By Chris Dodds on 22nd July, 2014

are approved vendors to National Grid and their electricity framework contractors. We can deliver customised copper earth tape for high voltage substation earthing embossed to National Grid specification.  Bare copper earthing tape is... Read More - Copper Earth Tape Fo...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Pulling Cable In The Right Direction - SEB International TCW 3000 3T Cable Pulling Winches

By Chris Dodds on 21st July, 2014

distribute the complete range of SEB Cable Pulling and Cable Laying Equipment for low and high voltage (LV-HV) power cable installations into underground trench or cable duct - this now includes the new SEB TCW 3000 3T Line Pull Cable Pulling... Read More - Pulling Cable In The...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Thomas & Betts Cable Crimping Tools For Dragon Tooth Connectors

By on 18th July, 2014

are supplying six Thomas & Betts cable crimping tools with suitable dies to crimp Dragon Tooth splices to CG Power Systems, one of the world's top ten manufacturers of three-phase transformers.   distribute... Read More - Thomas & Betts C...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Hazardous Area Classifications - Electrical Equipment & Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

By on 18th July, 2014

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Hazardous areas are exactly what the name suggests. A working area that would present a hazard to anyone working within them due the presence of a potentially explosive atmosphere - this includes concentrat... Read More - Hazardous Area Class...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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3M Scotchrap Printed All-Weather Corrosion Protection Tape

By Chris Dodds on 16th July, 2014

Since 1985 have been major stockists for the 3M Scotch Electrical Tape range - as the leading 3M Scotch Electrical Tape stockist we can offer the following benefits : Large 3M discounts Overnight 3M delivery No 3M MOQ's - just o... Read More - 3M Scotchrap Printed...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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T&D Welcome Stahl

By Chris Dodds on 16th July, 2014

Thanks @STAHL_USA for excellent #IECEX #HazardousArea presentation & trailer show earlier today at pic.twitter.com/64kIubWmB9 — Thorne & Derrick UK (@ThorneanDerrick) July 16, 2014 Video : Explosion Proof Electrical ... Read More - T&D Welcome Stah...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ritherdon Stainless Steel Feeder Pillars For Tram Systems

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2014

Feeder Pillars Ritherdon feeder pillars, made from 304 grade stainless steel, are used to provide low voltage power control, monitoring and distribution in the rail and tram system. Ritherdon feeder pillars are designed with an integral ro... Read More - Ritherdon Stainless ...

Category:  Rail

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3M Scotch Electrical Moisture Sealant

By Chris Dodds on 8th July, 2014

Since 1985 UK have been major stockists for the 3M Scotch Electrical Tape range however 's connection with 3M goes right back to the 1960s when Victor Thorne and Brian Derrick were directors of Brissco Equipment Ltd. A... Read More - 3M Scotch Electrical...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Insulating Gloves For Formula 1 - KERS Has A Real Potential To Shock.

By Chris Dodds on 8th July, 2014

KERS Insulating Rubber Gloves And The Need For Personal Protective Equipment.  What Is KERS? Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) is the process of capturing the kinetic energy produced during a Formula 1 race when the car is brakin... Read More - Insulating Gloves Fo...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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#ABB You're The Best

By Chris Dodds on 7th July, 2014

ABB Power Products are national and international distributors of ABB Power Products. @abbppmv Nobody does it better, Makes me feel sad for the rest, Nobody does it half as good as you, #ABB you're the best — Thorne and De... Read More - #ABB You're The Best...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Class 1 PVCu Underground Cable Duct From Polypipe For 33kV Power Cable Protection

By Chris Dodds on 7th July, 2014

      Polypipe Class 1 PVCu cable duct is specified to meet the ENATS 12-24 standard and is approved by most UK DNO's to provide underground cable protection to 33kV power cables - available as either sealed or unsealed an... Read More - Class 1 PVCu Undergr...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Hadar HDL106N LED Floodlights For Hazardous Area Lighting (ATEX) - Out Of The Darkness...

By on 7th July, 2014

Hadar Lighting HDL106N LED Floodlights (ATEX Certified) - Out Of The Darkness Comes The Light! are pleased to announce that the new generation of Hadar hazardous area standard and emergency LED floodlights with ATEX certification have... Read More - Hadar HDL106N LED Fl...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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UK US - The Special Relationship

By on 4th July, 2014

4th July Special Blog 235 years ago to the day, America's founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence that seperated the colonies of The United States of America from the control of the British Empire. A landmark in global history,... Read More - UK US - The Special ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Earthing Church Steeples Using Copper & Aluminium PVC Coloured Earth Tapes

By Chris Dodds on 3rd July, 2014

UK are stockist distributors for the full range of AN Wallis Earthing, Lightning Protection and Low Voltage Surge Protection. This weeks featured site photograph shows church steeple earthing using 25mm width aluminium earth tape with brow... Read More - Earthing Church Stee...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Photos : Lightning Strikes New York City

By Chris Dodds on 3rd July, 2014

Pictured : One World Trade Center. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) Pictured : Manhattan Skyline. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters) Pictured : The Empire State Building. (Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images+) Photographers both professional and amate... Read More - Photos : Lightning S...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Copper Earthing Mats (Lattice) For Combatting Step Potentials Problems

By Chris Dodds on 2nd July, 2014

Kingsmill Earthing LCEM930 Lattice Copper Earth Mat : 900mm x 900mm x 3mm Manufactured from 25x3mm Soft Drawn Copper Tape Kingsmill Lattice Copper Earth Mats are used where step potential could cause problems, they are a lower cost option t... Read More - Copper Earthing Mats...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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DIN Specification EN 50182 Cable Lugs : Cembre AAD-M Aluminium Terminals (DIN 46329)

By on 1st July, 2014

Cembre AAD-M Aluminium Terminals - DIN Spec Cable Terminal Lugs are UK distributors of Cembre cable termination lugs.   Cembre AAD-M Aluminium Terminals are suitable for both low and high voltage cable terminal appli... Read More - DIN Specification EN...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Catu Lockout / Tagout Solutions For Electrical & Hydraulic Installations

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2014

  CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU Lockout / Tagout Solution A lockout must be done whilst working on an item of electrical installation or work equipment to ensure the safety of workers.  Depending on the environ... Read More - Catu Lockout / Tagou...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Panduit - Rail Cable & Wire Management

By Chris Dodds on 30th June, 2014

Panduit Cable & Wire Management For The Global Rail Industry Who Are Panduit? , a specialist distributor for Panduit, thank Sarah Juley (Panduit Social Media Manager) for contributing this Guest Blog to our website. Panduit h... Read More - Panduit - Rail Cable...

Category:  Rail

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Tinned Earth Bars - Advantages & Applications By Kingsmill Earthing

By Jack Nottidge on 30th June, 2014

Tinned Earth Bars - Advantages & Applications By Kingsmill Earthing Kingsmill Earthing And Lightning Protection Solutions thank Jason Leatherland (UK Sales & Business Development Manager) for providing the following Guest Blog t... Read More - Tinned Earth Bars - ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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T&D's Most Popular YouTube Video - 33kV High Voltage Cable Joint

By on 26th June, 2014

How To Install A Heat Shrink Joint On A 33kV Cable - Demonstration Video. With over half a million views on the YouTube channel, there is one video sitting on top. Over 53,000 people have viewed the SPS 33kV XLPE Cable Joint V... Read More - T&D's Most Popul...

Category:  Company Updates

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Thorne and Derrick - Leading Electrical Industry Google Plus Page

By on 26th June, 2014

The Google+ Page is a leading Electrical Industry G+ page. With over 20,000 views and almost 100 followers, the Google+ page is a hub of engaging industry information, news and company blogs. Electrical topics discussed and covered... Read More - Thorne and Derrick -...

Category:  Company Updates

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Catu IEC 60903 Insulating Gloves Supplied For RasGas Barzan Gas Project

By Chris Dodds on 25th June, 2014

CATU Insulating Rubber Gloves IEC 60903 Insulating Gloves   Thorne & Derrick landed another new order for 110 pairs of Catu insulating gloves to IEC 60903 from the UK representative of the Ras Gas Company Limited (Doha, Qatar).... Read More - Catu IEC 60903 Insul...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Earthing & Lightning Protection - Video

By Chris Dodds on 25th June, 2014

Earthing & Lightning Protection - An Absolute Necessity Are your earthing systems up to the job? How can you safeguard your assets in the safest and most cost effective way? are the largest UK stockist of AN Wallis Earthing ... Read More - Earthing & Light...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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T&D Distribute Eaton's Bussmann Surge Protection Devices

By on 25th June, 2014

Today entered into a UK Distribution Agreement with global American company Eaton. Who Are Eaton? With sales of $22bn in 2013, Eaton is leading global suppliers of power management products. With products in the hydraulics and aerospace... Read More - T&D Distribute E...

Category:  Company Updates

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Romac Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment YouTube Channel

By on 25th June, 2014

Romac Industrial Electrical Equipment has been supplying custom, new, surplus and re-manufactured LV-MV electrical material since 1958.  Things have developed a lot in the last 56 years and today Romac have one of the best Industrial Ele... Read More - Romac Medium Voltage...

Category:  Company Updates

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IEC61482-1 Arc Flash "Box Test" Standard

By Chris Dodds on 24th June, 2014

CATU Arc Flash Protection Arc Flash -  IEC61482-1 Standards   An arc flash occurs when there is a short circuit through the air between conductors or conductors and ground, such a flash will result in numerous hazards such as:... Read More - IEC61482-1 Arc Flash...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Electrical Insulating Rubber Composite Gloves With Mechanical Strength For Rail Work - Catu Dexteri

By Chris Dodds on 24th June, 2014

Catu Electrical Safety Catu Compostive Gloves For Network Rail have submitted samples of Catu Composite Gloves to Network Rail (High Speed) to provide electrical safety to trackside workers during upcoming M&E spark gap maintena... Read More - Electrical Insulatin...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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PV Switch Disconnectors Specifically For Solar Panel Technology By Craig & Derricott

By on 24th June, 2014

Craig and Derricott PV  Switch Disconnectors Specifically For Solar Panel Technology Solar Panels – What are the benefits? The use of solar panels has increased dramatically over the last 4 years since the governments Feed-In Tariff ... Read More - PV Switch Disconnect...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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Turning Time into Profit with Silver Fox Cable Labelling & Marking Solutions

By Chris Dodds on 23rd June, 2014

Silver Fox Cable Labelling & Marking are national distributors and worldwide exporters of LV-HV Cable Installation, Jointing & Electrical Equipment. service UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jo... Read More - Turning Time into Pr...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Which Cembre Cable Lugs Should Be Used For 33kV Crimping ?

By Chris Dodds on 23rd June, 2014

33kV Cable Lugs. Cembre 2A-M range of copper compression terminals (cable lugs) are suitable for use on stranded copper conductors up to 33kV, provided Cembre ME hexagonal die sets are used with a suitably calibrated Cembre crimping tool. For... Read More - Which Cembre Cable L...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Prevent Static Discharge from Gas Meters

By Chris Dodds on 20th June, 2014

 3M Cold Shrink Tube Solutions.  When commercial gas meters are un-installed, there is a need to prevent static discharge from the steel pipework onto which the meter is mounted. To allow this work to be done safely and without recour... Read More - Prevent Static Disch...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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ABB Medium Voltage MV Fuses from T&D

By Chris Dodds on 19th June, 2014

are an ABB Power Products Distributor ABB are a leading manufacturer of medium voltage (MV) fuses used as main or back up protection elements of systems and apparatus. are the leading UK specialist distributor of Medium Voltage ... Read More - ABB Medium Voltage M...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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YourTube

By Chris Dodds on 19th June, 2014

Get tuned into 's YouTube Channel for regular video uploads : the internets most watched LV HV Hazardous Area Electrical channel. With 292 video uploads and over 500,000 video views the YouTube channel is the page to go to for p... Read More - YourTube...

Category:  Company Updates

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3M Scotch 88 Vinyl Plastic Electrical Tape

By chris dodds on 17th June, 2014

3M Scotch Super 88 Electrical Tape is a premium grade, 0.216mm thick, all-weather vinyl insulating tape. 3M Scotch 88 tape has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalis, acids, corrosion and varying weather conditions (including ultraviolet... Read More - 3M Scotch 88 Vinyl P...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Baur Frida VLF Tester

By on 17th June, 2014

BAUR Frida - Very Low Frequency (VLF) Tester. 70 to 80% of cable lines are in a voltage range of up to 20 kV. All these high voltage cables can be tested with BAUR Frida VLF Tester easily and quickly. Additionally, examination of the aging conditi... Read More - Baur Frida VLF Teste...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Self-Ejecting Marechal Electrical Connectors For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 17th June, 2014

Self-Ejecting Marechal Electrical Connectors For Hazardous Areas Innovation for hazardous areas to provide safe electrical installations for use in hazardous areas, Marechal Electric has developed the explosion-proof DXN Decontactor range of compa... Read More - Self-Ejecting Marech...

Category:  Plugs & Sockets

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Panduit LSF Zero Halogen Cable & Wiring Duct

By Chris Dodds on 16th June, 2014

are a Panduit Distributor. Panduit NE Noryl halogen cable and wiring ducting and trunking is non-toxic, lead-free and will not release toxic or corrosive gases. This prevents the possibility of compromising public safety or damage to ... Read More - Panduit LSF Zero Hal...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Izumi Cutting & Crimping Tools for Overhead Line Conductors & Cables

By Chris Dodds on 16th June, 2014

Izumi Cutting & Crimping Tools Overhead Lines Cables & Conductors   Izumi cutting and crimping tools are available to suit all UK and most overseas conductors (copper and aluminium) including horse, keziah, lynx, lion, hen,... Read More - Izumi Cutting & ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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T&D Are Wolf Safety Lamp Distributors - ATEX Lighting For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 13th June, 2014

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Wolf Safety Lighting Distributors Hazardous Area Portable Lighting Zone 1 Zone 2   Thorne & Derrick distribute a wide range of Wolf Safety Lamps Included in this range are: LED floodla... Read More - T&D Are Wolf Saf...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CATU Electrical Safety Equipment For The Underground Coal Mining Industry

By Chris Dodds on 13th June, 2014

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Coal Mining Industries - UK Coal, Kellingley Colliery   Catu High Voltage Substation Kits CZ-53-R were supplied for the underground coal mining industry. The substation kits consist of the... Read More - CATU Electrical Safe...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Roxtec Cable Transits : Best Practice For Sealing Substation Cables

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2014

      Many power industry players suffer from humidity in their substations, caused by water ingress from badly sealed cable entries and cable ducts. Roxtec recently solved the problem for a wind power operator using innova... Read More - Roxtec Cable Transit...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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T&D Are Unitrunk Cable Tray Distributors

By Chris Dodds on 11th June, 2014

are Unitrunk Distributors. Unitrunk Uniklip Cable Tray. Unitrunk cable tray satisfies cable containment and cable support applications for low and high voltage power, instrumentation and control cables. Unitrunk cable tray systems consi... Read More - T&D Are Unitrunk...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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3M CTC 6 Colliery Trailing Cold Shrink Cable Splicing Kits

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2014

3M CTC Colliery Trailing Cable Splicing Kits utilise 3M Cold Shrink Tubes to joint flexible training cables in the mining industry. 3M CTC cable splices are rated up to 1.1kV and supplied with 3M mastic tape to create a reliable water block or moi... Read More - 3M CTC 6 Colliery Tr...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Panduit Stainless Steel Pan-Steel Cable Ties & Strapping � Traffic Signals

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2014

distribute a wide range of Panduit Cable Ties including Clamp Ties, Panduit Marker & Flag Cable Ties, Panduit Parallel Entry Cable Ties and Panduit Cable Tie Tools.   Bundle : Panduit coated and uncoated s... Read More - Panduit Stainless St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Compared Cables: Offering Practical Help for Users of Electrical Cables in the UK Today

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2014

Compared Cables is a price comparison website for electrical cables that aims to secure partnerships with UK and International cable distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers by promoting their most competitive cable offers and maximising their ex... Read More - Compared Cables: Off...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Fire Rated Isolators With LU 1-085 (Section 12) Approval

By Chris Dodds on 9th June, 2014

Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors Fire Rated Isolators   Craig & Derricott have been producing fire rated isolators for more than 20 years. Combining switching expertise with the specific requirements o... Read More - Fire Rated Isolators...

Category:  Rail

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HV Jointing Tools for London Array

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2014

HV Jointers Tools Ex Stock.  rapid response and ability to deliver on-site overnight from stock explains why are recognised as the leading tools distributor to the cable jointing and installation contractor. LV HV Cable T... Read More - HV Jointing Tools fo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Inlec - Europe�s Leading Test Equipment Hire Specialist

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2014

Introducing Inlec - Europe’s leading Test Equipment Hire Specialist...Bar None. Hiring test equipment is cost effective; it helps you to minimise expense, improve efficiency and increase profit. With 586 products ....and counting ...you will... Read More - Inlec - Europe�s Lea...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Ripley SCS - Easy Strip Peelable Semi-Con Screen Scoring Tool

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2014

Cable Preparation & Stripping Tools Ripley SCS Easy Strip Peelable Semi-Con Screen Scoring Tool   Ripley SCS semi-con scoring tool removes easy strip (peelable) type semi-con screens from high voltage power cables, this includes 11k... Read More - Ripley SCS - Easy St...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ABB Lightning & Overvoltage Protection For Water Treatment Plants

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2014

ABB. How To Protect Water Treatment Plants? The ABB document looks at overvoltage protection for water treatment plant applications and where lightning strike can have severe repercussions for all equipment, including control and instrumentation. ... Read More - ABB Lightning & ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Prysmian Draka IENOPYR-FR - Fibre Optic Cables

By on 31st May, 2014

The relationship between Prysmian and goes back over 20 years and now in 2014 the Prysmian range of cables distributed by is greater than ever. It has now been a year (to the day) since added the range of Draka cables to ou... Read More - Prysmian Draka IENOP...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Plymouth Tapes Used For Mining Cable Repair, Jacketing & Insulating

By on 29th May, 2014

Plymouth Mining Electrical Tapes Plymouth Tapes are a large range of rubber based, PVC and special application tapes from Plymouth Rubber Europa, S.A.   Plymouth Mining tapes include cable repair, jacketing, insulating and spec... Read More - Plymouth Tapes Used ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Importance Of Outdoor Armour Earthing For 11kV 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 12th May, 2014

This morning have secured an export order to Tanzania for the supply of 120no 33kV outdoor heat shrink cable terminations - the 33kV cable terminations, manufactured by SPS Shrink Polymer Systems, are to be installed on a major airport expans... Read More - Importance Of Outdoo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lucy Zodion Fortress Feeder Pillars For Network Rail Station Car Park Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 12th May, 2014

      are Lucy Zodions largest distributor of Fortress Feeder Pillars to the UK rail industry - working with AMCO Rail, have specified and delivered Lucy Fortress Single Door (08HDG3) Feeder Pillars to Network ... Read More - Lucy Zodion Fortress...

Category:  Rail

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Is It Quicker To Install A Roxtec BG Sealing System In An Enclosure Than To Install Cable Glands?

By Chris Dodds on 6th May, 2014

Roxtec Cable Transits & Duct Sealing   The Roxtec BG system is designed to safely and efficiently bond or ground armored or shielded cables. The Roxtec BG sealing solution is suitable for use in applications for oil and gas, OEM, telec... Read More - Is It Quicker To Ins...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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CMP Triton Cable Glands For Offshore Cables (ATEX Hazardous Area & Submersible Deluge Proof)

By Chris Dodds on 1st May, 2014

CMP Cable Glands Triton T3CDS cable glands use a new concept in cable sealing and glanding techniques, incorporating the patented CMP Compensating Displacement Seal System, CDS. CMP Triton cable glands handle all types and sizes of cable constr... Read More - CMP Triton Cable Gla...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Westex Arc Flash Suits (Ultrasoft)

By Chris Dodds on 1st May, 2014

  Westex UltraSoft Arc Flash Clothing Westex are market leaders in flame resistant fabrics, protecting against electric arc flash, flash fire and molten metal hazards. Westex UltraSoft and Indura fabrics provide the natural comfort charact... Read More - Westex Arc Flash Sui...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Filoform Cast Resin Cable Joints For Cathodic Protection

By Chris Dodds on 29th April, 2014

, a leading distributor for Filoform Cable Joints, have this week supplied 300off Filoform CPJ95 Cathodic Protection Joints to the oil and gas industry. Filoform CPJ cable jointing kits are used on cathodic protection applications including pi... Read More - Filoform Cast Resin ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Thorne & Derrick, 24th April 2014 - 128 Pallets Despatched

By Chris Dodds on 24th April, 2014

2nd 40ft Container Arriving Now At - 128 Pallets Of #Electricals Sold, Paid-Up & Shipped-Out Today! #SalesRecord pic.twitter.com/hXf3juc2f5 — Thorne & Derrick UK (@ThorneanDerrick) April 24, 2014 1,860 bags of #Marconi... Read More - Thorne & Derrick...

Category:  Company Updates

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Abandoning LV Cables Using Heat Shrink Pot-End Kits

By Chris Dodds on 23rd April, 2014

  Cable Abandonment LV.   and a leading traffic company came to an agreement this week specifying Heat Shrink Live Pot End Kits (manufactured by Shrink Polymer Systems). The pot end kits will provide safe and effe... Read More - Abandoning LV Cables...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Cleats - Q&A Session With Ellis Patents

By Chris Dodds on 22nd April, 2014

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats. are an Ellis Patents distributor for their market-leader range of Cable Cleats manfactured in the UK. Ellis Patents are global leaders in the innovation and manufacture of nylon, aluminium and stainless stee... Read More - Cable Cleats - Q&...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Subsea Power Cables Conference 2014

By Chris Dodds on 22nd April, 2014

An opportunity to learn, network and share ideas about subsea power cable operations. Register Here Cable Maintenance & Repair Seminar 2014 Join this one day seminar to discuss the latest maintenance solutions available on the market, re... Read More - Subsea Power Cables ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Overhead Line Cutting & Crimping Tools (Izumi)

By Chris Dodds on 17th April, 2014

Linesmens & Cable Jointers Tools - Cutting & Crimping Hydraulic & Battery Operated Crimping and Cutting Tools   The Izumi range of Hydraulic & Battery Operated Crimping and Cutting Tools strengthens and extends &#... Read More - Overhead Line Cuttin...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Some Practical Examples Of Mixed Dielectrics In Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 17th April, 2014

When a medium voltage cable is prepared for jointing or terminating the earth is removed to expose the cable core insulation. This immediately introduces air into the situation and this has to be addressed to prevent problems. The following defines t... Read More - Some Practical Examp...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Optical Fibre Cables For Aerial Installation (12-288 Fibres) To IEC60794

By Chris Dodds on 17th April, 2014

- Prysmian Draka Cables Main Distributor. Prysmian Draka supplies a complete range of marine, offshore oil and gas power, optical fibre, control and instrumentation cables for use on oil platforms and floating oil production units (FPSO). ... Read More - Prysmian Optical Fib...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Thomas & Betts Ty-Met Stainless Steel Cable Ties for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 16th April, 2014

Ty-Met Stainless Steel Cable Ties from Thomas & Betts. Hazardous Area Cable Ties. The Thomas & Betts Ty-Met stainless steel cable ties are the ultimate solution to install cables in extreme conditions and hazardous areas, indoor and o... Read More - Thomas & Betts T...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Power Cable Installation Guide by Southwire Company USA

By Chris Dodds on 16th April, 2014

Power Cable Installation Guide by Southwire Company USA from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products) Tel 00 44 191 4901547 ... Read More - Power Cable Installa...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M QS4 Cold Shrink Cable Joints - 3M Blockbuster Movie : The Jointers Joint.....

By Chris Dodds on 16th April, 2014

3M invented, pioneered and continue to revolutionise Cold Shrink Technology for the cable jointing of LV, MV and HV power cables. With the new 3M QS4 Cold Shrink Cable Joint, once again 3M have engineered a considerable technological advance in their... Read More - 3M QS4 Cold Shrink C...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Polypipe Ridgicoil Cable Duct Protects Underground Power & CCTV Cable In Oil & Gas Industry

By Chris Dodds on 16th April, 2014

      have supplied over 2,500 metres of Polypipe Ridgicoil cable duct to Murphy Group working on Laggan Tormore Gas Plant project to provide underground cable protection to power and CCTV cables. Laggan Tormore... Read More - Polypipe Ridgicoil C...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Pulling Winches For Power & Telecoms Cables

By Chris Dodds on 15th April, 2014

are now the leading UK distributor of SEB Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment including cable winches for LV-HV power and telecoms cables. The SEB cable winch ranges includes the SEB FW3000 power cable winch (pictured) with the capa... Read More - Cable Pulling Winche...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Feeder Pillars Go Green for SSSI Project

By Chris Dodds on 14th April, 2014

Feeder Pillars Blend into Built Environment. are Lucy Zodion's largest distributor of their range of Industrial Feeder Pillars, this includes cast iron, galvanised and stainless steel Fortress Feeder Pillars. Pictured: Fee... Read More - Feeder Pillars Go Gr...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Stainless Steel Feeder Pillars For LV Power Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 14th April, 2014

Stainless steel feeder pillars are a cost-effective alternative to galvanised steel for providing LV power with several key advantages. are the largest UK distributor of the Lucy Zodion range of Feeder Pillars for providing low voltage pow... Read More - Stainless Steel Feed...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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3M Cold Shrink Low Voltage Inline Splice Joint Kits 5730 5731 For TECK-90 Cables

By Chris Dodds on 9th April, 2014

3M Cold Shrink Low Voltage Inline Splice Joint Kits 5730 5731 For TECK-90 Cables from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products) Tel 00 44 191 4901547 ... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Centritile Cable Tile Underground Cable Protection LV-11kV

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

Ex Stock. Centritile Cable Warning & Protection Tape for Underground Low Voltage & High Voltage Power Cables up to 11kV. Centritile cable warning tape tile is rolled out into the cable trench by cable laying contractors for quick and easy ... Read More - Centritile Cable Til...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Socks & Supports for Pulling Subsea Cables & Offshore Umbilicals

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

have supplied 50off Open Ended Cable Grips (Lace Up) type to suit 120mm diameter subsea cables. The cable socks were made to order and delivered to the site office of Harwich Navyard Wharf, Essex within 5 days. The Rigging Supervisor for Subs... Read More - Cable Socks & Su...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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SEB FW3000 Cable Pulling Winch for Power Cables (3 Tonne)

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

SEB FW3000 Cable Pulling Winch. LV HV Cable Pulling. Power Cable Pulling Winches - Download   Today, Exports working with the Sudan Ministry of Electricity & Dams (DIU) have secured a £25,500.00 order for the supply o... Read More - SEB FW3000 Cable Pul...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Drum Trailers Up to 50,000Kg Capacity

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

Cable Drum Trailers  LV HV EHV Cables In December 2009, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (BBUSL) approached SEB for a cable drum trailer to cope with a hgh voltage cable drum, which weighed 50,000kg. The cable laying and pulling project... Read More - Cable Drum Trailers ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Umbilical Cable Grips

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

Exports have serviced another requirement for Cable Grips -  working with the Senior Installation Engineer, Subsea Division of Technip Malaysia, have supplied double eye Lace Up Cable Grips to suit a safe working load of 5 Tonne.... Read More - Umbilical Cable Grip...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Drum Trailers & Electric Cable Pulling Winches For Rail Cables

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

Network Rail have procured 4 off SEB CD32 Cable Drum Trailers and 4off Electric Cable Pulling Winches this week from to enable fast and safe rail cable installations on several upcoming ECML projects. The cable drum trailers and cable... Read More - Cable Drum Trailers ...

Category:  Rail

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3M Cold Shrink QS-III Inline Splice Kits 35kV

By Chris Dodds on 28th March, 2014

3M Cold Shrink QS-III Inline Splice Kits 35kV - 5467A, 5467A-WG, 5468A, 5468A-WG from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products) Tel 00 44 191 4901547   The 3M Cold Shrink QS-III Splice Kits 5467A, 5467A-WG, 5468A and 5468A-WG are 35kV cl... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink QS-II...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Heat Shrink Cable Repair Kits For Damaged BS6883 Offshore Cables

By Chris Dodds on 27th March, 2014

Working with Anixter,  are supplying Heat Shrink Cable Sheath Repair Kits to reinstate and repair cable damage to BS6883 offshore cables (600/1000 volts low voltage) - during installation of the offshore type cable (BS6883) the&... Read More - Heat Shrink Cable Re...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Cold Shrink Tubes For Subsea & Underwater Surveys

By Chris Dodds on 26th March, 2014

3M Cold Shrink Tubes are extensively used to provide waterproof seals in the subsea industry for several key reasons. stock a complete range of 3M Cold Shrink Tubes in both EPDM rubber and silicone. Installed by hand - no specialist too... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Tubes...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Schneider : Medium Voltage Equipment Design Guide

By Chris Dodds on 26th March, 2014

Medium Voltage Design Guide - Schneider. This guide helps you to carry out the calculations required to define and determine equipment dimensions and provides useful information enabling Electrical Engineers to design MV switchboards.   ... Read More - Schneider : Medium V...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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3M Scotch 27 Glass Cloth Tape

By Chris Dodds on 21st March, 2014

3M Scotch Glass Cloth Tape 27 is edge-tear resistant, comformable, abrasion resistant for use as a coil cover, anchor, banding and core, layer and crossover insulation. 3M Scotch 27 tape is used for heat-stable insulation for furnace and oven cont... Read More - 3M Scotch 27 Glass C...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Cleaning High Voltage Electrical Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 20th March, 2014

Cleaning High Voltage Electrical Equipment : Screened Separable Connectors. High Voltage Cable Terminations. "Blooming" (discolouration) is caused by the by-products used in the manufacturing process of the high voltage cable connect... Read More - Cleaning High Voltag...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Abtech Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes : Major International Project List

By Chris Dodds on 20th March, 2014

Abtech are global market leaders in the design and manufacture of Industrial, Hazardous Area and High Voltage Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes. specify and distribute Abtech Enclosures servicing worldwide utilities, power, constr... Read More - Abtech Electrical En...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Rollers Guide & Protect Offshore Cables

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

  Cable Rollers Guide & Protect Offshore Cables Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment     have supplied 250 x HSP125 Straight Cable Rollers, 30 x CR5 Corner Cable Rollers and 25 x CR6 Vertical Cable ... Read More - Cable Rollers Guide ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Socomore PF Solvent Keeping High Voltage Cables & Switchgear Clean

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

HV Cables. HV Switchgear. 11kV. 33kV. PF Solvent Cleaning Solutions for High Voltages. Socomore formerly PT Technologies are leading manufacturers of solvent cleaning systems in impregnated wipes and liquids and have a range of products specifi... Read More - Socomore PF Solvent ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Power, Telecom & Fibre Optic Cable Lubricants

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Power & Telecom & Fibre Optic Cable Lubricant Tough Cable Pulling Jobs Made Easy Socomore (formerly PT Technologies Europe) have a range of biodegradable waterbased cable installation lubricants, Techlube, with several formulations avai... Read More - Power, Telecom &...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Telecoms Cable Lubricants

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Socomore formerly PT Technologies Telecoms Cable Installation Lubricants Techlube M - a pourable, high performance water based cable lubricant with microspheres. Techlube FO - a pourable, water based fibre optic and sub-duct installation lu... Read More - Telecoms Cable Lubri...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Lubricating Cable Pulls - LV & HV

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Low Voltage. High Voltage. Cable Pulling with Lubricant Cable runs and cable pulling has been practiced for many decades but today the installations are more numerous, cables being put underground are heavier and the runs are often longer and ... Read More - Lubricating Cable Pu...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Pulling Using Water Based Cable Lubricants

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Cable Lubricants Techlube : Power, Telecom, Fibre Optic Cables Techlube from Socomore formerly PT Technologies Europe is a range of biodegradable, water based power and telecommunication cable installation lubricants. All Techlube cable lu... Read More - Cable Pulling Using ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Virgin Media Broadband Gets Faster Thanks To Cable Lubricant

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Faster Broadband & Fibre Cable Installations with Socomore Techlube M Socomore formerly PT Technologies have delivered 3 pallets of Socomore Techlube cable pulling lubricant for Virgin Media to enable enhancement of t... Read More - Virgin Media Broadba...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Socomore Cable Cleaning Solvents & Cable Lubricants

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

stock and distribute Socomore formerly PT Technologies cable cleaning solvent and cable lubricant  - ESB, Scottish & Southern Energy, Scottish Power, UK Power Networks and Electricity Northwest approved. Socomore Techlube cab... Read More - Socomore Cable Clean...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Socomore Cable Pulling Lubricants

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Socomore Cable Pulling Lubricants Socomore (formerly PT Technologies Europe) offer a range of underground cable pulling lubricants, Techlube, to assist the network installer achieve minimum cable friction during cable pulls and successfu... Read More - Socomore Cable Pulli...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Alstom : High Voltage Products

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2014

Alstom Grid designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of electrical equipment for the high voltage and ultra high voltage electricity transmission. Equipment ranging from 52kV to 800kV in direct current and up to 1200kV in alternating current th... Read More - Alstom : High Voltag...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Cable Lubricant for Graphite Coated LV-HV Rail Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2014

Techlube is used for cable pulling and lubricating graphite coated rail power cables. Techlube Cable Lubricant - Specification & Video. Socomore Techlube HD does not contain any salt, detergent, paraffin or grease which can... Read More - Cable Lubricant for ...

Category:  Rail

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Panduit Stainless Steel Cable Tie & Marking Systems For Cable & Pipe Identification

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2014

have specified and supplied Panduit Stainless Steel Cable Marking & Cable Tie systems to provide permanent identification to power, control and instrumentation cables across several Dragados tunnelling projects. @ThorneanDerrick We&#... Read More - Panduit Stainless St...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Mersen Amp-Trap 2000 Fuses For Mitigating Arc Flash Hazards

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2014

Electrical Safety - Arc Flash Protection Mersen Amp-Trap 2000 SmartSpot Time-Delay A6D-R Fuses   Mersen Amp-Trap 2000 fuses protect people and equipment from the explosive energy of an arcing fault. Watch Mersen's Arc Flash mit... Read More - Mersen Amp-Trap 2000...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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3M Scotch 23 Rubber Splicing Tape

By Chris Dodds on 17th March, 2014

3M Scotch 23 Rubber Splicing Tape is used in primary electrical insulation for splicing all solid dielectric high voltage cables up to 69kV.   stock Scotch Rubber Splicing Tape 23. are Super-Stockists for the 3M Scotch T... Read More - 3M Scotch 23 Rubber ...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Self Amalgamating Tapes - PIB or EPR?

By Chris Dodds on 17th March, 2014

Self Amalgamating Tapes 3M Scotch 23 PIB (Polyisobutylene) rubber based tapes have excellent amalgamation properties. However, generally these products are used more for general purpose or low voltage applications as the service temperature an... Read More - Self Amalgamating Ta...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch 2228 Tape - Bus Bar Splice, In-Line Split Bolt Splice & In-Line Splice Crimp Connector

By Chris Dodds on 17th March, 2014

3M Scotch 2228 rubber mastic tape is used to insulate, pad, and seal bus bar and splice connections and demonstrated in these informative Training Videos for 3M. 1 3M Scotch 2228 : Bus Bar Splice With Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 3M 2228 - Training V... Read More - 3M Scotch 2228 Tape ...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Motor Lead Pigtail Splice Using 3M Scotch 130C Linerless Rubber Splicing Tape - Video Training

By Chris Dodds on 17th March, 2014

3M Scotch 130C Electrical Tape is a highly conformable, 0.762mm thick, linerless self amalgamating EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) based tape, high voltage insulating tape formulated to provide excellent thermal dissipation of splice heat. 3M Scot... Read More - 3M Motor Lead Pigtai...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Ripley Utility Tool Adjustable Blade Semi-Con Scoring Tool (Banana Peeler)

By Chris Dodds on 14th March, 2014

Cable Jointing Tools. • Scoring depth from 1 to 90 mils (.025 to 2.286 mm) • For “strippable” semi-con UD cable shield • One hand scoring of circumference and length • Spring-loaded blade assembly assures c... Read More - Ripley Utility Tool ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Premiership Cable Protection : Tape Tile Protects High Voltage Cables In Underground Cable Trenches

By Chris Dodds on 14th March, 2014

Underground High Voltage Cable Protection Using Tape Tile. Today, are delivering 3 pallets of Centriforce Tape Tile to Laing O' Rourke site office at Etihad Stadium, Manchester UK. Tape Tile is the industry standard for protecting h... Read More - Premiership Cable Pr...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Techlube Cable Lubricants For Cable Pulling Power, Fibre Optic & Telecoms Cables

By Chris Dodds on 14th March, 2014

Cable lubricants provide 3 key benefits :  i) cable protection ii) cable duct protection iii) reduced cost of cable installation Socomore fomerly PT Technologies. Modern technology cable pulling lubricants have evolved to improve ... Read More - Techlube Cable Lubri...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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3M Fire Proofing & Arc Proofing Tape - Scotch 77 Video Blog

By Chris Dodds on 13th March, 2014

Video : 3M Scotch 77 Arc Proofing Tapes. Video showing how Scotch Fire Retardant Electric Arc Proofing Tape 77 White and 77 Black can protect low and medium voltage electrical cables from electrical fault arcs and their resulting fires. 3M... Read More - 3M Fire Proofing &am...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Polypipe Ridgicoil Underground Cable Ducting For PV Solar Farm Cables

By Chris Dodds on 13th March, 2014

Polypipe Ridgicoil Underground Cable Ducting Ridgicoil RC90X50BE   Yesterday, supplied 2,500 metres of Polypipe Ridgicoil Underground Cable Ducting to the new solar park array at Nova Scotia Farm, West Caister, Great Yarmouth UK... Read More - Polypipe Ridgicoil U...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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Concrete Cable Troughing For PV Solar Farm Power Cable Protection

By Chris Dodds on 13th March, 2014

  Today, have delivered 435 metres of Concrete Cable Trough to provide cable protection to low voltage PV cables at Pitts & Crapnell PV Solar Farm project in Somerset UK. Concrete Cable Trough Benefits Cable troughs a... Read More - Concrete Cable Troug...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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A Big Future For Littelfuse With T&D

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2014

Press. This morning, agreed to enter into a UK Preferred Distribution Agreement for the Littelfuse POWR-GARD range of Electrical Protection Relays & Controls. will now produce a business plan geared towards developing U... Read More - A Big Future For Lit...

Category:  Company Updates

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Silver Fox Cable Labels - Salt Mist Spray Testing For Offshore & Marine Cable Labelling

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2014

Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of cable labelling solutions, has reported positive results from the most recent tests carried out on its labels – for salt mist spray. supply the complete range of Silver Fox Cable Labels - thi... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Lab...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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3M ACCR (Aluminium Conductor Composite Reinforced). Revolutionary Low-Sag Overhead Line Conductor

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2014

This morning met with 3M Electrical Division to discuss achieving continued sales growth for their range of LV HV Cable Accessories, Cable Joints and Cable Terminations. are classed as the "Go-To" stockist for 3M product... Read More - 3M ACCR (Aluminium C...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Medium Voltage Cable Joint Technology Comparison - Video Set

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

To support a popular discussion in 's LinkedIn Group, Low & High Voltage Power, Cabling, Jointing, & Hazardous Area Electricals (LV-HV), have uploaded the following Videos to demontrate the practical differences across... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Designing Safe & Reliable Grounding In AC Substations With Poor Soil Resistivity By IEEE

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

Substation Earthing. Abstract – IEEE Std. 80 “IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding” is used in the design of substation ground grids and is the basis for today’s commercially available software. This paper discu... Read More - Designing Safe &...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs For High Voltage Cable Terminations + Video

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs & Cable Connectors. have supplied 200no Pfisterer Sicon Cable Lugs, type 332-625-010, to Chapelcross Power Station, Scotland, UK. Pfisterer Sicon 332-625-010 cable lugs are range taking from 185-400sqmm an... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon Cabl...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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PV Solar Farm Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

are currently supplying 15 new UK Solar PV Farm projects in the south of England with Low Voltage Cable Joints - typically available as resin cast, cold shrink and heat shrink cable joints they are commonly used to connect General Cable ... Read More - PV Solar Farm Cable ...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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Centriforce Stockbord Cable Cover Installation Video

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

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Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Heat Shrink Cable Joints 11kV 3 Core XLPE Cables - Video Demo

By Chris Dodds on 3rd March, 2014

SPS SPAJ Heat Shrink Cable Joints are suitable for cable jointing 6.6kV (7.2kV) to 11kV (12kV) high voltage power cables. This type of heat shrink cable joint is suitable for use with polymeric insulated cables - this includes both 3 core XLPE (BS662... Read More - Heat Shrink Cable Jo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Jointing, Terminating, Abandoning Low Voltage Power Cables Using 3M Cold Shrink

By Chris Dodds on 28th February, 2014

Cable Jointing, Terminating, Abandoning, End Sealing Cables - 3M Cold Shrink. 3M Electrical Products provide solutions for the cable jointing, terminating, abandonment and end sealing of multi-core power cables up to 3.3kV. This Video Set provides... Read More - Cable Jointing, Term...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cembre HP4 Mechanical Crimping Tools With National Grid Approval

By on 28th February, 2014

Cembre Cable Crimping & Cable Cutting Tools. are an Approved Vendor to National Grid UK of Cembre Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools. have supplied several National Grid crews this week with Cembre tools for working on ... Read More - Cembre HP4 Mechanica...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Socomore PF Solvent Cleaners For Power Industry Cables, Jointing & Electrical Equipment LV HV

By Chris Dodds on 28th February, 2014

Having sampled and specified Socomore formerly PT Technologies PF Solvents to ABB (Power Systems - High Voltage Cables), have received their first major purchase order to supply Socomore PF Solvent PF/1L-GB/DE. ABB selected the Socomore PF... Read More - Socomore PF Solvent ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleats For Quadrofoil Cable Installs In Substations

By Chris Dodds on 27th February, 2014

distribute the complete range of Ellis Patents Cable Cleats providing safety critical support to vital cable circuits. Cable cleats must withstand peak short circuit forces generated by the actual cable installation. Ellis Patents 3rd p... Read More - Ellis Patents Vulcan...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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3M Bus Bar Splice Using 3M Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 2228 - Training Video

By Chris Dodds on 27th February, 2014

3M Scotch Rubber Mastic Tape 2228 consists of Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) backing coated with a strong, temperature-stable mastic adhesive. Use 3M Scotch 2228 to insulate, pad, and seal bus bar and splice connections. Temperature-rated at 194°... Read More - 3M Bus Bar Splice Us...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Cable Abandonment Using 3M Cold Shrink CSCAK Kits - Installation Guide + Video Demo

By Chris Dodds on 26th February, 2014

3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kits are suitable for XLPE and EPR insulated cables with lead sheath and steel wire armour or wire braid (galvanised steel, phosphur bronze or stainless steel) - this includes single and multi-core power cables, ... Read More - Cable Abandonment Us...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Con Edison Jointers Repairing Feeders In Bronx & Manhattan

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2014

Con Edison Consolidated Edison Company of New York (Con Edison), a regulated utility, provides electric service in New York City (except for a small area of Queens), and most of Westchester County. The company provides natural gas service in Manha... Read More - Con Edison Jointers ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Centriforce Underground Cable Covers & Cable Protection

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

Centriforce underground utility protection protects : Underground Power Cables, Fibre Optic Cables, Gas Mains, Water Mains and Pipes. Centriforce's range of Utility Cable Protection products offer many benefits to the cable laying contractor i... Read More - Centriforce Undergro...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Lucy Zodion Westminster Range of Retractable Feeder Pillars for LV Power Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

      Lucy Zodion’s latest Feeder Pillar design packs a host of features in an extremely robust structure that can be locked and folded flat when not in use. Lucy Zodion Westminster feeder pillars can be equipped with... Read More - Lucy Zodion Westmins...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Steel Bellmouths For Cable Pulling Into Ducts

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

Steel Bellmouths. Cable Pulling. BMR Steel Bellmouth models are available fitted with a cable roller for additional rope guidance and protection. In separable hinged halves to guide the cable through the duct to avoid damage to both the cable or t... Read More - Steel Bellmouths For...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cobras - LCR Conduit Rods

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

LCR- Cable Conduit Rods High quality glass fibre reinforced helically wound epoxy rod giving good adhesion properties for the outer polyethylene coating. This construction gives excellent bending elasticity which makes the Cobra conduit duct rods ... Read More - Cobras - LCR Conduit...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers - Underground Cable Protection For PV Solar Projects

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers. Today, have despatched 2,000 metres of Centriforce Underground Cable Protection to 4 new PV solar projects in Devon and Cornwall - service cable contractors with Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers ... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

Category:  PV Solar Farms

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Steel Bellmouths With Cable Rollers For Faster Cable Pulling Into Cable Ducts

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

are Main UK Distributors for the SEB range of Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment. BM4R steel bellmouths are designed to be placed into the end of low voltage and high voltage cable ducts to allow easy passage and cable pulling of L... Read More - Steel Bellmouths Wit...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment - LV HV Underground Cable & Ducts

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

Cable Pulling & Cable Laying Equipment - LV HV Underground Cable & Ducts. LV - MV 11KV 33KV - HV 66KV 132KV 275KV 400KV SEB Cable Laying & Cable Pulling Equipment enables the installation of LV-HV power, fibre optic, telecoms, subse... Read More - Cable Pulling & ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Stokbord Cable Protection For HVDC High Voltage Interconnector Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st February, 2014

Stokbord cable covers were specified by main contractor ABB to protect all onshore elements of the EirGrid East-West Interconnector, a high priority European infrastructure project to enable the cross-border transportation of extra high voltage power... Read More - Stokbord Cable Prote...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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11kV Cable Lugs

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

11kV Cable Lugs. stock Cembre 11kV cable lugs. Cembre 2A range of 11kV cable lugs are suitable for the cable crimping and cable termination of 11kV stranded copper cables. Cembre range of 2A high voltage copper crimp lugs are suitabl... Read More - 11kV Cable Lugs ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cable Lugs For Terminating High Voltage Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

11kV Cable Lugs. Careful and equal attention should be afforded to the selection of 11kV cable lugs when terminating high voltage cables with stranded copper conductors, this includes 11kV BS6622 and BS6883 cables. Often installers spec... Read More - 11kV Cable Lugs For ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Sicame Hepworth ML4 Mechanical Connectors - 11kV Triplex Copper Wire Screen 35sqmm Termination Lugs

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

Sicame Hepworth ML4 Range Of Mechanical Connectors 11kV Triplex Copper Wire Screen 35sqmm Termination Lugs   Sicame Hepworth mechanical brass cable lugs are preferred by high voltage cable jointers for terminating the 35sqmm copper... Read More - Sicame Hepworth ML4 ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cembre Cable Lugs - A & 2A Ranges Compared

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

Cembre Cable Lugs LV HV Pictured : Cembre 2A Cable Lug alongside Cembre A Cable Lug. The image clearly shows the extended barrel of the Cembre 2A range compared to the shortened barrel of the Cembre A range crimp lugs. Cembre A-M cab... Read More - Cembre Cable Lugs - ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cembre Cable Lugs - Tin Plated Industrial Cable Terminations, Low & High Voltage

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

Cembre Cable Lugs. Pictured : Cembre 2A24-M12 120sqmm Copper Cable Lug. Cembre tin-plated 2A range cable lug with extended barrel and absence of inspection hole for cable terminations up to 11kV and including 33kV. Tin plated cable lugs provid... Read More - Cembre Cable Lugs - ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Elastimold Shrink Fit High Voltage Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

Elastimold Shrink-Fit High Voltage Cable Joints are designed to joint or splice HV cables in direct-burial, underground or overhead applications. Elastimold Shrink-Fit cable joints feature an automatic core removal without ripcords or heat require... Read More - Elastimold Shrink Fi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec Modules - RM BG & B Modules For Use With Roxtec Cable Transit Frames

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

Roxtec Cable Transits & Duct Seals   A Roxtec RM sealing module consists of two halves, and has removable layers and a centre core. Due to the Roxtec Multidiameter technology, one single module can seal a cable or pipe over a span o... Read More - Roxtec Modules - RM ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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QS1000 - At The Heart Of 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2014

3M QS1000 cable joints are a single-piece Cold Shrink joint body made by 3M from a specially formulated silicone material. 3M Cold Shrink provides flexibility, easy installation at low temperatures and superior electrical performance over a wide r... Read More - QS1000 - At The Hear...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Why Move To 3M Cold Shrink ?

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2014

3M Cold Shrink. Over 10 million 3M Cold Shrink products are installed worldwide ; this includes cable joints, terminations and abandonment kits. Developed in the 1970's by 3M, Cold Shrink technology has been found to be a safer, more reliab... Read More - Why Move To 3M Cold ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Cleats, Cable Glands & Cable Lugs For Prysmian FP600S Cables

By Chris Dodds on 14th February, 2014

Prysmian FP600S is the ultimate fire resistant, armoured cable for power and control of emergency, life safety and fighting systems used in buildings. FP600S has been designed and developed for the toughest British Standard fire test for cables, B... Read More - Cable Cleats, Cable...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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132kV Cable Tools For Offshore Windfarm Projects

By Chris Dodds on 13th February, 2014

Cable Jointers Tools 132kV Cable Preparation Tools   Using the correct jointers tools to prepare subsea cables before cable jointing and terminating reduces catastrophic cable failures. working with the Cable Engineering Manager... Read More - 132kV Cable Tools Fo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Marechal Decontactor Plugs & Sockets - The Advantages Of Butt Contacts

By Pamela Kinnell on 13th February, 2014

  Marechal Plugs & Sockets  Advantages Of Butt Contacts The Marechal decontactor withstands temporary overloads due to starting or frequent restarting of motors, pumps or fans (that generate the longest overload) without any da... Read More - Marechal Decontactor...

Category:  Plugs & Sockets

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Power Testing : LV HV Power Cabling, Jointing & Electrical Specialists

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2014

Supporting the World with Electrical Solutions and Resources. Power Testing is a U.K. based company with an international client base, offering an unrivalled service within the Electrical Engineering and Contracting Industry. Power Testing are lea... Read More - Power Testing : LV H...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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BT Openreach Approved Cable Cutters - Weidmuller KT55

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Weidmuller KT55 Telephone Cable Cutting Tools. Suit Copper Cables. Suit Aluminium Cables. can supply BT Openreach approved Weidmuller cable cutting tools. Maximum values when cutting copper cable stranded core (max. conductor cros... Read More - BT Openreach Approve...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre HT131-C, Market Leading Hydraulic Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre HT131-C. Hydraulic Crimping Tool 10-400sqmm.  LV-HV Cable Lugs and Cable Splices. Cembre HT131-C hydraulic crimping tool is lightweight and compact for the crimping and compression of low and high voltage cable lugs, splices and con... Read More - Cembre HT131-C, Mark...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B35-45D Battery Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B35-45D Battery Crimping Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre B35-45D Hydraulic Battery Crimp Tool   Hydraulic... Read More - Cembre B35-45D Batte...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre TC120 Hydraulic Cable Cuttting Tool

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre TC120. Hydraulic Cable Cutters - Cembre TC120 Tools. Cembre TC120 is the essential cable cutting tool for the LV-HV cable jointer and electrical contractor - the Cembre TC120 hydraulic cable cutting head is suitable to cut copper, aluminium... Read More - Cembre TC120 Hydraul...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B-TC025 Cordless Hydraulic Battery Cutting Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre Cordless Hydraulic Cutting Tools B-TC025  are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Cutting Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre B-TC025 Cable Cutter features at a glance : ... Read More - Cembre B-TC025 Cordl...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B54D- D6 Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B54D- D6 Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical The professional Cembre crimping tool for overhead... Read More - Cembre B54D- D6 Cord...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B15D Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B15D Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre B15D Crimping Tool features at a glance: ... Read More - Cembre B15D Cordless...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B35-45D & B35-50D Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B35-45D & B35-50D Cordless Hydraulic Crimping Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre Hydraulic Crimping Tools featu... Read More - Cembre B35-45D &...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B55 Cordless Battery Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B55 Cordless Battery Crimping Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre B55 Battery Crimping Tool features at a glanc... Read More - Cembre B55 Cordless ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre Hydraulic Cable Cutting Head - Cembre TC055 Cutting Head

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre TC055 hydraulic cutting head complete with quick automatic coupler for connection to a hydraulic pump with a working pressure of 700 bar max. Cembre TC055 cable cutting head has the same cable cutting capability as the HT-TC055 Cembre are w... Read More - Cembre Hydraulic Cab...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre MPC Force Gauges For Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Includes the Cembre MPC7 device, complete with test die set, to measure the maximum force developed by Cembre Tools: HT45, HT52, RH50, RHM50, HT61, B15D (use adaptor available seperately), B35-45D, B35-50D, B46, B51, B54D, B55, and B62. Cembre are... Read More - Cembre MPC Force Gau...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre CPE-1 Electrically Driven Hydraulic Pump

By Jonny Hewitt on 11th February, 2014

Cembre CPE-1 Electrically Driven Hydraulic Pump are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Cutting Tools & Cembre Crimping Tools. Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre CPE-1 Hydraulic Pump fea... Read More - Cembre CPE-1 Electri...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B-TC055 Cordless Hydraulic Battery Cutting Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B-TC055 Cordless Hydraulic Battery Cutting Tools are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Cutting Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre B-TC055 Battery Cutting Tool features ... Read More - Cembre B-TC055 Cordl...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre HT-TC055 Cordless Hydraulic Cable Cutting Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre Cordless Hydraulic Cutting Tools HT-TC055 are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Cutting Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical Cembre HT-TC055 features at a glance: Hand ope... Read More - Cembre HT-TC055 Cord...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre TN120SE Crimping Tools for Cable Crimping 10-120sqmm

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Crimping Tools. Cembre TN120SE Mechanical Crimp Tool. Cembre Mechanical Crimp Tool for 10sqmm to 120sqmm Uninsulated Terminals & Connectors. Versatile fixed die Cembre mechanical crimping tools enable the crimping of stranded copper conduct... Read More - Cembre TN120SE Crimp...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre BTC095 Battery Crimping Tools for BT Openreach

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

have supplied BT Openreach with a trial purchase order for Cembre BTC095 cutting tools to be used on their copper cable network. Cembre BTC095 Battery Operated Cable Cutting Tool. Cuts Up To 95mm Diameter Cables with Double Speed Cable Cu... Read More - Cembre BTC095 Batter...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B51 Battery Operated Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B51. Battery Operated Crimping Tools from Cembre Stockist. Cembre B51 Battery Operated Crimping Tools • 14.4 V cordless hydraulic Cembre crimping tool • Lightweight and balanced for single hand operation • Double spee... Read More - Cembre B51 Battery O...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B131-C Battery Operated Crimping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B131-C Battery Operated Crimping Tools  are Main UK Distributors for the complete range of Cembre Crimping Tools.  Hydraulic Battery Ratchet Mechanical   14.4V cordless Cembre battery crimping t... Read More - Cembre B131-C Batter...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cable Cutting Tools Video - Battery Tool Ergonomics Improve Health & Safety

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Battery Cable Cutting Tools - Cembre Product Range. The Cembre range of cordless, battery-operated cable cutting tools significantly reduces electric cable installation times. Cembre battery operated cable cutters are ideal for cutting low and hig... Read More - Cable Cutting Tools ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B131-C Battery Crimping Tool : Video-Demo

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre B131C Hydraulic Crimping Tool - Battery Crimping Tools 14.4V cordless battery crimping tool Lightweight and balanced for single hand crimping operation Will accept all semi-circular slotted dies common to most 130 kN tools Double speed... Read More - Cembre B131-C Batter...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cable Cropping Tools For Stranded Copper LV HV Copper Conductors - Cembre KT4

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cable Cropping Tools For Stranded Copper LV HV Copper Conductors - Cembre KT4. Cembre ratchet cable cutting tools are preferred by low and high voltage cable jointers for cropping and cutting stranded copper conductors prior to crimping lugs and s... Read More - Cable Cropping Tools...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Video Playlist - Cable Crimping Lugs, Splices & Tools

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

WATCH VIDEO'S - 18 Video Playlist. Cable crimping video playlist featuring : Features Of Indented Crimping Reducing Links & Crimp Stalk Lugs Long Barrrel Copper Cable Lugs Crimping Tools & Crimping Lugs Techniques Ch... Read More - Video Playlist - Cab...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Hex Dies & Videotape

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cable Crimping Tools & Die Sets - Cembre. Hex dies are hexagonal in design and are 2 part semi-slotted type common to most Cembre Crimping Tools - hexagonal cable crimping die sets enable a force of up to 130kN to be applied to stranded copper... Read More - Hex Dies & Video...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre Battery Crimping Tools For Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 11th February, 2014

Cembre Battery Crimping Tools, Complete Range Cembre battery crimping tools utilise Lithium-Ion batteries increasing labour productivity, reducing labour costs and due to the ergonomic design reduce workplace related injuries. Cembre battery cr... Read More - Cembre Battery Crimp...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre PO7000 Foot Pump

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2014

Cembre PO7000. Hydraulic Foot Pump - Cembre PO7000 - Features     • Cembre foot operated double speed pump developing a pressure of 700 bar • Cembre PO 7000 foot pump supplied complete with 3 metre long high pressur... Read More - Cembre PO7000 Foot P...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Offshore Cable Labelling Solutions From Silver Fox (IMO Approved)

By Chris Dodds on 10th February, 2014

  Silver Fox Cable Labels Fox-Flo LS0H Tie-on Cable Labels   The offshore industry operates under extreme conditions, therefore cables and cable accessories must demonstrate advanced technical specification performance. Enduranc... Read More - Offshore Cable Label...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Efficiency at Sea with Marechal Electric Decontactor Plugs & Sockets

By Pamela Kinnell on 7th February, 2014

    Marechal Plugs & Sockets   Aquatic Engineering & Construction Ltd. is crediting its strategic partnerships with suppliers as an integral part of its successful solution approach to customer projects.  Aq... Read More - Efficiency at Sea wi...

Category:  Plugs & Sockets

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Nexans Euromold Connectors - MV Medium Voltage Bushing Interface Overview

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2014

Nexans Euromold Connectors 200 Series Interface A Cable Connectors HV from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products) Nexans Euromold Connectors 200 Series Interface A Cable Connectors     Nexans Euromold Connectors 400 Serie... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cross Bonding Cable Joints On Extended Single Core 11kV 33kV High Voltage Cable Runs

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2014

This week have been working with Balfour Beatty and their HV cable jointing contractor solving a problem requiring cross bonding of 16 cable joints connecting lengthy 11kV single core cable installations. Where extra circuits of high volta... Read More - Cross Bonding Cable ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Heat Shrink Cable End Caps

By Chris Dodds on 4th February, 2014

3M heat shrink end caps provide a reliable and easy method of sealing cables for both indoor and outdoor applications whilst offering excellent electrical and mechanical protection. The standard 3M heatshrink cable end cap is supplied without the ... Read More - 3M Heat Shrink Cable...

Category:  Cable Accessories

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CMP Products Video - A2 Cable Glands for Unarmoured Low Voltage Cable Termination

By Chris Dodds on 4th February, 2014

CMP A2 brass cable glands are used to terminate unarmoured cables (stuffing cable glands) in both indoor and outdoor applications with IP66 rating - CMP A2 brass cable gland kits include glands, brass locknut and PVC shroud - available in LSF for... Read More - CMP Products Video -...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cembre HT-51 Hydraulic Crimping Tool - The Lightweight & Compact Crimping Tool

By on 4th February, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. The Cembre HT-51 Hydraulic Crimping Tool is lightweight (2.7kg) and compact for the crimping and compression of low and high voltage cable lugs, splices and connectors up to 150sqmm. The Cembre HT-51 crimpin... Read More - Cembre HT-51 Hydraul...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Can CMP Confirm The Technical Reasons For Specification Of CIEL Type High Voltage Cable Glands?

By Chris Dodds on 3rd February, 2014

"A CIEL cable gland should be used where there is a need to use an external earth connection, i.e. an “earth tag” and the short circuit fault current rating requirements of the armour wire in the single wire armoured cable exceed the... Read More - Can CMP Confirm The ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Marechal Plugs & Sockets - Industrial Decontactor Socket Outlets & Inlets DS DSN DXN

By Pamela Kinnell on 3rd February, 2014

  Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal uses a unique Decontactor technology which combines an electrical industrial socket-outlet with a patented integrated switching device. The Marechal Decontactor technology is safe, compact and&nbs... Read More - Marechal Plugs &...

Category:  Plugs & Sockets

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UET30812 Certificate III In ESI � Distribution Cable Jointing. Australian Qualifications Training.

By Chris Dodds on 31st January, 2014

Australian Qualifications Training - Cable Jointer Training. UET30812 - Certificate III In ESI - Power Systems - Distribution Cable Jointing. Aim This cable jointing training course will provide participants with the competencies to safely lay,... Read More - UET30812 Certificate...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations E1EX-QS Quick Stop Injection Resin Barrier Glands For Armoured Cables

By on 28th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG E1EX~QS Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC  CCG Cable Terminations E1EX~QS Barrier Glands for steel and aluminium armoured cable ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cable terminations are recog... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations StopEx Captive Component Barrier Glands For Armoured Cable

By on 28th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG StopEx Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC CCG Cable Terminations StopEx Captive Component Barrier Gland for use on unfilled hydroscopic cables in hazardous areas. ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cabl... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations E1EX Ex d Hazardous Area Captive Component Glands For Armoured Cables

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG E1EX Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC CCG Cable Terminations Captive Component Glands for Steel and Aluminium Armoured Cable ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cable terminations are recognised as a m... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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More Flammability & Smoke Emission Tests For Silver Fox Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Labels

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2014

  Silver Fox Cable Labels Silver Fox’s Fox-Flo® Low Smoke Zero Halogen Tie-On Cable Labels   The UK-based cable labelling solutions manufacturer, Silver Fox, has had its cable labels independently tested following safe... Read More - More Flammability &a...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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CCG Cable Terminations A2F A2FX A2FH Ex d Compression Gland For Unarmoured Cables

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG A2F Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC Compression Glands For Unarmoured Cables ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cable terminations are recognised as a major manufacturer of cable glands and junction... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations A2EX-QS Quick Stop Injection Resin Barrier Glands For Unarmoured Cables

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG A2EX~QS Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC CCG Cable Terminations A2EX~QS Barrier Compression Glands for unarmoured cables ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cable terminations are recognised as a major... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations VariTex Compression Gland For Copper Tape Vsd Cable

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG VariTex Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 21 & Zone 22 Ex e II Ex tD A21 IP66/68 CCG Cable Terminations VariTex Compression Gland For Copper Tape Vsd Cable CCG cable terminations are recognised as a major manufacturer&... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations E1EX Lead Seal Cable Glands For Lead Sheathed Armoured Cables

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG E1EX Lead Seal Ex de IIC Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 21 & Zone 22 CCG Cable Terminations  E1EX-LS Captive Component Gland for use on armoured lead sheath cable in hazardous areas. ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG c... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CCG Cable Terminations EX Corrosion Guard Cable Glands For Steel & Aluminium Armoured Cable

By on 27th January, 2014

Cable Accessories CCG EX Corrosion Guard Ex d IIC, Ex e IIC, Ex nR IIC, Ex tb IIIC CCG Cable Terminations Captive Component Gland for use on armoured cable in hazardous and corrosive areas. ATEX, IEC, Ex d IP66/68 CCG cable terminatio... Read More - CCG Cable Terminatio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Cleats � Electrical Design Specifications & Standards

By on 23rd January, 2014

What Are Cable Cleats & Why Are They Necessary? A cable cleat is a device designed to provide securing of LV-HV cables when installed at intervals along the length of the cables. Pictured: Ellis Patents Cable Cleats   IE... Read More - Cable Cleats � Elect...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ellis Patents Goes Underground With New Fire Rated Phoenix Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2014

distribute Ellis Patents Cable Cleats. Leading cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis Patents has received London Underground (LUL) approval for its Phoenix range of fire proof cable cleats. Ellis Patents Phoenix cable cleats are designed spec... Read More - Ellis Patents Goes U...

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Cembre B131-C Cordless Hydraulic Battery Powered Crimping Tool

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. The Cembre B131-C hydraulic battery crimping tool is a 14.4V cordless two speed battery crimping tool which is ideal for panel building and electrical contracting applications. The lightweight and balanced... Read More - Cembre B131-C Cordle...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre HP3 Crimping Tool - Crimpstar Ratchet Tool 0.25-6sqmm

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools The Cembre Crimpstar range of ratchet controlled crimping tools are compact, lightweight (1.09lbs) and easy to use. Cembre HP3 Ratchet Crimp Tools are cast quality rather than pressed plate construction ... Read More - Cembre HP3 Crimping ...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Crimp LV-HV Cable Lugs, Splices & Connectors With The Cembre HT131-C Hydraulic Crimping Tool

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. The Cembre HT131-C hydraulic crimping tool is a lightweight (5.5kg) and compact tool for the crimping and compression of low and high voltage cable lugs, splices and connectors up to 400sqmm. The C... Read More - Crimp LV-HV Cable Lu...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cut Unarmoured Cables Using Cembre KT4 Cable Cutters - Ratchet Cable Cutting Tools up to 630sqmm

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre KT4 Ratchet Cable Cutters are tools designed for cutting unarmoured cables and core or conductor cropping. The Cembre KT4 ratchet cable cutters are suitable for cutting stranded copper or aluminium cores to BS6360... Read More - Cut Unarmoured Cable...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre ECW-H3D Hydraulic Crimp Head 630sqmm (Presshead)

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. The Cembre ECW-H3D Hydraulic Crimp Head comes complete with a quick automatic coupler for connection to a hydraulic pump with a maximum working pressure of 700 bar. Cembres ECW-H3D crimping head is the cable jo... Read More - Cembre ECW-H3D Hydra...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre TC120 & Cembre PO7000 For Underwater Cable Cutting

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Cable Cutting Tools Cembre TC120 cable cutter used in conjunction with Cembre PO7000 footpump can be used underwater for cutting diving, submarine and subsea cables - ideal for cutting cables feeding hydraulic drills to enable equ... Read More - Cembre TC120 & C...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre RHU520 Hydraulic Crimp Presshead

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools - RHU520 Crimp Head are distributors for the complete range of Cembre Cable Crimping Tools. The Cembre RHU520 Hydraulic Crimp Head has a quick automatic coupler for connection to a hydraulic pump with... Read More - Cembre RHU520 Hydrau...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Cembre B70M-P24 Hydraulic Pump

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. Cembre B70M-P24 Hydraulic Pump. The Cembre B70M-P24 Hydraulic Pump is used in conjunction with the Cembre range of hydraulic cable crimping and cutting head tools. The Cembre B70M-P24 hydraulic pu... Read More - Cembre B70M-P24 Hydr...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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YouTube Video Playlist: Cembre Cable Lugs, Splices & Crimping Tools LV 11kV 33kV

By on 20th January, 2014

Cembre Crimping & Cutting Tools. Cembre are world leaders in the manufacture of copper and aluminium cable connectors, splices and lugs for LV-HV cable jointing and termination. Cembre tools cut and crimp underground cables and overhead lin... Read More - YouTube Video Playli...

Category:  Cable Crimping & Cutting Tools

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Why Engineering Consultants Must Specify Ellis Patents Phoenix Fire Resistant Cable Cleats.....

By Chris Dodds on 20th January, 2014

Fire Resistant Cable Cleats “To date there has been no agreed test for a cable cleat to be put through in order to rate its fire performance,” said Ellis Patents managing director, Richard Shaw. “Instead cast iron cleats, wh... Read More - Why Engineering Cons...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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100 Cable Pulling Rollers to Thames Water Site

By Chris Dodds on 15th January, 2014

have responded and delivered 100off  SEB TRP76 narrow trench cable rollers from stock to MVB Joint Venture at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works - helped ensure the onsite cable pulling and laying contractors remained on schedule for... Read More - 100 Cable Pulling Ro...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Petrel Hazardous Area Zone 1 & Zone 2 Lighting & Enclosures (ATEX Certified)

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2014

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment. ATEX Certified Lighting & Enclosures for Hazardous Area. Zone 1, Zone 2 - Ex d & Ex de. Lighting, Motor Control, Control Stations, Enclosures for Hazardous Areas. Petrel Hazardous Area Electric... Read More - Petrel Hazardous Are...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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UKPN 11kV 6.6kV HV Cable Jointing, Preparation & Installation Manual (Uncontrolled 2011)

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2014

UKPN 11kV 6.6kV HV Cable Jointing, Preparation & Installation Manual (Uncontrolled 2011) from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products)   Do You Need UKPN / SPN HV Cable Jointers ? If So, Call HVMS : T 0845 644 4867 HV/ LV Cable J... Read More - UKPN 11kV 6.6kV HV C...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Please Support The Brainwave Charity

By on 30th December, 2013

  On 25th May 2014 Pamela Kinnell & Benjamin Kinch are running the Edinburgh Half Marathon in support of the Brainwave children's charity.   Brainwave is a charity that exists to help children with disabilities and Deve... Read More - Please Support The B...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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T&D Closing Dates For Christmas & New Year

By on 19th December, 2013

  The Team will be out the offices from midday on the 24th December 2013 and will return on the 2nd January 2014. Please email us with any enquiries during this festive period. Have A Great Chr... Read More - T&D Closing Date...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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Catu Rescue Hooks For Use in High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 17th December, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU CS-45 Insulated Rescue Hook   have supplied Catu rescue hooks to high voltage substation switchrooms across Lafarge Aggregates sites in the UK. Catu CS-45 insulated rescue hooks... Read More - Catu Rescue Hooks Fo...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kit

By Chris Dodds on 17th December, 2013

3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kit Video Demonstration.     3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kit - Features at a glance : -Simple installation and cable abandonment (no torches or heat required) -Permanent cable abandonment w... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Cable...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec H3 Trefoil & Triplex Cable Seals For High Voltage Cable Retention

By Chris Dodds on 17th December, 2013

    Roxtec H3 Trefoil Cable Seals For The Lifetime Of The Installation Without Fail Roxtec H3 high voltage substation cable seals are a preferred HV sealing solution for UK DNO’s where single core cables penetrate substa... Read More - Roxtec H3 Trefoil &a...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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NEW 2014 : Martindale Electric Metrohm Flash Testers & Insulation Testers

By Chris Dodds on 17th December, 2013

NEW FOR 2014 Martindale Electric Metrohm Flash Testers & Insulation Testers @ThorneanDerrick Hi, I will get this sorted for you as well as any other images, data sheet etc you need. Nital — Martindale Electric (@MartindaleElec) Decembe... Read More - NEW 2014 : Martindal...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Roxtec Cable Seals Help Combat Humidity & Leakage On Onshore Windfarms

By Chris Dodds on 13th December, 2013

    Roxtec cable seals have been selected to supply four onshore windfarm projects for Scottish Power Renewables (SPR). Roxtec seals the cables in the cable trench that connects the windfarm array cables to the substation. G... Read More - Roxtec Cable Seals H...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Nexans 33kV Onshore Windfarm Cables Improve Efficiency

By Chris Dodds on 12th December, 2013

Nexans 33kV cables for onshore windfarm projects are now available with a conductive outer skin on the protective sheath, this innovative feature assists the installer in testing for sheath damage. This conductive outer skin feature represents one... Read More - Nexans 33kV Onshore ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec Cable Sealing Solutions For Continuous Power Supply

By Chris Dodds on 12th December, 2013

Roxtec Flexible Cable & Pipe Seals   November was wet and windy for many across the UK, leading to soaked streets, flooding and the risk of a terrible side effect; power outages. Once again, it is important to highlight the nee... Read More - Roxtec Cable Sealing...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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MV Cable Termination & Cable Joint Failures - Semi Con Screen Removal On Polymeric Cables

By Chris Dodds on 10th December, 2013

Cable jointers and cable contractors are faced with options for removing medium-high voltage semi-conductive cable screens, some better than others. Cable jointer tool selection is usually the outcome of cable jointer preference - or a cost-based dec... Read More - MV Cable Termination...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Boddingtons 244400 MV-HV Cable Stripping Tools For Peelable Semi Conductive Screens

By Chris Dodds on 10th December, 2013

Boddingtons Cable Jointers Tools Boddingtons 244400 Screen Scoring Tools   Boddingtons 244400 Screen Scoring Tools for "easy peel" medium-high voltage power cable screens are ideal for 11kV and 33kV cable diameters 16mm to 41m... Read More - Boddingtons 244400 M...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Plastic Cable Covers v Concrete Cable Covers

By Chris Dodds on 9th December, 2013

Centriforce Stokbord - Cable Protection Covers for High Voltage Underground Cables Centriforce Stokbord Covers Centriforce Stokbord underground cable protection covers are heavy duty cable protection covers designed to withstand damage and prot... Read More - Plastic Cable Covers...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Acid Resistant Cable Ties - Panduit Pan-Ty PLT

By Ben Riley on 9th December, 2013

When the Going Gets Tough..... , a Panduit UK distributor, continue to supply a major European chemical manufacturer with Panduit PLT3S-M109 acid resistant cable ties. The chemical resistant cable ties are used to secure dosing pipes to cab... Read More - Acid Resistant Cable...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Stokbord Cable Covers Provide Underground Cable Protection To HV Buried Cables

By Chris Dodds on 9th December, 2013

Stokbord cable covers are used to protect single or multiple underground cable runs. Centriforce Stokbord cable covers provide heavy duty, high impact, underground cable protection for fibre optic, low voltage, high voltage (11kV, 22kV, 33kV, 66kV... Read More - Stokbord Cable Cover...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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EN471 : 2003 Hi-Visibility Standard

By Chris Dodds on 9th December, 2013

Bell Apparel Flameking High Visibility (EN471) Flame Resistant Linesman's Protective Clothing. EN471:2003 A1:2007 has now been withdrawn and replaced by EN ISO 20471:2013 – the new standard for Hi-Vizibility Clothing. The testing of t... Read More - EN471 : 2003 Hi-Visi...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleats for Strathspey Whisky Biomass Plant

By Chris Dodds on 6th December, 2013

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Vulcan Cable Cleats 11kV Cable Cleats With the technical support of Ellis Patents, have specified and supplied several hundred Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleats to a new 11kV high voltage power cabling proj... Read More - Ellis Patents Vulcan...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 0 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 1,000 Volt

By Chris Dodds on 5th December, 2013

IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 0 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 1,000 Volt Dielectric Test 7,500 Volts Surface Proof Test 5,000 Volts Working Voltage Test 1,000 Volts IEC 61111 Electrical Insulating Switchboard Matting specif... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 1 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 7,500 Volt

By on 5th December, 2013

IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 1 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 7,500 Volt Dielectric Test 15,000 Volts Surface Proof Test 10,000 Volts Working Voltage Test 7,500 Volts IEC 61111 Electrical Insulating Switchboard Matting... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 2 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 17,000 Volt

By on 5th December, 2013

IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 2 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 17,000 Volt Dielectric Test 30,000 Volts Surface Proof Test 20,000 Volts Working Voltage Test 17,000 Volts IEC 61111 Electrical Insulating Switchboard Matting sp... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 4 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 36,000 Volt

By on 5th December, 2013

IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 4 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 36,000 Volt Dielectric Test 50,00 Volts Surface Proof Test 40,000 Volts Working Voltage Test 36,000 Volts IEC 61111 Electrical Insulating Switchboard Matting spe... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 3 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 26,500 Volt

By on 5th December, 2013

IEC 61111 Insulating Rubber Matting Class 3 Electrical Switchboard Matting - 26,500 Volt Dielectric Test 40,000 Volts Surface Proof Test 30,000 Volts Working Voltage Test 26,500 Volts IEC 61111 Electrical Insulating Switchboard Matti... Read More - IEC 61111 Insulating...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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ProGARM Flame Resistant, High-Viz, Anti-Static & Arc Flash Clothing (YouTube Playlist)

By Chris Dodds on 4th December, 2013

ProGARM Flame Resistant, High-Viz, Anti-Static & Arc Flash Clothing ProGARM offer protective clothing which give the ultimate protection from the risks and hazards in which wearers have to work. ProGARM have developed a reputation for supplyin... Read More - ProGARM Flame Resist...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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ProGARM GO/RT 3279 Railway Standard Garments on Crossrail London Underground Project

By Chris Dodds on 4th December, 2013

Tunnelling contractors working on London's new Crossrail construction project required flame resistant garments with reflective tape but in some areas were not requiring the fabric to meet the requirements of EN471 Hi-Vizibility or GO/RT 3279 Rai... Read More - ProGARM GO/RT 3279 R...

Category:  Rail

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Tailor Made for Cable Jointers : Non-Conductive Tape Measures

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2013

Non Conductive Tape Measures for Cable Jointing Made to Measure Cables Safely. There are no metal parts within this tape measure preferred by cable jointers  - the tape measure is not insulated but non-conductive. The tape measure will n... Read More - Tailor Made for Cabl...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Understanding the Importance of Cable Cleats in Offshore Industries

By Chris Dodds on 2nd December, 2013

Offshore Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats Emperor Cable Cleats Vulcan Cable Cleats Colossus Cable Cleats By its very nature, offshore, and other oil exploration work is fraught with danger, which is why so many m... Read More - Understanding the Im...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Halogen Free LU Cable Trunking

By Chris Dodds on 28th November, 2013

Fire Safe Cable Trunking - Zero Toxic or Corrosive Gas Emissions. support several LU London Underground contractors with fast deliveries of Panduit LSOH Halogen Free Open Slot Trunking for cable containment on the Tube - Panduit halogen fr... Read More - Halogen Free LU Cabl...

Category:  Rail

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A1 Cable Duct Seals for Highways Agency Projects

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2013

, CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal Stockists. Highways Agency Accepted Cable Duct Systems.     Working with Carillion Morgan Sindall JV, have supplied the CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal System to provide effective and guarantee... Read More - A1 Cable Duct Seals ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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DC Traction Fuses 750 Volts for Electric Trams

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2013

Manx Electric Railway Go With . with the support of SIBA UK have supplied Snaefell Mountain Railway electric tram vehicles located on the Isle of Man with SIBA UK 350amp traction fuses, 750V DC. SIBA URDC DC fuses are available f... Read More - DC Traction Fuses 75...

Category:  Rail

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Boddingtons Cable Sheath Stripping Tools

By Chris Dodds on 27th November, 2013

Boddington Cable Sheath Stripping Tools Ex Stock. Cable Stripping Pliers are designed for cable jointers needing to remove PVC, PE and EPR cable sheaths from single and three core cables. Cable Sheath Stripping Tools - Instruction Download &nb... Read More - Boddingtons Cable Sh...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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BT Approve CATU Insulating Rubber Gloves For Telecom Installation And Maintenance Work

By Chris Dodds on 26th November, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU Insulating Rubber Gloves   are Approved Vendors to BT for the Catu range of insulating gloves. The approval of the Catu insulating gloves by British Telecom plc facilitates the national roll... Read More - BT Approve CATU Insu...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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132kV Substation Ducts Sealed

By Chris Dodds on 25th November, 2013

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing System   Working with BBESL, have supplied the CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing System to the Port Ann 132kV substation in Lochgilphead, Scotland. The water and gas tight c... Read More - 132kV Substation Duc...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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SeaCity Enhanced With Prysmian FP Plus Cables

By Jonny Hewitt on 25th November, 2013

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian's FP Plus Enhanced cables have been installed at Southampton’s SeaCity Museum, a 3,252 sqm visitor attraction that celebrates the city’s historical relationship wi... Read More - SeaCity Enhanced Wit...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Heat Shrink Bushing Boots 33kV

By Chris Dodds on 22nd November, 2013

HV boots are ex stock. 33kV heat shrink boots (straight and right angled) from stock suit switchgear and transformer bushings - bushing boots provide high voltage electrical insulation, preventing flashover caused by moisture ingress, industrial cont... Read More - Heat Shrink Bushing ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Stokbord Cable Cover Underground Cable Protection 33kV-EHV

By Chris Dodds on 22nd November, 2013

Centriforce Stokbord cable covers provide heavy duty, high impact, underground cable protection for fibre optic, low voltage, high voltage (11kV, 22kV, 33kV, 66kV) and extra high voltage (132kV-400kV) power cable networks. Stokbord cable covers ar... Read More - Stokbord Cable Cover...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cablofil EZ-Path Fire Stop System for Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st November, 2013

Cablofil EZ Path Fire Stop System Paul Courson, UK managing director of cable management specialist, Cablofil, discusses the challenges of balancing cost management, disruption minimisation and fire safety in both commercial and public sector buil... Read More - Cablofil EZ-Path Fir...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Prysmian Cable Cleats - Low & High Voltage Cable Cleats Distributor

By Ben Riley on 21st November, 2013

are main distributors for Prysmian Cables - we can offer competitive prices on the complete range of Prysmian Cable Cleats...............   Prysmian Telcleat Prysmian Afumex Telcleat ( LUL Approved) Prysmian Heavy Duty Plastic Ho... Read More - Prysmian Cable Cleat...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Cable Cleats, Prysmian Bicon Aluminium Cable Clamps

By Chris Dodds on 21st November, 2013

are main distributors for Prysmian Cable Cleats. Prysmian Bicon Aluminium 2 Bolt Cable Cleats • Cable cleats suitable for LV and HV Cables 51 to 159mm diameter • Aluminium cleats can be used for all types of cable routes ... Read More - Cable Cleats, Prysmi...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSOH) Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 21st November, 2013

Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Labels   Why Use Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Accessories? Safe, risk free cables should not be compromised by sub-standard cable accessories which could emit life-threatening levels of toxic smoke and ga... Read More - Low Smoke Zero Halog...

Category:  Rail

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Nexans HV Connector Training

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2013

  Nexans Connectors for HV High Voltage Cables. Power Sales Team received a very warm welcome from the Staff and Management of Nexans Power Cable Accessories at their Castleford HQ recently. Jon Rhodes (Nexans Technical Sales Manag... Read More - Nexans HV Connector ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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High Voltage Testing of Cable Insulation Systems

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2013

SEBA Cable Fault Locators SEBA Cable Sheath Fault Testers SEBA Cable Fault Locators, Sheath Testers & Cable Test Sets for High Voltage Cable Networks. DC testing has been accepted for many years as the standard field method for performin... Read More - High Voltage Testing...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Heron Tower Cable Ducts Sealed By CSD RISE

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2013

CSD RISE Duct Seal Kits Stockist. recommended and supplied CSD RISE Duct Sealing Kits to Skanska to provide guaranteed sealing of cable ducts and penetrations at the prestigious Heron Tower, London. This adds to the impressive p... Read More - Heron Tower Cable Du...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Hadar Lighting LED Emergency Floodlights for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2013

are distributors for the Hadar range of ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Lighting for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Hadar Lighting, the specialist manufacturer of lighting for Hazardous Areas and part of the Ashington-based A-Belco Group, have launched ... Read More - Hadar Lighting LED E...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cablofil EZ Path Fire Stop for Data Comms & LV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2013

Cablofil EZ Path Fire Stop for Data Comms & LV Cables Cable management specialist Cablofil, has designed an innovative fire stop protection system for data-communications cabling and low voltage cable networks to make the addition of new netwo... Read More - Cablofil EZ Path Fir...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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45km Cablofil Cable Basket to MediaCityUK

By Jonny Hewitt on 20th November, 2013

Cablofil Wire Basket Cable Tray Cablofil has supplied more than 45km of its steel wire tray system for both data and small power cabling containment at the £500M MediaCityUK development in Salford. Developed by Peel Media, a division of t... Read More - 45km Cablofil Cable ...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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RISE Duct Seal Kits Protect Against Gas & Water Ingress

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2013

Water & Gas Tight Cable Duct Seals. DSEAR Compliant. This week supplied 80off CSD RISE Duct Seal Kits to provide effective and reliable protection to low voltage power cable ducts (100mm and 150mm diameters, using CSD RISE Du... Read More - RISE Duct Seal Kits ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Cablofil Cable Basket Contains LV Cables at Castle Quay

By Jonny Hewitt on 19th November, 2013

Cablofil Steel Wire Cable Tray. Cablofil steel wire cable tray system has been installed at Castle Quay, Dandara’s £50 million redevelopment of St Helier’s seafront in Jersey. Designed by architects Axis Mason, Castle Quay is sp... Read More - Cablofil Cable Baske...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Prysmian JEM Cable Joints - Changing Legislation For Cable Joint Resins

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2013

JEM Resin from Prysmian for Cable Jointing. From December 1st 2010 cable jointing resins containing MDI are re-classified as Carcinogen Category 3, suspected of causing cancer and will carry new labelling to this effect. Subsequently, Prysmian is ... Read More - Prysmian JEM Cable J...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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All HV Ducts Sealed at T1 Energy Centre

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2013

Ducts Sealed Against Water, Gas, Fire. High Voltage Substation Cable Duct Sealing - specified and supplied the CSD RISE Duct Seal system for the cable duct sealing of high voltage ducts at T1 Energy Centre London this week. Bam Nuttall... Read More - All HV Ducts Sealed ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps

By Chris Dodds on 18th November, 2013

3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps Video Demonstration.     3M Cold Shrink Cable End Caps - features at a glance : -Simple and fast cable end cap installation (no tools required) -Wide range of cable sizes accommodated and sealed -... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Cable...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Band-It Inconel 625 Subsea Clamps Specified for Diverless Subsea Connections

By Chris Dodds on 15th November, 2013

Subsea Strapping Clamps have specified and supplied customised Band-It Inconel Strapping Clamps to VerdErg for retaining subsea diverless connectors which provide versatility in the connection of flowlines, umbilicals, catenary risers and ... Read More - Band-It Inconel 625 ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Detectable Cable Ties for Food Industry

By Chris Dodds on 15th November, 2013

UK are leading stockists and distributors of the Thomas & Betts - Metal Detectable Cable Ties have supplied BIS Industrial Services with over 10,000 metal detectable cable ties to the Kelloggs Manchester site for routine mainte... Read More - Detectable Cable Tie...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Cablofil Cable Basket - Dispelling the Myths

By Jonny Hewitt on 15th November, 2013

Cablofil Cable Wire Basket Tray for LV HV Industrial Power Cables While the advent of Cablofil steel wire tray cable management systems has revolutionised the way that contractors approach containment installations, a number of myths still surroun... Read More - Cablofil Cable Baske...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Cablofil Cable Basket : Video Training

By Chris Dodds on 15th November, 2013

Cablofil Cable Basket - Wire Mesh Cable Basket Tray. Cablofil Cable Basket : Forming Cablofil Wire Mesh Cable Basket. An overview on creating sweeps, bends and tee junctions using Cablofil cable basket accessories. Cablofil Cable Basket : D... Read More - Cablofil Cable Baske...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Cablofil Cable Basket Provides Perfect Chemistry for Brotherton Esseco

By Jonny Hewitt on 14th November, 2013

Cable Basket - Cablofil Wire Mesh Cable Basket. have supplied almost half a kilometre of Cablofil stainless steel wire cable basket to a new build chemical plant in Yorkshire. Cablofil Cable Basket Tray - Technical Guide Brotherton... Read More - Cablofil Cable Baske...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Cable Cleats, Prysmian Bicon Multicleat Cable Clamps

By Chris Dodds on 14th November, 2013

are main distributors for Prysmian Cable Cleats. Prysmian Bicon Multicleat Cable Cleats for Cable Diameter 36mm-120mm. Prysmian Bicon Multicleat and Bicon Multistrap Cable Cleat is a versatile cable clamp system that can be used on all ... Read More - Cable Cleats, Prysmi...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Cable Cleats, Prysmian Bicon Nylon Cable Clamps

By Chris Dodds on 14th November, 2013

are main distributors for Prysmian Cable Cleats. Prysmian Bicon Cable Cleats - Nylon 2 Bolt Cable Clamp * Nylon cable cleats suitable for use with cables from 50mm to 94mm in diameter * Black high-density Nylon 66 - cable cleats unaffe... Read More - Cable Cleats, Prysmi...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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EDF Energy Award T&D Power Shunt Business

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2013

Power Shunts for Switchgear & Transformer Connections. High Voltage. have supplied EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Ltd with high voltage power shunt connectors to enable the coupling of onsite transformers at Torness and Hunterston B Pow... Read More - EDF Energy Award T&a...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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25kV Cable Sealing Ends for Tilbury Loop 12 Car Extension Project

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2013

Network Rail Approved 25kV Rail Cable Terminating Sealing Ends & Cable Joints Ex Stock. Project : Tilbury Loop 12 Car Operation Platform Extension Project have supplied Amey with 3M Cold Shrink Cable Terminations to enable the overh... Read More - 25kV Cable Sealing E...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Wolf Safety ATEX Micro & Mini Torches M-10 M-20 M-40 M-60 For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 13th November, 2013

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety ATEX Micro & Mini Torches  Wolf Safety Micro and Mini Torches are compact for easy pocket storage and give impressive light beam with up to 10 hours of light duration (depending on model). T... Read More - Wolf Safety ATEX Mic...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hadar Launch HDL106E LED Emergency Floodlights For Hazardous Areas

By Jonny Hewitt on 13th November, 2013

Hazardous Area Lighting. Zone 1 & Zone 2 Emergency Lighting - LED. Hadar HDL106E. Hadar Lighting, the specialist manufacturer of Zone 1 and Zone 2 lighting for Hazardous Areas and part of the Ashington-based A-Belco Group, will be launching... Read More - Hadar Launch HDL106E...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cardiff City Protected By Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables

By Jonny Hewitt on 12th November, 2013

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables The new Cardiff City Stadium, home to both Cardiff City Football Club and the Cardiff Blues rugby union team, has been fitted out with FP Plus cable from Prysmian. The 27,000 all-seater facilit... Read More - Cardiff City Protect...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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ABB Transformers Provide New High Voltage Connection for Europe�s Largest Onshore Windfarm

By Chris Dodds on 12th November, 2013

ABB Cable Joints, Cable Terminations & Screened Separable Connectors for High Voltage Cables. Energy efficient low loss transformers will help Scottish Power Renewables to reduce the overall carbon footprint of the extensions to Whitelee Windf... Read More - ABB Transformers Pro...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Rollers & Installation Of Underground Cables Into Cable Trenches (LV to 132kV)

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2013

Cable rollers are used by utilities and contractors to support and enable the installation of underground pilot, telephone and power cables into underground cable trenches. Rollers are designed to prevent damage to cables caused by either fri... Read More - Cable Rollers & ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Rollers For Straight Horizontal Cable Runs In Underground Cable Trenches

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2013

LV-HV power cables should be supported on straight cable rollers which have no sharp edges to damage cable sheathing under tension when being pulled into the cable trench. The cable roller must be placed directly into the open cable trench to... Read More - Cable Rollers For St...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Cable Rollers For Pulling Cables Into Cable Ducts

By Chris Dodds on 11th November, 2013

stock and distribute an extensive range of Cable Rollers to ensure the safe installation of cables into open trench or cable ducts. 3 cable rollers detailed below specifically enable the pulling in of cable into ducts. The configuration of... Read More - Cable Rollers For Pu...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Kingsmill Copper Earthing Products From T&D ...

By Chris Dodds on 7th November, 2013

Kingsmill Earthing, Lightning and Surge Protection Systems. Pictured : Thomas Colledge with Gary Amos ( Sales) at our Bristol office this morning. Today, UK welcomed Thomas Colledge, Business Development Manager of Kingsmill Ind... Read More - Kingsmill Copper Ear...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Treating The Screen Cut On Medium Voltage Polymeric Cables

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this fourth of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 5: Treating The Screen Cut On Medium... Read More - Treating The Screen ...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Some Notes On Medium Voltage Cable Preparation

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this third of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 4: Some Notes On Medium Voltage Cable... Read More - Some Notes On Medium...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Stress Control On Medium Voltage Paper Belted Cables

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this fifth of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 6: Stress Control On Medium Voltage P... Read More - Stress Control On Me...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Stress Control In Medium Voltage Polymeric Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Here we overview Chapter 7: Stress Control In Polymeric Medium Voltage Cabl... Read More - Stress Control In Me...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Cable Terminations 1 - A Practical Appraisal

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". We now overview Chapter 8: Medium Voltage Cab... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Cable Terminations 2 - Separable Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Lets now overview Chapter 9: Medium Voltage C... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Cable Terminations 3 - Earthing

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". We now overview Chapter 10: Medium Voltage Ca... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Cable Terminations 4 - The Effects Of Moisture

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". We now overview Chapter 11: Medium Voltage Ca... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Cable Joints - An Overview

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". We overview Chapter 12: Medium Voltage Cable Joints An Overview. The boo... Read More - Medium Voltage Cable...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Earthing Of Medium Voltage Single Core Cables

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overviewing Chapter 13: Earthing Of Medium Voltage Single Core Cable... Read More - Earthing Of Medium V...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Type Testing Of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 14: Type Testing Of Medium Voltage Cable Accesso... Read More - Type Testing Of Medi...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Medium Voltage Surge Arresters

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 15: Medium Voltage... Read More - Medium Voltage Surge...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Cable Supports

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 17: Cable Supports. The book covers the insta... Read More - Cable Supports...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Recent Developments In Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 19: Recent Developments In Medium Voltage Cable ... Read More - Recent Developments ...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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A Review of Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      In this series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 19: A Review of Me... Read More - A Review of Medium V...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Lucy Zodion Dist RX Distribution Boards For Street Lighting Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 1st November, 2013

      Street Lighting Distribution Boards Lucy Zodion Dist RX are street lighting distribution boards designed to fit into feeder pillars, such as Lucy Zodion Fortress Feeder Pillars  - Lucy Zodion developed the D... Read More - Lucy Zodion Dist RX ...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Some Practical Examples Of Mixed Dielectrics In Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 31st October, 2013

In this second of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we overview Chapter 3: Some Practical Examples Of Mixed ... Read More - Some Practical Examp...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Electrical Breakdown Of Air & Solid Dielectrics

By Chris Dodds on 30th October, 2013

          In this first of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach". Today, we over... Read More - Electrical Breakdown...

Category:  Nexans Euromold Cable Accessories

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Silver Fox Rail Cable Labels Arriving At Worlds Largest Metro Re-Signalling Project

By Chris Dodds on 24th October, 2013

working with Bombardier Transportation are supplying Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box Cable Label System to the LU London Underground SSR Contract - reportedly the largest metro re-signalling contract ever undertaken in the world. At the heart of t... Read More - Silver Fox Rail Cabl...

Category:  Rail

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Pfisterer Ixosil EST & ESF Dry Outdoor (Oil-Free) High Voltage Outdoor Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 14th October, 2013

Pfisterer IXOSIL EST - The New Generation Of Dry Outdoor Cable Terminations. The new oil-free Pfisterer cable terminations for high voltage cables are suitable for all voltage level categories up to 170kV and conductor cross sections up to 250... Read More - Pfisterer Ixosil EST...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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HV Training Video 2 : Nexans CSJ-S Cold Shrink Cable Joints - 11kV 24kV 33kV High Voltage Cables

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2013

With 20K+ YouTube video views via Thorne & Derricks Channel, we thought it timely to feature the following excellent Nexans video on our Blog. Nexans Euromold high voltage cold shrink cable jointing kits are suitable for 6.6kV, 11kV, 24kV and ... Read More - HV Training Video 2 ...

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HV Training Video 5 : Nexans 24kV Slip-On Indoor High Voltage Cable Terminations - Nexans AIN

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2013

Nexans AIN20. Nexans Euromold High Voltage Heat Shrink & Cold Shrink Cable Terminations up to 33kV       Video : Nexans AIN20 24kV Slip-On Indoor High Voltage Cable Terminations    Nexans AIN... Read More - HV Training Video 5 ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video Blog : Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleat Test - Trefoil Formation on Cablofil Cable Basket

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2013

Vulcan Cable Cleats. Short Circuit Tested to 104kA (600mm Spacing), 132kA (300mm Spacing) Trefoil & Single Cable Cleats for Industrial, High Voltage & Hazardous Area Cable Clamping with Moderate Short Circuit Protection Levels. Video : ... Read More - Video Blog : Ellis P...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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YouTube Video Playlist: HV Cable Jointing, Stripping & Preparation Tools

By on 30th September, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Terminations - YouTube Video Playlist UK stock an extensive range of 6.6kV, 11kV and 33kV cable joints for straight, branch, pot-end and loop cable jointing of high voltage multi-core and single core cables - thi... Read More - YouTube Video Playli...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Why Would I Choose 3M Super Premium High Voltage Cold Shrink Cable Joint Over The Premium Joint ?

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2013

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Can 3M Cold Shrink Joints Be Used For Flame Retardant, Halogen Free Cable Applications?

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2013

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Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Stress Control On Paper Belted Cables

By on 18th September, 2013

        It is accepted that the use of paper belted cable has been virtually eliminated but there are huge amounts in the system and if it has to be re-terminated or jointed to polymeric cable the following sections wi... Read More - Stress Control On Pa...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Training Video for the Jointing of RCLT Ribbon Fibre Optic Cable

By Chris Dodds on 17th September, 2013

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Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CATU Kit-Arc-10-C Personal Protective Kits To Protect Workers Against Arc Flash Hazards

By Chris Dodds on 17th September, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU 10 Cal Arc Flash Protection Kit CATU Kit-Arc-10-C 10 Cal Arc Flash Protection Kits protect workers working in the vicinity of or at energised parts of electrical systems from possible electric arci... Read More - CATU Kit-Arc-10-C Pe...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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SIBA HHD High Voltage Fuses - German Standard DIN Fuses for Switchgear Protection up to 33kV

By on 17th September, 2013

SIBA HHD High Voltage Fuses - German Standard DIN Fuses SIBA HV fuses are fuses for the protection of substations up to 40kV. The SIBA HHD fuses comply with DIN 43 625, BS 262-1 and  ESI 12-8 standards.  The SIBA DIN standard fus... Read More - SIBA HHD High Voltag...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward Halo Hook HV High Voltage Ammeters For Overhead Powerlines

By Chris Dodds on 16th September, 2013

Seaward High Voltage HV Indicators & Detectors Seaward Halo Hook High Voltage HV Ammeter   Seaward Halo Hooks are HV high voltage ammeters for use by linesmen on overhead lines up to 40kV (including 33kV power lines) - HV ammeters a... Read More - Seaward Halo Hook HV...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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FLUKE 6500 PAT Portable Appliance Tester Kit

By on 16th September, 2013

Electrical Safety - Fluke 6500 PAT Tester Kit The Fluke 6500 portable appliance PAT tester verifies the electrical safety and operation of portable appliances in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations. The Fluke 6500 PAT tester has po... Read More - FLUKE 6500 PAT Porta...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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High Voltage Heat Shrink Cable Terminations For 11kV & 33kV Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th September, 2013

HV Heat Shrink Cable Terminations. High voltage heat shrink cable terminations have been is use since the 1970's to provide reliable cable end termination into switchgear, transformers, motors and high voltage electrical equipment. Heat shr... Read More - High Voltage Heat Sh...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Fire Safety Considerations in Substations

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2013

The major fire risks and detection difficulties within Substations arise as a result of the following :     * Electrical arcing and the build-up of static electrical charge within equipment. * Overheating of electrical co... Read More - Fire Safety Consider...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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HV & EHV Circuit Breaker Testing With OMICRON's CIBANO 500 & CB MC2 Test Units

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2013

Testing high-voltage circuit breakers presents a different set of challenges, such as several interrupters per phase and long distances between drive cabinet and main contacts. The combination of OMICRON CIBAN0 500 and the main contact module... Read More - HV & EHV Circuit...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Scottish Power Approved Underground Cable Warning Tapes & Tiles

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2013

        Underground Cable Protection continue to support contractors working on behalf of Scottish Power with competitive price and delivery service to Scotland for Scottish Power logo imprinted Underground ... Read More - Scottish Power Appro...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Schneider White Paper : Improving Rack Cooling Performance

By Chris Dodds on 3rd September, 2013

Learn how the use of airflow management blanking panels can reduce the problem of unrestricted recycling of hot air in open frame racks and rack enclosures. Unused vertical space in open frame racks and rack enclosures creates an unrestricted recy... Read More - Schneider White Pape...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Ellis Patents Cable Cleats 2013 Catalogue Download

By Chris Dodds on 3rd September, 2013

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats 2013 Catalogue Download ... Read More - Ellis Patents Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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PVC Covered Green Copper Earth Tapes & Lightning Protection Systems

By Chris Dodds on 3rd September, 2013

Copper Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems. Last week, delivered 1,200 metres of PVC Covered Green Copper Earth Tape to Aberdeen Compressor Station & AGI (Above Ground Installation) Project for Galliford Try - provide n... Read More - PVC Covered Green Co...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Where Should BICON Inhibitor Compounds Be Used ?

By Chris Dodds on 3rd September, 2013

BICON Compounds for Substations, Switchgears & Busbars : Aluminium Joints & Copper Joints. BICON BX1-225 should be used in all aluminium to aluminium and aluminium to copper joints. The contact surfaces of the elements to be joined s... Read More - Where Should BICON I...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Remote Racking Of High Voltage Circuit Breakers For Reduced Arc Flash Incidents

By Chris Dodds on 2nd September, 2013

Remote racking provides a safer operating environment for personnel through the proven method of adding distance between the operator and arc flash incident energy at the switchgear site, bringing operation of power circuit breakers to a new level of... Read More - Remote Racking Of Hi...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Abtech ABCS GRP Control Stations (ATEX Hazardous Areas)

By Pamela Kinnell on 27th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - Abtech ABCS GRP Control Stations The Abtech ABCS GRP Control Station range have been designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are suitable for most gas groups including hydrogen... Read More - Abtech ABCS GRP Cont...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech SXCS Stainless Steel Control Stations (ATEX Hazardous Areas)

By Pamela Kinnell on 27th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - Abtech SXCS Stainless Steel Control Stations The Abtech SXCS Stainless Steel Control Station range have been designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and are suitable for all gas gr... Read More - Abtech SXCS Stainles...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CATU Detex CL-8-36 High Voltage Two Pole Phase Comparators

By Chris Dodds on 26th August, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU CL-8-36 Two Pole Phase Comparator   CATU Detex CL-8-36 Two Pole Phase Comparator detects voltage differences between any two points of an electrical installation indicated by LED's. ... Read More - CATU Detex CL-8-36 H...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Abtech PCS Plastic Control Stations (ATEX Hazardous Areas)

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - Abtech PCS Control Stations Certification: ATEX Ex e II T6  Abtech PCS Control Stations have been designed for use in potentially Explosive Atmospheres and are suitable for most gas grou... Read More - Abtech PCS Plastic C...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech Ablux ATR1 Road Lamp - Street Lighting Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Lighting - Abtech Ablux ATR1 Road Lantern Abtech Ablux ATR1 Road Lanterns provide efficient street lighting for Zone 2 areas. The Abtech ATR1 Road Lanterns are suitable for side arm mounting or post top mounting as standard. ... Read More - Abtech Ablux ATR1 Ro...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech VisEx Camera Housing - ATEX Zone 1 & 2 Hazardous Area

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - Abtech VisEx Camera Housing Abtech VisEx Camera Housing is suitable for housing various POE (Power Over Ethernet) camera and vision systems. The Abtech ATEX VisEx housing camera can be used in Zone 1 &... Read More - Abtech VisEx Camera ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech SSD Ex d Range of Stainless Steel Enclosures

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - Abtech SSD Ex d Range Stainless Steel Enclosures The Abtech SSD Ex d Range of stainless steel enclosures are manufactured from either stainless steel 316 or mild steel and provide significant levels of&nb... Read More - Abtech SSD Ex d Rang...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Pole Cleats - Ellis Patents Heavy Duty Radiused Pole Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2013

Heavy Duty Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Heavy Duty Radiused Pole Cleats are manufactured in Black Polypropylene (B), as standard. The Ellis Patents pole cleats are curved and robust for securing cables. The heavy duty radiused pole cleats secure ... Read More - Pole Cleats - Ellis ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Prysmian Hydrocarbon Resistant Cable Splice Kits For Major Oil & Gas Project

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2013

LV Cable Joints Hydrocarbon Resistant for Oil, Gas, Petrochemical Industries - Prysmian BICAST are supplying Prysmian hydrocarbon resistant cable splices (joints) to provide long-term and stable performance in the Oil and Gas industry. The... Read More - Prysmian Hydrocarbon...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Power Failures & Flashovers - Protecting High Voltage Switchgear From Sun, Sea, Sand & Salt

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2013

An increasing incidence of flash-overs and outages experienced by Petroleum Development Oman, the sultanate's largest producer of oil and gas was traced to porcelain insulators that could not withstand the harsh desert conditions. To overcome... Read More - Power Failures &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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NOFIRNO Sealant, Sealing For Cable & Pipes 2 Hour Jet Fire Tested

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2013

NOFIRNO Sealant For Cables & PIpes. The CSD RISE Single and Multi Pipe Penetration System is one of the most adaptive systems for sealing straight and angled pipe penetrations and can even accommodate multiple pipe runs, significantly saving i... Read More - NOFIRNO Sealant, Sea...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Cable Sealing Solutions For Onshore & Offshore Wind Farms

By Chris Dodds on 12th August, 2013

Roxtec Cable Sealing   An unusual modular seal fits tightly around cables and lets cables pass through bulkheads.  The developer says the seal  provides a complete safety solution for long-term, cost-effective operational reliabi... Read More - Roxtec Cable Sealing...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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High Voltage Busbar Heat Shrink Tubing Improves Air Clearances In Switchgear & Transformers 11kV

By Chris Dodds on 9th August, 2013

High Voltage Busbar Heat Shrink Tubing SPS BTT are red coloured, high voltage, thick walled, heat shrink tubes installed onto HV busbars to provide insulation at 6.6kV, 11kV, 15kV, 17.5kV, 24kV and 33kV. The high voltage insulation value of both m... Read More - High Voltage Busbar ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Substation Fire Protection

By Chris Dodds on 9th August, 2013

The risk of fire in substations has been historically low, but the possible impacts of a fire can be catastrophic. Fires in substations can severely impact the supply of power to customers and the utility company’s revenue and assets. These fir... Read More - Substation Fire Prot...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Peppers ATEX Certified Cable Glands for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment ATEX Certified Cable Glands. Hazardous Area Cable Glands. Peppers Cable Glands are cable accessories that are designed to permit the entry and termination of a cable into electrical equipment and which provid... Read More - Peppers ATEX Certifi...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Glands : Can You Afford The Risk ?

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2013

Cable Glands - CMP & Prysmian Largely regarded as an everyday consumable for electrical contractors, you could be forgiven for choosing price over quality when it comes to cable glands. q : How different could one cable gland possibly be fr... Read More - Cable Glands : Can Y...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joints Delivered Same Day Anywhere In UK

By Chris Dodds on 6th August, 2013

stock and supply 33kV cable joints to suit 33kV BS6622 single and 3 core cables - we can deliver on same day urgent basis to any UK mainland postcode. BS6622 cable joints are kitted using heat shrink components to enable the complete power... Read More - 33kV Heat Shrink Cab...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Bushing Boots For High Voltage Cable Connections

By Chris Dodds on 6th August, 2013

Bushing Boots - High Voltage High voltage switchgear and transformer bushings differ in size and length depending on the manufacturer. The HV cable installer or cable jointer should determine whether the bushing boots proposed are suitable for the... Read More - Bushing Boots For Hi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Band-It Tie Lok Ties For Airborne Surveillance Camera Clamping

By Chris Dodds on 6th August, 2013

Police, Camera, Action ! Band-It Tie Lok Stainless Steel Clamps Today, the leading Band-It UK Distributor, have supplied Tie-Lok Ties and Tooling to clamp and band EMI filters onto brackets inserted into airborne cameras for tactical su... Read More - Band-It Tie Lok Ties...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Silver Fox Cable Labels Chosen For Subsea & Offshore Cable Marking

By Chris Dodds on 6th August, 2013

Silver Fox LSZH (low smoke zero halogen) tie on cable labels have been chosen to service the topside E&I cable marking requirements by Pulse Structural Monitoring.  Silver Fox LCLZ1-9015TY cable labels provide a print a... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Lab...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Silver Fox Tie-On Cable Labels : Special Price Offer

By Chris Dodds on 5th August, 2013

Silver Fox Cable Labelling & Cable Marking have a special price promotion on Silver Fox Tie-On Cable Labels. Minimum spend £300. Please note this special price offer has now expired, contact sales for further informati... Read More - Silver Fox Tie-On Ca...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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CATU MO-184 Protective Face Shield To Protect Against Electric Short-Circuit Arcs

By Chris Dodds on 5th August, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU MO-184 Face Shield   are stockists and distributors for the CATU Electrical Safety Equipment range of products for underground, overhead line and substation safety at LV, MV and HV cable net... Read More - CATU MO-184 Protecti...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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ABB CMF High Voltage Motor Fuses -7.2kV Rated Voltage 100A/200A

By Chris Dodds on 5th August, 2013

ABB Power Products ABB CMF 7.2kV High Voltage Motor Fuses are specially designed for high voltage motor circuit applications and are tested according to the IEC Publication 60282-1 (IEC 282-1) and Publication 644.  High-voltage fuses ... Read More - ABB CMF High Voltage...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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CATU MT-1920 Portable Short Circuiting & Earthing Systems For LV / HV Earthing Applications

By Chris Dodds on 5th August, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment CATU MT-1920 IEC Short-Circuiting & Earthing Systems For MV Substations     CATU design and customise portable earthing & short circuiting kits to suit low, high and extra high vol... Read More - CATU MT-1920 Portabl...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Silver Fox Tie-On Cable Labels For Harsh & Hazardous Area Cable Identification

By Chris Dodds on 1st August, 2013

Throughout the month of August, Thorne and Derrick () is running a special offer on Silver Fox’s tie-on cable labels. is a national distributor and worldwide exporter of cable installation, cable jointing and electrical equipm... Read More - Silver Fox Tie-On Ca...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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33kV 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints For Direct Burial In Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2013

33kV Cable Joints. Hazardous Areas. 3M Cold Shrink Joints. specify and supply 3M High Voltage Cable Joints and Cable Terminations to international oil and gas projects - have the in-house technical expertise to specify the cor... Read More - 33kV 3M Cold Shrink ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Jointing Low Voltage Cables

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2013

Low Voltage Cable Jointing. Top Cable Jointing Tips From Thorne & Derrick.     Correctly fitted cable joint boxes, shells or moulds filled with mixed cold pour compound ensure reliable and water resistant cable joints which ... Read More - Cable Jointing Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ABB : Active Internal Arc Protection For Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2013

An arc fault is the most serious fault within a switchgear system. A new, active arc fault protection system from ABB now effectively helps to avoid thermal and mechanical stresses if a fault should occur. ABB Ultra Fast Earth Switching (UFES) ... Read More - ABB : Active Interna...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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145kV Compact Indoor High Voltage Substation With Disconnecting Circuit Breakers From ABB

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2013

Turnkey 145kV high voltage substation project for Borlänge Energi, Sweden, emphasises the advantages of ABB Disconnecting Circuit Breakers (DCB's). Small footprint enables indoor air insulated high voltage switchgear solutions, increasing th... Read More - 145kV Compact Indoor...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Seaward PrimeTest 50 Handheld PAT Tester (Portable Appliance Testing)

By Chris Dodds on 26th July, 2013

Electrical Testing LV HV Seaward PrimeTest 50 Handheld PAT Tester   The Seaward PrimeTest 50 manual PAT testing machine is battery powered and handheld to allow for fast and efficient testing. A simple range of tests are selected at the... Read More - Seaward PrimeTest 50...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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PAT Testing Explained - Seaward PAT Testing Equipment (Portable Appliance Testing)

By on 26th July, 2013

Seaward - Voltage Detectors & Electrical Testing Portable appliance testing (PAT Testing) has become a fundamental requirement for providing electrical safety in the workplace. The Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Memorandum of Gui... Read More - PAT Testing Explaine...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars Supplied to Etihad Stadium

By Chris Dodds on 26th July, 2013

      Today, have supplied Lucy Zodion Feeder Pillars to provide on-site low voltage LV electricity distribution at Manchester City Football Club. The feeder pillars will house electrical equipment to control a... Read More - Lucy Zodion Feeder P...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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ABB Low Voltage Price List - Contactors, Relays, Plugs, Terminal Blocks, Switches, Fuses, Pushbutton

By Chris Dodds on 24th July, 2013

ABB Low Voltage Products - 2013 Price List from Thorne & Derrick (Power Products)   ABB LV Low Voltage Products * ABB Contactor Relays * ABB Capacitor Contactors * ABB Contactors * ABB Voltage Plugs * ABB Terminal Blocks * AB... Read More - ABB Low Voltage Pric...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Treating The Screen Cut On A Polymeric Cable

By on 22nd July, 2013

One of the most common causes of failure of polymeric cable accessories is breakdown of the cable insulation at the end of the screen cut. This is the result of internal partial discharges brought about by one or more of the following: poor cab... Read More - Treating The Screen ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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SebaKMT MFM 10 Cable Sheath Fault Location

By on 15th July, 2013

Cable Accessories The SebaKMT MFM 10 cable sheath testing equipment is an easy and reliable tool to test the sheath of cables. The MFM 10 cable fault locator also performs a pre-location pinpointing of detected faults.   The SebaKMT MFM 10... Read More - SebaKMT MFM 10 Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Sealing Cables In Substations Using Roxtec Cable Transit System

By Chris Dodds on 15th July, 2013

Roxtec Cable Sealing Systems. Roxtec Cable Transits   Sealing cables into substations must satisfy several substation design criterion: structural and environmental integrity, grounding, fire, protection, waterproof cable sealing and ease ... Read More - Sealing Cables In Su...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Cable Entry Sealing Solutions Using Roxtec Cable Transits - Wind Farms

By Chris Dodds on 15th July, 2013

    Roxtec seals protect Wind Farms against water, gas, fire, electro-magnetic distriburbance, dust, vibration and rodents - correct technical specification of Roxtec Seals can avoid warranty claims and maximise uptime. Flexibl... Read More - Cable Entry Sealing ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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SebaKMT ESG NT Digital Earth Fault Locator

By on 15th July, 2013

Electrical Safety The SebaKMT ESG NT earth fault locator is used for the high accuracy pinpointing of a sheath fault. The SebaKMT ESG NT has state of the art technology in connection with a bright, sun readable TFT colour display which a... Read More - SebaKMT ESG NT Digit...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Cembre Contained Palm Cable Lugs For LV Circuit Breakers

By Chris Dodds on 12th July, 2013

Cembre Cable Lugs - Contained Narrow Palm Cable Terminals. Palm widths of standard copper lugs are often too wide to fit 150A to 250A circuit breakers, therefore preventing low voltage cable termination into the terminal blocks. Cembre A-M rang... Read More - Cembre Contained Pal...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Lugs, Crucial Connections For High Voltage Switchgear Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 12th July, 2013

Cable lugs are often over-looked in the specification and performance of HV high voltage electrical distribution systems, however under-specified or incorrectly specified cable lugs are major contributors to switchgear failures. Although arguably ... Read More - Cable Lugs, Crucial ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Overhead Distribution Line Temporary Earthing Kits 66kV-132kV

By Chris Dodds on 12th July, 2013

produce customised Overhead Line Portable Earthing Kits specifically designed to meet the requirements of National Grid and utility contractors working to the requirements of EA Technical Specification ESI 43-81. Overhead Line Portable Ear... Read More - Overhead Distributio...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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33kV Single Core Heat Shrink Joints for XLPE Cables At AGIP KCO

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2013

33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joints. have specified and supplied over 50 heat shrink cable joints to joint 33kV single core power cables - cable joints are being installed outdoor on cable tray. SPS Single Core 33kV Heat Shrink Cable Joi... Read More - 33kV Single Core Hea...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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MCT Brattberg Cable Transit Sealing Systems For Solihull Hospital New Generator Project

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2013

MCT Cable Transits - Seal Cables Against Fire, Gas, Smoke & Water. working with SSE Contracting have supplied 9 MCT Brattberg Cable Transit Frames to provide fire protection to LV-HV cables entering and leaving switchrooms and transfor... Read More - MCT Brattberg Cable ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Klauke Compression Crimp Lugs To DIN 46235

By Chris Dodds on 4th July, 2013

Klauke Cable Lugs -  DIN 46235 Standard Cable Lugs DIN standard 46235 defines the application, dimensions and marking of crimp cable lugs. DIN 46235 standard allows use of cable lugs for compression of solid, stranded, fine stranded and ... Read More - Klauke Compression C...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Terminations For High Voltage SIWO-KUL Cable 13.8/15KV BS6195

By Chris Dodds on 1st July, 2013

High Voltage Cable Terminations. Utilising heat shrink technology to provide anti-track and stress control functions, can provide high voltage cable terminations for SIWO-KUL 15kV cable - this type of high voltage cable is us... Read More - Cable Terminations F...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Seaward PR11 High Voltage Phasing Units Up To 11.5kV

By Chris Dodds on 1st July, 2013

Seaward High Voltage HV Indicators & Detectors Seaward PR11 High Voltage HV Phasing Unit 11.5kV   The Seaward PR 11 high voltage phasing unit is for use on earthed neutral circuits up to 11.5kV and is made up of 2 phasing rods with ... Read More - Seaward PR11 High Vo...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Video Comparison : High Voltage Heat Shrink Cable Joints vs Cold Shrink Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 1st July, 2013

3M Cold Shrink Cable Jointing Kits - Benefits: * Simple installation – no special jointing tools required * No torches or heat required with Cold Shrink joint kits, no "hot-working" * Safe installation - replaces conven... Read More - Video Comparison : H...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D & 3M

By Chris Dodds on 26th June, 2013

's and 3M's relationship goes back to the 1960's. This morning have signed their 3M Distribution Agreement continuing our long history of shared commercial success. Hip, Hip, Hooray ! Pictured - Mike Poulton ... Read More - T&D & 3M ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Alroc and Cembre Cable Tools Package For Chuvash Republic

By Chris Dodds on 25th June, 2013

Cembre Tools. Alroc Tools. This morning, Exports with support from the UKTI have secured a £25,000.00+ purchase order to supply a complete range of Electrical Cable Tools to support the electrical engineering cluster of the Chuvash R... Read More - Alroc and Cembre Cab...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Jointers Hydraulic Crimping Tools - Cembre HT131-UC

By Chris Dodds on 25th June, 2013

Cembre HT131-UC - Cable Jointers Crimping Tools. Cembre HT131-UC hydraulic cable crimper with removable hexagonal die set holder is suitable for the compression of un-insulated cable lugs and cable splices 10-400sqmm. The Cembre HT131-UC ... Read More - Cable Jointers Hydra...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Get Your Popcorn...3M Joints & Terminations, Starring Scotchcast & Cold Shrink, The Movie

By on 21st June, 2013

Scotchcast & Cold Shrink - Cable Jointing & Cable Terminating Solutions from 3M Our vital 3M Cable Jointing statistics... * 32 videos * 1 hour, 30 minutes runb time * 1,394 views Low voltage joints in either Scotchcast ... Read More - Get Your Popcorn...3...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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On Site Repair and Retrofits of Large Power Transformers

By Chris Dodds on 21st June, 2013

ABB Blog Power Products For more information, read the download and watch the video below : ABB White Paper: "Increase transformer reliability and availability : From condition assessment to site repair". Find out how to get large power ... Read More - On Site Repair and R...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Isolating A Disconnecting Circuit Breaker Using Live Line Working On A 132kV HV Indoor Substation

By Chris Dodds on 21st June, 2013

This ABB video shows the live removal of a link to a disconnecting circuit breaker in a 132kV high voltage indoor substation - this is done to enable the maintenance of a disconnecting circuit breaker without taking the line out of service. This i... Read More - Isolating A Disconne...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Cold Shrink ... It's Childs Play

By Jonny Hewitt on 21st June, 2013

OK, we KNOW this is a gimmick but to all those die-hard heat shrinkers out there we say "watch and perhaps even give it a try yourself next time....." Cold Shrink Tubes from 3M 3M Cold Shrink tubes are open-ended, tubular rub... Read More - Cold Shrink ... It's...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Heat Shrink Transition Joints Single Core 11kV XLPE To PILC Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st June, 2013

Here you can read a Cable Jointing instruction illustrating the steps a HV Jointer needs to take to transition joint 11kV power cables. On this occasion, the cable joint is being used to connect XLPE insulated cable to Paper insulated cable where ... Read More - Heat Shrink Transiti...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian JEM Resin, Cable Jointing Curing Times

By Chris Dodds on 21st June, 2013

Prysmian JEM Resin Cable Joints Customer Question... "I'm supervising electrical connections on Scottish Power's LV network - service joints of varying types. We have a cable jointer query regarding curing time of the Prysmian... Read More - Prysmian JEM Resin, ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Low Voltage Resin Cable Joints - 3M Joint Shell Dimensions

By Chris Dodds on 20th June, 2013

3M Scotchcast Joint Kits. 3M resin cable joint shells can have implications for low voltage cable jointing applications.   Pictured: 3M Scotchcast Cable Joints Kits 3M Scotchcast LVI-1 inline resin cable joint kits feature 3M... Read More - Low Voltage Resin Ca...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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GOST-R & GOST-TR Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 20th June, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - GOST-R In 2011, more than 30 new technical regulations were approved GOST-TR replacing GOST-R, watch the YouTube video link below to learn more. GOST TR certification will gradually replace the GOST R Certi... Read More - GOST-R & GOST-TR...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Under-Specified Cable Duct Seals Can Leave You & Your Client In Deep Water

By Chris Dodds on 19th June, 2013

Flash Floods + Builders Foam = Power Blackout. Today's Low Price, Tomorrows High Cost CSD is the market leading, advanced specification Cable Duct Sealing System with the project track record and intensive Test Reports. When specifyin... Read More - Under-Specified Cabl...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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11kV Heat Shrink Cable Joints For XLPE & PILC Cables, Transition Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 19th June, 2013

11kV High Voltage Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Termination for PILC Cables. Today a customer email enquiry urgently required immediate support...... "Diameter of PILC cable looks to be 1” which equates to 490mm so we will ne... Read More - 11kV Heat Shrink Cab...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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PILC Cable : Cable Jointing & Cable Terminating

By Chris Dodds on 19th June, 2013

11kV High Voltage Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Termination for PILC Cables. In spite of all the rhetoric about “getting the lead out”, most larger cable networks are still maintaining some form of medium voltage undergro... Read More - PILC Cable : Cable J...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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A Fine Romance & 20,000 Rolls Of 3M Scotch Electrical Tape

By Chris Dodds on 18th June, 2013

's first date with 3M was at a trade exhibition in Earls Court, London sometime in the 1960's. Just around the corner as Swinging London throbbed to Beatlemania, Brian Derrick and Victor Thorne undistracted by the miniskirt fuelled ... Read More - A Fine Romance &...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Save The Trident

By on 18th June, 2013

History Blog Thorne & Derrick have sponsored the restoration of the Hawker Siddeley Trident 1C G-ARPO being held at the North East Aircraft Museum. are providing the underground ducting pipe which is providing the power ... Read More - Save The Trident...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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ABB VIDEO FAQs About Surge Arresters for High Voltage Substation Applications

By Chris Dodds on 14th June, 2013

ABB offer an extensive range of high voltage AC and DC metal oxide surge arresters for overvoltage protection of power distribution systems. ABB HV high voltage surge arresters protect HV transformers, switchgear, motors, cables, overhead lines, g... Read More - ABB VIDEO FAQs About...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Ellis Two Hole Cable Clamp 2F-1202 83-90mm

By on 12th June, 2013

Cable Cleats LUL approved Ellis 2F Two Hole Cable Clamps are compliant with the requirement of LUL London Underground Standard 1-085 with product register No. 364. Ellis cable cleats are used to fix power cables in indoor and outdoor applicati... Read More - Ellis Two Hole Cable...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Alroc Cable Sheath Stripping Pliers Tool 8YRO PG6

By Pamela Kinnell on 12th June, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Terminations Alroc 8YRO-PG6 cable stripping tools are used to strip PE, PVC and EPR rubber cable sheath or cable jacket from low (LV), medium (MV) and high voltage (HV) cables with diameters 80-125mm. These Alroc cable s... Read More - Alroc Cable Sheath S...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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IEC61914 Short Circuit Testing Of Cable Cleats

By on 11th June, 2013

Short Circuit Testing Of Cable Cleats.       Conducting a short-circuit test is the only reliable way of proving that a cable cleat is capable of withstanding a specific set of fault conditions.  Ellis Patents ... Read More - IEC61914 Short Circu...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Electrical Breakdown Of Air & Solid Dielectrics

By on 11th June, 2013

          In order to understand medium voltage cable joints, terminations and accessories and how they perform it is necessary to look at the fundamental electrical breakdown of air and solid dielectrics, whic... Read More - Electrical Breakdown...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Electrical Products Trilogy

By Richard Derrick on 11th June, 2013

The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 1 of 3 cablejoints.co.uk/blog/article/3… twitter.com/ThorneanDerric… — Thorne and Derrick (@ThorneanDerrick) June 10, 2013 The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 2 of 3 cablejoints.co.uk/... Read More - 3M Electrical Produc...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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BAND-IT Easy Read ID Tagging System for Pipes & Cables - London Underground

By Pamela Kinnell on 11th June, 2013

Rail BAND-IT is known for being world leaders in quality engineered stainless steel band clamping and fastening solutions.  The BAND-IT Easy Read stainless steel ID tagging and marking system includes a complete range of individual numbers... Read More - BAND-IT Easy Read ID...

Category:  Rail

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Nexans Cable Terminations For High Voltage Cables With ATEX Certification

By Chris Dodds on 11th June, 2013

      working with Nexans Power Accessories are supplying Nexans Euromold K676LRA/G type screened separable connectors to provide high voltage cable termination up to 24kV. Nexans K676LRA/G separable connectors suit... Read More - Nexans Cable Termina...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Abtech Stainless Steel Junction Boxes & Enclosures - SX66

By Pamela Kinnell on 11th June, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment The Abtech SX range of stainless steel enclosures and junction boxes were specifically designed to meet the rigors of the North Sea. SX hazardous area electrical enclosures have passed the Shell/ERA deluge ... Read More - Abtech Stainless Ste...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Nexans Euromold High Voltage HV Cold Shrink Cable Kit

By Pamela Kinnell on 11th June, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Terminations Nexans Euromold high voltage cold shrink cable jointing kits are suitable for 6.6kV, 11kV, 24kV and 33kV cables including straight, transition and stop-end cable joints for single and 3 core cables. Nexans HV col... Read More - Nexans Euromold High...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video Killed The Radio Star - Not The Internet

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2013

may have missed this years Oscars and probably never will break Hollywood but their YouTube Video Channel is clearly a blockbuster in the LV-HV Electrical category.  The Channel is racking up nearly 500+ video views dail... Read More - Video Killed The Rad...

Category:  Company Updates

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Earthing Solutions For London Underground Sub-Surface Rail (SSR) ATC Resignalling Project

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2013

are working with supplier Kingsmill Earthing to provide innovative earthing solutions for the world's largest signalling contract. Utilising Kingsmill copper earth bars, earth rods and earth clamps,  are supplying customise... Read More - Earthing Solutions F...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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You Are One In A Million...

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2013

  people to receive this email. Well, very nearly 1 million. The best way to make dreams come true is to wake up.......... You might manufacture Cold Shrink Cable Joints and need to access the global oil and gas industry. Per... Read More - You Are One In A Mil...

Category:  Company Updates

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Flickr Centriforce - Stokbord & Tapetile Underground Cable Protection for LV HV 11kV 33kV HVDC

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2013

Stokbord & Tapetile - Underground Cable Protection. distribute Centriforce Stokbord and Tapetile electric cable protection products to provide low and high votage electrical cables with protection - this includes LV power cabl... Read More - Flickr Centriforce -...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 3 of 3

By Richard Derrick on 10th June, 2013

And another picture showing Brian Derrick on the right, Victor Thorne on the left. Both Brian and Victor showing themselves as “sharp dressers” in this and the previous blog The 3M Electrical Connection Part 2.   ... Read More - The 3M Electrical Co...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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T&D & Niger Delta Power Holding Company

By Chris Dodds on 10th June, 2013

Last week met with and presented to Niger Delta Power Holding Company in connection with the NIPP mega-projects for the electrification of Nigeria. The National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) was conceived in 2004 as a fast-track... Read More - T&D & Niger ...

Category:  Company Updates

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The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 2 of 3

By Richard Derrick on 9th June, 2013

Another picture from the same exhibition showing Victor Thorne on the right. After many years of association with the 3M brand it is only 3M’s Electrical Division that we work with now. The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 1 of 3 ... Read More - The 3M Electrical Co...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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The 3M Electrical Connection - Part 1 of 3

By Richard Derrick on 8th June, 2013

The 3M Electrical Connection with Thorne and Derrick goes right back to the 1960’s when Victor Thorne and Brian Derrick were directors of Brissco Equipment Ltd. The photo is from an exhibition at Earls Court. You can just make out the 3... Read More - The 3M Electrical Co...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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3. An Industry Legend.

By Richard Derrick on 7th June, 2013

From the same bygone era a photo of a youthful looking Derek Hodgkins on the left and a man known to many in the industry, Mr Don Holly on the right. Derek Hodgkins works with Jointing Technologies these days, a leading UK distributor of LV HV Cab... Read More - 3. An Industry Legen...

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2. Tea For Four.

By Richard Derrick on 6th June, 2013

More tea breaks? From left to right Bob Hutchings, Mike Earl, Derek Hodgkins from with Bryan Coles, 3M Sales Executive. 15 years after this photo was taken, Bryan Coles had left 3M Electrical and was working with from the very s... Read More - 2. Tea For Four....

Category:  T&D History Blog

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T&D Deliver First Prysmian Draka Cable Order

By Ben Riley on 6th June, 2013

            Less than a week after Prysmian Draka made presentation to , the first purchase order for Prysmian Draka RFCU cable has been reeled in. The 10,000m PO was placed by a major U... Read More - T&D Deliver Firs...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Hot Under The Collar? Keep Your Cool With 3M

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2013

NO naked flames, NO gas torches, NO ignition tooling, NO “hot-work” permit applications required with 3M Cold Shrink. Cold Shrink Facts - Cold shrink tubing, like heat shrink tubing, is used to achieve a tight fit around cables and... Read More - Hot Under The Collar...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D, Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2013

 stock and distribute many of the world-leading brands of Electrical Equipment.   For example, ABB Medium Voltage Electrical Equipment, Catu Electrical Safety Equipment, 3M Cable Accessories, Panduit Cable Accessories and man... Read More - T&D, Standing On...

Category:  Company Updates

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Silver Fox Fox-In-A-Box Cable Labelling UK

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2013

              Silver Fox's Fox-In-A-Box is proving its worth as a cost-effective solution for printing large volumes of cable labels with all the essential components supplied in a single bo... Read More - Silver Fox Fox-In-A-...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Silver Fox Optical Flag Cable Labels - Saves Time & Money

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2013

              Silver Fox Optical Fibre Flag Labels offer efficiencies, saving time and money Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, has launched a new range of labels t... Read More - Silver Fox Optical F...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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2,700 Wiping Glands To ABB Australia

By Ben Riley on 5th June, 2013

complete NEW shipment of wiping glands to ABB Australia. Working with design engineers at ABB state-of-the-art production facility in Perth, Western Australia, Exports helped specify the brass wiping glands (to BS2562) for use on A... Read More - 2,700 Wiping Glands ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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1. Mixing Business With Pleasure.

By Richard Derrick on 5th June, 2013

In the beginning things were so basic at Thorne and Derrick we didn’t even have walls! Mixing Business With Pleasure : Photo of John Fry (left), Bob Hutchings (holding kettle) and Mike Earl (far right) making tea out in the open. We probably... Read More - 1. Mixing Business W...

Category:  T&D History Blog

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Vulcan Cable Cleats Hold 11kV Cable Firmly In Place At Drax Power Station

By Chris Dodds on 5th June, 2013

Made In Yorkshire, Installed In Yorkshire - Yet more Vulcan Cleats bound for Draxcablejoints.co.uk/sub-product-de… twitter.com/ThorneanDerric… — Thorne and Derrick (@ThorneanDerrick) June 5, 2013 Cable Cleats. 11kV Ca... Read More - Vulcan Cable Cleats ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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In the Beginning.......

By Richard Derrick on 3rd June, 2013

was established in the Summer of 1985 by Brian Derrick and Victor Thorne. They had both recently left Brissco Equipment Ltd in Bristol, along with four sales staff, Mike Earl, Derek Hodgkins, Bob Hutchings and John Fry. The business moved ... Read More - In the Beginning.......

Category:  T&D History Blog

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T&D & Prysmian Draka, A New Combined Power In Cable Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 31st May, 2013

  Pictured : Ewan Marshall (Prysmian Infrastructure Sales Manager), Chris Dodds Power Sales Manager), Graham Ross (Prysmian Draka BDM Oil & Gas) & Pamela Kinnell Power Marketing). Yesterday, the Worlds Largest ... Read More - T&D & Prysmi...

Category:  Company Updates

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Square Tape Earthing Clamps AN Wallis - JG 253

By Chris Dodds on 31st May, 2013

Earth Clamps. Earthing & Lightning Protection Square Tape Earthing Clamps AN Wallis. The JG-253 AN Wallis four-way earthing clamp connectors are suitable for making cross, straight through or tee joints in flat copper earth tape. The base o... Read More - Square Tape Earthing...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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T&D Are Approved Vendors To Costain

By Chris Dodds on 31st May, 2013

have new up-graded Approved Vendor Status to the Costain group of companies. are providing LV-HV Electrical Equipment to several rail, water, oil and gas projects currently. Costain Group PLC, Registration Nos.: 1393773; Costai... Read More - T&D Are Approved...

Category:  Company Updates

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Video Demo : Ripley WS57A Semi-Con Shavers For 132kV Subsea Cable Preparation

By Chris Dodds on 29th May, 2013

Ripley WS57A Semi-Con Shaver. The Ripley WS57A is a cable preparation tool for the power transmission and distribution markets. Ripley Adjustable Cable End Stripper & Cable Jacket Stripper - Features High voltage power cable&nb... Read More - Video Demo : Ripley ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Cold Shrink LO42- Network Rail 750V Track Feeder Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 29th May, 2013

3M Network Rail Specification Cold Shrink Inline Joints & Terminations - 450/750V Track Feeder Cables to RT/E/S/21101.   3M Rail Cable Joint Termination Kit Reference: LO42 Application: Inline Cable Joints Terminations 161/240sqmm ... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink LO42-...

Category:  Rail

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T&D & Nexans Assist In Rehabilitation Of Gereshk Hydropower Plant In Afghanistan

By Chris Dodds on 29th May, 2013

Nexans Euromold - HV High Voltage Cable Connectors & Cable Terminations. Exports have secured a major new order to supply Gereshk Hydropower Plant with High Voltage Electrical Equipment. are supplying Nexans Euromold Connect... Read More - T&D & Nexans...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Flying The Flag For GB Exports

By Chris Dodds on 29th May, 2013

So far this year have exported to : Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dubai, Egypt, Falklands, France, Finland, Gambia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, India,... Read More - T&D Flying The F...

Category:  Exports

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Made in GB - Ellis Patents Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 28th May, 2013

Trusted Worldwide. Holding Power is Ellis Patents guarantee that EP Cable Cleats will contain dangerous short circuit forces - protecting your people, power and plant. Without fail - specify Ellis Patents Cable Cleats. are proud to... Read More - Made in GB - Ellis P...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Catu Arc Flash Protective Kits 65cal/cm² Supplied To St Fergus Gas Terminal, Scotland

By Chris Dodds on 28th May, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Arc Flash Protection Catu Arc Flash Protective Clothing Kits   have supplied Catu Arc Flash Protective Clothing Kits to electrical engineers working for Land & Marine Project Engineer... Read More - Catu Arc Flash Prote...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Smiles All Round for Lucy Zodion & T&D

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2013

  are hurtling towards achieving a 57% year-on-year sales figure increase for Lucy products. A blistering first 6 months will be sustained throughout the second half of the year as several key rail and water industry proje... Read More - Smiles All Round for...

Category:  Company Updates

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78 VIDEO PLAYLIST : Ripley Utility Tool Cable Preparation Tools for LV HV Power

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2013

VIDEO PLAYLIST Ripley Utility Tools are cable preparation tools used to cable splice, cable joint and cable terminate low voltage (LV), high voltage (HV) and extra high voltage (EHV) power, transmission and distribution cables. Cable preparation ... Read More - 78 VIDEO PLAYLIST : ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Pulling Socks for High Voltage Cable Pulling & Cable Support Up To 400kV

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2013

    Cable Pulling & Cable Laying supply cable pulling and cable laying equipment to enable the installation of High Voltage 400kV cables to the National Grid and the Electricity Alliances. Working with Balfour Be... Read More - Cable Pulling Socks ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Hazardous Area Power Cable Abandonment

By Chris Dodds on 24th May, 2013

Cable Abandonment. , the UK's leading distributor and largest stockist for 3M Hazardous Area & Cold Shrink Cable Accessories have despatched several hundred more 3M CSCAK abandonment kits to the BP Kinneil, Enhanced Gas Project.... Read More - Hazardous Area Power...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Brilliant Hadar Presentation Lights Up T&D

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2013

Hadar Lighting for Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas. Ease of Operation. Simple Installation. Straightforward Maintenance. UK Designed, Sourced & Manufactured.     thank the Hadar Lighting sales and mar... Read More - Brilliant Hadar Pres...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Silver Fox Cable Labelling Systems

By Chris Dodds on 23rd May, 2013

Silver Fox Cable Labels Cable Markers   YouTube Video Album : Silver Fox Cable Labelling Solutions Flickr Photo Album : Silver Fox Cable Labelling Solutions Silver Fox cable markers and cable labels provide fast and efficient id... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Lab...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Pepperl and Fuchs� Flameproof Enclosures Available in Various Designs

By Chris Dodds on 22nd May, 2013

Pepperl and Fuchs’ Flameproof Electrical Enclosures Available in Various Designs. It is often necessary to operate equipment, that is not designed for use in dangerous environements, in explosion hazardous areas. Be it TV cameras, switch... Read More - Pepperl and Fuchs� F...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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High Current Insulation Resistance Tester - Megger 5 kV S1-552/2

By on 21st May, 2013

High Voltage Electrical Equipment The Megger 5kV S1-552/2 High Current Insulation Resistance Tester has a high output current 5 mA for fast charging of capacitive loads and tests up to 5kV. The insulation resistance tester can be mains or... Read More - High Current Insulat...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Cable Cleats Help Tackle Copper Cable Theft on Railways

By Chris Dodds on 21st May, 2013

          Crime Busting Cable Cleats Combat Copper Theft At its peak, cable theft was costing the UK economy £770 million per year but now cable cleat manufacturer, Ellis Patents, has designed and deve... Read More - Cable Cleats Help Ta...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Available From T&D

By Chris Dodds on 21st May, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Arc Flash Protection   CATU Electrical Safety Equipment, including all the range of short-circuiting and earthing systems, the DETEX voltage detectors and testers, the live working tools and the individual eq... Read More - CATU Electrical Safe...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Nexans Euromold Screened Separable Connectors - 600 Series 1250A 24kV

By Pamela Kinnell on 21st May, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Cable Terminations Nexans Euromold 600 series screened separable connectors are EPDM pre-moulded, high voltage cable terminations for 6.6kV, 11kV, 15kV and 24kV electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers and moto... Read More - Nexans Euromold Scre...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kits Installed At Gas Processing Plant

By Chris Dodds on 21st May, 2013

Low Voltage Cable Abandonment With 3M Cold Shrink CSCAK Kits. Breagh Field Development Project. , 3M's Super Stockist for Cold Shrink Cable Accessories suitable for jointing, terminating and abandoning cables in hazardous areas, hav... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Cable...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Subsea Cable Joints

By Ben Riley on 20th May, 2013

Subsea Cable Joints. .......the Indian Ocean seabed to be precise. A seabed environment places obvious and intense electrical and mechanical design considerations on cable joints used to connect high voltage power cables. After 15 mon... Read More - Subsea Cable Joints...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Digging Back And Locating A Service Cable Joint On The Mains Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2013

LV Cable Jointing. If a signal device or embossed markings cannot be used to LV cable identification, the LV cable to be worked upon must be exposed alongs its length until a service cable joint is exposed. To be positively identified as a service... Read More - Digging Back And Loc...

Category:  Rail

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Need 3M ? Think T&D.

By Chris Dodds on 20th May, 2013

, the "Go-To" company for 3M UK stocks. Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick () have been Main Stockists & Distributors for 3M Electrical Products. Pictured : Just a snap-shot of 3M stock lines warehoused at ... Read More - Need 3M ? Think T&am...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The Effects Of Moisture On HV Cable Terminations

By on 18th May, 2013

Introduction The majority of dry terminations will be subjected to moisture during their lifetime whether they are installed in a cable box or are pole mounted. The effect of surface moisture as the result of condensation in a cable box, or rain a... Read More - The Effects Of Moist...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Another Duct Sealing Puzzle Solved By T&D & CSD

By Chris Dodds on 17th May, 2013

Cable Duct Sealing. & CSD have answered the call yet again and solved another cable duct sealing problem for UK DNO Western Power. WPD are working on several high voltage substation upgrades where it has been necessary to seal ... Read More - Another Duct Sealing...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Wibe Cable Ladders

By Chris Dodds on 16th May, 2013

Wibe Cable Ladders. Wibe offer one of the broadest ranges of cable ladder on the market today, with a common side profile the Wibe cable ladders common accessories for both mounting and joining. The Wibe cable ladder is based around a unique co... Read More - Wibe Cable Ladders ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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HellermannTyton Cable Tie Guns

By Chris Dodds on 15th May, 2013

 HellermannTyton Cable Ties & Cable Tie Guns  Hellermann Tyton provides over 60,000 solutions covering all aspects of low and high voltage cables – as a logical outcome, Hellermann Tyton also develops and sells optimu... Read More - HellermannTyton Cabl...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Need An Overnight Delivery To Madrid - Yes Gaz Can !

By Chris Dodds on 15th May, 2013

When Gary Amos ( Export Sales) organised an overnight delivery of Panduit Cable Tie Tools from the UK to Madrid no wonder the customer was impressed.... Hi Gary, Just to let you know the order arrived safe. Thanks for all your... Read More - Need An Overnight De...

Category:  Exports

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Cable Strippers - Stripping Tool for High Voltage Bonded Semi-Conductive Screens

By on 14th May, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Cable Terminations. Cable Strippers for High Voltage Bonded Semi-Conductive Screens are designed to remove the vulcanised semi-conductive layer from XLPE high voltage (6.6kV-11kV-33kV) cables with diameters from 10 to 52m... Read More - Cable Strippers - St...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Constant Force Springs P64 31-50mm

By on 14th May, 2013

Earthing & Lightning Protection 3M Constant Force Springs are a range of solderless connections for use on lead or aluminium sheaths and copper screened cables. The 3M springs are easily applied by rolling onto the sheath connections, wher... Read More - 3M Constant Force Sp...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Specify & Supply CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals To New Major Project

By Chris Dodds on 14th May, 2013

Cable Duct Sealing. Last week, Balfour Beatty/Birse contacted for advice on an urgent requirement to seal over 100no 100mm cable ducts at Doncaster Southern Gateway. recommended the CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal System to p... Read More - T&D Specify &...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Sicon High Voltage Mechanical Shear Bolt Connector - Pfisterer 11kV-33kV-72kV

By on 14th May, 2013

HV Cable Jointing & Cable Terminations. The Pfisterer Sicon is the first cable connector system with stepless shear bolts. Pfisterer bolted connections offer technical and practical advantages that compression connections cannot provide. ... Read More - Sicon High Voltage M...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pfisterer Sicon High Voltage Mechanical Lugs 11kV-33kV

By on 14th May, 2013

HV Cable Joints & Terminations The Pfisterer SICON is the first cable connector system with stepless shear bolts. The patented stepless Sicon shear bolt allows the joint to be used with a wide range of cross-sections. Pfisterer bolted c... Read More - Pfisterer Sicon High...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Resistance To Corrosion On Drilling Rigs For Oil, Water, Gas And Watertight Too.

By Chris Dodds on 14th May, 2013

Resistance To Corrosion On Drilling Rigs For Oil, Water, Gas And Watertight Too. MARECHAL ELECTRIC and DRILLMEC engineers worked closely in the design of the connector best suited to the various functions of the rigs. Featuring unique design... Read More - Resistance To Corros...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Supplied To KAFD Project, Saudi Arabia

By Chris Dodds on 14th May, 2013

Cable Cleats. Ellis Patents distributor have secured more cable cleats business for Phase 2 of the KAFD Project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 3,000 Ellis Patents 2F-1202B  2 bolt cable clamps have been specified and supplied by ... Read More - Ellis Patents Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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SPS-Series Cable Protection Spiral Binding

By Chris Dodds on 14th May, 2013

SPS-series cable protection spiral binding SPS cable protection spiral binding is very robust and offers very good protection against mechanical stress and oils. Additionally SPS spiral binding is very abrasion resistant. SPS is available with mu... Read More - SPS-Series Cable Pro...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Glands Are Going Down Under

By Chris Dodds on 14th May, 2013

have supplied ABB Austrailia Pty with 2,700off High Voltage Cable Glands for incorporation into ABB 33kV rated distribution transformers - the brass wiping glands are used to facilitate the termination of high voltage power cables int... Read More - Glands Are Going Dow...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Silver Fox Cable Labels Selected For National Grid Tunnel Machines

By Chris Dodds on 13th May, 2013

  Cable Labelling & Cable Markers Silver Fox Fox-in-a-Box     Silver Fox cable labels have been specified and installed by the Murphy Group to provide reliable and durable cable labelling and identification of cable ... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Lab...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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HellermannTyton Cable Protection Accessories

By Chris Dodds on 10th May, 2013

HellermannTyton Cable Protection Accessories. No cable can meet the demands posed today in terms of abrasion resistance, tensile strength and form consistency or impact resistance without having appropriate cable protection. Hellermann Tyton cable... Read More - HellermannTyton Cabl...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Unitrunk And London Underground Compliant Cable Tray

By Chris Dodds on 10th May, 2013

London Underground Compliant Cable Tray Providing product to London Underground projects demands compliance to the most rigorous standards. Strict quality controls and demanding installation criteria requires products and services that meets ... Read More - Unitrunk And London ...

Category:  Rail

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Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kit- 3M CSCAK4

By on 9th May, 2013

Low Voltage Cable Jointing Cable Abandonment Kits - Cable abandonment kits are used when cable is left underground but it is not intended to be left live. If by mistake it has power connected to it, the cable abandonment kit is designed t... Read More - Cold Shrink Cable Ab...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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RIDGID micro CD100 Combustible Gas Detector

By Pamela Kinnell on 9th May, 2013

RIDGID Micro Products RIDGID micro CD100 - Combustible Gas Detector   The RIDGID micro CD-100 Combustible Gas Detector provides simple and quick readings to identify the presence of combustible gases. The RIDGID micro Gas Detector is de... Read More - RIDGID micro CD100 C...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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RIDGID micro IR100 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

By Pamela Kinnell on 9th May, 2013

RIDGID micro Products RIDGID micro IR100 - Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer   The RIDGID micro IR-100 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer provides simple, quick and accurate surface temperature readings at the push of a button. Simply sque... Read More - RIDGID micro IR100 N...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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RIDGID micro LM-100 Laser Distance Meter

By Pamela Kinnell on 9th May, 2013

RIDGID micro Products RIDGID micro LM-100 Laser Distance Meter     The RIDGID micro LM-100 Laser Distance Meter provides simple, quick and accurate distance readings at the push of a button. Simply push the measurement button on t... Read More - RIDGID micro LM-100 ...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Fairless Cable Glands For Navy From CSD Sealing Systems

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2013

CSD Shipped For Further Success CSD has shipped the first order of EMP Fairless Glands for the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers. The cable glands are designed to provide a highly effective transit seal for a... Read More - Fairless Cable Gland...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Mechanical Sealing Solutions For Multiple, Single-Cable & Pipe Installations

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Seals   Roxtec was founded in Sweden in 1990 with the invention of Multidiameter™, a solution based on adaptable sealing modules with removable layers.  The Roxtec solution revolutionised the... Read More - Roxtec Mechanical Se...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Removing Easy-Strip Peelable Semi-Conductive Layer On Medium Voltage XLPE Cables 11kV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2013

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Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Single Core 33kV XLPE Cable Joint - High Voltage Joint Kit XLPE Insulated Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2013

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Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Advantages Of Replacing Paper Based Solutions With Mobile Computing In Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th May, 2013

Hazardous Area Mobile Computers There are several advantages. The most obvious is the efficiency savings paperless data capture create. Due to automatic synchronisation and data upload the need for engineers to manually input results back at t... Read More - Advantages Of Replac...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Marechal Electric DS Plugs Supply Power To Doruk Electra Electric Buses In Turkey

By Chris Dodds on 7th May, 2013

Marechal Electric Plugs & Sockets Marechal DS Plugs & Sockets Industrial Power Supply & Motor Connections The first manufacturer of intercity buses in Turkey, OTOKAR, perfectly meets the local authorities’ needs for urban... Read More - Marechal Electric DS...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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CSD RISE Duct Seals Selected For Major Network Rail Project

By Chris Dodds on 30th April, 2013

Reading Station Transformed. Cable Duct Sealing for Network Rail Projects. CSD : The most advanced product range of fireproof, gastight and watertight sealing for cable and pipe entries. working with Costain have specified and suppli... Read More - CSD RISE Duct Seals ...

Category:  Rail

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Rail Power Products To Enable Safe & Reliable Distribution Of Electricity

By Chris Dodds on 30th April, 2013

Rail Electrification & Cabling LV HV Rail Power Products   distribute Rail Power Products to enable the safe and reliable distribution of electricity throughout global rail networks. UK distribute an extensive... Read More - Rail Power Products ...

Category:  Rail

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WIMES Approved Cable Duct Seals For Water Utility Industry

By Chris Dodds on 30th April, 2013

Sealing of Cable Ducts and Routes in Compliance with WIMES Specification. WIMES - Water Industry Mechanical & Electrical Specification. CSD RISE Approved Duct Seals. CSD RISE duct seals ensure WIMES compliance and are in servi... Read More - WIMES Approved Cable...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M 82F1 Cable Joint : Submersible Cable Joints for Marine & Offshore Cables

By Chris Dodds on 30th April, 2013

What's In The Box ? Video : Cable Joint Kit Contents - each cable jointing kit contains following materials to make one cable splice, cable joint or cable repair : one piece removable cable joint mould, Scotchcast 2130 resin, Scotch 2... Read More - 3M 82F1 Cable Joint ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Non Contact Voltage Detector 240v 2kV 6kV 11kV 22kV 33kV 132kV 275kV

By Ben Riley on 26th April, 2013

AEMC 275HVD Non-Contact High Voltage Detectors The Model 275HVD is designed to detect the presence of high voltage without physical contact. An eight position rotary switch selects the detection range. As the sensor is moved closer to the vol... Read More - Non Contact Voltage ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PrimeTest 250 Handheld PAT Tester (Portable Appliance Testing)

By Chris Dodds on 25th April, 2013

Electrical Testing Seaward PrimeTest 250 Handheld PAT Tester   The Seaward PrimeTest 250 is a comprehensive handheld PAT tester and an engineer's ideal companion. The handheld Seaward PrimeTest 250 PAT tester features all of th... Read More - Seaward PrimeTest 25...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PrimeTest 350 Handheld PAT Tester (Portable Appliance Testing)

By Chris Dodds on 25th April, 2013

Electrical Testing Seaward PrimeTest 350 Handheld PAT Tester   The Seaward PrimeTest 350 is one of the most advanced portable appliance testers in the world and the ultimate choice for professionals. The Seaward PrimeTest 350 PAT t... Read More - Seaward PrimeTest 35...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PAT Checkbox - PAT Verification Unit

By Chris Dodds on 25th April, 2013

Electrical Testing LV HV Seaward PAT Checkbox   The Seaward PAT Checkbox has been designed to provide a safe, accurate, simple and quick way of checking that Seaward PAT testers are working within specification in between periodic calib... Read More - Seaward PAT Checkbox...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PowerCheck 1557 PAT And Installation Verification Unit

By Chris Dodds on 25th April, 2013

Electrical Testing LV HV Seaward PowerCheck 1557 PAT And Installation Verification Unit   The Seaward PowerCheck 1557 is a comprehensive PAT and installation verification checkbox. The Seaward PowerCheck 1557 carries out ongoing pe... Read More - Seaward PowerCheck 1...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PowerPlus 1557 Fixed Installation Tester

By Chris Dodds on 25th April, 2013

Electrical Testing LV HV Seaward PowerPlus 1557 Fixed Installation Tester   The Seaward PowerPlus1557 automatically records test and inspection information onto built-in electronic copies of 17th edition certificates as you perform test... Read More - Seaward PowerPlus 15...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Testing Current And Current Transformers From Omicron

By Ben Riley on 24th April, 2013

When Only The Highest Accuracy Will Do  Omicron current and voltage transformers (generally referred to as instrument transformers) have been used for measurement and protection purposes in electricity grids for more than 100 years. They have... Read More - Testing Current And ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Importance Of Correct Arc Flash PPE In Mines

By Ben Riley on 24th April, 2013

Choose The Best Arc Flash Protection The overall number of burns recorded in the Bi-National Burns registry for 2011 was 2480 according to Australia Mining. Of these, 9.6% of all adult burn injuries occurred in the trade and service area, whi... Read More - Importance Of Correc...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Seaward PrimeTest 100 Handheld PAT Tester (Portable Appliance Testing)

By Chris Dodds on 24th April, 2013

Electrical Testing LV HV Seaward PrimeTest 100 Handheld PAT Tester   The Seaward PrimeTest 100 is a functional and diverse manual PAT tester which features 3 operational modes. The PrimeTest 100 is an ideal choice for those lo... Read More - Seaward PrimeTest 10...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Carry on Cable Jointing - 33kV Trifurcating Transition Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 23rd April, 2013

  Going Where Others Fear To Tread..... and SPS again further their reputation for providing innovative cable jointing solutions without delaying high voltage cable installations. Problem : How To Connect 3 Core 33kV PILC/... Read More - Carry on Cable Joint...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Challenge Poulter !

By Chris Dodds on 23rd April, 2013

Richard Poulter (Pictured, MD Shrink Polymer Systems) designs, produces and delivers Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Terminations. Both LV & HV. 11kV, 33kV, PILC, XLPE, Triplex. Richard Poulter is an acknowledged cable jointing guru - ... Read More - Challenge Poulter !...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Megger High Voltage Cable Test & Cable Fault Location

By Chris Dodds on 22nd April, 2013

Megger Cable Test & Cable Fault Location Megger has recently greatly extended its range of HV high voltage cable testing and CABLE fault location products. With its acquisition of SebaKMT, Megger can now demonstrate and supply AC, DC and VLF c... Read More - Megger High Voltage ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Cable Cleats For Flat, Trefoil & Quadrafoil Installations � BS7671 Guidelines

By on 20th April, 2013

Flat, Trefoil And Quadrafoil Installations     Cables should be fastened to cable ladder and/or cable tray using cable cleats or cable ties to prevent movement of the cables under normal use and during fault conditions  Cab... Read More - Cable Cleats For Fla...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Duct Seals : Reduce Risk. Stay Safe. Stick To The Spec.

By Chris Dodds on 17th April, 2013

Cable Duct Seals. CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals are the most extensively specified sealing system to provide effective protection against water, gas and fire. Non-compliant cable duct seals can lead to flood damaged substations and ultimately powe... Read More - Cable Duct Seals : R...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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900

By Chris Dodds on 2nd April, 2013

900 Members, Thorne & Derrick Linked In Group. Thorne & Derrick UK are national distributors and worldwide exporters of LV-HV Cable Installation, Cable Jointing & Electrical Equipment - we service UK and global businesses involved ... Read More - 900...

Category:  Company Updates

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Jointing Technologies from T&D

By Chris Dodds on 2nd April, 2013

Low Voltage Cable Jointing Technologies from Thorne & Derrick. UK & Export. Committed to providing customer choice, stock cable jointing technologies : * Resin Cast Cable Jointing * Heat Shrink Cable Jointing * Cold... Read More - Jointing Technologie...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Cable Cleats - Aluminium Cable Cleats, Two Hole up to 159mm Cable OD's

By Chris Dodds on 1st April, 2013

Prysmian - formerly Pirelli Cables, formerly BICC (BICON) - Cable Cleats. Prysmian - Aluminium Cable Cleats, Two Hole 370 Series Cable Cleats Prysmian BICON aluminium cable cleats and cable clamps are suitable for use with cables fr... Read More - Prysmian Cable Cleat...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Arc Flash & Shock Hazard Warning Labels For Power Transformers

By Chris Dodds on 25th March, 2013

I have noticed that at most facilities I have visited where an arc flash hazard analysis has been performed and arc and shock hazard warning labels have been applied to the equipment, warning labels have not been applied to power distribution transfo... Read More - Arc Flash & Shoc...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Elastimold Euromold Cable Terminations For Wind Turbine At Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm

By Chris Dodds on 25th March, 2013

Elastimold Terminations. Euromold Terminations. Follow the Seajacks vessel, Leviathan, as it installs the eighty eighth and final turbine of the Sheringham Shoal offshore wind farm project. Also, take a look at the cable termination inside the tur... Read More - Elastimold Euromold ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cooper Power 600 Amp High Voltage Deadbreak Connector Installation Video

By Chris Dodds on 25th March, 2013

HV High Voltage Cable Terminations. Discover how to install a 600 A deadbreak connector onto cable. The Cooper Power Systems 600 A, 15kV Class BT-TAP Deadbreak Connector is used to terminate high-voltage underground cable to transformers, ... Read More - Cooper Power 600 Amp...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Jayagopi Narayanasamy, Welcome To T&D

By Chris Dodds on 23rd March, 2013

Chartered Engineer, Aluminium Bahrain Member of 's Linked In Group : LV, HV & Hazardous Area Electrical. Alba is one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world. ... Read More - Jayagopi Narayanasam...

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Nouh Al Jaroudi, Welcome To T&D

By Chris Dodds on 22nd March, 2013

Protection Section Head, Transmission Grid at Saudi Electricity Company. SEC & Transmission Grid Please be informed that the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has implemented the first phase of restructuring for their activities eff... Read More - Nouh Al Jaroudi, Wel...

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Gabriel Emeka Ojeah, Welcome To T&D

By Chris Dodds on 22nd March, 2013

ABB Commissioning Engineer - Austrailia. New Member of 's Linked In Group : LV, HV & Hazardous Area Electrical. ABB Blackout Prevention - Imagine A World Without Electricity........ ... Read More - Gabriel Emeka Ojeah,...

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Nitin Sharma, Welcome To T&D

By Chris Dodds on 22nd March, 2013

Electrical Design Engineer - HIPL India Howe India PVT Ltd (HIPL) was set-up in India by a Canadian Group (Howe International) in the year 1966 as their Subsidiary Company. Over the years HIPL became independent of the parent group and is now ... Read More - Nitin Sharma, Welcom...

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800

By Chris Dodds on 20th March, 2013

800 Members, Linked In Group. Open Invitation To Join : LV HV & Hazardous Area Electrical Eqpt Distribution. Thorne & Derrick UK are national distributors and worldwide exporters of LV-HV Cable Installation, Cable Jointing ... Read More - 800...

Category:  Company Updates

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3M Push-On & Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Terminations, 72kV-145kV

By Chris Dodds on 20th March, 2013

3M Extra High Voltage Cable Terminations. 3M High Voltage Cable Terminations and Joints are available in Cold Shrink and Push-On cable termination technology, 72kV-145kV. 3M Cold Shrink termination kits are designed for the simplest high volta... Read More - 3M Push-On & Col...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M QT-III High Voltage 69kV / 72KV Termination Cold Shrink

By Chris Dodds on 20th March, 2013

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Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Offshore Decommissioning - New Methods to Improve Safety in High-Risk Areas

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2013

Decom Download. •Review the positives of technological innovations in heavy lift against more traditional techniques and how they can help you to improve safety during offshore decommissioning •Asses the credentials of cold cu... Read More - Offshore Decommissio...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Decommissioning Oil Projects In The North Sea - Case Study

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2013

Decom Download. •Review the background of this unique decommissioning project to appreciate the challenges that had to be addressed by Premier Oil before executing this job •Assess the benefits of re-use and re-cycling potential for... Read More - Decommissioning Oil ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Utility Companies Forced To Rethink With Massive PV Growth

By Chris Dodds on 19th March, 2013

The massive global increase of installed solar PV-systems has an enormous impact on the position of energy utilities. Solar produced electricity already covers 5 percent of the demand for electricity in countries like Italy and Germany. With an ex... Read More - Utility Companies Fo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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The Mad Rush For Solar PV Will Result In Death.....

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

  Courtesy of Kevin Hann from Linked In's HVMS Group with Contribution from Group Member .... "The current rush to get large solar power stations generating by the end of March could very easily result in death. T... Read More - The Mad Rush For Sol...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Training For High Voltage Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

High Voltage Cable Jointing Training - Standard Courses Available (Practical) : • Industrial L.V. Electricians to 6.6kV /11kV cable jointers. Course duration: 5 days On completion of the course, delegates will be familiar with the... Read More - Training For High Vo...

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Shipshape & Bristol Fashion

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

11kV Joints & 11kV Terminations. Last week, Exports again demonstrated their power to supply international high voltage cabling projects with 11kV HV cable joints and 11kV HV cable terminations. A total of 15 pallets of 11kV heat s... Read More - Shipshape & Bris...

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33kV Terminations For High Voltage Power Cables At New Solar PV Project

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

have provided a same day kit and despatch service to new client Juwi for the supply of 33kV Cable Terminations. 1TIS-36X-A/E type 33kV terminations are heat shrink indoor terminations to suit single core 33/36kV XLPE 35-70sqmm cables w... Read More - 33kV Terminations Fo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CSD RISE Multi-Cable Transit Systems For Offshore

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

CSD RISE multi-cable transit sealing sytems provide fire rated, watertight and gastight cable sealing solution for marine and offshore cables, this includes A0-A60 and H0-H120 specifications. This video demonstrates the method of sealing larg... Read More - CSD RISE Multi-Cable...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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T&D Score In Iraq

By Chris Dodds on 18th March, 2013

have rebounded out the warehouse an urgent order destined to BP Iraq. The order for the airfreight delivery of over 100 heat shrink cable joints and cable terminations for the 11kV cable installation at the Rumaila field is ... Read More - T&D Score In Ira...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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A Journey On TfL�s New Extension

By Chris Dodds on 17th March, 2013

TfL has completed the London Overground orbital network with an extension on the East London Line from Surrey Quays to Clapham Junction. are Approved Vendors to TfL. Low & High Voltage Electrical Equipment for Rail. 15kV-25k... Read More - A Journey On TfL�s N...

Category:  Rail

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Roxtec CF 32 BG B KIT Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec BG™ system is designed to safely and efficiently bond or ground armored or shielded cables. The Roxtec BG™ solution is suitable for use in ap... Read More - Roxtec CF 32 BG B KI...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec C KFO Frame With Flange Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec C KFO is a lightweight composite frame in size 6x1. The frame is openable for easy installation around existing cables. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable &am... Read More - Roxtec C KFO Frame W...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec CF 24 Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec CF 24 is a bolted together frame made from aluminum. Compression is integrated in the frame. The frame is easily installed around existing cables. Rox... Read More - Roxtec CF 24 Frame I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec C RS T Seal Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec C RS T entry seal is a kit-supplied small-sized solution for cabinets and equipment. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable & Pipes - Typical Applications ... Read More - Roxtec C RS T Seal I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec 16 28 Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Roxtec provides excellent cable and pipe sealing solutions for retrofit projects. This is one of several frames that can be installed around existing cables and rep... Read More - Roxtec 16 28 Frame I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec C KFO Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec C KFO is a lightweight composite frame in size 6x1. The frame is openable for easy installation around existing cables. Available with or without flange.... Read More - Roxtec C KFO Frame I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec B Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec B frame is a flanged, bolted together metal frame. Frame parts are assembled to make different sizes and combinations of openings. Suitable for installat... Read More - Roxtec B Frame Insta...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec CF 16 Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 12th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec CF 16 is a low-profile metal frame. Compression is integrated in the frame. Adapter plates available for standardized openings in cabinets Roxtec Tran... Read More - Roxtec CF 16 Frame I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec ComPlus Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec ComPlus is a lightweight, flanged composite frame solution. Frame parts can be combined to make different numbers of openings in width. Roxtec Transit... Read More - Roxtec ComPlus Frame...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec ComSeal 32 Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec ComSeal™ is a light-weight and area efficient cable sealing solution for cabinets. It is equipped with adaptable sealing modules and supplied as re... Read More - Roxtec ComSeal 32 Fr...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec CF 8 and CF 32 Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec CF 8 and CF 32 entry seals are made from cast aluminum. Compression unit is integrated in the frame. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable & Pipes - Typical ... Read More - Roxtec CF 8 and CF 3...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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11kV Cable Joints & Cable Terminations (Heat Shrink) - Special Prices

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2013

11kV Cable Joints & Cable Terminations (Heat Shrink) - Special Prices. 11kV Terminations : SPS high voltage cable termination kits are suitable for single and three core polymeric cables (XLPE and EPR) with operating voltages of 6.6/7.2kV,... Read More - 11kV Cable Joints &a...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Terminations To Suit N2XSY CWS Cable DIN VDE 0276-620 18/30kV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 11th March, 2013

Cable Terminations To Suit N2XSY CWS Cable DIN VDE 0276-620 18/30kV Cables. Utilising heat shrink technology, can supply high voltage cable terminations and cable joints to suit N2XSY single core power cables - generally specified for ... Read More - Cable Terminations T...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec EzEntry Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 8th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec EzEntry™ simplifies cable sealing in cabinets and enclosures. The single-side seal is delivered as a kit, including a composite frame and adaptable... Read More - Roxtec EzEntry Frame...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec G Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 8th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec G frame is a flanged metal frame available with a single opening or in combinations with several openings in width and/or height. Roxtec Transits Seal... Read More - Roxtec G Frame Insta...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec ComShelt Seal Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 8th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec ComShelt is a sealing kit solution for cables and pipes of different sizes. The light-weight composite frame with integrated compression unit is designed... Read More - Roxtec ComShelt Seal...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec EzEntry Exhibition Movie

By Chris Dodds on 8th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Check out Roxtec EzEntry™ seals. They are designed to simplify cable sealing in cabinets and enclosures and allow several pre-terminated cables of different s... Read More - Roxtec EzEntry Exhib...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec GH BG B SYSTEM Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec BG™ system is designed to safely and efficiently bond or ground armored or shielded cables. The Roxtec BG™ solution is suitable for use in ap... Read More - Roxtec GH BG B SYSTE...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec KFO Frame With Flange Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec KFO is a light-weight composite frame in size 6x1. The frame is openable for easy installation around existing cables. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable &... Read More - Roxtec KFO Frame Wit...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec KFO Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec KFO is a light-weight composite frame in size 6x1. The frame is openable for easy installation around existing cables. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable &... Read More - Roxtec KFO Frame Ins...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Installation Tools

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Roxtec has developed a range of tools to simplify installation and disassembly of cable and pipe sealing solutions. This film presents pre-compression tools, clamps... Read More - Roxtec Installation ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Take A Look Inside 3M Scotchcast Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Hazardous Area Cable Joints. This Video snippet enables the cable jointer to view inside the 3M Scotchcast range of LVI3 type resin joints suitable for Hazardous Areas. The resin is encapsulated in the cable joint shell (Scotchcast 14... Read More - Take A Look Inside 3...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Good, Better or Best Cable Joints? Todays Lowest Price = Tomorrows Highest Cost

By Chris Dodds on 7th March, 2013

Your Cable Circuit Is Only As Strong As its Weakest Link... Why risk cable system reliability by installing underspecified cable joints? Today's Low Price, Tomorrows High Cost 3M are the market leading, advanced specification... Read More - Good, Better or Best...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec R and RS 100 EMC Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 6th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec R EMC is a shielded version of the R frame, approved for EMC use. Roxtec RS ES and Roxtec RS PE are similar to standard RS entry seals, but also appro... Read More - Roxtec R and RS 100 ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec PPS Seal Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 6th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Roxtec Transits Seal Cable & Pipes - Typical Applications Sealing around cables or pipes that enter buildings through walls or floors Sealing around cab... Read More - Roxtec PPS Seal Inst...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec R X and RS X Solutions Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec R X and RS X solutions have been designed for use where welding is not desired. The Roxtec kit consists of one R or RS seal and one pipe sleeve. Roxte... Read More - Roxtec R X and RS X ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Retrofit Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Roxtec provides excellent cable and pipe sealing solutions for retrofit projects. This is one of several frames that can be installed around existing cables and rep... Read More - Roxtec Retrofit Fram...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec R Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec R is a round expansion frame with a square packing space for cables, pipes and modules. Compression is integrated in the Roxtec transit frame. Allows ins... Read More - Roxtec R Frame Insta...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec RS PPS/S Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec RS PPS/S is a single-side seal for openings with thermoplastic pipes in structures such as walls, floors, decks and bulkheads. The seal provides prote... Read More - Roxtec RS PPS/S Inst...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec RS OMD Seal Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec RS OMD is a round entry seal, consisting of two adaptable halves with removable layers on both the inside and the outside. Compression is integrated in t... Read More - Roxtec RS OMD Seal I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec RG M63 Entry Seal Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 5th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec RG M63 entry seal is a cable gland type of seal with adaptable sealing modules at the center. Roxtec Transits Seal Cable & Pipes - Typical Applica... Read More - Roxtec RG M63 Entry ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec S EMC Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof Roxtec transit frames suitable for EMC installations together with Roxtec RM ES or RM PE modules. Make sure the transit frames are properly connected to earth. R... Read More - Roxtec S EMC Frame I...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec Telecom Corporate Movie

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof. See how Roxtec cable entry seals ensure protection and pave the way for fast roll-out and easy upgrades. For telecom operators, Roxtec represents a solution for... Read More - Roxtec Telecom Corpo...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec SRC Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Roxtec Sealing - Cable & Pipe Transits for Watertight, Gastight, Fireproof The Roxtec SRC frame is a metal frame intended for load bearing structures. Designed with rounded corners to reduce stress concentration and the risk of cracks a... Read More - Roxtec SRC Frame Ins...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec S Rectangular Cable Transit Frames Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Roxtec Cable Transits Roxtec Rectangular Cable Transit Frames   Roxtec S frame is a metal frame without flange, intended for welding to the construction. The S rectangular cable transit frame is available as a single opening frame, or i... Read More - Roxtec S Rectangular...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Roxtec RS Round Cable Transit Frames Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Roxtec Cable Transits Roxtec Round Cable Transit Frames   Roxtec RS round seal is a round seal for single cable or pipe entries in metal sleeves or core drilled holes. The two halves of the RS seal have removable layers and Roxtec ... Read More - Roxtec RS Round Cabl...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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SPS High Voltage Joints - Enhanced Watertight Cable Sealing Using Heat Shrink

By Chris Dodds on 4th March, 2013

Heat Shrink Cable Joints, Cable Terminations & Jointing 6.6kV 11kV 33kV High Voltage Heat Shrink   SPS heat shrink cable joints and cable terminations are Tested to International Standards outlined in Cenelec HD 628 S1 and 629.1 S2 ... Read More - SPS High Voltage Joi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Offshore Cable Pulling Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 1st March, 2013

  Offshore Cable Pulling Equipment SEB Cable Laying & Pulling Equipment   have tendered to all approved vendors for the cable pulling equipment requirement for the forthcoming Bonga FPSO October 2013 offshore sh... Read More - Offshore Cable Pulli...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Roxtec Wedge Clip Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 26th February, 2013

Roxtec Cable Transits Roxtec Rectangular Cable Transit Frames   The Roxtec Wedge is for use with Roxtec Group RM frames with a rectangular packing space without built-in compression. The Roxtec Wedge compresses and seals the instal... Read More - Roxtec Wedge Clip In...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Nearly 300,000 Video Views....See What You're Missing...

By Chris Dodds on 26th February, 2013

Tune Into YouTube Channel - 100's LV HV & Hazardous Area Electrical Videos. This Weeks Featured Video : 33kV Cable Jointing (31 Minutes). ... Read More - Nearly 300,000 Video...

Category:  Company Updates

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Cable Pulling Packages For Shipbuilding & Repair Yards

By Chris Dodds on 26th February, 2013

Cable Pulling & Cable Laying - Offshore have supplied Asaba Shipbuilding & Repair Yard in Port Malabo, Equatorial Guinea with a complete Cable Pulling system.  distribute and export the SEB Cable Pulling & Cable... Read More - Cable Pulling Packag...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Band-It M21199 Scru-Seals

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

BAND-IT Stainless Steel Banding & Strapping Band-It M21199 Scru-Seals   Band-It M211 Stainless Steel Scru-Seals are designed to make-off stainless steel clamps without resort to specialist strapping or banding tools - simlly ti... Read More - Band-It M21199 Scru-...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Vital Short Circuit Protection With Ellis Patents Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Cable Cleats   Ellis Patents are a leading voice in the campaign to have cable cleats reclassified as short-circuit protection devices. A move that would mean cable cleats would b... Read More - Vital Short Circuit ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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CSD RISE Sleeves & FIWA Sealant Seal Cables On Passenger Boat Bulkheads

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

CSD Duct Seals & Duct Sealing Watertight & Firetight Bulkhead Sealing   have supplied Thames Executive Charters with CSD RISE rubber insert sleeves and FIWA sealant to provide water integrity seals to 50mm penetrations o... Read More - CSD RISE Sleeves &am...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Resin Cable Joint Kits For Outdoor Garden Spike Lighting Systems

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

Resin Cable Joint Kits. supply electrical contractors with an extensive range of LV Low Voltage Resin Cable Joints for power cable jointing and connecting. This includes Resin Branch Cable Joints suitable for jointing 2no. 1.5... Read More - Resin Cable Joint Ki...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Cable & Jointing Contractors Based In East Midlands - EME Power Systems

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

11kV Cable Contractors. 11kV Cable Jointing Contractors. EME Power Systems is the largest 11kV cable installation, cable jointing and maintenance company based in the East Midland Area. EME design, install and maintain 11kV switchgear/sub... Read More - 11kV Cable & Joi...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Exports Reach Out To Far East Asia

By Chris Dodds on 25th February, 2013

Breaking News..... Exports have entered into a business co-operation arrangement with Adinin Group of Companies in Brunei Darussalam.... Read More - T&D Exports Reac...

Category:  Exports

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Termite Resistant Cable & Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 24th February, 2013

Anti-Termite Electrical Cable Joints SPS Cable Joints & Cable Terminations LV HV Low & High Voltage Electrical Cable Joints   have specified SPS LV, 11kV and 24kV Termite Resistant Cable Joints to several in... Read More - Termite Resistant Ca...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Fred Flintstone's Cable Protection

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

  Concrete or Plastic Cable Protection? Its Time To Step Out Of The Stone Age Once upon a time, utility contractors had no choice but to use concrete cable covers for protecting underground cable systems. Today, traditional concrete ... Read More - Fred Flintstone's Ca...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Wolf Safety TR & TS ATEX Torches For Hazardous Areas Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 21 & Zone 22

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf ATEX Safety Torch - TR & TS   Wolf ATEX Safety Torch is a portable light available with a straight or right-angle body style. The ATEX torch is simple to use and uses vacuum, halogen o... Read More - Wolf Safety TR &...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Band-It ID4002 Stainless Steel ID System for Offshore Identification

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

BAND-IT Stainless Steel Banding & Strapping BAND-IT Tools   working with Band-It and Red Marine Ltd have supplied a Band-It ID4002 Stainless Steel ID System for the identification of offshore equipment.  The BAN... Read More - Band-It ID4002 Stain...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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MCT Brattberg RGB Cable Transit Frames For Solihull Hospital Switchrooms

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

MCT Brattberg - Cable Transit Frames MCT Brattberg RGB Cable Transit Frames   working with SSE Contracting are supplying 9 MCT Brattberg Cable Transit Frames to provide protection to cables entering and leaving switchrooms ... Read More - MCT Brattberg RGB Ca...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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100,000 Band-It Stainless Steel Cable Ties Supplied to Drax Power Project

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

BAND-IT Stainless Steel Banding & Strapping Band-It Ball-Lok Cable Ties   Following several successful site demonstrations of the Band-It Stainless Steel Ball-Lok Cable Tie system to SES Ltd project managers and site personnel,... Read More - 100,000 Band-It Stai...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints Chosen By NG Bailey For FP Cable Project

By Chris Dodds on 22nd February, 2013

3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints 3M Scotchcast Resins   have supplied 3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints utilising Scotchcast 1402FR resin to joint Prysmian FP600S cables at the Birmingahm New Street Development Project for N... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Super Tymer Safety Cutter Tool for Steel Band Strapping Under Tension

By Chris Dodds on 20th February, 2013

Super Tymer Steel Safety Cutter Tool Surefast Steel Strapping Cutter Tool   Steel Banding can be an excellent choice when choosing a strap; due to its excellent strength and high rigidity. Meaning it can be used for a varying degree of ... Read More - Super Tymer Safety C...

Category:  Company Updates

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Surefast Strapping - Steel, Corded Polyester, Polypropylene

By Chris Dodds on 19th February, 2013

Stainless Steel Strapping & Banding Strapping - Steel, Corded Polyester, Polypropylene   Whilst Corded Polyester, Polypropylene and Steel Strapping have the common relationship that they are all used in the load securing industry to... Read More - Surefast Strapping -...

Category:  Company Updates

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Filoform MB Resin Branch Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2013

Straight & Branch Cable Joint Kits Filoform Resin LV Cable Joints   demonstrate their ability again to solve from stock complex low voltage cable jointing applications, the electrical contractor had a requirement to branch c... Read More - Filoform MB Resin Br...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Alroc CMF2/NP High Voltage Cable Jointers Tool Kits

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2013

  High Voltage Jointers Tools Alroc Cable Preparation Tool Kits   have been supplying specialist HV Cable Jointers with Cable Preparation Tool Kits manufactured by Alroc. The 3-in-1 tool kits enables the removal of the o... Read More - Alroc CMF2/NP High V...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Alroc Semi-Conductive Screen Removal Cable Preparation Tools

By Chris Dodds on 18th February, 2013

  Alroc Screen Scoring Tools Alroc Semi- Conductive Screen Removers   Damage to the insulation during semi-conductive screen removal - this is probably the number one cause of all cable joint and cable termination failures. Care... Read More - Alroc Semi-Conductiv...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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High Voltage, High Specification Cable Duct Sealing For Network Rail Power Integrity

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing Systems Fire, Gas, Watertight Sealing   CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals provide advanced protection to LV-HV power and S&T cables and equipment on Network Rail infrastructure. This includes protecting 25kV trac... Read More - High Voltage, High S...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Cold Shrink Joints For Jacobs LES Project

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints Cold Shrink Joints & Cold Shrink Terminations   have serviced directly from stock an order for over 70no 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints for the cable jointing of BS5467 XLPE SWA low voltage powe... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Joint...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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How Undersea Cables Are Repaired

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

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Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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How Undersea Cables Are Laid & Repaired

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

  ... Read More - How Undersea Cables ...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Video - CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing Systems - Installation Video

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

... Read More - Video - CSD RISE Cab...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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11kV Resin & Heat Shrink Universal Cable Joints - Cable Jointers Video

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

... Read More - 11kV Resin & Hea...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Video - Overhead Power Line Inspection

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

... Read More - Video - Overhead Pow...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Single Core 33kV XLPE Cable Joint - High Voltage Joint Kit XLPE Insulated Cables

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

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LV HV Cable Jointers : Register of Cabling & Jointing Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 13th February, 2013

LV Cable Jointers - HV Cable Jointers - JIB Register. ... Read More - LV HV Cable Jointers...

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CSD In The Front Line Of Defence Against Flooded Substations

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2013

CSD Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Sealing System - Flood Defence   In recent years we have seen how the flooding of just a single electricity substation can cause a loss of power for thousands of homes and businesses.... Read More - CSD In The Front Lin...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Cold Shrink Tubes, Watch & Learn

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2013

Cold Shrink Products - Cold Shrink Tubes, Cold Shrink Cable End Caps, Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kits, Cold Shrink Cable Jointing & Terminating. Invented over 30 years ago by 3M, Cold Shrink technology is designed to make cable insulating, ... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Tubes...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D's Part in Linked In's 200 Million Member Milestone

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2013

Hip Hip Hurray ! have one of the top 1% most viewed @LinkedIn profiles for 2012. Connect With Us Now .... http://www.linkedin.com/pub/profile/2a/352/0b5   ... Read More - T&D's Part in Li...

Category:  Company Updates

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Ripley Utility Tool WS 40 Motorized Semi-Con URD Shield Removal Tool

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2013

Ripley Cable Preparation & Stripping Tools Ripley Utility Tool WS 40 Motorised Semi-Con URD Shield Removal   Ripley Utility Tool WS 40 is a cable preparation tool for removal of "bonded" semi-con shield on 5kV to 34.5 KV h... Read More - Ripley Utility Tool ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing Solutions For The Rail Industry

By Chris Dodds on 12th February, 2013

CSD Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Seals (WIMES Approved) for the Water Industry   CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals provide advanced protection to LV-HV power and S&T cables and equipment on Network Rail infrastructure. Qui... Read More - CSD RISE Cable Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000 ATEX Portable Two-Way Radios For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 8th February, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Motorola MOTOTRBO DP4000 Portable Two-Way Radios   Motorola MOTOBRO DP4000 portable radios are used in many industries such as manufacturing, utilities and transportation. The two-way radios have... Read More - Motorola MOTOTRBO DP...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Subsea, Oil & Gas Strapping & Banding Systems For Cables, Pipes & Umbilicals

By Chris Dodds on 8th February, 2013

Monel, Inconel & Titanium Banding & Strapping Systems Marine, Offshore & Subsea Cable & Pipe Strapping & Banding , a niche specialist supplier to the global subsea, oil and gas industry, can slash lead times... Read More - Subsea, Oil & Ga...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Prysmian Panzerflex Cables - Flexible Power & Control Cables

By Chris Dodds on 6th February, 2013

Low Voltage LV Cable Joints Panzerflex & Protolon Cable Joints for Port Authorities   continue to supply HV High Voltage Cable Contractors with specialised Heat Shrink Cable Termination Kits for Panzerflex flexible rubber ca... Read More - Prysmian Panzerflex ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV Heat Shrink Resin Cable Joints Supplied To Agip KCO

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2013

  11kV Cable Joints & Power Cable Accessories     working with the Lead Electrical Engineers at Agip KCO have specified and supplied SPS 11kV heat shrink resin cable joints to joint 12kV single core EPR insulate... Read More - 11kV Heat Shrink Res...

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Heat Shrink Cable Joints For AGL Airfield Ground Lighting Cables

By Chris Dodds on 5th February, 2013

Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations SPS Airfield Lighting Heat Shrink Joint Kits   Today, have supplied from stock 200off  heat shrink AGL airfield ground lighting cable joints to enable cable repair and ... Read More - Heat Shrink Cable Jo...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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SPS Shrink Polymer System Medium Voltage Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubes

By Chris Dodds on 4th February, 2013

Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Cable Terminations SPS High Voltage HV Heat Shrink Busbar Tubing 11kV-33kV   have supplied over 2.5km of various sizes of SPS MV Medium Voltage Heat Shrink Bus Bar Tubing to insulate and prote... Read More - SPS Shrink Polymer S...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Protolon Cable & Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 30th January, 2013

Protolon Cables & Cable Terminations GAP Container Services, Liverpool, Project   have supplied a further requirement for 11kV Flexible Protolon cables and heat shrink termination kits to Boulting Group. High voltage ... Read More - Protolon Cable &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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GSK Successful Trial Of Ecom Handy07 ATEX Mobile Phones

By Chris Dodds on 30th January, 2013

Hazardous Area ATEX Phones, Laptops, Radios, Headsets, Handhelds & Tablets Ecom ATEX Certified Hazardous Area Mobile Phones   GSK GlaxoSmithKline, the global healthcare company, have confirmed an order with today for 7off Ec... Read More - GSK Successful Trial...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Abtech ATEX Hazardous Area Electrical Enclosures for High Voltages 3.3kV-11kV

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Abtech Hazardous Area Junction Boxes & Electrical Enclosures   The Abtech high voltage electrical enclosure range for HV hazardous areas has been developed and expanded to the five major ranges sh... Read More - Abtech ATEX Hazardou...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ring Main Unit RMU 11kV Triplex Cable Terminations

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2013

Ring Main Unit RMU 11kV Triplex Cable Terminations. Pictured : 11kV RMU Prior to Jointers Terminating 11kV Triplex Cables. have provided a major London project with 75 sets 11kV Triplex Cable Terminations utilising SPS Heat Shrink ... Read More - Ring Main Unit RMU 1...

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CSD Cable Duct Seals: Protection Against Water, Gas and Fire

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2013

CSD Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Seal System   CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals are the most extensively specified sealing system to provide effective protection against water, gas and fire. Non-compliant cable duct seals can le... Read More - CSD Cable Duct Seals...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Abtech Industrial & Hazardous Area (ATEX) Junction Boxes & Enclosures

By Chris Dodds on 29th January, 2013

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Abtech Hazardous Area Junction Boxes & Electrical Enclosures   Abtech Electrical Enclosures and Junction Boxes are suitable for industrial and hazardous area LV-HV applications demanding cust... Read More - Abtech Industrial &a...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats: Fault Current Rated For HV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2013

Ellis Patent Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats - Emperor   Ellis Patents type 316 stainless steel cable cleats offer excellent corrosion protection for oil, gas, petrochem and industrial cable supports. Ellis cleat... Read More - Ellis Patents Stainl...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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3M QT111 Cold Shrink Cable Termination Kits - 11kV Three Core

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2013

3M Cold Shrink Cable Terminations 3M Cold Shrink QT111 11kV 3 Core High Voltage Polymeric Cable Terminations   3M Cold Shrink QT111 high voltage polymeric cable terminations offer faster, safer and simpler cable installations without th... Read More - 3M QT111 Cold Shrink...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ABB MWK High Voltage Surge Arresters AC 4-44kV

By Chris Dodds on 27th January, 2013

ABB Medium Voltage MV Surge Arresters ABB MWK High Voltage Surge Arresters AC 4kV - 44kV ABB MWK indoor and outdoor high voltage AC surge arresters protect against multiple atmospheric and switching overvoltages including Very Fast Tra... Read More - ABB MWK High Voltage...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Spiking Cables Safely at LV & HV - CATU MP-213 Cable Spiking Tools

By Chris Dodds on 25th January, 2013

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Cable Spike Equipment - CATU MP-213 Cable Spiking Tools   CATU high quality, durable cable spiking tools are for use on electrical power cables, both low voltage and high voltage. The CATU cabl... Read More - Spiking Cables Safel...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Offshore Cable Repairs for RFOU BFOU Cable

By Chris Dodds on 25th January, 2013

Cable Repair - Wraparound, Zip-Up, Heat Shrink. Job Done. have supplied over 300 heat shrink cable repair kits to enable RFOU and BFOU offshore cables to be repaired at Chirag Oil Project (COP) via their UK EPC contractor and distribut... Read More - Offshore Cable Repai...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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IEC 61850 : Increased Reliability & Lower Costs For Distribution Systems

By Chris Dodds on 23rd January, 2013

IEC 61850. A fully automated distribution system can make the power grid much more reliable. The IEC 61850 standard can help us get there by overcoming the key hurdle of interoperability. This video provides three ways IEC 61850 is equipping utili... Read More - IEC 61850 : Increase...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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ABB Review Special Report: IEC 61850 - Electrical Substation Automation. Read All About It.

By Chris Dodds on 23rd January, 2013

IEC 61850 is a standard for the design of electrical substation automation. Since its adoption in 2004, the implementation of the new IEC 61850 communication protocol has advanced at a remarkable pace, dramatically impacting substation system design ... Read More - ABB Review Special R...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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ABB VSC Medium Voltage MV Vacuum Contactors 7.2kV-12kV

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2013

ABB Medium Voltage MV Vacuum Contactors ABB VSC IEC Indoor Vacuum Contactors 7.2kV-12kV   ABB VSC medium voltage contactors are suitable for operating in AC and are normally used to control electrical equipment requiring a high num... Read More - ABB VSC Medium Volta...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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ABB MV Indoor Voltage Transformer : Indoor Voltage Transformer - ABB TJP

By Chris Dodds on 21st January, 2013

ABB Power Products ABB TJP Medium Voltage MV Indoor Voltage Transformers ABB TJP voltage transformer is a single phase voltage transformer which is intended to have one end of its primary winding directly earthed.  ABB TJP tr... Read More - ABB MV Indoor Voltag...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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ABB OF Fuse Links for Low Voltage Short Circuit Protection

By Chris Dodds on 18th January, 2013

ABB Low Voltage Fuses ABB OF Fuse Links for Low Voltage Short Circuit Protection To prevent danger, and damage to low voltage electrical equipment and circuits, short circuit currents need to be interrupted extremely quickly. The quick tempe... Read More - ABB OF Fuse Links fo...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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285,675 Video Views - YouTubes Hottest LV HV Electrical Channel

By Chris Dodds on 17th January, 2013

  Watch, Listen & Learn with - YouTube Channel Hundreds of videos and playlists covering LV-HV cable jointing, terminating, cleating, glanding, cutting, stripping, preparation, abandonment, sealing plus much much... Read More - 285,675 Video Views ...

Category:  Company Updates

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10 Years On .....Pirelli Warns Against Indian Cable Gland Imports

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

republish an important message 10 years after its original release as a reminder that when selecting cable glands, quality still matters.......... Pirelli Warns Against Indian Cable Gland Imports. 30-June-2003 - Pirelli is warning elect... Read More - 10 Years On .....Pir...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold Tee Connectors for HV Cable Connections of Wind Turbines

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

Nexans Euromold Tee Connectors Nexans Euromold M430TB/G Tee Connectors 36kV 630Amps 50-240sqmm Nexans Euromold tee connectors are designed for terminating high voltage XLPE power cables into compact switchgear to make optimum use of limited... Read More - Nexans Euromold Tee ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ATEX: Nexans High Voltage Cable Connectors & Switchgear Terminations with ATEX Certification

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

ATEX Cable Terminations - Oil, Gas, Petrochem Switchgear Terminations The following Nexans high voltage cable connectors and terminations are ATEX approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres: K400TB (/G) K430TG K440TB (/G) K6... Read More - ATEX: Nexans High Vo...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Filoform Smart Cable Joints - IP68 Waterproof Branch Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

LV Resin Cable Joints Filoform Smart Gel Joint Branch   Filoform Smart Joint is a cable joint which is pre-filled with an insulating and waterproof filling mass, suitable for cable diameters up to 15.7mm (0.62 inch); 4 x 2.5mm². Th... Read More - Filoform Smart Cable...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Secure £85K Contract For Trace Heating Systems To Network Rail Train Wash Depot

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

are the UK's leading Trace Heating System designers and suppliers demonstrated today by our securing of Network Rail contract to provide frost protection and insulation services to the first of several train wash depots. Visit www.heat... Read More - T&D Secure &poun...

Category:  Company Updates

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4000 Hager PCR2000 Pre-Wired Plug-in Ceiling Roses Bound For Turkey

By Chris Dodds on 16th January, 2013

Hager Lighting Connection & Control System Hager PCR2000 Pre-Wired Plug-in Ceiling Rose   Exports have today despatched a consignment of 4000 Hager Ceiling Roses to Turkey. The £25,000.00 purchase order ... Read More - 4000 Hager PCR2000 P...

Category:  Exports

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ABB CMF IEC High Voltage HV Indoor Motor Fuses

By Chris Dodds on 15th January, 2013

ABB Medium Voltage MV Fuses ABB CMF Motor Fuses - IEC Standard 3.6kV-12kV   ABB high voltage fuse links type CMF are specially designed for motor circuit applications. ABB CMF fuses are tested according to the IEC Publication 60282... Read More - ABB CMF IEC High Vol...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Cable Installation Equipment - SEB TCW Cable Winch

By Chris Dodds on 15th January, 2013

  Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment SEB TCW Cable Hauling Winches     The SEB TCW range of twin capstan, fully enclosed steel canopied cable winches are extremley robust pieces of engineering plant, designed... Read More - Cable Installation E...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Craig & Derricott DGC2504EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 13th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC2504EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Craig & Derricott DGC2004EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 11th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC2004EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Craig & Derricott DGC1604EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC1604EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ripley WS76 - Bonded Semi-Con Screen Scoring Shaving Tool

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

HV Cable Preparation & Stripping Tools Ripley WS76: Bonded Semi-Con Screen Scoring Tool   Ripley WS76 semi-con scoring tool shaves bonded semi-con screens from high voltage power cables, this includes 11kV and 33kV HV power cable. T... Read More - Ripley WS76 - Bonded...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ripley WS64 - Cable Outer Sheath & XLPE Cable Insulation Stripping Tool

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

Low & High Voltage Cable Jointing Tools Ripley WS64 Cable Outer Sheath & XLPE Cable Insulation Stripping Tool   Universal high voltage cable jointers tool for cable end tripping or mid span stripping of high voltage power c... Read More - Ripley WS64 - Cable ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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BS6708 Type 7 Flexible Trailing Mining Cables Delivered to Atlas Copco

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

Mining Cables - Flexible Mining Cables Type 7. BS6708. are supplying Atlas Copco with Flexible Trailing Mining Cable Type 7 used on their Boomer 282 drilling rigs. Boomer 282 drilling rigs are twin-boom hydraulic face drilling rigs for... Read More - BS6708 Type 7 Flexib...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Mining Cable Joint Kit 3104 - Training Video

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

Flexible Trailing Cable Joints 3M Mining Cable Splice Kit 3104   3M Splice Kit may be used for flexible conduit and jacket repairs, as well as for splicing mine and portable cable. For use on 3-conductor mine and portable cables, type S... Read More - 3M Mining Cable Join...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Provide CATU Insulated Gloves To KESC Pakistan

By Chris Dodds on 10th January, 2013

CATU HV Insulating Rubber Gloves CATU CG-4 Class 4 Insulating Rubber Latex Gloves   have competitively tendered to KESC for the contract supply of CATU CG-4 Insulating gloves for high voltage overhead linesmen. At pres... Read More - T&D Provide CATU...

Category:  Exports

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Craig & Derricott DGC1254EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC1254EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ellis Patents Hazardous Area Cable Cleats Suitable For Zone 1 & Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2013

  Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Hazardous Areas Cable Cleats   The Ellis Patents ranges of Stainless Steel Cable Cleats provide effective and reliable cable restraint and support to low and high v... Read More - Ellis Patents Hazard...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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ABB LOVOS Low Voltage LV Surge Arresters

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2013

ABB Low Medium & High Voltage Electrical Equipment ABB LOVOS-5 & LOVOS-10 Low Voltage LV Surge Arresters   ABB low voltage surge arresters LOVOS-5 and LOVOS-10 are a new generation of LV surge arresters ensuring electrical ... Read More - ABB LOVOS Low Voltag...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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ABB AZ HV High Voltage Surge Arresters For SF6 GIS Gas Insulated Switchgear

By Chris Dodds on 9th January, 2013

ABB AZ Gas-Insulated Surge Arresters Surge Arresters For Gas-Insulated Switchgear For System Voltage Up To 550kV   The ABB AZ high voltage HV surge arrster is made for the protection of GIS switchgear (SF6 gas insulated switch... Read More - ABB AZ HV High Volta...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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Craig & Derricott DGC1004EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC1004EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CSCS Revision Notes on Weil�s Disease

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2013

CSCS Revision Notes on Weil’s Disease. Weil’s disease and Leptospirosis are two terms you’re likely to come across when taking the cscs test. This disease is well known for taking the lives of quite a number of construction ... Read More - CSCS Revision Notes ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Socomore PT Anti Bacterial Hand Cleaning Wipes For Electricity, Water & Gas Utilities

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2013

Socomore PT Anti Bacterial Hand Cleaning Wipes Anti-Bac Hand Wipes for Electricity, Water & Gas Utilities   Socomore formerly PT Technologies Anti Bacterial Hand Cleaning Wipes are used throughout the construction ind... Read More - Socomore PT Anti Bac...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Sievert Heat Shrink Cable Jointers Gas Torch Kits

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2013

Sievert Heating Tools Cable Jointers Heat Shrink Gas Torch Kits - LV HV 11kV 33kV   Sievert Heat Shrink Gas Torches are suitable for LV-HV cable jointers installing Raychem, Tyco, Nexans, Prysmian and SPS heat shrink joints and termina... Read More - Sievert Heat Shrink ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ABB Hazardous Area Ex ATEX Critical & Safe Industrial Plugs & Sockets - 16amp

By Chris Dodds on 8th January, 2013

ABB 16Amp EX ATEX Plugs & Sockets - Hazardous Area Plugs (Zone 22, Category 3) ATEX Certified For Dust Explosive Atmospheres ABB industrial plugs and sockets are a part of the comprehensive ABB program of high quality low voltages ... Read More - ABB Hazardous Area E...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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T&D Are Flexicon Flexible Conduit Distributors

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

Pictured - & Flexicon Distributor Agreement meeting at Thorne & Derrick. stock Flexicon hazardous area EXD conduit, fittings and conduit glands. Interactive Catalogue - Flexicon Flexicon Flexible Conduits T&... Read More - T&D Are Flexicon...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Craig & Derricott DGC0804EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0804EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hazardous Area Flameproof Barrier Glands For Use With Flexicon Conduit

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

are Flexicon Hazardous Area Conduit and ATEX Barrier Cable Glands stockists and distributors. Conduit ATEX & Flameproof EXD Barrier Glands Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas. ... Read More - Hazardous Area Flame...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Panduit Stainless Steel Pan-Steel Cable Ties & Strapping

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

Panduit Cable Ties Panduit Pan-Steel Stainless Steel Fully Coated Cable Ties   Panduit Pan-Steel stainless steel system provides strong, reliable solutions for use in indoor, outdoor, and direct burial applications. These stainless st... Read More - Panduit Stainless St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Thanks SEB, The Cable Laying Equipment Specialists

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

THANK YOU SEB - following an increase in sales during 2012 by over 40%, Andrew Hetherington (SEB Commerical Director) approached to discuss new business growth opportunities for 2013. thank SEB for their generous financial and comm... Read More - Thanks SEB, The Cabl...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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3M Cable Joints & Cable Terminations Video Channel, New for 2013

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

3M Joints & Terminations Video Channel 3M Cable Joints & Cable Terminations for LV & HV Cables. 3M Scotchcast & 3M Cold Shrink. Watch, Listen & Learn how 3M provide advanced specification solutions for the safe a... Read More - 3M Cable Joints &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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HV High Voltage Substation Commissioning - Learn More About OMICRON's Testing Solutions

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

OMICRON Testing Solutions For Protection & Measurement Systems 11kV - 33kV HV High Voltage Substations   In addition to the classic protection tests, commissioning engineers have to verify correct operation of all status and interlo... Read More - HV High Voltage Subs...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Power Cable Cleaning - PF Solvent High Flash Point Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser

By Chris Dodds on 7th January, 2013

Low & High Voltage Cable Cleaning Solutions & Wipes Socomore PF Solvent Power Cable & Electrical Solvent Cleaner   This is a video demonstration of medium and high voltage cable cleaning prior to cable jointing using PF... Read More - Power Cable Cleaning...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Kuwait Agent

By Ben Riley on 7th January, 2013

Working in conjunction with Kuwait's local agent, we are now bidding major oil and gas tenders as Pre-Qualified Vendors to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC... Read More - T&D Kuwait Agent...

Category:  Exports

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Craig & Derricott DGC0634EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0634EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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LU London Underground Approved Flexible Conduit from Flexicon

By Chris Dodds on 6th January, 2013

LU London Underground Approved Flexible Conduit from Flexicon. Flexicon flexible conduits provide suitable cable management solutions for the rail industry - IP ratings, tensile strength, weight, corrosion resistance, fire performance properties a... Read More - LU London Undergroun...

Category:  Rail

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Features & Benefits Of Flexicon Flexible Conduits & Fittings

By Chris Dodds on 4th January, 2013

Flexicon Flexible Conduits Industrial Liquid Tight, Hazardous Area Flameproof Conduits   Flexicon staff recently visited Thorne & Derrick offices for a sales presentaion. are Flexicon Flexible Conduits distributors &... Read More - Features & Benef...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Craig & Derricott DGC0406EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 4th January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0406EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cablofil Cable Tray Systems - Visit www.cable-tray.co.uk

By Chris Dodds on 4th January, 2013

Cable Containment Cablofil Cable Tray Systems   Cablofil cable tray systems from Thorne & Derrick UK provide reliable, tested and trusted containment for all industrial low and high voltage cables. Cablofil steel wire cabl... Read More - Cablofil Cable Tray ...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals For Flood Protection Of UK Electricity Substations

By Chris Dodds on 4th January, 2013

CSD RISE Duct Seal System Flood Protection of UK Electricity Substations   In recent years we have seen how the flooding of just a single electricity substation can cause a loss of power for thousands of homes and businesses. Flooding of ... Read More - CSD RISE Cable Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Craig & Derricott DGC0404EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 3rd January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0404EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas   Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cas... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Silver Fox Cable Markers New for 2013, YouTube Channel

By Chris Dodds on 3rd January, 2013

              Zero Halogen, Low Smoke & Fume Cable Markers - Heatshrink Markers LUL London Underground Approved Cable Marking Systems Silverfox heatshrink cable markers are the industr... Read More - Silver Fox Cable Mar...

Category:  Cable Labelling & Marking

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Case Study: ABB Power Factor Correction Makes Valhalla Ride At Blackpool Cheaper To Run

By Chris Dodds on 3rd January, 2013

ABB Power Factor Correction ABB Low Voltage LV Capacitors   Valhalla, the £15 million ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, is now 25 percent more power efficient thanks to ABB’s automatic power factor correction (PFC) equipment... Read More - Case Study: ABB Powe...

Category:  ABB Power Products

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HV Cable Stripping - Removing Semi-Con Screens from High Voltage Cables, Video

By Chris Dodds on 3rd January, 2013

HV Jointing & Terminating Tools. When installing medium voltage heatshrink joints and terminations, correct cable preparation is vital to ensure long term reliability. This is a short video on how recommend how to remove semi-condu... Read More - HV Cable Stripping -...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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33kV Cable Jointing Video - Single Core 33kV XLPE Heat Shrink Joint

By Chris Dodds on 3rd January, 2013

33kV Cable Jointing Video - Single Core 33kV XLPE Heat Shrink Joint. Watch Video. 33kV Cable Jointing, Laying & Installation of Heat Shrink Joints - Trench : 33kV single core cables laid direct underground into cable trench to form one... Read More - 33kV Cable Jointing ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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New for 2013 - ABB Power Products from T&D

By Chris Dodds on 2nd January, 2013

ABB Power Products Medium Voltage & High Voltage Power Products MV HV   are ABB Power Products Distributors. New for 2013. ABB MV HV Electrical Equipment Up to 50kV Fuses, Transformers, Surge Arresters, Vacuum Contacto... Read More - New for 2013 - ABB P...

Category:  Company Updates

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Cable Sheath Repairs in Hazardous Areas Using 3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape

By Chris Dodds on 2nd January, 2013

Cable Sheath Repairs for Hazardous Areas 3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Mastic Tape   3M Scotch 2228 Rubber (EPR) Mastic Tape is ideal for providing repairs to damaged cable sheaths where cables are located in hazardous areas which preclude... Read More - Cable Sheath Repairs...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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T&D & United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD)

By Chris Dodds on 2nd January, 2013

are registered with UN Secretariat Procurement Division to tender for worldwide Electrical Materials & Cable Accessories. Thorne & Derrick UK are national distributors and worldwide exporters of LV-HV Cable Installation, Cable ... Read More - T&D & United...

Category:  Exports

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Cable Cleats & Galvanic Corrosion - Ellis Patents Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 2nd January, 2013

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Galvanic Corrosion & Cable Cleats   When dissimilar metals are in contact in the presence of an electrolyte, galvanic corrosion occurs. This means that one of the metals will be protected and the... Read More - Cable Cleats & G...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Copper Earthing for Scottish Wind Farm Projects - AN Wallis TC253 Copper Earth Tape

By Chris Dodds on 2nd January, 2013

Copper Earthing & Lightning Protection Systems AN Bare Copper Earthing Tape   have supplied 500 metres of TC253 Copper Earth Tapes plus ancillaries from stock for overnight delivery to South Moorhouse Farm, Glasgow to enable... Read More - Copper Earthing for ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Craig & Derricott DGC0254EBZ1 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 1st January, 2013

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0254EBZ1 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast iron and ... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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T&D Are Sievert Heating Tools Distributors

By Chris Dodds on 31st December, 2012

Pictured : Chris Harper from Sievert demonstrating their range of Heating Tools at . Sievert heat shrink gas torches are used by LV-HV cable jointers for installing and fitting heat shrink cable joints and cable terminations. 11kV &... Read More - T&D Are Sievert ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Get Down To Earth With Scottish Windfarms

By Chris Dodds on 14th December, 2012

                This week, have supplied 10 pallets of Marconite Earthing Compound to 3R Energy Ltd. have an impressive track record supplying AN Wallis Earthing &... Read More - T&D Get Down To ...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Shrink Polymer Systems Zero Halogen Rail Cable Joints - London Underground Limited Approved

By Chris Dodds on 12th December, 2012

Fire Resistant Cable Joints SPS Zero Halogen, Flame Retardant Heat Shrink Cable Jointing Kits Shrink Polymer Systems are the only company to manufacture Fully Tested and Approved Underground Cable Joints which have been fire tested to the lat... Read More - Shrink Polymer Syste...

Category:  Rail

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Remembering Victor Thorne Novices´ Limited Handicap Chase

By Chris Dodds on 12th December, 2012

Thursday 13th December, 1:50 @ Taunton Racecourse. HOT TIP - Bally Legend :  Owned by Brian Derrick. Full Racecard Watch Bally Legend Last Time Out... Read More - Remembering Victor T...

Category:  Company Updates

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An Invitation to Join T&D's Linked In Group

By Chris Dodds on 3rd December, 2012

Click to Join Receive regular news, views, price offers, videos, case studies, project applications, solutions plus much, much more for all matters relating to LV, HV & Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Distribution. Ideal for elec... Read More - An Invitation to Joi...

Category:  Company Updates

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5000 Connections

By Chris Dodds on 28th November, 2012

5000th Connection on Linked In - thanks Kahve Design ! Kahve Engineering & Design are a company dedicated to engineering and design of Automation systems, Control Panels and engineering design. Thorne & Derrick UK are natio... Read More - 5000 Connections ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Cable Abandonment for Aberdeen Offshore Oil Industry Ex Stock

By Chris Dodds on 23rd November, 2012

Cable Abandonment. 3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kits. Offshore Oil Industry Cable Abandonment. Today, have supplied over 400off 3M Cold Shrink Cable Abandonment Kits direct from stock to Stena Drilling (Aberdeen) for onward sh... Read More - Cable Abandonment fo...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cold Shrink : Compact Cable Joints Save Space & Lose Weight

By Chris Dodds on 22nd November, 2012

Cold Shrink Joints - 3M LC Cable Joints. Slim Smooth Profile. Ideal for Pulling Through Cable Ducts. 3M Cold Shrink Cable Jointing Kits for LV Power Cables - XLPE Armoured, EPR Braided, Unarmoured Cables.  3M LV Cold Shrink Cable Joint... Read More - Cold Shrink : Compac...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Cable Management On The Saqqara Project - Vantrunk SW6 Speedway Containment

By Chris Dodds on 20th November, 2012

Cable Containment & Support SW6 Speedway Extra Heavy Duty Cable Containment   Speedway SW6 cable ladder has been chosen for the Saquarra project in the Gulf of Suez. Vantrunk speedway SW6 stainless steel cable ladder for offshore us... Read More - Cable Management On ...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Vantrunk Cable Management Chosen For ExxonMobil Singapore Parallel Train Project

By Chris Dodds on 19th November, 2012

Cable Containment & Support Vantrunk Speedway Cable Ladder   Vantrunk was selected as the primary cable management supplier by Foster Wheeler (UK) for the ExxonMobil Singapore Parallel Train (SPT) Project. The project is locate... Read More - Vantrunk Cable Manag...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Wolf Safety ATEX Worklite LED Floodlights For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf LED Floodlights Wolf Safety Worklite ATEX IEC Ex Hazardous Areas Wolf WL70, WL80 & WL85 Wolf Safety ATEX Worklite is a rechargeable LED floodlight and is CE marked to the ATEX Directive for safe u... Read More - Wolf Safety ATEX Wo...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Prysmian FP Firefix Used To Install FP200 Gold and FP Plus Fire Resistant Cables - Waterside Theatre

By Chris Dodds on 16th November, 2012

Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian FP Firefix Cable Clips Prysmian FP Firefix clips have been used to install the 15,000 metres of Prysmian FP200 Gold and FP Plus supplying and protecting the prestigious Waterside Theatre in Aylesb... Read More - Prysmian FP Firefix ...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Roxtec Cable Transit in the Yanshan Petrochemical Expansion Project in China

By Chris Dodds on 15th November, 2012

    In the Yanshan Petrochemical 30,000 tons per year expansion project, the designer changed the previously used underground sleeve sealing in the central control room to flexible Roxtec sealing solutions.    Compared to ... Read More - Roxtec Cable Transit...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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CSD Sealing Systems Launch New Rise Rapid Multi Cable and Pipe Transit Sealing System

By Chris Dodds on 15th November, 2012

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD Sealing Systems - RISE Rapid Duct Seal Kit     To meet the increasing demand of our sealing systems, CSD has invested in developing a new generation RISE Duct Seal range. The new RISE RAPID Duct... Read More - CSD Sealing Systems ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M STFF Cable Joints - Flame Retardant, Hydrocarbon & Chemical Resistant, Halogen Free Joints

By Chris Dodds on 6th November, 2012

3M STFF Shield Smoke, Toxicity, Flame, & Fume Protection For Cable Joints   3M STFF Shield products are designed for use with all inline polymeric cold shrink and resin joints - this includes LV, 600/1000 volts, 3.3kV, 6.6kV,... Read More - 3M STFF Cable Joints...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Craig & Derricott DGC0164EBZ 'i-switch' ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors

By Chris Dodds on 2nd November, 2012

Craig & Derricott ATEX Zone 1 Zone 2 Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott DGC0164EBZ 'i-switch' Isolators For Hazardous Areas   Craig & Derricott ATEX Isolators (Switch Disconnectors) housed in heavy duty cast... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Catu MT5805 High Voltage Portable Earth Kit - Short Circuiting & Earthing Kit (20KA)

By Chris Dodds on 30th October, 2012

Catu Electrical Safety Equipment Catu MT5805 Short Circuiting & Earthing Kit (20KA) CATU MT5805 Short Circuiting & Earthing Kits (20KA) are standard high voltage portable earth kits that have been designed and tested to IEC 61230.&n... Read More - Catu MT5805 High Vol...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Emtelle Split Duct for WPD Western Power Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 17th October, 2012

      distribute Emtelle Cable Ducts for DNO and utility contractors. Emtelle Split Duct: split duct is manufactured from PVC, each cable duct length is 3m and is split in 2 to create half circles, which enables cab... Read More - Emtelle Split Duct f...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Precautions When Stripping Low Voltage LV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 17th October, 2012

Stripping LV Cables. Once a LV cable has been positively identified by a cable jointer the following indicators should be observed during the cable stripping process :   * underneath the outer hessian or lead sheath there is somet... Read More - Precautions When Str...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Balata Rail Cable Straps For UKPN SSR2 Acton - Ealing Line Rail Cables

By Chris Dodds on 17th October, 2012

Balata Rail Cable Straps LU London Underground SSR2 Project   working with several UKPN contractors on the LU London Underground SSR2 project have supplied more Balata Rail Cable Straps from stock to support signalling and comms... Read More - Balata Rail Cable St...

Category:  Rail

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Roxtec Cable Transits for Horizon Data Centre

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2012

    working with T Clarke plc have recommended Roxtec Cable Transits to provide effective fire-stopping to cable penetrations at the Horizon Data Centre. The Roxtec cable transit system will utilise 16 off Roxtec G4X4 m... Read More - Roxtec Cable Transit...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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CSD RISE Fire, Water & Gas Tight Cable Duct Seals For Prescot Water Treatment Works

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2012

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal System Fire, Gas & Watertight Sealing of Cable & Pipe Entries   Today, the leading distributor of CSD RISE cable duct sealing systems have supplied 25of... Read More - CSD RISE Fire, Water...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Cable Duct Seals For Renewable Energy & Wind Farms

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2012

  CSD Rise Duct Sealing System Denso Mastic Duct Seals     Thorne & Derrick have confirmed several Cable Duct Sealing solutions to contractors bidding for the Hameldon Hill wind farm extension. RWE npower renewa... Read More - Cable Duct Seals For...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Euromold Tee Connectors Terminate More HV Cables for Mega Project

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2012

Euromold Tee Connectors High Voltage Cable Terminations for Switchgear have supplied Euromold K400-TB/G tee connectors to a major high voltage switchgear installation as part of the Habshan 5 Process Plant Project for Gasco, Abu Dhabi G... Read More - Euromold Tee Connect...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lucy Supply Pillars for Car Park Lighting Schemes

By Chris Dodds on 11th October, 2012

      working with Atkins and the site contractors on the Manchester Metrolink Phase 3 have specified Lucy Feeder Pillars for low voltage power supplies to several car park lighting schemes forming part of Transport fo... Read More - Lucy Supply Pillars ...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Technor XAW-P Crane Pendant Control Stations For Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2012

Technor Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment - ATEX Approved Technor XAW-P Crane Pendants - Pushbutton Crane Control   Technor XAWP range of ATEX certified hazardous area pendant control stations are suitable for explosive... Read More - Technor XAW-P Crane ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ellis Patents Vulcan Cleats Preferred for Rail Project

By Chris Dodds on 9th October, 2012

Vulcan Cleats. Rail Cable Cleats. Vulcan Cable Cleats. Novo Rail is an alliance of RailCorp in partnership with Aurecon, Laing O’Rourke and O’Donnell Griffin, to deliver a substantial portfolio of infrastructure work across Sydney&... Read More - Ellis Patents Vulcan...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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11kV & 33kV Cable Stripping Tools for Removing Bonded Cable Screens

By Chris Dodds on 8th October, 2012

11kV 33kV Cable Stripping Tools. Alroc Tools. Prysmian Tools. Semi-conductive screen stripping tools are used by high voltage cable jointers to strip bonded semi-conductive screens from 6.6kV, 11kV and 33kV high voltage power cables. Alroc strippi... Read More - 11kV & 33kV Cabl...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Wolf TS-26 Torch - Hazardous Area ATEX Torches for Zone 1 & Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 8th October, 2012

Hazardous Area Equipment ATEX Portable Lighting For Hazardous Areas Wolf Safety TS-26 ATEX Torch (Straight T6) Wolf TS-26 ATEX Safety Torch is a straight T6 portable light for use in hazardous areas Zone 1 and Zone 2, with... Read More - Wolf TS-26 Torch - H...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CSD RISE Duct Seals Specified for Sealing Motorway Comms Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th October, 2012

          are working with several Highways Agency contractors supplying and specifying the CSD RISE Cable Duct Seal system for providing effective and reliable sealing to 94mm (ID) internal d... Read More - CSD RISE Duct Seals ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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132kV Cable Joints & Terminations : Race Bank Windfarm Onshore Cable Accessory Supply

By Chris Dodds on 4th October, 2012

132kV Cable Joints. 132kV Cable Terminations. ABB. are tendering for the 132kV cable joints and terminations package at a new wind farm project in conjunction with ABB. The HV cable project requires cable joints and terminations for si... Read More - 132kV Cable Joints &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans High Voltage Leads Pre-Terminated for HV up to 52kV

By Chris Dodds on 4th October, 2012

Nexans Medium Voltage To High Voltage Cable Leads 33kV - 52kV Nexans Euromold Test Leads For Separable Connectors & Bushings   and Nexans Power Accessories are able to provide pre-terminated leads for MV applications up... Read More - Nexans High Voltage ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Windlink High Voltage Cable Jumpers for Wind Farm Applications

By Chris Dodds on 4th October, 2012

Nexans Windlink HV Cable Jumpers - 33kV 42kV Wind Farm High Voltage Cable Jumpers   Nexans WINDLINK solutions can outfit a complete wind turbine, assuring that all elements are fully interoperable and compatible. Nexans&n... Read More - Nexans Windlink High...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pilot Cable Joints for Airport Cable Jointing Project

By Chris Dodds on 3rd October, 2012

Cable Jointing. Today, have supplied 3M Scotchcast Resin Pilot Cable Joints to the New SSR International Airport Expansion, Mauritius. The LVI PT range of low voltage resin cable joint kits are suitable for pilot cables up to 61 pair -... Read More - Pilot Cable Joints f...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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London Underground Approved Cable Containment from Unitrunk

By Chris Dodds on 3rd October, 2012

Unitrunk Cable Tray, Ladder, Trunking & Basket LU London Underground Approved     Unitrunk are delighted to announce that they have obtained approved product status from a number of its cable management ranges. Providing ... Read More - London Underground A...

Category:  Rail

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High Voltage Insulating Rubber Switchgear Matting for New South Glasgow Hospital

By Chris Dodds on 3rd October, 2012

  Electrical Switchboard Matting Electrical & Switchgear Safety Matting for High Voltages   have supplied Schneider Electric with 100 metres of high voltage switchgear matting to provide electrical safety to the new ... Read More - High Voltage Insulat...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Cable Cleats for New Doha International Airport (NDIA)

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Prysmian Cable Cleats. BICC Cleats. Project : Passenger Terminal Complex - North Node - CP 51 - New Doha International Airport (NDIA) - Phase 3. have supplied several thousand Prysmian BICC 370BA15 two bolt cable cleats to support ... Read More - Prysmian Cable Cleat...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Emtelle Duct Systems Preferred by WPD for 33kV Power and Telecoms Ducting

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Emtelle Cable Ducting Telecoms Cable Ducting - Green, Grey & White Cable Duct    have submitted a new tender to Enterprise plc for several 33kV power cabling and telecoms projects with Emtelle cable ducting. WPD (Wester... Read More - Emtelle Duct Systems...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold Connectors & Pfisterer Inner Cone Terminations Tendered For Beinn Mhor Wind Farm

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

33kV Cable Terminations For Wind Farm Projects Nexans Euromold Elbow Terminations   are currently tendering for the High Voltage Electrical BoP materials at Beinn Mhor Wind Farm - this includes Nexans Euromold elbow terminations... Read More - Nexans Euromold Conn...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Boddingtons Flex & Grip Composite Electrical Safety Gloves For F1 Williams Team

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Insulating Safety Gloves Boddingtons Flex & Grip Electrical Safety Gloves   supplied F1 Williams engineering team with composite gloves to provide safety to workers. Composite gloves provide full hand protection against... Read More - Boddingtons Flex &am...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Silver Fox Fox Flo - LU London Underground Approved Zero Halogen Cable Markers & Labels

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Silver Fox Cable Labels & Cable Marking Systems Silver Fox Fox-Flo Zero Halogen Tie-on Cable Labels LU London Underground Approved Cable Markers & Labels   London Underground zero halogen approved tie-on cable markers and cab... Read More - Silver Fox Fox Flo -...

Category:  Rail

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Ellis Patents Cable Cleats & Cable Basket Tray for Securing High Fault Level Cables

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Basket Tray Clip   Ellis Patents have launched a cable basket tray clip that provides a strong and reliable means of securing low and high voltage cables with high fault levels to the increasingl... Read More - Ellis Patents Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Prysmian Afumex LSOH Cable Cleats Specified for Baker Street Upgrade

By Chris Dodds on 2nd October, 2012

Prysmian LSF Cable Cleats Prysmian Bicon Afumex Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cable Cleats LU London Underground Approved Prysmian Afumex cable cleats have been specified by LU London Underground to provide cable support to 750V DC Limited Fir... Read More - Prysmian Afumex LSOH...

Category:  Rail

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SPS Heat Shrink Cable Joints For Low Voltage Network Rail PADS Cables

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

SPS Heat Shrink Cable Joints Power Cable Joints - Network Rail PADS   have supplied another Volker Fitzpatrick cable project with SPS Network Rail Heat Shrink Cable Joints suitable for jointing low voltage 48 core 2.5sqmm c... Read More - SPS Heat Shrink Cabl...

Category:  Rail

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MK Project Services, Chartered Electrical Engineers - Rail Cable Containment

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

London Underground Rail Services - Chartered Electrical Engineers. Through MK Project Services teams first hand experience of surveying London Underground cable routes for HV, LV, Pilot, and Fibre Optic installations it has developed a range of ca... Read More - MK Project Services,...

Category:  Rail

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Oil Barrier Heat Shrink Tubing for LV Low Voltage Paper PILC Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

Oil Barrier Heat Shrink Tubing for LV Low Voltage Paper PILC Cables. Cable Jointing. Oil barrier heat shrink sleeves are applied to PILC cables to prevent the cable oil from dripping out and can be used to increase the cable insulati... Read More - Oil Barrier Heat Shr...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Elastimold Loadbreak Elbows 200Amp - Elastimold 166LR High Voltage Cable Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

Elastimold Loadbreak Elbows 200Amp - Elastimold 166LR. High Voltage Cable Connectors & Terminations. Elastimold 166LR loadbreak elbows are designed for connecting and terminating high voltage cables to 15kV class, 200Amp distribution apparatus... Read More - Elastimold Loadbreak...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Supply Aker Solutions With Prysmian 378 Stainless Steel Multicleats

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

Prysmian Multicleats - 378 Series 316 Stainless Steel Cable Cleats   have supplied Aker Solutions with Prysmian Multicleats 378AB52 to support offshore cable installations as part of the Talisman Frame Agreement.  ... Read More - T&D Supply Aker ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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T&D Supply Hellermann Tyton MBT Stainless Steel Cable Ties to Shell Bonga North West Project

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

Hellermann Tyton Cable Ties Hellermann Tyton MBT Stainless Steel Cable Ties     With the support of Hellermann Tyton, have landed a major offshore project order for the supply off their range of MBT stainless steel cable... Read More - T&D Supply Helle...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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A0-A60 & H0-H120 Fire Class Sealing Systems for Multi Cable Transits - RISE Seals

By Chris Dodds on 1st October, 2012

A0-A60 & H0-H120 Fire Class Sealing Systems for Multi Cable Transits - RISE Seals. CSD RISE multi-cable and pipe penetrations are the market leading choice for sealing fire rated and watertight bulkheads and decks in marine and offshore in... Read More - A0-A60 & H0-H120...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Tested at 156kA

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats   Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats tested at 156kA. distribute Ellis Patents cable cleats providing safety critical support to vital cable circui... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Vulcan Cable Cleat Test - Trefoil Formation on Cablofil Cable Basket

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

distribute Ellis Patents cable cleats providing safety critical support to vital cable circuits. Cable cleats must withstand peak short circuit forces generated by the actual cable installation - Ellis Patents 3rd party certified cable cleats... Read More - Ellis Patents Vulcan...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Cable Cleats vs Cable Ties

By Jonny Hewitt on 26th September, 2012

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats. In this video Ellis Patents compare using Cable Cleats and Cable Ties. distribute Ellis Patents cable cleats providing safety critical support to vital cable circuits. Cable cleats must withstand peak sh... Read More - Ellis Patents Cable ...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Electrostatics Danger In Process Liquids

By Jonny Hewitt on 26th September, 2012

Many process fluids present a risk of a static build-up, which can have devastating consequences Common-place fluids used in manufacturing processes present a risk of a static build-up which when released could have devastating consequences, ... Read More - Electrostatics Dange...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Great Fire Protection For Capital's Museum with Prysmian FP Cables

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Since 1976 the Museum of London has offered visitors a unique insight into the city’s history and holds many millions of historical artefacts. On the 28th May 2010 five new galleries ... Read More - Great Fire Protectio...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Prysmian Cables In Eden

By Jonny Hewitt on 26th September, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Some 12,000 metres of Prysmian’s FP Plus cable have been installed in the public address and fire alarm systems at the new Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, helping to protect the ... Read More - Prysmian Cables In E...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cable Leads The Way With BASEC Approval

By Jonny Hewitt on 26th September, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian is the first and currently the only cable manufacturer to have BASEC approval for enhanced fire resistant power cable. Prysmian’s FP600S enhanced performance fire resistan... Read More - Prysmian FP Fire Res...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Prysmian Cables Makes Clear Commitment

By Jonny Hewitt on 26th September, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Cable manufacturer Prysmian is leading the way in demonstrating its commitment to the environment with a declaration of the steps the company is taking towards reducing energy use, carbon emiss... Read More - Prysmian Cables Make...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Thomas & Betts : Hazardous Area Training / CPD Seminars

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Awareness Training : ATEX/IECEx & Hazardous Area Standards Keeping up with the latest legislation and guidelines is absolutely essential when it comes to the correct use and specification of hazardous area Kopex-Ex conduit. With its unriv... Read More - Thomas & Betts :...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Thomas & Betts Hazardous Area Flameproof Group I & Group II Cable Gland

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Thomas & Betts Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Hazardous Area Flameproof Group I Cable Gland Cable glands constructed from either brass or stainless steel, the Hazardous Area Group I Flameproof Cable Gland is a high quality, high sp... Read More - Thomas & Betts H...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Roxtec Cable & Pipe Transits - 12 28 Roxtec Frame Installation Movie

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

    Roxtec transit frames provide rectangular and round sealing frames for cables and pipes ensuring safety, efficiency and long-term operational reliability. Roxtec cable transit and pipe transit frames seal and protect against fi... Read More - Roxtec Cable & P...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Megger BGFT Battery Ground Fault Tracer - Cable Fault Locators

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Megger Cable Fault Locators Megger BGFT Battery Ground Fault Tracer   Megger Battery Ground-Fault Tracer is an economical, manually-balanced instrument that identifies, tracks and locates ground faults in ungrounded dc battery systems o... Read More - Megger BGFT Battery ...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Vantrunk Speedway SW4 Medium Duty Cable Ladder Supplied For BTC Pipeline

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Vantrunk Speedway Cable Ladder Vantrunk Speedway SW4 Stainless Steel Cable Ladder     The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline (BTC pipeline) transports crude petroleum 1,776 km from the Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli oil field in the Caspian Sea ... Read More - Vantrunk Speedway SW...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Marechal Motor & Pump Connectors - Marechal DS Decontactors 30A / 50A / 90A / 150A / 250A

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal DS Decontactors For Industry - 30A / 50A / 90A / 150A / 250A Marechal DS plugs and sockets (decontactors) are used to supply electric pumps and motors for water treatment and purification applications. T... Read More - Marechal Motor &...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Marechal Star Delta Connectors - 7 Pole Decontactors & Connectors 30A To 150A

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal Star Delta Connectors - 7 Pole Decontactors & Connectors 30A - 150A Marechal Star Delta Connectors are designed with a silver-nickel butt-contact technology. The 7 pole decontactors withsta... Read More - Marechal Star Delta ...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Marechal High Temperature Plugs & Sockets - Marechal PN Compact Connectors 30A

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal PN Industrial Plug and Socket - Compact Connector 30A Marechal PN plugs and socket-outlets provide automatic IP66 IP67 watertightness - spring-assisted terminals prevent loose conductors caused by... Read More - Marechal High Temper...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Wolf LinkEx Tank Lighting Kits - ATEX IEC Ex Hazardous Area Temporary Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety Temporary Lighting Wolf LinkEx Tank Lighting Kits - LX / LL   Wolf Tank Lighting Kit provides portable, confined, temporary lighting for Zone 1 hazardous areas with ATEX certification. Ideal for ta... Read More - Wolf LinkEx Tank Lig...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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FIWA Fire Resistant Sealant - CSD Duct Sealing Systems

By Chris Dodds on 26th September, 2012

CSD RISE Duct Seals & Duct Sealing Systems FIWA Cable Duct Sealant   FIWA is a fire-resistant sealant based on a single component silicone compound. FIWA is also water-repellent, UV and Ozone resistant and has a high bonding st... Read More - FIWA Fire Resistant ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints for Low Voltage Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2012

3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints for Low Voltage Cable Jointing. stock the complete range of 3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints for armoured, braided and unarmoured low voltage power, control and instrumentation cables. 3M Scotchcas... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Resin ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Heat Shrink Cable Joints for Low Voltage LV Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2012

Heat Shrink Joints - 3M Cable Joints. Heat Shrink Joints - Suitable for Cable Types: XLPE/PVC Insulation, Steel Wire Armour Cables Rated to 0.6/1kV. The benefits of 3M heat shrink cable joints... *No resin to mix or curing delays with... Read More - 3M Heat Shrink Cable...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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11kV 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints for Triplex Cables

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2012

11kV Joints. 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints. Triplex Cable Joints. stock 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints for jointing 11kV triplex single core cables - this includes 11kV Cold Shrink Joints for 95sqmm, 185sqmm and 300sqmm BS7870 triplex type ... Read More - 11kV 3M Cold Shrink ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Euromold Screened Separable Straight Plugs up to 24kV (HV) 200A Interface A, Euromold 151SP

By Chris Dodds on 25th September, 2012

Nexans Euromold Connectors Euromold Screened Separable Straight Plugs Euromold 151SP 200A Interface A 12-24kV   Euromold Separable Straight Plugs are designed to connect high voltage polymeric insulated cable to cable.... Read More - Euromold Screened Se...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Substation Success For CSD Sealing Systems

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Seal System   CSD Sealing Systems are the UK market leaders in the supply of cable and pipe sealing systems for the marine and offshore industry, having extensive experience and knowledge of s... Read More - Substation Success F...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Thomas & Betts Ty-Met Stainless Steel Cable Ties

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Stainless Steel Cable Ties Thomas & Betts Ty-Met   Thomas & Betts Ty-Met stainless steel cable ties are the ultimate cable tie solution to support low and high voltage cables in extreme conditions and hazardous areas : including... Read More - Thomas & Betts T...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Seaward LLT Network Rail Approved Live Line Tester for Electrical Rail Systems

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Live Line Testers - Seaward LLT Network Rail Approved    Seaward LLT live line voltage indicators have been designed to ensure safe working on third-rail electrified railway lines and systems. The Seaward LLT and proving unit ... Read More - Seaward LLT Network ...

Category:  Rail

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EziCAT i-Series Underground Cable Detection - Network Rail PADS Approved

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Underground Cable Detectors EZiCAT i-Series Cable Locators - Cable Detection Having recently obtained Network Rail approval on the EZiCAT i500 and EZiCAT i550, Cable Detection announce that the latest editions to their underground cable de... Read More - EziCAT i-Series Unde...

Category:  Rail

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3M Cold Shrink Inline Joint 500-1000sqmm, Network Rail Approved - LA11

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

3M Network Rail Specification Inline Cable Joint - PADS Approved. 3M Rail Cable Joint Kit Reference: LA11 Inline Joint. Application: 500sqmm, 630sqmm, 800sqmm and 1000sqmm track feeder cable splicing and inline joint Minimum cable diameter: ... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Inlin...

Category:  Rail

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25kV/52kV Network Rail PADS Approved 3M Cold Shrink HV Joints & Terminations - Ex Stock

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

25kV Rail Cable Joints & Terminations 3M Cold Shrink cable joints and terminations offer faster, safer and simpler installations without the dangers and hassles of “hot-working” - no naked flames, no gas torches, no cannisters,... Read More - 25kV/52kV Network Ra...

Category:  Rail

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London Underground Approved Band-It Stainless Steel Ball Lok Cable Ties for Fire Rated Applications

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Band-It Stainless Steel Cable Ties LU London Underground Approved Cable Ties   Band-It Coated Ball-Lok Stainless Steel Cable Ties have passed London Underground fire tests for locating and bundling rail cables on the underground system ... Read More - London Underground A...

Category:  Rail

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DMS Technologies Red Flash Batteries Approved By Network Rail

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Rail Electrification & Cabling LV HV Network Rail Approved Batteries - Red Flash Red Flash battery systems are specifically designed to replace applications using wet Nickel Cadmium and flooded Lead Acid batteries within the rail network. ... Read More - DMS Technologies Red...

Category:  Rail

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Band-It Cable Banding Supplied To The Gwynt y Mor Offshore Windfarm

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

Stainless Steel Banding & Strapping- BAND-IT BAND-IT Stainless Steel Band Strapping   have supplied 7,000 metres of Band-It AE433 316 grade stainless steel cable banding to Harland and Wolff working on Gwynt y Mor offsh... Read More - Band-It Cable Bandin...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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SSE Contracting Trust Lucy Zodion Fortress Feeder Pillars for LV Power Distribution Projects

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

      are the UK's largest distributor of Lucy Fortress Feeder Pillars to the electrical contracting industry. Today, have completed an express delivery of 2 pallets of Lucy Fortress galvanised steel fee... Read More - SSE Contracting Trus...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Ross-On-Wye 400kV Cable Laying & Pulling Project

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

  Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment SEB Cable Laying   have supplied site contractors with Cable Pulling and Cable Laying Equipment to enable the safe and efficient installation of 400kV extra high voltage power cable... Read More - Ross-On-Wye 400kV Ca...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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3M Wraparound Heat Shrink Cable Repair Kits Used For Scottish Coal LV HV Cable Sheaths

By Chris Dodds on 24th September, 2012

3M Heat Shrink Cable Repair Kits 3M Heat Shrink Wraparound Cable Sheath Repair Kits for Low & High Voltage Cables   have supplied Scottish Coal with 3M Heat Shrink Cable Repair Kits to re-instate insulation to damaged low an... Read More - 3M Wraparound Heat S...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian MPJEM-U Low Voltage Industrial Cable Joint Kits for Unarmoured Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian MPJEM-U Low Voltage Industrial Cable Joint Kits for Unarmoured Cables   Prysmian MPJEM-U low voltage straight resin cable joints are suitable for LV jointing unarmoured XLPE and polymeric ... Read More - Prysmian MPJEM-U Low...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian ZHMB Low Voltage Afumex Low Smoke Zero Halogen Branch Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian ZHMB Low Voltage Afumex Low Smoke Zero Halogen Branch Cable Joint Kits for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian ZHMB low voltage branch resin cable joints are suitable for LV LSOH/LSF LV cables with ... Read More - Prysmian ZHMB Low Vo...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian ZHMPJ Low Voltage Afumex Low Smoke Zero Halogen Straight Cable Joints for Armoured Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian ZHMPJ Low Voltage Afumex Low Smoke Zero Halogen Straight Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian ZHMPJ low voltage resin straight cable joints are suitable for LV jointing a... Read More - Prysmian ZHMPJ Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian JBRCC Low Voltage Universal Branch Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian JBRCC Low Voltage Universal Branch Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian low voltage resin universal cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured SWA XLPE and polymeric cables w... Read More - Prysmian JBRCC Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian JUJCC Low Voltage Industrial Straight Cable Joint Kits for XLPE SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian JUJCC Low Voltage Industrial Straight Cable Joint Kits for XLPE SWA Cables   Prysmian JUJCC low voltage straight resin cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured XLPE and polymeric... Read More - Prysmian JUJCC Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian JST Low Voltage Universal Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian JST Low Voltage Universal Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian low voltage resin straight cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured SWA XLPE and polymeric cables with copper... Read More - Prysmian JST Low Vol...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian MPJEM Low Voltage Industrial Cable Joint Kits for Armoured SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian MPJEM Low Voltage Industrial Cable Joint Kits for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian MPJEM low voltage straight resin cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured XLPE SWA and polymeric cable... Read More - Prysmian MPJEM Low V...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian JSTCC Low Voltage Universal Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian JSTCC Low Voltage Universal Cable Joints for Armoured SWA Cables   Prysmian low voltage resin straight cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured SWA XLPE and polymeric cables with co... Read More - Prysmian JSTCC Low ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian FRZHMB LV FP Fire Performance FP Branch Cable Joint Kits

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian FRZHMB LV FP Fire Performance FP Branch Cable Joint Kits     Prysmian FRZHMB low voltage FP fire performance branch cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured SWA XLPE and po... Read More - Prysmian FRZHMB LV F...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian FRZHMPJ LV FP Fire Performance FP Straight Cable Joint Kits

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Low Voltage LV Resin Cable Joints Prysmian FRZHMPJ LV FP Fire Performance FP Straight Cable Joint Kits   Prysmian low voltage FP fire performance service cable joints are suitable for LV jointing armoured SWA XLPE and polymeric cables... Read More - Prysmian FRZHMPJ LV ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Central Earth Terminal (CET) for Steel Wire Armour (SWA) Cable Termination of Street Lighting Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th September, 2012

Central Earth Terminal (CET) for Steel Wire Armour (SWA) Cable Termination for Street Lighting Cables (XLPE)   continue to supply CET Central Earth Terminal cable gland plates to street lighting contractors installing XLPE SWA ... Read More - Central Earth Termin...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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PDVSA Turns To Traders To Sustain Ecuador Oil Deal

By Chris Dodds on 19th September, 2012

, LV-HV-Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment. Venezuelan state oil giant PDVSA has had to buy dozens of extra fuel cargoes from countries as far away as Estonia and Saudi Arabia to keep up its side of a 2008 oil supply deal with leftist ... Read More - PDVSA Turns To Trade...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Specialist Cable Sealant For Service Ducts By Densoseal 16A

By Chris Dodds on 19th September, 2012

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing Densoseal 16A Mastic   BAM Construction Ltd has designed and nearing contract completion of the new prestigious headquarters for the Co-operative Group in Manchester. The Headquarters is Phase 1 of the &pou... Read More - Specialist Cable Sea...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Cable Jointing LV Unarmoured Cables with 3M Scotchcast 91-NBA Joint Kits

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2012

3M Resin Cable Joints​ 3M Scotchcast Inline Cable Joints 91-NBA with 470W Resin   3M Scotchcast resin cable joint kits 91-NBA are designed to be used for cable jointing low voltage LV unarmoured single core and multi-core (2, 3, 4... Read More - Cable Jointing LV Un...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Resins

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2012

3M Scotchcast Resins. Large UK Stocks. 3M Scotchcast Resins are suitable for for low and high voltage electrical insulation and cabling applications. 3M Scotchcast resins have an excellent adhesion to cables and together with excellent mechani... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Resins...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Bicon Cable Cleats - Telcleat 385 Series

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2012

Prysmian Cable Cleats Prysmian Telcleats Cable Cleats - 385 Series    Prysmian Telcleat cable cleats are single piece cleats which provide protection against all weather conditions. The Telcleat cleats are simple to install wi... Read More - Prysmian Bicon Cable...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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6.6kV Subsea Power & Signal Cable Joints for Scotrenewables

By Chris Dodds on 18th September, 2012

Subsea Cable Joints for Power & Signal Cables. 6.6kV. have produced and specified 6.6kV subsea power and signal cable joints for Scotrenewables Tidal Power Ltd. The cable joint/splice repair kits are suitable for 41mm OD doubl... Read More - 6.6kV Subsea Power &...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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33kV Cable Accessories for Kirriemuir Compression Station, Scotland

By Chris Dodds on 17th September, 2012

33kV Power Cables - Cable Joints, Cable Terminations, Cable Cleats, Cable Glands. Ex Stock. supply an extensive range of 33kV cable joints, cable terminations, cable glands and cable cleats to support 33kV power cable installation... Read More - 33kV Cable Accessori...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Fire Resistant Cable Fixing

By Chris Dodds on 13th September, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Terry Journeaux of Prysmian Cables outlines the new requirements of the code of practice for fire alarm systems BS5839-1:2002 in respect of cable fixings and gives details of a new fixin... Read More - Fire Resistant Cable...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Zone 1 Hazardous Area Cable Glands (Exd Exe) for Offshore Oil & Gas Projects

By Chris Dodds on 12th September, 2012

Hazardous Area Cable Glands. Zone 1 Cable Glands. Exports have submitted their bid for the Petronas EPCC Diamond Drilling Platform project in Vietnam with the commerical and technical support of Peppers Cable Glands. Peppers b... Read More - Zone 1 Hazardous Are...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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A A A A A A A A A A A

By Chris Dodds on 10th September, 2012

Congratulations to Charlotte Clough from for her astounding academic achievement - 11 grade A GCSE's ! The highest GCSE achieving student in the borough of Gateshead for 2012. Charlotte Clough was 's "New K... Read More - A A A A A A A A A A ...

Category:  Company Updates

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T&D Are Ecom Distributors - Hazardous Area ATEX Mobile Devices

By Chris Dodds on 10th September, 2012

Ecom Instruments Hazardous Area ATEX Phones, Laptops, Radios, Headsets, Handhelds & Tablets     Chris Dodds () and Jonny Hewitt () met with Carl Henderson (Ecom MD) last Friday at their Wilton UK headquarte... Read More - T&D Are Ecom Dis...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Marechal DSN Compact & Watertight Plugs & Sockets Installed At Food Preparation Company

By Chris Dodds on 10th September, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal DSN Decontactors - Industrial Power Supply Belgian vegetable preparation company, Legumex, uses around 100,000m³ of water annually for the cleaning and preparation of fresh vegetables - this amount of ... Read More - Marechal DSN Compact...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Blog 1000

By Chris Dodds on 8th September, 2012

  50 Days. 100 Blogs. One thousand thanks to the Power Team for their excellent contributions and ideas which have made the Blog a runaway ranking success. Well Done Team ! Product Groups ... Read More - Blog 1000...

Category:  Company Updates

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Hawke Cable Glands 501/453/RAC, Hazardous Area ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 6th September, 2012

Cable Glands. Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Suit Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22. Flameproof Exd & Increased Safety Exe Hawke Cable Glands. Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx.         Hawke Cable ... Read More - Hawke Cable Glands 5...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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3M Scotchcast 1402FR Resin for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2012

3M Scotchcast Resin 1402FR. 3M Scotchcast Hazardous Area LV Resin Joints are based around a high quality BS EN 50393 compliant product, conventional re-insulation techniques using self amalgamating tapes, and specialist resin encapsulatio... Read More - 3M Scotchcast 1402FR...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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T&D Supply Band-It Titanium Strapping for Offshore Cable & Pipe Protection

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2012

have secured more new business for Band-It following the specification of Band-It Titanium Strapping Systems for offshore cable and pipe protection systems. Band-It offshore and subsea strapping systems are in service throughout the gl... Read More - T&D Supply Band-...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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T&D Are Approved Vendors to North Midland Construction plc

By Chris Dodds on 4th September, 2012

are Approved Vendors to North Midland Construction plc. NMC support contracts for Virgin Media, Cable & Wireless, Geo, Openreach, Kcom, Carillion, Telent and Balfour Beatty.   Manhole Construction NMC Utilities divis... Read More - T&D Are Approved...

Category:  Company Updates

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Are Installed At The North Sea Golden Eagle Development

By Chris Dodds on 31st August, 2012

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats      Ellis Patents cable cleats, has landed a major order to supply the first of two new oil platforms currently being built by Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited for us... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Easington Gas Storage Facility: 2500 CSD Ducts Sealed in 6 Weeks

By Chris Dodds on 31st August, 2012

  Duct Seals & Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Seal System   The largest undersea pipeline in the world, the Langeled Pipeline, provides 20 per cent of Britain's gas supplies. The project consisted of sealing 2500 ducts in ju... Read More - Easington Gas Storag...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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T&D Working with Ellis Patents on New Aramco Project

By Chris Dodds on 31st August, 2012

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Single Hole Aluminium Cable Cleats   Thorne & Derrick are working with Ellis Patents to achieve cable cleat acceptance and project specification at the Yanbu Red Sea Refinery f... Read More - T&D Working with...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Overhead Line Wedge Clamps for AAAC Conductors

By Chris Dodds on 30th August, 2012

  Overhead Line Equipment Overhead Line Wedge Clamps for AAAC Conductors    distribute Overhead Line Equipment to contractors working on behalf of UK DNO's and National Grid (formerly the CEGB). provide ... Read More - Overhead Line Wedge ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CATU Arc Flash Protective Clothing 10 Cal/cm² Selected By SPIE Matthew Hall

By Chris Dodds on 30th August, 2012

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Arc Flash Clothing PPE CATU 10 Cal Arc Flash Protection Kits   are supplying SPIE Matthew Hall with Catu Electrical Safety Equipment to enable safe working on low and high voltage switchgear a... Read More - CATU Arc Flash Prote...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Prysmian 376AC11 Alumnium Trefoil Cable Cleats Airfreighted To EKB Storage Company In Germany

By Chris Dodds on 30th August, 2012

Prysmian Trefoil Cleats Prysmian 376AC11 Alumnium Treafoil Cable Cleats   have supplied 1200 of 376AC11 Aluminium Trefoil Cable Cleats to EKB's UK approved Electrical Equipment Vendor. The trefoil cable cleats will provid... Read More - Prysmian 376AC11 Alu...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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ABB Installs Subsea Cables On Troll A Gas Platform, Norway

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

ABB Power Products​ High Voltage Subsea Cables   ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order from Statoil to install high voltage subsea cables to supply power to the Troll A gas platform on the wester... Read More - ABB Installs Subsea ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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ABB Kabeldon Premoulded Cable Joints Type SOJ 12kV - 36kV

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

ABB Cable Joints ABB Kabeldon Premoulded Cable Joints Type SOJ 12kV - 36kV   Thorne & Derrick have supplied 39off ABB Kabeldon SOT244-4 pre moulded cable terminations to terminate single and 3 core 11kV cables with copper tape ... Read More - ABB Kabeldon Premoul...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Wolf Wolflite H-251A/LED ATEX Rechargeable Handlamps For Hazardous Area Zones 1, 2, 21 & 22

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety ATEX IECEx Handlamps Wolflite H-251A\LED Rechargeable Handlamp Wolf Wolflite H-251A LED Handlamp is a general purpose rechargeable safety hand lamp for inspection and work tasks in explosive atmosphere... Read More - Wolf Wolflite H-251A...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Centriforce Tapetile Underground Low Voltage Cable Protection for Iver Water Treatment Works

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

  LV Underground Cable Protection Centriforce Centritile Warning Tape - Tapetile​ have delivered from stock Underground Cable Protection Tile (Tape Tile) to Iver Water Treatment Works for Interserve Ltd. Iver Water ... Read More - Centriforce Tapetile...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Offshore Cables & Pipes Sealed for Transocean with CSD

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

Offshore Cable & Pipe Sealing Systems. Watch CSD RISE Video. , the UK Distributor for CSD Sealing Systems, have supplied the CSD Cable & Pipe Sealing System to Semco Maritime to provide effective protection to offshore cabl... Read More - Offshore Cables &...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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CSD Sealing Systems for Offshore Cable & Pipe Entries

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

Whatever the offshore application, offer the most comprehensive and cost effective range of CSD Cable & Pipe Sealing Systems designed to seal cable and pipe entries to reduce the risk of explosion, flood protection or spread of fire, p... Read More - CSD Sealing Systems ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Scotchcast Cable Joints for Branch Jointing LV XLPE PILC Power Cables

By Chris Dodds on 29th August, 2012

3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints 600/1000V 3M Scotchcast Low Voltage LV Resin Branch Cable Joints    3M Resin encapsulated branch cable jointing kits are certified to BS-EN 50393:2006 - armoured and unarmoured LV branch cable ... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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LUL Compliant Optical Fibre 48 Way IP67 Splice Enclosures

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2012

Stainless Steel Enclosures Optical Fibre 48 Way IP67 Splice Enclosure   LUL compliant weatherproof optical fibre enclosures are manufactured from AISI 304 stainless steel providing secure cable splicing for up to 48 fibre cable. Ideally... Read More - LUL Compliant Optica...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Prysmian Bicon 424UN Series Of Barr-A Explosion Proof Glands For Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2012

  Prysmian Bicon Cable Glands Prysmian Barr-A Explosion Proof Glands - 424UN Series    Prysmian 424UN cable glands are suitable for unarmored RW 90 type & (TC) tray cables. Prysmian Barr-A glands aid the ... Read More - Prysmian Bicon 424UN...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ellis Patents 2F Two Hole Cableclamps LV Multi-Core Cables Supplied To Saudi Arabia

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2012

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats   , a distributor for Ellis Patents cable cleats, have specified and supplied 2,000 2F-1202B cable cleats to the Gulf Deutsche Finance Building project, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ellis Paten... Read More - Ellis Patents 2F Two...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Hadar HDL100 & HDL220 Hazardous Area Fluorescent Lighting Installed At Knockdhu Distillery

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2012

Hadar Lighting. Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar HDL100 Zone 1 Ex emb Fluorescent Luminaire    Inverhouse Distillers' Knockdhu Distillery near Huntly in Aberdeenshire first opened in 1894 to produce their w... Read More - Hadar HDL100 & H...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Prysmian JEM Resin For Low Voltage Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

  Prysmian Cable Jointing Prysmian JEM Cold Pour Compound   Prysmian JEM Resin was developed to meet the growing concerns regarding exposure to isocyanates in the workplace.  Prysmian JEM Resin Cold Pour Compound Fea... Read More - Prysmian JEM Resin F...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Fibre Optic Cable Joints Using Prysmian ESDF4 In-Line Cable Joints

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Prysmian Cable Joints Prysmian ESDF4 In-Line Joint   distribute Prysmian fibre optic cable joints for direct burial and underground chamber jointing of fibre cables. The Prysmian ESDF4 In Line Cable Joint is an underground fibre... Read More - Fibre Optic Cable Jo...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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A-Belco Easigo 'Reyrolle' Range Of BS196 Industrial Plugs & Sockets

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Industrial Plugs & Sockets A-Belco Easigo 'Reyrolle' - IP55 BS196 Plugs, Sockets & Connectors for Control & Distribution of LV Power   A-Belco 'Reyrolle' Easigo plugs and sockets were launched in the 1940s... Read More - A-Belco Easigo 'Reyr...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Abelco DNO & FSP Feeder Pillars - Trackside Rail Solutions Supply Cubicles

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Feeder Pillars Rail Feeder Pillars LV Electricity Distribution A-Belco Trackside Rail Solutions - DNO & FSP Supply Cubicles   A-Belco Stainless Steel Feeder Pillars and Cubicles are Network Rail NR/SP/ELP/40045 Issue 5 approved a... Read More - Abelco DNO & FSP...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Hadar HDL106S Zone 1 Ex emb LED Floodlight Bulkhead Luminaire for Hazardous Area Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Floodlights Hadar HDL106S Standard Zone 1 Ex emb LED Bulkhead Luminaire Zone 1 LED Floodlight Bulkhead Luminaire for Hazardous Areas Versions: Hadar HDL106S - 24 LED, 48 LED, 96 LED, 144 LED   Hadar HDL106S Zon... Read More - Hadar HDL106S Zone 1...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hadar HDL106E Zone 1 Ex emb LED Floodlight Bulkhead Luminaire for Hazardous Area Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar HDL106E Standard Zone 1 Ex emb LED Bulkhead Luminaire Zone 1 LED Floodlight for Hazardous Areas Hadar Lighting HDL106E - 48 LED, 96 LED, 144 LED Hadar HDL106E Standard Zone 1 Ex emb LED Bulkhead Lumi... Read More - Hadar HDL106E Zone 1...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hadar HDL108 Zone 1 Ex emb Bulkhead / Fire Exit Recessed Luminaire For Hazardous Area Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Hadar Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar HDL 108 - Ex emb Bulkhead / Fire Exit Luminaire   Hadar HDL 108 light is ideal for exit signs - wall or ceiling mounted. The emergency version uses one fluorescent lamp which remains on at reduce... Read More - Hadar HDL108 Zone 1 ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hadar Wellglass HDL113 & HDL 114 Zone 1 Zone 21 Ex de Hazardous Area Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 24th August, 2012

Hadar Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar HDL114 HDL 113 Wellglass Zone 1 & Zone 21 Ex de   Hadar HDL Wellglass Hazardous Area Lighting range can accept a variety of voltages and lamp options. The HDL Wellglass lighting is available in si... Read More - Hadar Wellglass HDL1...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Marechal DSN Compact & Watertight Decontactor Plug & Socket-Outlets

By Chris Dodds on 22nd August, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal DSN Compact & Watertight Decontactor 20A / 32A / 63A Marechal DSN decontactors have a 63A plug which is only 83mm, making it highly compact. Marechal DSN plugs and sockets with integral load-bre... Read More - Marechal DSN Compact...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Marechal DN Robust Decontactors - Metal Bodied Plug And Socket-Outlet

By Chris Dodds on 22nd August, 2012

Marechal Industrial Plugs & Sockets Marechal DN Plug and Sockets - 20A / 30A / 50A / 90A / 150A  The first industrial plug and socket-outlet equipped with an integral switching device, Marechal DN is still the perfect heavy-duty soluti... Read More - Marechal DN Robust D...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Catu CC-875 IEC Electronic Voltage Detectors Selected For Devon Fullabrook Substation Wind Farm

By Chris Dodds on 22nd August, 2012

Catu Electrical Safety Equipment Catu CC-875-10/36kV Voltage Detector have supplied high voltage CATU voltage detectors and electrical safety equipment to Devon Wind Farm's Fullabrook Substation. The Catu IEC voltage detectors w... Read More - Catu CC-875 IEC Elec...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Merlin Gerin Outdoor Service Feeder Pillars - Schneider Electric LV Switchgear & Feeder Pillars

By Chris Dodds on 22nd August, 2012

LV Electricity Distribution, Fusegear & Switchgear Merlin Gerin Outdoor Mini Service Pillars   Merlin Gerin, now Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the manufacture and supply of high, medium and low voltage prod... Read More - Merlin Gerin Outdoor...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Prysmian Bicon A1/A2 Brass Gland Kits For Unarmoured Cables - KM409 Series

By Chris Dodds on 21st August, 2012

  Prysmian Cable Glands Prysmian Bicon A1/A2 Cable Gland Kits - KM409 Series   Prysmian Bicon A1 and A2 cable glands are suitable use with all un-armoured cables. Prysmian A2 brass cable glands are used to terminate ... Read More - Prysmian Bicon A1/A2...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CTL Cathodic Protection LV Resin Cable Joints - CTL CPJ120

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

LV Resin Cable Joints CTL Cathodic Protection Cable Joints - CPJ120   CTL CPJ Cathodic Protection Joints are suitable for PVC or XLPE cable up to 1kV. CTL CPJ resin joints are the classic cathodic protection joint f... Read More - CTL Cathodic Protect...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CTL Branch LV Resin Cable Joints - CB Range

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

LV Resin Cable Joints CTL Mains Branch Cable Joints - CB Range   CTL CB Range of low voltage resin cable joints are suitable for PVC or XLPE cable of up to 1kV.  Pictured: CTL CB Mains Branch Cable Joints CTL CB ... Read More - CTL Branch LV Resin ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CTL Universal Branch LV Resin Cable Joints - CU Range

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

LV Resin Cable Joints  CTL Mains Branch Cable Joints - CU Range   CTL CU Range of low voltage resin cable joints are suitable for PVC or XLPE cable of up to 1kV.  CTL CU cable joints are “Universal” joints for... Read More - CTL Universal Branch...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CTL Mains Branch LV Resin Cable Joints - CBM Range

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

LV Resin Cable Joints CTL Mains Branch Cable Joints - CBM Range   CTL CBM Range of low voltage resin cable joints are suitable for PVC or XLPE cable of up to 1kV. Pictured: CTL Mains Branch Joints CBM Range Of Cable Joints ... Read More - CTL Mains Branch LV ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Marechal DB Disconnectable Motor Switches

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Marechal Plugs, Sockets & Motor Switches Marechal DB Motor Switches Marechal DB disconnectable motor switches combine the functions of switch-engine cutoff switch and plug and socket-outlet. The motor switches guarantee the safety of per... Read More - Marechal DB Disconne...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Portable Partial Discharge Diagnostics - Baur PD-TaD 60 Portable PD Diagnostics System

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Baur PD Partial Discharge Portable System PD-TaD 60 Baur Portable PD Diagnostics System   The Baur PD-TaD 60 portable diagnostics system is used in a combination with the Baur VLF generator to carry out the following: Partial... Read More - Portable Partial Dis...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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Wolf LL-500 LinkEx Portable Fluorescent Leadlamp For Hazardous Area Zones 1, 2, 21 & 22

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting  Wolf Temporary Luminaires & Floodlites Wolf LinkEx Portable Fluorescent Leadlamp - LL500 Wolf LL500 range of portable fluorescent leadlamps are suitable for hazardous area applications where tempora... Read More - Wolf LL-500 LinkEx P...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Heavy Duty Cable Grips - Slingco R Type Rotating Multi-Weave Cable Grip

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Heavy Duty Cable Grips Slingco R Type Rotating Multi-Weave Cable Grip   Like the MU cable grip, the Slingco R Type rotating eye cable grip has a triple weave construction and is colour coded for ease of identification. In addition, t... Read More - Heavy Duty Cable Gri...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Slingco Conduit Riser Cable Grips

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

  Cable Grips Slingco Conduit Riser Cable Grip   Slingco Conduit Riser is a single weave grip with a support ring, designed for the support of electrical cabling in standard rigid conduit.  Pictured: Slingco Co... Read More - Slingco Conduit Rise...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Heavy Duty Cable Grips - Slingco RT Type Rotating Eye Cable Grip

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

  Heavy Duty Cable Grips Slingco RT Type Rotating Eye Cable Grip   The Slingco RT Type cable grips have a double weave construction for medium to heavy cable pulling applications in underground installations. Pictured: S... Read More - Heavy Duty Cable Gri...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Band-It Ball-Lokt Stainless Steel Cable Ties

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Band-It Ball-Lokt Cable Ties 304 & 316 Stainless Steel Cable Ties   Suitable for identification tagging and bundling large cables. Self locking design allows fast installation. Used in cable management applications to reduce the ris... Read More - Band-It Ball-Lokt St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Slingco Marine Cable Grips & Heavy Duty Hose Restraint Grips

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Slingco CableGrip Slingco Hose Restraints and Marine Cable Grips   Slingco manufactures extremely heavy duty grips for high pressure hose restraints or large underwater cable pulls, and various uses in oil and gas markets. Pictured: ... Read More - Slingco Marine Cable...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Nexans Euromold 430TB Separable Tee Shape Connectors Delivered to India

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Nexans Euromold Connectors Nexans Euromold 430TB Tee Connector 12kV-36kV 630 Amps     Exports have supplied more Nexans connectors from UK stock, this time direct to Mumbai, India. A quantity of 12 sets of Nexa... Read More - Nexans Euromold 430T...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Vantrunk SW6 Speedway Cable Ladder Installed at Yemen LNG Project

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Cable Containment Vantrunk SW6 Speedway Cable Ladder   The Yemen LNG Project comprised of new and existing upstream gas processing facilities including a transfer line linking the two gas processing units, a new main pipeline, which wil... Read More - Vantrunk SW6 Speedwa...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Tyco FIST-SOSA2 Fibre Cable Splices Jetted Out to USA

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Tyco FIST-SOSA2 Cable Splices Splice Only Sub-Assembly    are supplying Tyco Cable Splices via their Export Department to telecom networks projects across the USA. The new purchase orders for Tyco FIST-SOSA2 fibre cable spl... Read More - Tyco FIST-SOSA2 Fibr...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Vantrunk Speedway Cable Ladder System Installed at BNG Technology Centre

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Cable Containment Vantrunk Cable Ladder   Between 2001 and 2002 Vantrunk Limited supplied its cable management systems to the BNFL Technology Centre at Sellafield Cumbria. The centre comprises integrated state of the art facilities full... Read More - Vantrunk Speedway Ca...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Morgan Marine GRP Roadside Cabinets & Pillars for LV Distribution Projects at Scottish Water

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

  Morgan Marine Roadside GRP Cabinets   GRP Roadside Cabinets are specified according to WIMES for water industry LV electricity distribution at sewage and waste water treatment plants. The Morgan Marine GRP cabinets are appro... Read More - Morgan Marine GRP Ro...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Tyco FIST-GCO2 Generic Closure Organiser for Network Rail FTN Projects

By Chris Dodds on 20th August, 2012

Tyco Cable Closures Tyco FIST-GCO2 Generic Closure Organiser The generic Tyco closure FIST-GCO2 is the environmentally sealed enclosure for the fibre management system that provides the functions of cable splice and passive component ... Read More - Tyco FIST-GCO2 Gener...

Category:  Rail

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Megger MIT 520-2 Insulation Resistance Tester 5kV

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2012

Testing & Maintenance Of High Voltage Electrical Equipment Megger MIT 520-2 Insulation Resistance Tester 5kV   Megger MIT520/2 was designed specifically to assist with the testing and maintenance of high voltage electrical equipment... Read More - Megger MIT 520-2 Ins...

Category:  Electrical Equipment HV

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CTL CB0 Low Voltage Y Branch-Off Resin Joint

By Chris Dodds on 19th August, 2012

Low Voltage Resin Cable Joints CTL CB0 Y Branch Cable Joint Kit - Low Voltage 0.6/1 (1.2)kV   CTL CB0 Cathodic Protection Cable Joints is a “Y”-shaped cable joint for horizontal branch jointing applications. These ... Read More - CTL CB0 Low Voltage ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Panduit Noise Shielding Control Panel Ducting - EMI/RFI Reduction

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Panduit PanelMax Noise Mitigation Products Panduit Panduct PanelMax Shielded Wiring Duct and Noise Shield  Control Panel Ducting for Reduced EMI RFI Interference Panduit wiring duct is the premium wire management product f... Read More - Panduit Noise Shield...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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ABB Kabeldon Cable Distribution Cabinets For Utilities & Network Owners

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

ABB Kabeldon Cable Distribution Cabinets Electrical Enclosures & Feeder Pillars Cable Distribution Cabinets For Utilities & Network Owners   distribute a wide range of sturdy and versatile ABB Kabeldon electrical... Read More - ABB Kabeldon Cable D...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Hawke 501/421 Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd & Increased Safety Exe Hawke Cable Glands ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke 501/421 Cable Glands   Hawke 501/421 cable gland provides a se... Read More - Hawke 501/421 Hazard...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Panduit PanelMax DIN Rail Wiring Duct for Control Panel Builders

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Panduit Cabling & Wiring Ducting & Trunking Panduit PanelMax DIN Rail Wiring Duct are specialist distributors of an extensive range of electrical equipment and cable accessories to the control panel building industry. ... Read More - Panduit PanelMax DIN...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Hawke 501/423 Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd & Increased Safety Exe Hawke Cable Glands ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke 501/423 Cable Glands   Hawke 501/423 cable gland provides two ... Read More - Hawke 501/423 Hazard...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hawke 501/453/Universal Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke 501/453/Universal Cable Glands   Hawke 501/453 Universal... Read More - Hawke 501/453/Univer...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Panduit Lock Out Tag Out Electrical Safety For Low & High Voltage Substations

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Panduit Lockout Tagout Lock Out Tag Out For Workplace Electrical Safety   distribute a complete range of Lockout/Tagout products to ensure compliance with current regulations: - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 19... Read More - Panduit Lock Out Tag...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Hawke CSB 656N Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke CSB 656N Cable Glands   The Hawke CSB 656N Cable Gland i... Read More - Hawke CSB 656N Hazar...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hawke ICG 623 Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke ICG 623 Cable Glands   Hawke ICG 623 cable gland is suit... Read More - Hawke ICG 623 Hazard...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ellis Patents Phoenix Cable Cleats for FP Fire Resistant Cable Support

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Fire Proof Resistant Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Phoenix Cable Clamps For FP Fire Resistant Cable Support Phoenix stainless steel cable cleats are designed for installation with fire resistant and protection (FP) cables. Specified by the constru... Read More - Ellis Patents Phoeni...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Trefoil Cable Cleats for Single Core Power Cables - Ellis Patents Alpha Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Trefoil Cleats for Single Core Power Cables, LV HV. Ellis Patents Alpha trefoil cable cleats contain single core power cables in trefoil formation - cable cleats are lightweight, fast to install, strong and robust with unique design providing ... Read More - Trefoil Cable Cleats...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Hawke ICG 653/ Universal Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke ICG 653/ Universal Cable Glands   Hawke ICG 653/ Univers... Read More - Hawke ICG 653/ Unive...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hawke IGC 653/ Universal/L Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd & Increased Safety Exe Hawke Cable Glands ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke IGC 653/Universal/L Cable Glands   The Hawke ICG 653/Univ... Read More - Hawke IGC 653/ Unive...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Hawke PSG 553/RAC Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd & Increased Safety Exe Hawke Cable Glands ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke PSG 553/RAC Cable Glands   The Hawke PSG 553/RAC cable gl... Read More - Hawke PSG 553/RAC Ha...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Band-It Easy Read Stainless Steel Cable & Pipe Identification Systems

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

BAND-IT Stainless Steel Cable Markers & Cable Marking are BAND-IT Distributors Band-It Easy Read Identification Systems    BAND-IT Easy Read system is ideal for cable and pipe identification in harsh operating and ha... Read More - Band-It Easy Read St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Hawke SB 474 Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX & IECEx - Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 Hawke SB 474 Cable Glands   Hawke SB 474 hazardous a... Read More - Hawke SB 474 Hazardo...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Catu Insulating Gloves For UK DNO's & LV HV Cable Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

CATU Electrical Safety CATU Insulating Rubber Gloves   stock and distribute insulating gloves for low and high voltage electrical safety. Catu insulating gloves provide high dielectric performance for LV-HV cable jointing, li... Read More - Catu Insulating Glov...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Abtech BPG Fire Rated Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

Abtech GRP BPG Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes Fire Rated Junction Boxes & Electrical Enclosures ATEX Zone 1 & Zone 2   Abtech BPG GRP fire rated electrical enclosures comprise 16 sizes and are fitted with ceramic ... Read More - Abtech BPG Fire Rate...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Cable Socks - MU Multi Weave Cable Pulling Socks

By Chris Dodds on 17th August, 2012

  Slingco Cable Socks - MU Type Cable Jointing - LV HV Cables   Triple weave construction Slingco MU type cable sock is ideal for heavy cable loads. The MU type cable socks are colour coded for ease of identification, primarily ... Read More - Cable Socks - MU Mul...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Hawke 501/414 Hazardous Area Cable Glands ATEX Exd Exe

By Chris Dodds on 16th August, 2012

Hawke Hazardous Area Cable Glands Flameproof Exd / Increased Safety Exe / Dust Extb / Dual Certified ATEX - IECEx Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22   Hawke Cable Glands 501/414 are for outdoor or indoor cable termination in hazar... Read More - Hawke 501/414 Hazard...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Shrink Polymer System Medium Voltage Busbar Heat Shrink Tubing

By Chris Dodds on 16th August, 2012

Busbar Heat Shrink Tubing for Switchgear 11kV 33kV SPS Medium Voltage Busbar Tube SPS BMT100/40 High Voltage HV Busbar Heat Shrink Tubing   supply global switchgear manufacturers and contractors involved in the installat... Read More - Shrink Polymer Syste...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Roxtec Cable Transits ATEX Certified For Glasgow�s Wyndford Estate CHP Project

By Chris Dodds on 16th August, 2012

Roxtec Cable & Pipe Transit Sealing ATEX Ex Certified Cable & Pipe Sealing   have supplied a major UK CHP Contractor with Roxtec ATEX certified cable transits to the Wyndford CHP Scheme in Glasgow.  Cube Housing ... Read More - Roxtec Cable Transit...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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CSD RISE Cable Duct System Installed At Roos Wind Farm Renewable Energy Project

By Chris Dodds on 16th August, 2012

Duct Seals & Duct Sealing Water Tight & Gas Tight Sealing for Cable Ducts CSD RISE Duct Seal System   have supplied McNicholas plc with CSD RISE Cable Duct Seals to provide gas and watertight sealing to 100mm diameter... Read More - CSD RISE Cable Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Wolf Safety WF-300 LinkEx LED Floodlite - ATEX Temporary Lighting For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety ATEX Lighting   Wolf WF-300 LED ATEX Floodlite Wolf WF-300 LinkEx LED Floodlite is a portable LED flooodlight for temporary applications in potentially explosive atmospheres. Wolf WF-300 is C... Read More - Wolf Safety WF-300 L...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Kingsmill Copper Earth Bars Customised & Delivered to Site

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Earthing & Lightning Protection Kingsmill Earth Bars   working with Kingsmill Earthing have designed and delivered customised earth bars for Integral Building Services Ltd.  Pictured: Kingsmill Earth Bars ... Read More - Kingsmill Copper Ear...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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ASTM D178 Electrical Rubber Insulating Matting for High Voltage Switchboard Protection

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

  Electrical Safety Equipment Switchboard & Switchgear Rubber Insulating Matting ASTM D178 Rubber Insulating Matting   have delivered their largest order to date for MD552 high voltage switchgear rubber insulating... Read More - ASTM D178 Electrical...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Tengizchevroil Protected Against Arc Flash Danger With Catu Protective Clothing

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Electrical Safety Equipment Catu Arc Flash Protection Kits Arc Flash Protection Clothing Kits for Workers in Oil Industry   have supplied Catu arc flash protective clothing into the “Up Stream” oil industry v... Read More - Tengizchevroil Prote...

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Arc Flash Clothing Protection for LV-HV Electrical Engineers Working With UK DNO's

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

CATU Electrical Safety Equipment Catu Arc Flash Arc Flash Clothing & Protection Arc Flash Protection Clothing Kits Catu Arc Flash Protective Clothing Kits provide electrical safety to Lloyds National Electricity Registration Scheme c... Read More - Arc Flash Clothing P...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Captrad GRP Cable Tray System Approved At The Port Of Liverpool

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

  Cable Containment Captrad GRP Cable Systems   have supplied a range of GRP cable trays to the Port of Liverpool in cable tray widths 100mm, 200mm and 300mm. , with the support of manufacturers Captrad, supplied ... Read More - Captrad GRP Cable Tr...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Abtech SX Stainless Steel Hazardous Area Enclosures Chosen For Project In Australia

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Abtech Hazardous Area Junction Boxes & Electrical Enclosures   have supplied a range of industrial Abtech IP66 SX1.5 stainless steel enclosures for a project in Australia via Broderick Ltd... Read More - Abtech SX Stainless ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Jointers Boots - Haix Trekker Pro S3 Waterproof Gore-Tex Safety Boots

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Electrical Safety Haix Safety Footwear - Trekker Pro S3 Waterproof Gore-Tex Safety Boots Utility Workers Boots - Jointers & Linesmen Boots Superb quality German Work Boot by Haix. The Gore-tex lining makes the boots waterpr... Read More - Cable Jointers Boots...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Royer Linemen Safety Climbing Boots For The Transport, Electricity And Telecommunications Sectors

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

Electrical Safety Royer Boots for Overhead Linesmen L.P. Royer manufacture specialised safety footwear for the transport, electricity and telecommunications sectors. Royer linemens safety boots offer comfort, durability and excellent foot p... Read More - Royer Linemen Safety...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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SEB Conduit Rods - Cable Laying Equipment For Power & Telecoms Markets

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

        Cable Pulling & Laying Equipment Duct Rod - Cobra Conduit Rod provide excellent price structures for Conduit Rods to contractors and distributors servicing the power and communications industr... Read More - SEB Conduit Rods - C...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Solar Belisha Beacons Considered by Israeli Ministry of Transportation

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

are working with the Israeli Ministry of Transportation, thorugh their Israel agent, in order to implement a large scale project of safe pedestrian crosswalks using Solar Belisha Beacons. supply solar powered Belish Beaco... Read More - Solar Belisha Beacon...

Category:  Electrical Equipment LV

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Lawson Type J Electricity Supply Fuse Links - 415V (BS88)

By Chris Dodds on 15th August, 2012

  Low Voltage Fuses Lawson Type “J” Fuse-Links    Lawson J type fuse links are for circuit protection of a.c. electricity networks. Type J fuses are installed in low voltage distribution boards, feeder pillars, ... Read More - Lawson Type J Electr...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Pfisterer KP-Test 5 - State-Of-The-Art Voltage Detectors

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2012

Pfisterer Electrical Safety Equipment Voltage Detectors & Testers Pfisterer KP-Test 5 High Voltage Detectors   In the past, Pfisterer has carried out fundamental research in the electrical safety equipment field, which has found ... Read More - Pfisterer KP-Test 5 ...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Increased Electrical Safety: The Single-Pole Phase Comparator from Pfisterer

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2012

Pfisterer Electrical Safety Equipment Pfisterer Phase Comparators   Testing for an in-phase condition in three-phase networks is just as important safetywise as testing for absence of voltage. So operating errors must be eliminated as f... Read More - Increased Electrical...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Pfisterer Continuous Voltage Indicators for Encapsulated Systems - DSA-2 / DSA-LRM / DSA-i3

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2012

Pfisterer Voltage Indicators Pfisterer Continuous Voltage Indicator for Encapsulated Systems   With the increasing use of encapsulated switchgear, voltage testing systems which can provide a voltage indication without direct contac... Read More - Pfisterer Continuous...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Thomas & Betts ERG50 & ERG120 Ty-Rap Cable Tie Installation Tools - Ergonomic Hand Tools

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2012

Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap ... Read More - Thomas & Betts E...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap Detectable Cable Ties - A Solution For The Food & Beverage Industry

By Chris Dodds on 14th August, 2012

Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap Cable Ties Ty-Rap Detectable Cable Ties   Thomas & Betts Ty-Rap detectable cable ties are made from standard nylon or polypropylene, and incorporate a unique compound detectable by metal detectors and x-ray... Read More - Thomas & Betts T...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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HV Cable Jointers

By Chris Dodds on 13th August, 2012

HV Cable Jointers - Nationwide High Voltage Cable Jointing Services - Hunter Electrical Services Hunter Electrical Services number 25 staff,  including QS, Contracts Manager, Site Agent, Electrical Foremen, 6Nr. HV High Voltage Cable Joi... Read More - HV Cable Jointers ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Booths In MediaCityUK Uses Prysmian FP200 & FP Plus Fire Resistant Cables For Fire Alarm Systems

By Chris Dodds on 8th August, 2012

Prysmian Fire Resistant FP Cables Prysmian FP200 Gold Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian FP200 Gold and Prysmian FP Plus fire resistant cables have been installed in Booths Food Store, a family owned supermarket chain within the MediaCity... Read More - Booths In MediaCityU...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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High Standards for Enniskillen with Prysmian FP Plus Cables

By Jonny Hewitt on 8th August, 2012

Distribute Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables  Prysmian’s FP Plus, with enhanced Insudite insulation were used exclusively for the fire system installed in the New Acute Hospital for the Southwest in County Fermanagh, N... Read More - High Standards for E...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Mace Chooses Prysmian Fire Performance FP600S Cable For The Shard London

By Chris Dodds on 8th August, 2012

Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian FP600S Cables Prysmian Cables & Systems has won the contract to supply more than £1 million of electrical cables into the Shard at London Bridge. The Shard, which will be the tallest buil... Read More - Mace Chooses Prysmia...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Guernsey High School Gets Updated With Prysmian Afumex LSX & FP Plus Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th August, 2012

Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian Afumex LSX Low Smoke Zero Halogen Screened Wiring Cables  Prysmian Afumex LSX and FP Plus have been specified and installed at the new campus for Les Beaucamps High School in Guerns... Read More - Guernsey High School...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Contractor Saves 100 Man Hours Using Prysmian FP200 Cable & Prysmian FP FIREFIX System

By Chris Dodds on 8th August, 2012

Prysmian FP Fire Resistant Cables Prysmian FP200 Gold Fire Resistant Cable   Prysmian’s FP fire performance cables have been specified to power the fire alarm system at Savoy Court, a prestigious office complex in London. Pict... Read More - Contractor Saves 100...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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ATEX Hazardous Area Zone 0 Lighting From The Wolf Safety Lamp Company

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Wolf Safety Lamp Company ATEX Hazardous Area Zone 0   Wolf Safety Lamps of Sheffield, the UK market leader in the field of Safety Lamps and Torches for use in explosive atmospheres, now has a range... Read More - ATEX Hazardous Area ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Wolf Safety ATEX Lighting Range For Hazardous Area Zone 1 and Zone 2 Applications

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Wolf Safety Lamp Company Hazardous Area Zone 1 & Zone 2 Portable Lighting Wolf Safety Lamp Company manufacture explosion protected safety lamps and portable lighting equipment and are market leader... Read More - Wolf Safety ATEX Lig...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Teaching Engineers About ATEX

By Jonny Hewitt on 7th August, 2012

ATEX means different things to different people. It is an acronym from the French “Atmosphere Explosible”, and can refer to two different European Union directives, depending on context - the fourth and fifth ATEX Directives; the first... Read More - Teaching Engineers A...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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British Sugar Stirred By The Challenges of ATEX/DSEAR

By Jonny Hewitt on 7th August, 2012

ATEX & DSEAR Approved Electrical Equipment Suppliers. British Sugar plc operates four sugar beet processing plants in the UK producing more than one million tonnes of sugar a year — around half the UK's sugar demand. Reflecting t... Read More - British Sugar Stirre...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Beware Of New Hazardous Area Electrical Rules - Dust Environments

By Jonny Hewitt on 7th August, 2012

Standards that apply to electrical production equipment used in hazardous dust areas are changing rapidly. For those equipment owners and manufacturers that do not keep abreast of these changes, there can be serious consequences, warns Gordon Low ... Read More - Beware Of New Hazard...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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400 Hensel DK Cable Junction Boxes For Major Scottish Water Project

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Equipment Hensel DK Cable Junction Boxes   Electrical engineers working on a flagship project for Scottish Water have installed over 400 electrical enclosures and junction boxes from Hensel. Glencorse Water Treatment W... Read More - 400 Hensel DK Cable ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Ecom i.roc Ci70-EX Intrinsically Safe Handheld Mobile Computer

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Equipment Hazardous Area ATEX Approved Mobile Computer Ecom i.roc Ci70Ex Intrinsically Safe PDA Ecom Instruments i.roc Ci70-Ex intrinsically safe handheld mobile computer is the first product offering resulting f... Read More - Ecom i.roc Ci70-EX I...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Kopex Universal Conduit Gland Approved For Zones 1 & 2 Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Liquid Tight Hazardous Area Glands Kopex-Ex Conduit Glands Hazardous Areas Zones 1 & Zones 2 Now available from Kopex-Ex is a range of Universal Conduit Glands with extensive approvals for use with electrical conduit installations wi... Read More - Kopex Universal Cond...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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ATEX Approved Cable Conduit for Hazardous Areas - PMA Ex-System

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment ATEX Approved Cable Conduit for Hazardous Areas PMA Ex-System XESX Three Layer Corrugated Conduit PMA’s polyamide cable conduit products present a range of benefits, including a significantl... Read More - ATEX Approved Cable ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Pflitsch Blueglobe EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Cable Glands

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Equipment Cable Glands - Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC  Pflitsch EMC Cable Glands Up To Cat. 7A   Pflitsch offers a graduated selection of EMC capabilities in its UNI Dicht and blueglobe cable ... Read More - Pflitsch Blueglobe E...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Petrel G40 Series GRP ATEX Certified Terminal Enclosures for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment ATEX Certified Terminal Enclosures for Hazardous Areas Petrel G40 Series GRP Terminal Enclosures Petrel G40 GRP terminal enclosure range is certified to ATEX Cat II Zone 1. The G40 electrical encl... Read More - Petrel G40 Series GR...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Stahl GUBox Explosion Proof Light-Metal Enclosures For Electrical Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Stahl Explosion Proof Equipment Stahl Ex d Enclosure GUBox Stahl GUBox range of explosion-proof/flameproof enclosures are internationally approved for use in zones 1 and 2. They are suitable for a... Read More - Stahl GUBox Explosio...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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ATEX Approval For Hoffman Zonex Increased Safety Industrial Enclosures Range

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Enclosures ATEX Enclosures For Hazardous Area Zones 1 & 2 Hoffman ZONEX ATEX IECEx Certified Enclosures, Type 4x   Hoffman offers a range of ATEX certified enclosures, designed for use in potentially hazardous area... Read More - ATEX Approval For Ho...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Rolec HandCase Handheld Aluminium Enclosures For Use In Harsh Environmental Conditions - Rated IP66

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment Aluminium Electrical Enclosures Rolec HandCase Handheld Enclosures IP66 HandCase aluminium electrical enclosures from Rolec now feature externally accessible battery compartments and are manufactu... Read More - Rolec HandCase Handh...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Marechal DXN Ex Plugs and Sockets For Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal Ex Plugs & Sockets Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & 2 (ATEX) Marechal Electric designs, produces and markets plugs and socket-outlets for use in hazardous areas zones 1, 21, 2 and 22 with combined sa... Read More - Marechal DXN Ex Plug...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Bright Light In Any Environment With Stahl LED Lighting Series 6149/2 For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

  Hazardous Area Lighting Stahl LED Lighting Series 6149/2 Stahl Lighting - Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Area   Stahl portable LED lamps for inspection tasks in hazardous areas. Stahl new 6149/2 series of inspection lamps ar... Read More - Bright Light In Any ...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Wolf Safety ATEX LED HT-400 Headtorch for Hazardous Areas Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting ATEX Certified for Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2 Wolf Safety ATEX LED HT-400 Headtorch Wolf Safety ATEX LED HT-400 Headtorch is an ultra small primary cell powered head lamp ideal for hands free lighting and... Read More - Wolf Safety ATEX LED...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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NVMV Series Ex Pendant Light Fittings For Hazardous Area Gas & Dust Environments

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting ATEX Certified Lighting 70W - 400W Cooper Crouse-Hinds H.I.D. Hazardous Area Lighting   A range of Ex pendant light fittings for HID lamps has been launched, which are robust but compact and lightweight, ... Read More - NVMV Series Ex Penda...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Chalmit Lighting Laserlite - Safer Means Of Escape For Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Chalmit Lighting - Laserlite   LaserLite by Chalmit Lighting is based on a solid state laser source to provide a continuous 150 metre strip of lighting. LaserLite illuminates corridors and stairwells to exits. It... Read More - Chalmit Lighting Las...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Stabex Ex-Torchlights For Hazardous Areas Zones 1 & 2

By Chris Dodds on 7th August, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting For Zones 1 & 2 Stabex Ex-Torchlights Stabex mini / Stabex mini II / Stabex mini LED / Stabex HF / Stabex MO    The Stabex mini, Stabex mini II, Stabex LED, Stabex HF and the Stabex HF-L range of expl... Read More - Stabex Ex-Torchlight...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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3M Scotch 2242 Linerless Electrical Rubber Splicing Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotch 2242 Rubber Splicing Tape   3M Scotch 2242 Linerless Electrical Rubber Tape is used for all-voltage cable splicing, cable jacketing and general insulating. Scotch 2242 Electr... Read More - 3M Scotch 2242 Liner...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotchrap 50 & 51 All-Weather Corrosion Protection Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotchrap Corrosion Protection Tapes   3M Scotchrap All-Weather Corrosion Protection Tapes 50 & 51 is a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tape with a high-tack adhesive provides a corrosion and impact resis... Read More - 3M Scotchrap 50 &...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Tartan General Use Vinyl Electrical Insulating Tape 1710

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M 1710 Tartan Vinyl Tape    3M Tartan General Use Vinyl Electrical Insulating Tape 1710 has excellent resistance to abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acids, copper corrosion and varying weather con... Read More - 3M Tartan General Us...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Temflex 2155 Low Voltage Rubber Vinyl Insulating Splicing Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Temflex 2155 Splicing Tape   3M Temflex Rubber Splicing Tape 2155 is an economical low voltage rubber vinyl insulating tape that is self-fusing. 3M Temflex Rubber Splicing Tape 2155 is used for insulat... Read More - 3M Temflex 2155 Low ...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Temflex 1700 General Purpose Vinyl Insulating Electrical Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Temflex 1700 Electrical Tape   3M Temflex Vinyl Electrical Tape 1700 used for protective jacketing and harnessing. 3M Temflex 1700 tape has excellent resistance to: abrasion, moisture, alkalies, acid, ... Read More - 3M Temflex 1700 Gene...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch 13 Electrical Semi Conducting Tape For High Voltage Connections

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotch 13 Tape   Scotch 13 Electrical Semi Conducting Tape is used for high voltage connections and provides cable shield continuation. 3M Scotch 13 Tape is a highly conformable, semi-conducting EPR (E... Read More - 3M Scotch 13 Electri...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch 2510 & 2520 Electrical Insulating Varnished Cambric Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotch 2510 & 2520 Tape   3M Scotch Varnished Cambric Tapes are made from straight-cut woven cotton cambric fabric which is oil primed and coated with a high-grade yellow electrical insulating varn... Read More - 3M Scotch 2510 &...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch 2228 Rubber Electrical Insulating And Sealing Mastic Tape

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotch 2228 Mastic Tape   3M Scotch 2228 Rubber (EPR) Mastic Tape is a conformable self-fusing rubber electrical insulating and sealing tape. 3M Scotch 2228 consists of an EPR backing coated with aggre... Read More - 3M Scotch 2228 Rubbe...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch 69 Electrical Tape - Glass Cloth Tape With Silicone Pressure Sensitive Adhesive

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

3M Scotch Electrical Tapes 3M Scotch 69 Glass Cloth Tape   Scotch Glass Cloth Tape 69 is edge-tear resistant conformable, high-temperature flame resistant adhesive tape for use as a coil cover, anchor, for banding and core, layer a... Read More - 3M Scotch 69 Electri...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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3M Scotch Professional Quality Coloured Vinyl Electrical Tape 10457

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

  3M Scotch Tapes 3M Scotch 10457 Electrical Tape   3M 10457 Professional Quality Electrical Tape insulates and protects against abrasion, weather, water, solvent splashes and chemicals. 3M 10457 Scotch tape is made us... Read More - 3M Scotch Profession...

Category:  3M Scotch Tapes

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Wadlow Wind Farm Cable Ducts Sealed with CSD RISE

By Chris Dodds on 31st July, 2012

CSD Duct Seals & Duct Sealing Wadlow Wind Farm   Wadlow Wind Farm cable ducts have been sealed using CSD RISE.  Wadlow Wind Farm has been operational since September 2012. The farm consists of 13 turbines which are &nbs... Read More - Wadlow Wind Farm Cab...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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3M Scotchlok UY2 Moisture Resistant Pigtail Connectors for LED Sign Lighting

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2012

3M Scotchlok Wire Connectors Scotchlok UY2-Moisture Resistant Pigtail Connector LED Sign Lighting Connectors   3M Scotchlok UY2 Moisture Resistant Pigtail connector accepts two or three solid copper conductors for butt splicing.... Read More - 3M Scotchlok UY2 Moi...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Baur DC High Voltage Test Sets PGK 50/80 Ordered For ArcelorMittal Liberia Mining Project

By Chris Dodds on 30th July, 2012

  Baur - Cable Fault Locator Baur PGK 50 DC High-Voltage Test Device   Exports with UK DTI's support closed a £135K business deal to supply ArcelorMittal Liberia with High Voltage Electrical Equipment... Read More - Baur DC High Voltage...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Insulated Shovels BS8020 - Taper Mouth

By Jonny Hewitt on 29th July, 2012

Insulated Shovels. Taper Mouth Shovels - BS8020 Insulated Shovels. supply insulated tools to cable laying, cable pulling, cable jointing and civil engineering contractors working in the utility industries. The insulated t... Read More - Insulated Shovels BS...

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Craig and Derricott i-switch Switch Disconnectors (Isolators)

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

Craig & Derricott Switch Disconnectors Craig & Derricott 'i-switch' Range   Switch Disconnectors (Isolators) provide the means to safely disconnect or isolate an item of electrical equipment from the power supply, p... Read More - Craig and Derricott ...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Wolf Safety Hazardous Area Portable & Temporary Lighting - ATEX and IECEx Certified

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

  Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety Lighting Portable Intrinsically Safe & Explosion Proof Lighting Wolf Safety Lamp Company is Europes largest manufacturer of Portable Intrinsically Safe & Explosion Proof Lighting suit... Read More - Wolf Safety Hazardou...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cable Containment - Cablofil Steel Wire Cable Tray

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

Cable Containment Cablofil Wire Mesh Cable Tray Basket   Cablofil steel wire cable tray has proven a sturdy contender to conventional sheet metal cable tray. The success of Thorne and Derrick and Cablofil is largely down to Cablofil'... Read More - Cable Containment - ...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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3M Underground Direct Bury Splice Kits DBR/Y-6 and DBO/B-6

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

3M Direct Bury Splices - DBR/Y-6 and DBO/B-6  Underground Cable Splice Kits 3M Direct Bury Splice Kits provide quick, reliable underground cable splicing and cable jointing for landscape lighting, sprinkler and irrigation sys... Read More - 3M Underground Direc...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchlok Wire Connectors - Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

3M Scotchlok Wire Connectors 3M Scotchlok Insulation Displacement Connectors   3M Scotchlok insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) are easy to use and save time to install. The Scotchlok connectors just require a snap and a squeeze, ... Read More - 3M Scotchlok Wire Co...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Network Rail Cable Joints

By Jonny Hewitt on 29th July, 2012

3M Show how to install one of their Network Rail approved cable joints. ... Read More - 3M Network Rail Cabl...

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Abtech SX Electrical Stainless Steel Enclosures

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

Stainless Steel Enclosures & Junction Boxes Abtech SX Hazardous Area Enclosures   The Abtech SX range of stainless steel enclosures and junction boxes includes 14 sizes manufactured in either 316 stainless steel or mild steel. Ab... Read More - Abtech SX Electrical...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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3M Cold Shrink Tube vs. Heat Shrink Tube Demonstration

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

3M Cold Shrink Tubes. 3M Cold Shrink Pre Stretched Tubes are compared to a heat shrink tube application. 3M Cold Shrink Tubes & Heat Shrink Tubes - features at a glance : -Cold shrink tube provides constant radial pressure and seal witho... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Tube ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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In What Situations Would I Require A 3M M Series Cable Repair Kit?

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

Cable Repair. 3M Cable Repair Kits. An expert from 3M details the best applications for 3M cable repair kits.     3M Cable Repair Kits - Features at a glance: -Simple installation and repair to flexible and trailing cable... Read More - In What Situations W...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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In What Situations Would I Require a Hazardous Area Cable Joint ?

By Chris Dodds on 29th July, 2012

Hazardous Area LV Low Voltage Cable Jointing with 3M. hold the largest UK stocks of 3M Scotchcast Resin Cable Joints including hazardous area ranges for cable jointing power, control and instrumentation cables. An expert from 3M details... Read More - In What Situations W...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Low Voltage Inline Cold Shrink Joints

By Jonny Hewitt on 27th July, 2012

3M Low Voltage Inline Cold Shrink Joints. Low voltage cable jointing demonstration of the 3M Low Voltage Inline Cold Shrink Joints.   3M Cold Shrink Inline Cable Joints - features at a glance : -Simple installation - no special cable... Read More - 3M Low Voltage Inlin...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Low Voltage Termination

By Jonny Hewitt on 27th July, 2012

3M Low Voltage Cable Termination. Demonstration of the 3M Cold Shrink Low Voltage Termination.       3M Low Voltage Terminations - features at a glance: -Simple, safe cable termination kit installation (no torches or... Read More - 3M Low Voltage Termi...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Can 3M Cold Shrink Joints be Encapsulated in Resin?

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

An expert details resin encapsulation for 3M Cold Shrink Joints. 3M Cold Shrink High Voltage Terminations & Joints 11kV-33kV What's Hot & What's Not....... Cold shrink and heat shrink HV cable terminations and cable joints requ... Read More - Can 3M Cold Shrink J...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Marechal Electric MXBJ ATEX Junction Boxes for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

Hazardous Area Equipment Marechal MXBJ Electrical Junction Boxes Marechal Electric new range of ATEX-certified, IP66-sealed junction boxes which combine safe electrical connections in harsh, wet and hazardous area environments, with the fl... Read More - Marechal Electric MX...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Marechal Plugs & Sockets For The Food & Beverage Industry

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Decontactors For The Food & Beverage Industry Connection of production machines, conveyors, motors, pumps and packing units. Electrical safety is compulsory in the food industry. Power outlets and electrical ... Read More - Marechal Plugs &...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Marechal Plugs & Sockets For The Energy Industry

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal Decontactors for the Energy Industry Marechal plugs & sockets for power supply to networks, pumps, motors, drilling machines and vehicles. Pictured: Marechal DSN Plugs & Sockets De... Read More - Marechal Plugs &...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Marechal Plugs & Sockets For The Chemicals Industry

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal Plugs, Sockets, Decontactors - Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & 2 (ATEX)  Decontactors for Chemicals Industry Industrial plugs and socket-outlets for hazardous areas, refineries, chemical and pharmaceut... Read More - Marechal Plugs &...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Insulated Cable Laying Shovels to BS8020

By Chris Dodds on 27th July, 2012

Digging Tools. Insulated Shovels.   Insulated Shovels for Cable Laying Contractors.... When digging cable trenches or clearing debris in trenches ready for laying new cables or digging around existing cables, there is a significant increa... Read More - Insulated Cable Layi...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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Lucy Zodion Titan Street Lighting MC040SLF Single Phase Cut Outs

By Chris Dodds on 26th July, 2012

      With its low body split line tomaximise cabling access, the Lucy Lighting Titan SLF is the simplest exponent of the single pole cut outs. Tough, engineering grade thermoplastics and fully electroplated brass component... Read More - Lucy Zodion Titan St...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lucy Zodion Titan2 Street Lighting Cut Outs - Single & Double Pole

By Chris Dodds on 26th July, 2012

      Lucy Zodion Titan2 cut outs are supplied as standard with many features that make the installer’s task considerably easier. The Titan2 cam lever handle enables effortless release of the Lucy fuse carrier in one ... Read More - Lucy Zodion Titan2 S...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Stock Up On Prysmian 11kV Heat Shrink Cable Termination Kits To Keep Up With Customer Demand

By Chris Dodds on 25th July, 2012

Prysmian 11kV Heat Shrink Terminations Heatshrink MV Terminations   , the UK distributor for Prysmian 11kV cable termination kits have purchased all Prysmian UK stocks to satisfy customer demand. Prysmian 11kV heat shrink... Read More - T&D Stock Up On ...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Marechal MXBS Socket Outlet Combination Boxes & MXJB Junction Boxes for Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 25th July, 2012

Marechal Plugs & Sockets Marechal MXBS Socket Outlet Combination Boxes & MXJB Junction Boxes Hazardous Areas Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, Zone 22 are Marechal Electric partners for their range of Plugs & Sockets, Socket ... Read More - Marechal MXBS Socket...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Boddingtons Electrical Cable Preparation Tools Supplied To Narec (National Renewable Energy Centre)

By Chris Dodds on 25th July, 2012

  Cable Jointing & Terminating Boddingtons Electrical Cable Jointers Tools Narec Contractors Order Boddingtons   Thorne & Derrick continue to support the renewable energy sector by supplying LV-HV cable contracto... Read More - Boddingtons Electric...

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QVC Continue Shopping with T&D

By Ben Riley on 25th July, 2012

Electrical Safety Matting. Rubber Matting for LV HV Switchrooms & Switchgear. today secured a repeat order from Qatar Vinyl Company for Electrical Safety Matting for use at their Mesaieed Industrial City manufacturing facility. The... Read More - QVC Continue Shoppin...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Prysmian Group (Bicon) Cable Cleats

By Chris Dodds on 25th July, 2012

  Prysmian Cable Cleats Low Voltage & High Voltage Cable Cleats   are Prysmian Main Distributors for their complete range of cable cleats. Prysmian offer products for more specialist applications such as Utiliti... Read More - Prysmian Group (Bico...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Lucy Zodion Trojan Midi Isolators Ordered For Papua New Guinea LNG Project

By Chris Dodds on 24th July, 2012

      Exports client Kentz Engineers & Constructors have ordered 98 off Lucy Trojan Isolators to suit a customised application on their PNG LNG project. PNG LNG is an integrated development that includes ga... Read More - Lucy Zodion Trojan M...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Wolf HT-650 Hazardous Area ATEX LED Headtorch for Zones 0, 1 & 2

By Chris Dodds on 24th July, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Wolf Safety Hazardous Area Headtorches Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2 Wolf Safety introduce the ATEX LED HT-650 Zone 0 Headtorch, the replacement for the Wolf HT-200 zone 0 headtorch. The Wolf HT-650 headtorch is ... Read More - Wolf HT-650 Hazardou...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Band-It Stainless Steel Band & Ear-Lokt Buckles For Kinsale Head Gas Field

By Chris Dodds on 24th July, 2012

Stainless Steel Strapping & Banding Band-It Strapping   have secured a third order to supply Band-It C203 and C253 banding to Kinsale Energy for securing pipes on the Kinsale Head offshore platform.  The Kinsale Head... Read More - Band-It Stainless St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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T&D Supply Scottish Power Development Training Centre With SEB Hydraulic Cable Drum Lifting Jack

By Chris Dodds on 23rd July, 2012

Cable Laying & Cable Pulling Hydraulic Cable Drum Jacks   have supplied 15 sets of SEB HJ6 Hydraulic Cable Drum Lifting Jacks to the Scottish Power Development Training Centre at Cumbernauld, Scotland. The Scottish P... Read More - T&D Supply Scott...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints & Scotchcast Resin Supplied To BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd

By Chris Dodds on 23rd July, 2012

Cable Jointing & Terminating 11kV 3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints 3M Scotchcast Resin   have supplied BP Exploration (Caspian Sea) Ltd with 3M Cold Shrink Joints 11kV via their UK preferred Electrical Bulk Equipment Supp... Read More - 3M Cold Shrink Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CATU Insulated Tools for Live Line Working to IEC 60900 up to 1000 Volts

By Chris Dodds on 23rd July, 2012

Electrical Safety Equipment CATU Insulated Tools Live Line Working Tools - LV Cable Jointers Tools   CATU insulated tools comply with the NF EN 60900 and IEC 60900 standards. The insulated tools used by cable jointers and electrical ... Read More - CATU Insulated Tools...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Hadar HDL106 LED Hazardous Area Floodlights Light Up The Gorgon Project In Australia

By Chris Dodds on 22nd July, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar Lighting Hadar HDL106 LED Hazardous Area Floodlight   KJVG (Kellogg Joint Venture Group Gorgon) have specified exclusively Hadar Lighting's innovative HDL106 LED floodlights for The Gorgon Project,... Read More - Hadar HDL106 LED Haz...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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SPS Heat Shrink Cable Jointing Kits For UL Marine Power & Control Shipboard Cables

By Chris Dodds on 21st July, 2012

LV Cable Jointing & Terminating SPS Heat Shrink Cable Jointing Kits Exane 125 Type P Power Cables - UL Marine E83358   working with SPS have had a proposed Heat Shrink Cable Jointing Kit specification and solution ac... Read More - SPS Heat Shrink Cabl...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Pump Cable Joint Kits for Fort Cambridge Malta

By Chris Dodds on 21st July, 2012

Pump Cable Joints. Submersible & Seawater Suitable. Via their local agent, Exports have supplied the site electrical contractor with heat shrink cable jointing kits to enable 40 submersible pumps to be installed. Each... Read More - Pump Cable Joint Kit...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M Scotchcast Cable Splicing & Jointing Kits Supplied For Marine & Offshore Cables

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2012

Cable Repair, Splicing & Jointing Marine & Offshore Cables 3M Scotchcast Cable Splicing & Jointing Kits   stock and supply marine salvage and shipwreck removal contractors with 3M Scotchcast 82F submersible cable ... Read More - 3M Scotchcast Cable ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Centriforce Stokbord Underground Cable Covers Ordered For The National Indoor Sports Arena

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2012

Cable Laying Underground Cable Protection Centriforce Stokbord Cable Covers completed an order to supply underground cable tiles to FES Ltd working on the National Indoor Sports Arena and Velodrome projects as part of 2014 Commonweal... Read More - Centriforce Stokbord...

Category:  Cable Laying & Cable Pulling

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CATU Electrical Safety Insulated Rescue Hooks In High Demand By Car Dealerships

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2012

High Voltage Electrical Safety Equipment Catu Insulated Rescue Hooks   have had to bulk up stock of the Catu CS-45 Rescue Hook to meet nationwide demand from UK car dealerships including Benfield Motors, Carco Gro... Read More - CATU Electrical Safe...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Lucy Zodion Fortress Mini Feeder Pillars Chosen For BT Openreach Contractors

By Chris Dodds on 20th July, 2012

      supplied Carillion telent, the BT Openreach support services contractor, with Lucy Mini Feeder Pillars.  Telent provides 300 qualified cabling engineers constantly on-call to carry out civil engineering, ... Read More - Lucy Zodion Fortress...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Specified For Installation On New Oil Platforms In Brazil

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

  Ellis Patents Emperor Cleats Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats   Ellis Patents Emperor cleats specified for installation on two oil platforms currently being built for use in the oil field off the coast of Brazil. ... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Vulcan Trefoil Cable Cleats Used For Containing 11kV Cables At Sellafield Site

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Ellis Patents Vulcan Cleats Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats   have recommended and supplied Ellis Patents Vulcan stainless steel cable cleats to client Veolia Water for containing 11kV XLPE single core 800sqmm ca... Read More - Ellis Patents Vulcan...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Emperor Trefoil Cable Cleats Supplied To The Murchison Platform In The North Sea

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Stainless Steel Cable Cleats   Thorne & Derrick have supplied 400 Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats to the CNR operated North Sea Murchison Oil Field.  The CNR Internati... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Tested at 156kA - Video

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

  Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Video Blog Highest Short Circuit Fault Protection for Power Cable Cleats   Video: Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats - Tested at 156kA  Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats ... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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The Importance of Cable Cleats on Multi-Core Cables - Video

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Video Blog Front Line Defence Against Short Circuits   This video shows what happens when multi-core cables attached to cable ladder using cable ties only and subjected to short circuit cable fault. Dependi... Read More - The Importance of Ca...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Hadar HDL106 Hazardous Area LED Floodlights Installed Onboard Saipem Castoro II Vessel

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting Hadar HDL106 LED Floodlights for Hazardous Areas LED Hazardous Area Floodlights   Exports recently awarded Approved Vendor Status to ENI via their Italian agent have landed a new £50K Purchase Or... Read More - Hadar HDL106 Hazardo...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Cortem Hazardous Area Explosion Proof Lighting Supplied To Rolls Royce In Sunderland

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

  Hazardous Area Lighting Cortem Electrical Equipment Cortem Lighting for Potentially Explosive Atmospheres   have recently been involved in the supply of Cortem Hazardous Area Lighting to the Rolls Royce facility in ... Read More - Cortem Hazardous Are...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Panduit Stainless Steel Cable Ties - 71.5kA Short Circuit Tested

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

  Panduit Stainless Steel Cable Ties Industrial & Hazardous Area Cable Bundling 71.5kA Short Circuit Tested   Panduit stainless steel cable ties provide a strong, durable solution to cable bundling for all indoor, outdoor... Read More - Panduit Stainless St...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Ellis Patents Centaur Cable Saddles Support London Power Tunnel 400kV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Ellis Patents Centaur HV Cable Saddles Centaur Cable Saddles National Grid London Cable Tunnels   Ellis Patents, the world’s leading cable cleat manufacturer, has secured a £1.5million order for its Centaur cable saddles ... Read More - Ellis Patents Centau...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Wolf M-80 Midi LED Safety Torch (ATEX) For Hazardous Areas Zone 1 & Zone 2

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Wolf Safety Lighting Hazardous Area Zone 1 & 2 ATEX Torches Wolf M-80 LED Midi Torch   Wolf Safety, hazardous area portable lighting specialists are proud to announce the launch of its latest safety torch, the Wolf M-80 Midi... Read More - Wolf M-80 Midi LED S...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Wolf R30 & R50 LED Rechargeable Torches For Hazardous Area Lighting (ATEX)

By Chris Dodds on 19th July, 2012

Hazardous Area Lighting  Wolf R30 & R50 Rechargeable Torches  Hazardous Area ATEX LED Torches   The combined lightweight and exceptional light output features of the innovative Rechargeable Torches from Wolf Safety repr... Read More - Wolf R30 & R50 L...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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Heavy Duty Lucy Zodion Double Door Feeder Pillars Supplied To British Gas

By Chris Dodds on 18th July, 2012

  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars Today, Thorne & Derrick supplied a British Gas site in Solihull with a size 14 double door heavy duty Lucy Zodion feeder pillar. The feeder pillar was selected from the Lucy Fo... Read More - Heavy Duty Lucy Zodi...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Over 2000 Metres Of Thermon BSX Heat Tracing Cable Installed For Diageo Winterisation Project

By Chris Dodds on 18th July, 2012

  Heat Tracing Thermon BSX Heat Tracing Cables Winterisation Project   have recently completed a large turnkey heat tracing Winterisation project for Diageo Scotland. Appointed as principal heat tracing cont... Read More - Over 2000 Metres Of ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Cold Shrink & Heat Shrink Cable Joints & Terminations Supplied To Apache Forties Oil Field

By Chris Dodds on 18th July, 2012

  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating 3M Cold Shrink Joints & Terminations SPS Heat Shrink Cable Joints and Cable Terminations   Thorne & Derrick have specified and supplied LV and 11kV cable joints and cable ter... Read More - Cold Shrink & He...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Distributors Of Ellis Patents Cable Cleat Products

By Chris Dodds on 17th July, 2012

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats Ellis Patents Welcome Aboard   Today, the Ellis Patents Sales Team and Directors provided a warm welcome to Thorne & Derrick staff at their Yorkshire manufacturing site. Ellis Patent... Read More - T&D Distributors...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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T&D Appointed Distributor Of Samalite Portable & Rechargeable Lighting Products

By Chris Dodds on 13th July, 2012

Hazaradous Area Lighting Samalite Lighting   Using the latest state of the art LED technology, Samalite portable LED lighting products provide some of the most unique maintenance-free, compact, ultra-lightweight high-powered, lighting s... Read More - T&D Appointed Di...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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SPS Zero Halogen Flame Retardant Cable Joints Provided For LV Cabling Projects At London Underground

By Chris Dodds on 13th July, 2012

London Underground (LU) Fire Proof Cable Joints Cable Joints Fire Tested & Compliant with LUL Specification 2-0100-002 SPS Low Voltage Zero Halogen Cable Joints for limited Fire Hazard Cables Thorne & Derrick continue to supply&... Read More - SPS Zero Halogen Fla...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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3M HDCW80/25 Cable Wraparound Sleeves Supplied To Exploration Company To Repair Damaged Cable Jacket

By Chris Dodds on 13th July, 2012

LV Cablr Jointing & Terminating Cable Sheath Repair Systems 3M HDCW80/25 Cable Wraparound Repair Sleeves   today secured a new order for 30off 3M HDCW80/25 cable wraparound repair sleeves from a South-West based explorati... Read More - 3M HDCW80/25 Cable W...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Nexans Euromold K430TB Separable Connectors Overnighted to Enable Siemens Switchgear Switch-on

By Chris Dodds on 12th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating  Plugs, Bolted Tees & Connectors Nexans Euromold K430TB HV Screened Separable Connectors are UK distributors for Nexans Euromold High Voltage Screened Separable Connectors. Today, Tho... Read More - Nexans Euromold K430...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Quick Delivery Of Hot Pour Compound G101 To The Georgia-Pacific Paper Mill

By Chris Dodds on 12th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Hot Pour Compounds to BS1858 G101 Transformer & Cable Box Filling Compound 11kV   G101 cable box bitumen compound is used extensively for filling 11kV high voltage switchgear and tran... Read More - Quick Delivery Of Ho...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ritherdon RB800 Electrical Enclosure Cabinets for Vaisala Weather Stations

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2012

Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars  Ritherdon RB800 304 Grade Stainless Steel Cabinets  Ritherdon RB Range Of External Electrical Enclosures    Ritherdon RB800 electrical cabinets have been selected by V... Read More - Ritherdon RB800 Elec...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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CTL Clearcast Resin Filled Cable Joints Used For Jointing Cables At An Alfalfa Farm In Northern Suda

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2012

Cable Jointing & Terminating LV Resin Straight Joints CTL Clearcast Resin Filled Cable Joints   have supplied 324off CTL Clearcast 1kV resin filled cable joints for cable sizes varying from 4 core 4sqmm to 4 core 185sqmm ... Read More - CTL Clearcast Resin ...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Ritherdon BT Telecoms Distribution Pillars To Safely House Remote Monitoring Equipment

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2012

Power Distribution Telecom Pillars Ritherdon BT Terminal Interface Pillar BT Telecoms Distribution Pillars   Ritherdon BT terminal interface pillar is designed for housing remote monitoring equipment safely away from the signal contr... Read More - Ritherdon BT Telecom...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Ritherdon RB800 Electrical Enclosure Cabinets For Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Cameras

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2012

Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars Ritherdon RB800 External Electrical Enclosures Ritherdon RB Range Of 304 Grade Stainless Steel Cabinets   Ritherdon RB800 cabinet enclosures have been selected by PIPS Technology to p... Read More - Ritherdon RB800 Elec...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Ritherdon R620 Electrical Enclosure Cabinets for Vysionics Average Speed Enforcement Systems

By Chris Dodds on 11th July, 2012

  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars Ritherdon R620 Stainless Steel Cabinets    Ritherdon R620 service cabinets have been selected by Vysionics ITS to provide housing to their Average Speed Enforcement Systems (AS... Read More - Ritherdon R620 Elect...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Boddingtons Cable Preparation Tools To Strip+Remove Bonded Semi-Conductive Screen From 33kV Cables

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Boddingtons Electrical Cable Preparation Tools Bonded Semi-Con Strippers & Removal Tools For 33kV Cables   Boddingtons 244700 preparation tool is adopted and preferred by HV high voltage c... Read More - Boddingtons Cable Pr...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Schlumberger's Emergency Demand For 3M Cold Shrink Terminations To Terminate RMS Surface Cables

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating SLB Wipe Out 3M Cold Shrink Stocks   3M Cold Shrink Cable Joints and Cable Terminations   Since 2002, Thorne & Derrick UK have serviced the North Sea oil and gas market for 3M with their r... Read More - Schlumberger's Emerg...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors Supplied To The Caledonian Cheese Company

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars Craig & Derricott Isolators & Switch Disconnectors IP65 Sheet Steel Enclosures Thorne & Derrick supplied The Caledonian Cheese Company based at Stranraer in south-west Scotland with Craig &... Read More - Craig & Derricot...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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T&D Achieve 3M Specification Breakthrough for Underwater Submersible Cable Jointing

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating 3M Scotchcast 2131-D Flame-Retardant Resin   specify and supply 3M Scotchcast solution to demanding offshore and marine cable jointing application. Pictured: 3M Cable Jo... Read More - T&D Achieve 3M S...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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London Underground SSR Upgrade Projects Gather Pace With AN Wallis Copper Earth Tape

By Chris Dodds on 10th July, 2012

  Earthing and Lightning Protection AN Wallis Copper Earth Tapes  London Underground SSR Upgrade Project   Thorne & Derrick are the leading UK distributors for the AN Wallis range of Copper Earthing and Lig... Read More - London Underground S...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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Protect Linesmen & Engineers With Boddingtons Bodtect Overhead Line Shrouding

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2012

Electrical Safety & Arc Flash Boddingtons Electrical Bodtect Overhead Line Shrouding Protect Linesmen & Engineers Working on Live Overhead Lines up to 1000V   Working with the National Grid Electricity Alliances, ... Read More - Protect Linesmen &am...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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Consac Cable Jointing Explained - Boddingtons Electrical 936 Cable Jointing Tools

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2012

  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating LV Jointers Tools Boddingtons Electrical Consac Cable Jointing Tools   Boddingtons 936 cable tools are designed to cut the aluminium sheath on consac cable to facilitate cable jointi... Read More - Consac Cable Jointin...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Prysmian Cordaflex (SMK) Low Voltage Reeling Cables Exported To Russia

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2012

Exports Prysmian Low Voltage Reeling Cables Prysmian Cordaflex (SMK) (N)SHTOEU-J/-O Low Voltage Reeling Cable    Exports reel in Russian business with Prysmian cables,  supplying 300 metres of Pr... Read More - Prysmian Cordaflex (...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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Please Support The Alzheimers Society

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2012

On 29th July 2012, Martin Dearnley will cycle 70 miles from Ossett to Hornsea to raise money for The Alzheimer’s Society. This is your opportunity to make a difference : donate here and now : www.justgiving.com/Martin-Dearnle... Read More - Please Support The A...

Category:  Company Updates

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SPS 33kV 3 Core XPLE Heat Shrink Joints Delivered in 48 Hours

By Chris Dodds on 9th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Shrinnk Polymer Systems HV Heat Shrink Cable Joint Kits 33kV Cable Joints. XLPE Single & 3 Core Cable Joints     Today, Thorne & Derrick UK stepped in when Ineos Chlor was plac... Read More - SPS 33kV 3 Core XPLE...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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T&D Powering Up in Ghana

By Chris Dodds on 6th July, 2012

Exports Electricity Demand In Ghana Oil, Gas & Utilities    greet the Chief Operating Officer from their Ghanaian agent to discuss new business opportunities in the West African oil, gas and utilities sectors, Ju... Read More - T&D Powering Up ...

Category:  Exports

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T&D Supply LV-HV Electrical Equipment to West African Power Pool (WAPP)

By Chris Dodds on 6th July, 2012

Exports West African Power Pool (WAPP) LV-HV Cable Accessories & Electrical Equipment   get into stride with their West African market agent to supply LV-HV Electrical Equipment to WAPP members. have a network ... Read More - T&D Supply LV-HV...

Category:  Exports

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T&D Visit Nexans Offices To Receive Training For High Voltage Connectors

By Chris Dodds on 6th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Nexans Back Thorne & Derrick For High Voltage Success Nexans Euromold Screened Separable Connectors   Mick Dawn (Nexans Technical Manager) pictured with  Sales Team member... Read More - T&D Visit Nexans...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Use Boddingtons Electrical LV-HV Cable Jointing Tools For Cutting, Crimping & Stripping Cables

By Chris Dodds on 6th July, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating Boddingtons Cable Preparation & Jointing Tools Cable Preparation Is Key to Reducing Cable Failures   Using the correct tools to prepare industrial and utility cables before cable jointing and t... Read More - Use Boddingtons Elec...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Balata Rail Cable Straps Supplied to LU SSR2 (Sub-Surface Railway 2)

By Chris Dodds on 5th July, 2012

Balata Cable Strap Stocks Increased to Meet LU Demand Balata Cable Straps - Rail   Balata Straps are designed to provide a secure, reliable and robust rail cable supporting method suitable for use in all outdoor railway cable ... Read More - Balata Rail Cable St...

Category:  Rail

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Hy-Lec Cable Connectors for IP68 Watertight Applications

By Chris Dodds on 4th July, 2012

   LV Cable Jointing & Terminating Hy-Lec IP68 Cable Connectors - TEEFamily Range Low Voltage LV Cable Connectors for IP68 Watertight Applications     Following meeting with Hy-Lec today see... Read More - Hy-Lec Cable Connect...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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AN Wallis Copper Earth Tape Stock Needed For Urgent Deliveries

By Chris Dodds on 3rd July, 2012

AN Wallis Earthing & Lightning Protection Copper Earth Tapes   Twice in one hour satisfied customer demands for urgent deliveries of copper earthing tape. AGE Group operates a cut-to-length facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabi... Read More - AN Wallis Copper Ear...

Category:  Earthing & Lightning Protection

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CSD RISE Cable Duct Sealing Systems Prevent Flooding To Substations

By Chris Dodds on 29th June, 2012

Cable Duct Sealing CSD RISE Duct Sealing - Fire, Watertight & Gastight Building & Substation Cable Duct Sealing Solutions   In the aftermath of violent storms in the North East of England, Thorne & Derrick were inund... Read More - CSD RISE Cable Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Wolf Tank Lighting Kits for Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Areas

By Chris Dodds on 25th June, 2012

Wolf Hazardous Area Portable & Temporary Lighting LinkEx Tank Lighting Zone 1 & Zone 2 ATEX Tank Lighting Kits.   Wolf LinkEx Tank Lighting Kit is the ultimate extra low voltage portable temporary lighting solution ... Read More - Wolf Tank Lighting K...

Category:  Hazardous Area Electricals & Lighting

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GRP Cable Tray Keeps Olympics on Track

By Chris Dodds on 14th June, 2012

  GRP Cable Tray ex stock Schneider Electric GRP Cable Trays     supply competitively priced GRP cable tray from extensive stocks to keep your project programme on course for completion – no delay, no stres... Read More - GRP Cable Tray Keeps...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Ellis Patents Emperor Cable Cleats Installed On London Array Offshore Wind Farm Project

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2012

  Ellis Patents Cable Cleats London Array Offshore Wind Farm     Emperor Cleats Project Win - Wind Farm. Emperor cable cleats from Yorkshire-based manufacturer, Ellis Patents are being installed on a wind farm project th... Read More - Ellis Patents Empero...

Category:  Cable Cleats & Cable Ties

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Tyco Fibre Cable Splices Supplied to Telecom Network Projects Across The USA

By Chris Dodds on 12th June, 2012

LV Cable Jointing & Terminating Tyco Cable Splices Tyco FIST Fiber Splices   are supplying Tyco Cable Splices via their Export Department to telecom networks projects across the USA. The $25,000.00 purchase orde... Read More - Tyco Fibre Cable Spl...

Category:  LV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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Lucy Zodion Welcome T&D - Street Lighting Equipment Distribution

By Chris Dodds on 6th June, 2012

        are building strongly on their successful distributorship for the Lucy Lighting range of street lighting equipment following the recent transfer of ownership of Zodion to Lucy. Chris Dodds and Jon He... Read More - Lucy Zodion Welcome ...

Category:  Company Updates

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Balata Cable Strapping For London Underground LUL SSR Upgrade

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2012

  Rail Cable Strapping LUL Balata Cable Straps - Rail   Balata strap products have been specified by LUL Capital Programmes Directorate to strap rail cables onto LUL cable post routes already supporting cables. The LUL c... Read More - Balata Cable Strappi...

Category:  Rail

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T&D Supply Cable Terminations For Record Breaking PS70 Pumping Station Construction Project

By Chris Dodds on 29th February, 2012

HV Cable Jointing & Terminating PS70 Pumping Station in Qatar VINCI Construction Grands Projets   The world record breaking PS70 Pumping Station construction project has been supplied by over a 6 month period. Qatar&nb... Read More - T&D Supply Cable...

Category:  HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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CATU Bespoke Portable Earthing & Short Circuiting System for Phillips 66

By Chris Dodds on 28th January, 2012

  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash CATU Electrical Safety Equipment     supply CATU portable earthing and short circuiting systems for safe electrical maintenance within high voltage substations. Working with... Read More - CATU Bespoke Portabl...

Category:  Electrical Safety & Arc Flash

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WIMES Approved Duct Seals Installed At Crossness Sewage Works

By Chris Dodds on 24th January, 2012

Water Industry Standard Duct Seal Kits (WIMES Approved). CSD RISE Duct Seals   170no. CSD RISE Duct Seal Kits have been installed at Crossness Sewage Works by Imtech G&H Ltd as part of a £220m Thames Water upgrade. The... Read More - WIMES Approved Duct ...

Category:  Cable Transits & Duct Sealing

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Lucy Fortress Feeder Pillars Needed For The Bahamas Water & Sewerage Corporation

By Chris Dodds on 23rd January, 2012

    Bahamas Business Booming Exports provide a competitive international distribution service for LV-HV Electrical Equipment, demonstrated this week by the air-freighting of Lucy Zodion Fortress Feeder Pillars to ... Read More - Lucy Fortress Feeder...

Category:  Power Distribution & Feeder Pillars

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Cablofil Steel Wire Cable Trays Chosen For Weston Super Mare�s Grand Pier Rebuild

By Chris Dodds on 14th September, 2011

Cablofil. Cable Wire Basket. Stainless Steel. Cablofil Cable Basket Tray Catalogue   Michael Crane discovers how the redevelopment of the Grand Pier in seaside resort, Weston Super Mare, is creating a state-of-the art 21st century visit... Read More - Cablofil Steel Wire ...

Category:  Cable Containment LV HV

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Abu Dhabi�s Etihad Tower Gets Prysmian FP200 Gold Cable Protection

By Chris Dodds on 16th June, 2010

Prysmian FP Cables Etihad Towers is the latest high profile project in the Middle East to be protected by Prysmian FP200 Gold Fire Resistant cable. The soon to be completed, billion-dollar, Etihad Towers development is set to become one of... Read More - Abu Dhabi�s Etihad T...

Category:  Prysmian FP Cables

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