HV Cable Jointing & Terminating

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 -...

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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 ...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 - ...

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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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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...

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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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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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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Electrical Fireball Ghost !

By Chris Dodds on 28th August, 2015

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 & ...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)...

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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 &...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 - ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 -...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 : ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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Single Core 33kV XLPE Cable Joint - High Voltage Joint Kit XLPE Insulated Cables

By Chris Dodds on 8th May, 2013

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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...

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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 !...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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How Undersea Cables Are Repaired

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

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11kV Resin & Heat Shrink Universal Cable Joints - Cable Jointers Video

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

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Video - Overhead Power Line Inspection

By Chris Dodds on 15th February, 2013

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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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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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...

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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 &...

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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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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 &...

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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 -...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 &...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 &...

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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...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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