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A Trusted Supplier Of 3M Termination Kits

Combining science, technology, creativity and innovation, 3M is one of the world’s most renowned brands and improves the lives of millions of people, having been listed as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for three years in succession.

At ETS Cable Components, we’re proud to have a wide range of products from this brand that include termination kits like the Cold Shrink single-core indoor 11-15kV termination kit which is suitable for the termination of single-core polymeric insulated (XLPE and EPR) 6.6kV/11kV/15kV cables.

Installed within an enclosed environment (such as an insulated cable end termination box) the 3M Single-core terminations are supplied as a set of three phases with detailed installation instructions.

All 3M terminations meet and even exceed the requirements of the CENELEC HD 629.1 European standard as well as IEC 60502-4.

As an approved stockist and distributor for 3M electrical products, ETS Cable Components supply products for a wide range of applications, including for the utilities, rail and hazardous area industries. Our extensive selection ranges from termination kits through to Scotchrap, resin joints and termination installation accessories.

We’ve been supplying the trade for almost 30 years and offer a 24-hour next day delivery service. Get in touch today with your product enquiries on +44 (0) 20 8405 6789 or email sales@etscablecomponents.com. We’re here to help.

The Advantages of Coldshrink Termination Kits

As the inventors of coldshrink technology, 3M have spent over 60 years developing innovative solutions to enhance your safety and productivity.

At ETS Cable Components we have a range of coldshrink termination kits from 3M, including single-core and three-core terminations for both outdoor and indoor applications. This revolutionary alternative to traditional heat shrink terminations can be installed more quickly and offers many other benefits too.

Perfect for medium and high voltage connections, cold shrink technology can be easier to install in tight spaces or during inclement weather.

It’s also extremely easy to learn how to use this type of technology. In contrast, heat shrink installations are dependent on the skills of the installer and require you to have torch and hot work permits.

Faster, easier installation with superior environmental sealings.

The installation of cold shrink technology does not require special equipment or permits, helping you achieve improved efficiency. It also provides long-term reliability thanks to having a superior environmental sealing.

Our products include coldshrink termination kits suitable for Network Rail PADS approval, which are perfect for indoor and outdoor exposed environments, such as overhead line networks.

ETS Cable Components are also a supplier of Single-core 52-72kV Cold Shrink QTIII 3M termination kits suitable for numerous overhead line and rail applications.

Contact us today to discuss your power cable accessory requirements, call us on 020 8405 6789 or email: sales@etscablecomponents.com. We’re here to help.

Protect Your Building With Electrical Earthing Products

Looking to safeguard your building with electrical earthing products?

Around 100 lightning strikes hit the earth every second, and they can carry up to one billion volts of electricity. As might be imagined, the effects of this can be lethal: it can put both your personnel and the structure of your building at risk.

When lightning strikes a building, significant amounts of damage can be caused. Firstly, it can set off a fire which is particularly dangerous if the blaze starts in the upper reaches of a building. Secondly, it can cause power surge damage if the lightning uses electrical wiring as a primary or secondary path. A shock wave can shatter glass and even crack concrete.

Read our blog When Lightning Strikes to find out how to ensure you have first-class lightning protection.

Ensuring your property is fully protected

Despite popular belief, lightning is not attracted to metal, but rather to tall and pointy shapes; the Empire State Building is hit around 23 times a year due to its antenna.

It is important that when lightning does strike, any building that is hit can capture the strike and guide the energy safely through the earthing system and into the ground rod rather than passing through the structure.

Our range of Electrical Earthing Products.

ETS stock a wide range of Electrical Earthing Products from top manufacturers including nVent ERICO, AN Wallis, Furse and Kingsmill Industries. These manufacturers are leaders in the design and construction of lightning and earthing protection systems, so you can be safe in the knowledge that all our products are of the highest quality.

Our Copper Bonded Earth Rods are corrosion resistant and are the most cost-effective at achieving a low-resistance path to earth.

We also have an array of Earthing Tape Clamps and Bonds available, including the BIM 253 – Bi-Metallic Tape Connector and Square Tape Clamps, which are made from both gunmetal and aluminium, and suitable for creating four-way connections or T-joints.

View our range of Electrical Earthing Products today or call us on 020 8405 6789 to discuss your project requirements.

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Products For First-Class Lightning Protection

When creating a lightning protection plan, there are many fundamental disciplines to consider for the reliable protection of structures, industrial and commercial operations.

Firstly, equipment should capture the lightning strike, then convey this energy to the ground. It should also dissipate this energy into the grounding system and bond all ground points. Additionally, it’s extremely important to protect incoming AC power feeders and protect low-voltage data/telecommunications circuits.

Lightning is a highly unpredictable phenomenon, but in a world of complex and sophisticated buildings, you want protection that treats it as a constant risk. After all, at worse, lightning can start fires, cause major breakdowns, and lead to a significant loss in revenue. Even a single strike can result in the physical damage of a building.

The highest point of a facility is most vulnerable to a direct lightning strike, and usually needs the most protection.

A small number of lightning flashes contain a positive charge, and much more dangerous than their negative counterparts. Without proper protection of this type of lightning energy, the damage can be catastrophic. Around 10% of lightning strikes are positive- so while they might be rare, they are lethal.

For more on Lightning Protection, read our blog When Lightning Strikes!

At ETS Cable Components we sell a range of Earthing and Lightning Protection products, which will protect the critical systems and buildings in event of over-voltage lightning strikes.

Our range of lightning protection includes Earth Bars, Copper Bonded Earth Rods, Solid Copper Earth Rods, Lattice Copper Earth Mats, Ground Enhancement Materials, Earthing Inspection Pits, and more.

View our range of Earthing and Lightning Protection today.

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