Premium Solutions for Major Electrical Infrastructure: MacLean/Dulhunty, LaGranja, and TykoFlex ...read more
CPI Wedge clamps require no special tooling to install or remove, can be reused (with the installation of a new shear bolt), and accommodate a range of conductor sizes. These high-performance, low-resistance connectors prevent the loss of energy during current transfer ...read more
If you are dealing with a high-voltage electrical system, you always need to be aware of the risks of an arc flash. An arc flash can produce explosions, fire, high heat and intense radiation—all of which can pose a major risk to people and property alike ...read more
If you need to purchase arc flash clothing for yourself or your work team, one of the questions you will have to answer is what level of protection you need. Different arc flash suits, gloves, hoods or other clothing provide varied levels of safety ...read more
Making electrical connections with cable lugs or inline splices are an everyday occurrence for linesmen and industrial electricians alike. Crimping a connector compresses its size to be a predetermined across flats dimension over the ...read more
Klauke, a German company with a global presence, is one of the most trusted brands for electrical connection technology in the world. Founded in 1879 but acquired by Greenlee Textron (an American industrial tool brand) in 1996, Klauke has become ...read more
Managing ageing transformer assets that are starting to leak transformer oil? Looking for cost effective solutions to extend the life of the assets? With an industry moving to extend asset life through preventative maintenance, American Polywater’s ...read more
If your company employs workers to oversee LV switchboards in electrical supply or industrial substations, then having at least one low voltage rescue kit on hand is a mandated requirement. Ideally, these switchboards will be completely stable and ...read more
In an ideal situation, you would be able to maximise the load on every cable pulling job. Unfortunately, there are risks involved with overloading the cable. A cable stressed beyond its normal tension levels leads to a higher risk of failure, ...read more
Logistics is a challenge that faces any operation, no matter what its size. From transporting staff and materials to the job site to procuring the right equipment for those workers in the first place, there are many layers to logistics. Procurement ...read more
Power distribution lines are all around us, but we seldom stop to take notice of how many parts of our lives they touch. From powering our homes and businesses to directing us through traffic and lighting the way at night, our distribution network ...read more
With how critical electricity infrastructure is to the global economy, it would be ideal if it all functioned flawlessly 100% of the time. As we all know, though, that's simply not possible. Maintenance is a necessity from time to time, whether due ...read more
Working with high voltage (HV) electrical lines is a task that requires a serious focus on both safety and adequate procedures. Luckily, safety is merely a matter of physics — the right materials used in the proper way will afford linemen ...read more
If you’re working on a job that requires you to manage a lot of cable runs, then the chances are you’re probably utilising cable trays to make your job easier. Not only does it simplify the process of installing cables, but it also keeps significant ...read more
When working around high voltage electrical infrastructure, you can never be too careful. It goes without saying that any work that involves electricity can be inherently dangerous, your best investment is in a globally recognised brand of ...read more
Working in the electricity supply industry gives an appreciation for how important personal safety equipment can be. Looking after this safety equipment and ensuring it is clean and working as it should is ingrained in all live lie workers. Dirt, grease ...read more