Solar Farms | Insulate, Connect & Protect LV HV Electrical Cables & Equipment

Posted on 12 May 2023

Photovoltaic Solar Farms

Reliable Electrical Solutions That Help Keep Your Power On

Since 1985, Thorne & Derrick have been Authorised Distributors for the 3M range of Low & Medium Voltage Cable Accessories for the insulation, connection, repair and provision of reliable electrical power up to 33kV utilising Cold Shrink, heat shrink, Scotch Tape and Scotchcast Resin technologies.

For more than 30 years, 3M Electrical has been a trusted supplier of advanced materials for the solar industry.

From engineered films to modular assembly solutions, 3M products are engineered to enhance performance, help improve reliability, and help drive down the critical cost per watt.

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Long-lasting 3M Electrical Products — the right protection for less downtime, fewer interruptions.

Insulate, connect, protect and more.

Each letter below represents an electrical construction or maintenance application. Match all letters that apply to the facility illustration to see all the places where 3M electrical products help you deliver efficient, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

Applications

A	Insulate Wires and Cables • Repair and re-insulate LV cables and busbar • Repair or replace busbar insulation • Insulate and seal in harsh conditions
Connect Wires and Cables • Conductor to conductor (pigtail and inline) • Conductor to flat pad or pin-connection	B
C	Splice Cables • Splice underground buried and submerged • Splice in cable tray or ductwork • Shearbolt and compression connectors
Rejacket and Protect Medium Voltage Cables • Rejacket buried and submerged cable • Provide mechanical and abrasion protection	D
E	Terminate Cables • Terminate in switchgear • Terminate live-front busbar connections • Terminate with dead-front separable equipment connection • Terminate in outdoor pole top and substation connection
Motor and Equipment Maintenance • Insulate motor lead connections • Repair busbar insulation • Repair metal housing for motors and pumps	F
G	Be Safe on the Job • Equipment outlet line insulation • Personal protection
Protect Cables from Fire, Water or Corrosion • Resist water, oil and chemicals • Resist abrasion, puncture and cut-through • Resist pipe corrosion	H
I	Fire Protection • Protective wraps • Caulks, putties, foams and large opening solutions • Sprays, sealants and tapes
Locate & Mark • Map path and depth of underground assets	J
K	Maintain & More • Cable identification and cable management • Metal lubrication and rust resistance