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Published 30 Apr 2025
Rising Trace Heating Costs In recent years, the cost of trace heating systems has continued to rise — particularly with well-known market leaders. For engineers, specifiers, and procurement professionals under increasing budget constraints, this presents a challenge: how to maintain system performance, safety, and compliance without escalating costs. Whether...
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Published 29 Apr 2025
Heat Loss Calculations & Thermal Efficiency Services Thorne & Derrick are leading distributors and stockists of the Eltherm range of electrical heat tracing systems and components, engineered for industrial, commercial, and hazardous area applications. Eltherm is a globally recognised manufacturer of innovative heating solutions, specialising in ATEX-certified heat tracing...
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Published 29 Apr 2025
What is Trace Heating? Trace heating, is an electrical system used to maintain or raise the temperature of pipes, vessels, and equipment by compensating for heat losses. Trace Heating involves running specially designed heating cables along the length of the pipe or around equipment, providing direct, controlled heat...
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Published 03 Apr 2025
Thorne & Derrick | Exclusive UK Channel Partner for Static Earthing, Grounding & Bonding Systems | Compliant Solutions Static Control for Explosion Protection of Assets & Operators in Hazardous Area Locations Static Electricity: The Shocking Truth! ⚠️ Static electricity, though often invisible and underestimated, can ignite flammable substances, leading...
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Published 16 Jan 2025
Driving Growth: Just Williams Ltd Delivers Sales & Marketing Training at Thorne & Derrick Yesterday, the team at Thorne & Derrick International had the pleasure of hosting JWSA Sales Academy for an intensive and engaging sales and marketing training session. Led by Jessica Williams, founder and CEO of Just Williams...
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