Technical Tip Tuesday: Protect the Cable, Protect the Network


JT News | 27th October, 2026

Technical Tip: Always ensure cable protection covers are installed with continuous overlap and securely pegged in place. This helps maintain a consistent protective barrier above the cable route and provides a clear visual warning for anyone carrying out future excavation works.

Centriforce Stokbord® Cable Covers are specifically designed to withstand damage from plant and hand tools, helping to reduce the risk of costly cable strikes, unplanned outages and emergency repair work.

  • Provides a clear warning to third parties
  • Tough, durable protection for buried cables
  • Lightweight and easy to install
  • Rot-proof and resistant to a wide range of soil conditions
  • Helps minimise cable damage, repair costs and supply disruption
  • Approved by utility companies worldwide

A few minutes spent installing the correct cable protection today can help prevent hours of disruption tomorrow.