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Clydesdale's news blog

This blog is designed to give our customers and supplier an insight into some of the more general things that occur within Clydesdale.

Introducing the New Composite Insulating Glove: Durable, Reliable Protection for High-Voltage Work

Introducing the New Composite Insulating Glove: Durable, Reliable Protection for High-Voltage Work Designed for electricians and professionals working with live or potentially live circuits, our new composite insulating glove offers robust protection in even the most demanding environments. Built with a tougher, thicker rubber than standard insulat...

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Introducing The E1 Hard Hat: Reliable Protection For Electrical Professionals

We're pleased to introduce the E1 Hard Hat, thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of professionals working in the electrical industry. This hard hat combines essential protective features for the head, face, and eyes to help you work safely in demanding environments. Key Features of the E1 Hard Hat: Built for Electrical Work: The E1 Hard Hat is m...

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The Future of Arc flash face Protection: Unveiling the E2 Hard Hat

Introducing the E2 Hard Hat: Unmatched Protection for the Electrical Industry We are excited to announce the launch of our new E2 Hard Hat, engineered specifically for professionals in the electrical industry. Safety is our top priority, and the E2 Hard Hat is designed with advanced features to ensure maximum protection for your head, face, and eye...

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NEW! Utility LED Light for the linesman and utility worker

            

Clydesdale is pleased to announce an exciting new product, the Utility LED light, by Klein Tools. 

A robust, practical and versatile solution for all forms of utility work but with specialist features to suit overhead line works.
This cordless LED light provides optimal lighting, illuminating both the inside of a bucket on an Insulated Aerial Device and the general outside working area. 

Drop and water resistant with ultra-rugged construction this light is built to last.

Powered by a commonly available DeWalt Battery the Klein LED light has the option to integrate with your existing power tool system

Contact us for further details. 

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Latex Allergy Testing


These sleeves and their matching gloves use a proprietary process for washing after initial dipping that removes latex protein to such a degree that the standardised latex protein test is not sensitive enough to register any remaining content. This has been further backed up by field testing among latex allergy sufferers with no adverse reaction found.

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Running low on Insulating Sleeves? Class 0, 2 and 3 back in stock

It's been a long time coming and we understand a lot of customers have had a long wait but Clydesdale are pleased to announce we are back to being able to offer Insulating Sleeves from stock.

We are particularly well stocked on our red/yellow design so why not drop us a line? 01234 855855 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Our sleeves are CE marked for sale in the UK and Europe and come from the same existing, long term suppliers we have always had.

We have made some of our range available through our webshop but we would love to hear from volume customers so we can give you our most competitive bulk pricing.

Follow this LINK for more details.

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Clydesdale's New Insulated Tools Partnership

Clydesdale is proud to announce a new partnership with Derancourt for the supply of high quality, insulated tools for the UK market. 

Derancourt's tools are arguably the market leading option and we are pleased to have begun working closely with them to supply these into the UK and Ireland.

The Derancourt range has even more options than we have previously been able to provide, with several unique and innovative designs and features. 

Derancourt are able to offer bespoke tools and moulded, insulated parts for customers as well as their stock ranges. 

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DC testing on insulating, rubber gloves for DC usage

Are you a business that uses insulating gloves to protect from electric shock when working with a DC risk?

Many of our customers do and the number is growing with the increasing use of electric vehicles, uninterruptable power supplies, renewable energy, battery storage and more.

However, have your gloves been tested using DC voltage?

Insulating materials can have very different behaviours when exposed to the constant potential of a DC source.

Most gloves on the market that state they are safe for use with DC have no electrical testing to support this.

The requirement to test insulating gloves using DC voltages is currently left as a decision to be made between the purchaser and supplier but full details of the required DC testing are provided in both European and International standards.

To speak to us about ensuring your users are wearing the correct PPE, rated for the identified work tasks they are undertaking, get in touch on 01234 855855 or email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Bird Protection - A case study

This blog post and its associated video (LINK) showing the services we offer to help our customers protect their assets from wildlife damage and interference.
We sadly see birds, squirrels and cats coming into contact with live electrical equipment all too often.

In this video we show the basic process we went through in order to offer our customer the most cost effective method to protect their site from repeated instances of short circuits caused by crows nesting locally.
The substation operator had several instances of losses to both their equipment and supply to customers, this was proving costly in terms of replacements and costs levied by their regulator.

Our aim is to provide protection for both the animals in question and the equipment that our products are fitted to.
Clydesdale are the UK supplier of Reliaguard wildlife mitigation products, a range of transformer bushing guards and covers, over head line covers and various other function-specific guards to be used for substation, switchgear and overhead line protection.

All of the Reliaguard products are made from a unique Reliatanium material and all are tested to IEEE1656 for use up to 38kV.
Clydesdale are working to ensure that the Reliaguard range is also compliant with the new CEP024 project being conducted by the Energy association.
By offering the Reliaguard product from Clydesdale, we aim to help Distribution Network operators (DNOs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs), industrial power users and anyone else who may have an issue with wildlife damaging their electrical installation.

The Reliaguard bird guards and conductor covers are specifically designed to avoid creating micro climates within their structure that could lead to premature ageing of the equipment we aiming to protect.

Reliaguard by Hubbell also offer their Green Jacket service where we can work with them to design entirely bespoke wildlife protection if you have a special need that can be met from their standard product offering.

We also offer our industry leading bird diverters and bird hazers that are designed to prevent collisions between birds and overhead lines and to prevent birds roosting on transformer tops.

The Reliaguard products can be found here.

Our bird diverters can be found here.

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Reliaguard Wildlife and Bird Protection

Clydesdale are the only UK supplier of Reliaguard's range of wildlife and bird protection products.
Made in the USA using Reliaguard's Reliatanium material, you can be assured of product quality.
All items are fully tested to IEEE 1656 at 38Kv and suitable for all UK distribution networks up to this voltage.
Clydesdale have also worked with EA technology on CEP024 to ensure we offer the most coverage on this new standard.
We are able to work with you on proposals and installation schedules for your specific sites giving the easiest and most reliable solution.

Click here for more details

Click here for Bush guard tutorial

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AS12G-CE, CE marked, grey tinted 12 cal arc flash helmet and visor

The new PrismShield grey tint AS12 arc flash helmet and visor
It's here!

The new Clydesdale AS12G-CE using a PrismShield grey visor as a development of the original yellow/green tinted version that was so popular for so many years.

The PrismShield visor technology aims to improve colour discernment in the work enivronment while maintianign the high level of protection offered by its predecessor.

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SR - The new Clydesdale Switching Range - 48 cal protection designed and made in the UK

The new Noah SR suit

Clydesdale's new-to-market 48 cal arc protection range consists of a bib overall, jacket and a lift front hood.

Designed and made in the UK from a British fabric we are proud that it is all our own work.

The fabric offers 48 cal/cm(EN 61482-1-1) and Class 2 (EN61482-1-2) protection and all garments and components are fully tested and CE marked to all applicable European Standards.

The hood is the article we're most proud of offering several unique features:
-Cotton based fabric for maximum comfort and breathability
-Grey tint visor for improved colour discernment
-Stretch crown, tailored construction to improve fit
-Opening face shield to allow quick work breaks without removing hood
-Packed in a dedicated storage box for maximum protection
-Optional double work lights to improve low light working
-Optional cool paks to be installed inside hood when it is warm
-Optional visor storage bag for dedicated protection

Click here to view the range available

Arc Protection guaranteed and tested for the life of the garment

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Virus decontamination alcohol wipes to control the spread of COVID-19

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Clydesdale’s cleaning wipes are individually packaged in foil pouches that remain sealed and sterile until they are required.

These products are more relevant than ever in the current climate as all our wipe styles exceed the European Centre for Disease Control’s alcohol content guidance for successful disinfection of encapsulated viruses such as those that cause COVID-19 infections*

Offering between 85% and 99.8% alcohol saturated wipe these wipes can be used to decontaminate surfaces where their is potential for infection.

Both wipes are compatible with cleaning insulated equipment such as hot sticks as well as being used for general decontamination of company assets and equipment before and after contact. Always test a small area of any painted surfaces or plastics to check the alcohol does not damage or remove the surface treatment.

The high alcohol content of these wipes means that it is not advised to use them for hand cleaning as they contain no moisturiser to replace lost oils from the skin unless moisturising is provided from another source separately to the wipe

Each wipe is available as an individual sample, a box of 50 or a box of 144, please contact us for details and pricing.
S-1 Wipe Product Page
FO Wipe Product Page

CLICK HERE for a datasheet covering both products

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COVID Lockdown status

COVID - we're still open

Clydesdale have remained and continue to remain open during the COVID lockdown.

We are running a minimal workplace staff to ensure social distancing but this impacts our ability to respond quickly to orders and communications. Rest assured we're open, we're working safely and we're supporting you to continue working in your essential business.

Due to restrictions with the DVSA, all cable drum trailer and road-towable winches are on hold as we cannot get appointments to get them assessed and approved while the lockdown continues. We will let you know when this situation changes.

If you require any details on our COVID risk mitigation policy then please use the contact form on this webpage

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PPE Regulation changes now effective

See our page HERE for current information on the PPE Regulation and it's significance to the products you buy from Clydesdale.

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Flame Retardant or Arc Resistant?

Clydesdale Arc Flash belt

Given the astonishing amount of energy that can be released in an arc flash and the resulting intensity on the receiving surface Clydesdale have always insisted that our products are Arc tested first and foremost.

Flame retardancy is a secondary risk that we always assess when required but, when dealing with electric arcs, always match the type of testing to the risk in hand.

Even the Clydesdale arc flash belt has been tested using an EN61482-1-2, class 2 arc (7kA, 0.5s) to ensure that the Flame retardant material maintains its integrity under the toughest of arc flash conditions.

Click here to see our belt

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Team PLF - Extramile 2018 Auvergne Challenge - We made it to the end!

Friday’s ride spent the whole day sat under the great French autumn monsoon and was definitely character building to have to spend just short of 180 miles battling trench foot and hypothermia alternately.

Saturday’s ride where all the hill climbing happened obviously then got really hot and clear and we had a tough but very scenic days cycling.

Sunday’s ride was a time trial against the clock to cover 166 miles and get to Dijon before a predicted thunderstorm arrived in increasingly windy conditions. 

Officially a very mixed bag but we completed it and this year’s challenge was exactly that. The event medic earned his keep this year but fortunately Team PLF didn’t need his services. 

We’d all be eternally grateful if there was anyone who had thought of sponsoring us but didn’t find the time to have a look at our virgin giving account which will remain open for a while yet.

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TeamPLF2018

And big thanks again to all those who donated to our causes, Bedfordshire Cerebral Palsy Society and BLISS baby care.

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Extra Mile Charity Cycle Ride 2018

Each year 4 of us set off as "Team PLF" to Europe to cycle 500 miles in 3 days to raise money for charity.

This years challenge is in the Auvergne and tackles some fairly lively terrain.

Our aim is always to have the best presented vehicle in attendance and this year promises to be no exception.

Clydesdale cover all costs associated with the team's entry and attendance, ensuring every last penny donated goes to directly to charity.

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/TeamPLF2018

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AS12-CE New Pricing

Clydesdale's AS12-CE Arc Flash Visor

Clydesdale's market leading Arc Flash Protective Face Shield, Hard hat and Visor has always been an exceptional piece of personal protective equipment.

Now due to new stocking arrangements we are able to make it more cost effective than ever. Starting in September you will be able to purchase exactly the same system you have always been able to but at a much reduced cost.

Get in touch with us for details of bulk purchasing details if you need them.

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Clydesdale's webshop has grown

We have increased the range of items you can buy from our webshop to include our most popular products.

The price and availability is live from our server.

Over the next few months we will be running promotions on these items and offering discounts for bulk purchases.

A selection of these products are:


NOAH Arc Flash Coveralls
NOAH Arc Flash Trousers
NOAH Arc Flash Labcoats
NOAH Arc Flash Jackets
NOAH Arc Flash Fleece
NOAH Arc Flash Rugby Shirt
Arc Flash Belt
AS12-CE Arc Flash Visor
Arc Flash Baseball Hood
Class 0 Latex Insulating Gloves
Class 1 Latex Insulating Gloves
H25 Powerplate Sign System Characters
H25 Powerplate Sign Back Plates
H25 Powerplate Complete Starter Kits
Firefly Bird Hazing Device
Afterglow Bird Flight Diverter
Staywire Markers
Composite Cable Cutters

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Get in touch with Clydesdale for more information

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