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4 Mechanical requirements As in much of electrical engineering, it is important to appreciate that allowance for the mechanical requirements in the application of insulation is essential. This is often the prime factor in ancillary low voltage systems including coaxial cables, wiring, plugs and sockets and some windings. At high voltages, in such items as rotating machines, suspension insulators, switchgear, transformers, compressed-gas or vacuum equipment and cables the mechanical performance of the insulation is of major consequence. Compression and tension e.g. transformers, insulators Vibration Workability e.g machines Mechanical requirements Impact effects e.g. switchgear Bending e.g. cables