ENERGY PRODUCTS DIVISION

Polymeric

Insulators
Insulators
Insulators are devices which are used on electricity supply networks to support, separate or contain
conductors at high voltages.

Insulators have the dual functions of mechanically supporting aerial conductors while also providing
adequate electrical insulation between the energised conductor and the supporting pole or structure.
Insulators are used in electrical systems and are designed to accept Cantilever or Tension loading.

Polymeric Insulators High strength pultruded

fibre glass rod
Polymeric Insulators consists of: Field proven
interfacial sealing
• A glass fibre reinforced resin core to provide the
mechanical strength, while resisting the electrical stress
Non tracking,
• Elastomer sheds to provide the required creepage and UV resistant
stress reduction to with stand the stresses prevailing on the housing
system. Two commonly used material are silicone rubber
and Ethylene Vinyl Acetate(EVA)

A major advantage of polymeric insulators is an upto 70%

reduction in weight when compared to porcelain insulators
which can be used to redesign and bring down the weight of Corrosion resistant
crimped end fittings
the entire structure ensuring cost reductions.
Polymeric Insulator Construction
Composite design EVA housing
• Lightweight – easy installation • High tracking and erosion resistance
• Vandal and break resistant • Excellent performance under polluted conditions
• Impact resistant • Reduced maintenance costs

Crimp technology Direct bonding to end fitting

• Maximum mechanical strength without • Ideal moisture barrier, avoids moisture ingress to the
damaging the fibre glass rod fibre glass rod
• Patented crimp

Horizontal Clamp Vertical Clamp F Neck

Hollow Core Insulators
Raychem's Hollow Core Insulators consist of a glass fiber-reinforced epoxy tube,
aluminum-casted flanges and silicone rubber housing.

Application:
• Bushings for Transformers, Walls and Dead Tank Breakers
• Grading capacitors, chamber and support insulators for life tank breaker
• Current and Voltage Transformers in oil and SF6
• Cable Terminations
• Surge Arresters

Features Benefits
Low weight Easy handling during installation on site and in the factory,
simple support structures, low transportation cost
Composite structure Provides explosion safety for personnel and equipment in case of
internal fault ( power arc & overpressure) & high safety in seismic areas
Silicone housing Improves insulating behaviour at simultaneous stress of both, moisture
and pollution . High UV resisitance. No maintenance - no cleaning or
greasing - due to the hydrophobicity transfer.
Flexible sheds Reduces risk of breakage during transport and assembly makes
equipment vandalism proof

Application in a Distribution System

Standoff Insulator
Polymeric Insulators for
Air Break Switches
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