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Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound

Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound

Polymer compounds suitable for electrical insulation can consist of 10 or more ingredients which...

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Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Polymer for High Voltage Insulation

Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Polymer for High Voltage Insulation

After defining the characteristics required of an ideal polymer housing material, the next step is...

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More Than Hydrophobicity: Ideal Polymer Characteristics for Distribution Arresters

More Than Hydrophobicity: Ideal Polymer Characteristics for Distribution Arresters

It’s a commonly held belief that the single most important characteristic for insulating materials...

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Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing or TDG Method Tested and Proven

Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing or TDG Method Tested and Proven

TDG or thermal diffusion galvanizing is a method of applying a uniform, sacrificial, zinc and iron...

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4 Reasons to Switch to Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Construction Products

4 Reasons to Switch to Silicone-Coated Fiberglass Construction Products

Distribution lines can face harsh conditions. If standard products aren’t doing the job and you...

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Solve Load Issues with MITY*Lite® Line Post Insulators

Solve Load Issues with MITY*Lite® Line Post Insulators

The Insulators Business Unit at Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. strives to provide innovative solutions...

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Why Fiberglass Guy Strains are More Dependable

Why Fiberglass Guy Strains are More Dependable

Fiberglass Guy Strains may be installed anywhere along the guy wire to help protect against stray...

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Understanding Distribution Arrester Types for Effective Equipment Protection

Understanding Distribution Arrester Types for Effective Equipment Protection

There are three distribution arrester types commonly used to protect overhead distribution...

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Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters

Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters

When comparing different arrester designs, it is important to understand how the arrester was built...

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Reduce Installation Errors with SureFit™ Aluminum Automatic Splices

Reduce Installation Errors with SureFit™ Aluminum Automatic Splices

The SureFit™ automatic splice was designed to minimize partial insertion errors, the most common...

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Distribution System Reliability

Distribution System Reliability

Distribution lines are likely targets for lightning strikes. Once the lightning touches the line,...

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How Switching to Distribution Automation Reduced Power Outage Time

How Switching to Distribution Automation Reduced Power Outage Time

"In the old configuration, if we lost either feeder, 750-800 customers were without power until a...

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Increasing the Reliability of Main Electrical Feeders

Increasing the Reliability of Main Electrical Feeders

DORELCO is a rural electric cooperative located in the town of Tolosa, Island of Leyte, in the...

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How Aluminum Brackets Outperform Steel

How Aluminum Brackets Outperform Steel

The performance of utility brackets is critical, especially in the event of a major storm or...

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10 Tips for Installing Distribution Connectors in the Icy Conditions

10 Tips for Installing Distribution Connectors in the Icy Conditions

Each utility has a set of guidelines for weather conditions in their area which takes into...

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