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![Hubbell Polymer Deadend Insulators: The Industry Go-To](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/AIK-INSUL-GR-EN-01857_PDIs-blog.jpg)
Written by Joseph Harris
What does it take for a product to become a market leader in the electrical power market? It takes...
![How to Choose a Polymer Insulator Equivalent for a Porcelain String](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FINAL_Polymer-vs-Porcelain-article-6.jpeg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Looking at polymer insulators, we’ve considered several factors that determine superior material...
![Why Quadri*Sil™ Insulators Provide Longer life](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/IPC_Quadra-sil_blog_social-media_1200x628px_WEB.jpeg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Today’s fourth generation Quadri*Sil™ polymer transmission insulator has an expected service life...
![Hubbell’s Proprietary ESP™ Polymer Explained](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/fixed_IPC_ESP-explained_Blog-social-media_1200x628px.jpg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Enhanced Silicone Polymer
![A look at silicone compounds for HV insulators: Testing performance](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/MicrosoftTeams-image%20%281%29-1.png)
Written by Jeff Butler
We talked previously about the science behind compounding superior silicone rubber for polymer...
![Why silicone for HV insulators: Silicone compounds explained](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FINAL_IPC_Why-Silicone_Blog-social-media_1200x628px.jpg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Not all silicone is the same. It’s a chemistry thing. Silicone rubber is a mixture of many...
![Not All Polymer is Created Equal: Discover Hubbell’s Proprietary Compounds](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/FINAL_IPC_Not-All-Polymer_smadv_1200x628px.jpg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Welcome to the first of our six-part informational series on the polymer high-voltage insulators...
![The Evolution of Transmission and Distribution Insulators](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Polymer_Glass_Bell_Insulators_Social_Media.jpg)
Written by Jeff Butler
Brief History of Materials Used in High Voltage Insulator Construction As the power grid continued...
![Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing or TDG Method Tested and Proven](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/TDG%20Blog%20-%20Figure%201%20Control%20%28HDG%29%20@%202000%20hours.png)
Written by Jeff Butler
TDG or thermal diffusion galvanizing is a method of applying a uniform, sacrificial, zinc and iron...
![Solve Load Issues with MITY*Lite® Line Post Insulators](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Blog-MityLite.png)
Written by Robert Ransone
The Insulators Business Unit at Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. strives to provide innovative solutions...
![The Nature and Manifestation of Corona Discharge](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Content%20Campaigns/Insulators/Corona.jpg)
Written by Robert Ransone
In physics, the glow and audible event occurring when an insulator is exposed to excessive voltages...
![High Voltage Insulator Testing Capabilities](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Content%20Campaigns/Insulators/Insulator%20Flash%20Over%20Test.png)
Written by John Schonewolf
To support design and development activities, we maintain a fully equipped electrical and...
![Color Banding on Toughened Glass Bell Insulators](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Color%203%20white%20background.jpg)
Written by Robert Ransone
Toughened glass bell insulators are easily identified through the application of color bands on the...
![Selecting Zinc Sleeves for Toughened Glass Bell Insulators](https://blog.hubbell.com/hubfs/Zinc%20Sleeve.png)
Written by Robert Ransone
When designing a high voltage transmission line utilizing toughened glass bell insulators,...