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How to Choose a Polymer Insulator Equivalent for a Porcelain String
Written by Jeff Butler
Looking at polymer insulators, we’ve considered several factors that determine superior material and product performance. But then you ultimately need to ask, how do you begin to replace porcelain strings with polymer...
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5 Tools You Need to Install a Utility Anchor
Written by Sarah Banks
Anchors have been used by utilities since 1912. It was then that a young Albert Bishop Chance (age...

Reflections on Industry Helping Endangered Species on Wildlife Day
Written by Cindy Kemper
In December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly designated March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day....

Service Life Expectation for CHANCE® Guy Anchors and Helical Piles
Written by Gary L. Seider, PE
Underground corrosion is a function of several factors, which makes it difficult to give a...

Why Quadri*Sil™ Insulators Provide Longer life
Written by Jeff Butler
Today’s fourth generation Quadri*Sil™ polymer transmission insulator has an expected service life...

Reimagining the Possible - National Engineers Week 2022
Written by CarolAnn Giovando
Hubbell celebrates Engineers Week during February 20-26. It’s a wonderful time to recognize the...


3 Key Components for Proper Personal Protective Ground Set Assembly
Written by Joseph Cardona
CHANCE® Personal Protective Grounding Sets are an important tool for Linemen to use during...

A look at silicone compounds for HV insulators: Testing performance
Written by Jeff Butler
We talked previously about the science behind compounding superior silicone rubber for polymer...

3 Common Misconceptions about Temporary Protective Cover-up
Written by Joseph Cardona
Temporary protective cover-up is a common piece of personal protective equipment used by linemen...

Why silicone for HV insulators: Silicone compounds explained
Written by Jeff Butler
Not all silicone is the same. It’s a chemistry thing. Silicone rubber is a mixture of many...

Arresters Energy Handling Capability
Written by Ryan Freeman
High voltage surge arresters are continually subjected to factors that could ultimately degrade the...

2021 International Lineman’s Rodeo
Written by Kyle Broyles
I think I can speak for us all, it was great to be back!

Not All Polymer is Created Equal: Discover Hubbell’s Proprietary Compounds
Written by Jeff Butler
Welcome to the first of our six-part informational series on the polymer high-voltage insulators...

Use a Double Duty Underground Box for Safe and Simple Termination in 5G Buildout
Written by Hubbell Power Systems
A divided underground enclosure, such as our new Quazite divided box assembly, saves you time and...