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Preformed Wires: Power Transmission Line’s Backbone

October 8, 2024 / conductor hardware, electrical power, power system

The development of power transmission lines in South America is crucial to power generation, transmission, and distribution. Given the diverse landscapes in the region, spanning from the Amazon rainforest to the Andes Mountains, electricity transmission is crucial. High-voltage transmission lines help distribute power across these regions with ease. Power transmission lines help in delivering electricity […]

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Formed Wires: Powering South America’s Electric Future

September 26, 2024 / clean energy, conductor hardware, pole line hardware, renewable energy

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to transform South America’s energy sector, there is continued development of new technologies. Traditionally, electric vehicles have used renewable energy to power the cars. This helps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases. Electric vehicles thus contribute to sustainability, decarbonization, and energy independence. While

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Drought’s Dark Shadow: Brazil’s Energy Supply

September 2, 2024 / clean energy, conductor hardware, power line fitting

In August, Brazil witnessed some wildfires surging from increased droughts in the country. Being South America’s largest economy, Brazil depends on hydropower for its energy supply. So, the increased droughts in the country affect hydropower plants by reducing the water levels. Additionally, the dams in the country are at an average of 57% of total

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Top Tie Mastery: Install, Maintain & Conquer

July 12, 2024 / conductor hardware, pole line hardware, power pole products

A top tie is a type of conductor tie used to secure the electrical conductors to the insulator on crossarms. Its main purpose is to hold the conductor in place and ensure proper electrical contact. It is also able to do this while allowing for some movement due to thermal expansion, wind and other factors.

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Top Tie Trust: Testing & Applications Explained

July 9, 2024 / conductor hardware, Data communication, power pole products

A top tie is a type of hardware used to secure the conductor to the insulator on the top side of a pole. It is a component used to ensure the stability and reliability of the transmission line. The top tie has a design to wrap around the conductor and attaches it to the insulator.

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Spool Tie Showdown: Choose, Install, Test & Conquer

July 5, 2024 / conductor hardware, Data communication, power line fitting

A spool tie is a specific type of accessory used to secure and support conductors on insulators. It serves in overhead transmission lines to ensure the stability and reliability. It is from a formed wire that provides a mechanical and electrical connection. The spool tie consists of several components such as the wire, insulator and

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Spool Tie Showdown: Price vs. Performance

July 2, 2024 / conductor hardware, formed wire, power pole products

A spool tie is a component used to secure a conductor to an insulator in overhead transmission lines. Its design allows it to wrap around the conductor and insulator to hold it in place. Spool tie is from metallic wire or material that matches the conductor to prevent abrasion. It is also from materials such

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Slack Span Dead End Showdown: Choose, Install & Conquer

June 28, 2024 / conductor hardware, power line fitting, power pole products

A slack span dead end is a transmission line segment designed to have lower stress than the main spans. It has a special function in the structural and operational integrity of the system. The slack span dead end helps to regulate the system’s mechanical and environmental stressors. They also provide decreased tension, which promotes flexibility

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Slack Span Dead End: Specs & The Future

June 27, 2024 / conductor hardware, Data communication, pole line hardware

A slack span dead end refers to a specific type of support and tensioning configuration used in transmission lines. It provides flexibility in the design and layout transmission lines. They also allow for minor adjustment in the line route. A slack span dead end installs at specific points often at the end of a span.

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Terminate Lines: Slack Span Dead End Guide

June 24, 2024 / conductor hardware, Data communication, power line fitting

A slack span dead end terminates main, secondary, and even neutral cables. This helps to avoid the production of a standing wave on the transmission line, which could result in signal reflection. A slack span is a small length of conductor between two points when tension is low. It facilitates access to the conductor for

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