Description
An arc protection device is a vital safety component in covered conductor systems, designed to mitigate electrical arcs that can occur due to faults or conductor damage. These devices prevent fire hazards and minimize the risk of damage to surrounding infrastructure.
By swiftly identifying arcing conditions, the device triggers protective actions, such as isolating the faulted section or suppressing the arc, ensuring system reliability and safety. Engineered to operate under varying environmental conditions, arc protection devices enhance the resilience of power distribution networks.
Their integration into covered conductor systems aligns with modern safety standards, ensuring compliance and safeguarding both equipment and public welfare.
Material
- Body: Black high-strength engineering polymer for mechanical reliability of the connector.
- Contact Plates: Tinned copper or aluminum alloy.
- Fasteners: Galvanized steel.
- Shear Nut: Aluminum, engineering polymer, or composite.
- Arcing Stud:Aluminum
Features and Benefit
- Complies with national and international testing standards (BS EN 50397-2).
- Ensures low resistance to current flow across the joint.
- Designed to withstand mechanical loads, including tension from the conductor and environmental stresses, while protecting insulator sets and covered conductors from damage caused by power arcs.
- Outer cover exhibits excellent insulation properties, maintaining the integrity of the covered conductor’s insulation and protecting against environmental factors like UV radiation and moisture.
- Short Circuit Current Withstand Capacity: 10 kA for 1 second.
