Description
What is a Polymer Disc Insulator?
Polymer disc insulator is designed for modern overhead power lines. Axis Electrical’s polymer disc insulators feature a core made of fiberglass-reinforced polymer rod, encased in a durable silicone rubber housing with weathersheds. Metal end fittings complete the assembly, creating a robust insulator suitable for 11 kV and 33 kV distribution systems. These insulators excel in moderately to heavily polluted environments, offering superior performance where traditional insulators may falter.
Manufacturing & Testing of Axis Polymer Disc Insulator
The manufacturing process of Axis polymer disc insulators involves several precise steps. It begins with the creation of a glass-fiber reinforced epoxy resin rod through pultrusion, ensuring high strength and reliability. This rod is then carefully covered with a seamless silicone rubber housing using an advanced injection molding technique. The final step involves attaching metal end fittings using a controlled compression method, guaranteeing a secure connection.
Quality assurance is a priority at Axis Electrical. Our insulators undergo a comprehensive tests to ensure top-notch performance. Electrical testing includes lightning impulse, power frequency, and radio interference voltage assessments.
- Mechanical integrity is verified through failing load and brittle fracture resistance tests.
- Environmental durability is confirmed via hydrophobicity recovery and accelerated weathering tests.
- We also conduct material tests, including chemical composition analysis for silicon content.
Why should you trust our Polymer Disc Insulators?
Axis polymer disc insulators offer numerous advantages over traditional alternatives. They demonstrate exceptional performance in polluted environments, maintaining their insulating properties even in harsh conditions. Despite their high mechanical strength, these insulators are lightweight, facilitating easier installation and reducing strain on support structures. Their design provides excellent resistance to vandalism and accidental breakage, enhancing overall system reliability.
The silicone rubber housing of Axis insulators exhibits self-cleaning properties due to its hydrophobic surface, minimizing maintenance requirements. This feature, combined with their durable construction, contributes to a long service life. Safety is also improved with these insulators, as their non-shattering design reduces risks associated with insulator failure.
Applications
Axis polymer disc insulators find applications in a wide range of settings. They are particularly well-suited for 11 kV and 33 kV overhead distribution lines, where their superior performance can significantly enhance system reliability. Areas with high pollution levels, such as industrial zones and coastal regions, benefit greatly from these insulators’ resilience to contamination.
These insulators are an excellent choice for locations prone to vandalism or accidental damage, as their tough construction withstands impacts that might shatter traditional insulators. Many utilities are choosing Axis polymer disc insulators when upgrading existing ceramic insulator installations.
Axis polymer disc insulators are designed to perform in diverse environmental conditions. They maintain their effectiveness in high temperatures, humid climates, and areas frequently affected by thunderstorms. This versatility makes them an ideal choice for power line projects across a wide range of geographical locations, from urban centers to remote rural areas.
