Split bolt connectors join conductors and carry current through the connection point. If the joint heats up, loosens, or fails under load, the entire system can fail. These tests check if the connector can handle current, hold the conductor tight, and stay secure during service. In this blog, you will ...
You are working on a live line and taking a connection using an Insulation Piercing Connector (IPC). Why does this not electrocute you? The answer lies in four things: the product design, testing, installation, and application. Let us break each one down. What is an Insulation Piercing Connector? An Insulation ...
Your PV modules are the most exposed and most critical part of your solar plant. In a utility-scale project, modules alone can contribute around 40% to 50% of the total project cost. They operate outdoors for approximately 25 years, exposed to heat, lightning, and electrical stress. If modules fail, generation ...
An Early Streamer Emission Lightning Arrester, this technology offers safety from direct lightning strikes. The aim of this device is simple. It increases the radius of protection as compared to a conventional arrester. It does this by sending the upward streamer from the ESE towards the downward streamer from the ...
Have you ever noticed how cables safely enter and exit electrical enclosures? This is made possible by a small, yet critical component called a cable gland. Cable glands play a key role in protecting electrical wiring. They protect cables from moisture, contamination, corrosion, and flammable gases. More importantly, they ensure ...
Heat shrinkable products are polymer components that shrink when you apply heat. During manufacturing, we expand them, but when you heat them at site, they return to their original size and grip the cable tightly. In today’s blog, we will discuss the key factors you must consider while selecting heat ...
A Termination Kit is used to safely connect a cable to equipment like switchgear, transformers, or panels. It protects the cable end and ensures reliable performance in low, medium, and high voltage applications. In today’s blog, we will discuss the key components inside a heat shrink termination kit. Components of ...
In any electrical system, things can go wrong. Wires can get damaged, insulation can crack, water can enter a switchboard, etc. When this happens, electricity starts flowing where it should not. This unwanted flow is called fault current. Fault current is dangerous because it collects on metal parts like panels, ...
Every year, thousands of people are injured or killed by lightning strikes. What many don’t realize is that most of these disasters are preventable. In this blog, you will learn how to protect yourself from lighting strike as per IEC TR 62713. What is IEC TR 62713? This is an ...
A Distribution Box contains live electrical components and must provide insulation and protection during normal operation and fault conditions. These tests ensure electrical safety and reliable performance of your distribution box under real service conditions. In this blog, you will learn how to perform two important tests on a Distribution ...
