Suspension Units are used where mains conductors are suspended under a horizontal line post insulator or an insulator string. They are designed to reduce the static and dynamic stresses at the suspension point so that the conductor is protected against the effects of conductor motion or aeolian vibration. Single suspension units are suitable for line deviations up to 30°, double suspension units are required for angles between 30° and 60°.
Support Units are used where a mains conductor is supported by a top clamp horizontal or vertical line post insulator. They are designed to reduce the static and dynamic stresses at the support point so that the conductor is protected against the effects of conductor motion or aeolian vibration.
Suspension Clamps are generally used at non-tension conductor suspension points like the bonding of a through strain arrangement where a bonding conductor is suspended under a horizontal line post insulator or an insulator string. There are various types of suspension clamps available, including; clevis, trunnion, offset and aluminium angle types. Armour rods are used to protect the conductor in the clamp.
Support Clamps or top clamps are generally used at non-tension conductor support points like the bonding of a through strain arrangement where a bonding conductor is supported by a top clamp horizontal or vertical line post insulator. Armour rods are used to protect the conductor in the clamp.
Distribution Ties or top ties are a preformed tie that provides an improved method of securing a conductor to the top groove of an insulator compared to traditional hand ties. The neoprene pad gives the conductor a resilient cushion where it would be in contact with the insulator. Distribution ties are also available for installation over armour rods where these are used as the means of conductor protection.
Side Ties are a preformed tie that provides an improved method of securing a conductor to the side groove of an insulator compared to traditional hand ties. The neoprene pad gives the conductor a resilient cushion where it would be in contact with the insulator. Side ties are also available for installation over armour rods where these are used as the means of conductor protection.
