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High Voltage Insulators
There is a recent trend towards using composite polymer materials rather than glass or ceramics for high voltage insulators. Thanks to the latest advances in technology, polymer insulators are now cheaper to produce than either glass or plastic. They are also lighter weight and easier to handle and install. As experienced designers and manufacturers of all sorts of rubber products, Advanced Rubber Products is leading the way towards making composite polymer materials the standard for high voltage insulators. They manufacture insulators ranging from 15kV to 500kV to fit a wide range of transmission and distribution applications.
Polymer insulators are effective in all conditions, including in wet or heavily polluted climates. The high hydrophobicity of polymer insulators reduces the chance of conductive paths forming across the insulator, helping to prevent leakage currents. Another benefit of polymer materials is that they’re more flexible than glass or ceramics, and less prone to cracks or breaking. This can cut down on replacements and extends the lifetime of the high voltage insulators.
Moving forward, polymers will become the dominant material used in insulators due to their lower price, easier handling and great performance. ARP is committed to making this transition as easy as possible. Their products are the result of extensive industry experience combined with the latest in manufacturing techniques, and they continue to redefine and advance the design and manufacture of composite polymer insulators.
