Winter storm season comes at a critical time for powering a reliable electrical grid, especially in coastal areas where salt air, high humidity, and strong winds can create unique challenges. Semi-conductive glaze insulators represent a new generation concept to protect power infrastructure in the harshest of environments. Let us explore the unrivaled strength and performance these custom-built insulators offer, providing for the safety and reliability of electrical systems.

Winter storm season comes at a critical time for powering a reliable electrical grid, especially in coastal areas where salt air, high humidity, and strong winds can create unique challenges. Semi-conductive glaze insulators represent a new generation concept to protect power infrastructure in the harshest of environments. Let us explore the unrivaled strength and performance these custom-built insulators offer, providing for the safety and reliability of electrical systems.

Engineered for Contaminated Environments

Coastal sites may be more prone to contamination due to high levels of sea salt, fog, and pollution from industry. Under these conditions, traditional insulators are more likely to break down due to leakage currents caused by conducting particles. Semi-conductive glaze insulators are manufactured with additional dopants, such as tin oxide and antimony oxide, to make them more impervious to environmental contaminants. This glaze minimizes the risk of flashover and provides superior performance in high-salinity and particulate-laden environments.

Unmatched Performance in Winter Storms

Winter storms also come with their own distinct risks, including potential icing and snow bridging that could disrupt electrical systems. Semi-conductive glaze insulators address these challenges. Thanks to their advanced surface treatments, controlled leakage current prevents the formation of ice plugs and guarantees performance in extreme weather conditions.

Specific Benefits:

• Anti-Icing Properties: Prevents the formation of thick ice layers.
• Snow Bridging Prevention: Prevents electrical shorts from occurring due to snow packing.

Tested to the Highest Standards

Reliability is critical for utility deployments. Newell’s semi-conductive glaze insulators are thoroughly tested to meet or exceed ANSI, IEC, and IEEE standards. Artificial pollution testing has shown the ability to withstand extreme salinity environments, outperforming standard insulating glaze & silicone-coated substitutes.

• Salinity resistance of up to 224 kg/m³ in artificial pollution tests.
• 100% Solid Core provides superior mechanical strength.

These tests prove their capability to operate without failure in the most adverse operational environments.

Rapid Availability for Critical Needs

One of Newell’s market-leading advantages is its fully stocked Distribution Center for fast deliveries. Coastal areas are prone to rapidly changing weather, so do not waste a single moment. Newell is stocked and ready for customer needs, so purchasing managers and procurement specialists won’t have to worry about delays in insulator shipments.

Versatile Solutions for Diverse Applications

Semi-conductive glaze insulators cover a wide range of applications, including:

• Substations: Maintaining station post and line post reliability in coastal substations.
• Industrial and Agricultural Zones: Handling pollution from crops, dust, and chemicals.

With vertical, horizontal, and underhung installation options, Newell’s insulators meet various environmental demands.

Why Choose Newell for Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators?

Newell differentiatesitself  from competitors with its dedication to performance, innovation, and customer service:

• Achieved Results / Professional Experience: Proven track record, actual field experience spanning years.
• Comprehensive Quality System: Guarantees product consistency far surpassing industry performance.
• US-Based Inventory: Multiple warehouse locations for fast delivery.

Prepare Your Electrical Systems Today

Winter storms don’t get a day off, and neither do you. Protect your electrical infrastructure with Newell’s semi-conductive glaze insulators as the preferred choice for contaminated and coastal applications. Contact us now to find out more about our comprehensive product portfolio and find the perfect solution for you.

Don’t get caught with your utility in the dark when the storm hits – count on Newell for the ultimate in dependability and performance.