Insulator reliability and lifespan are critical for high-voltage power systems in freezing weather conditions. Semi-conductive glaze Insulators are designed to meet extreme cold climate conditions with ice, ensuring effective performance and long-term stability even under adverse weather conditions. They have proven themselves worthy for over 50 years of service in industry and utility environments where freezing conditions and contamination exist as actual realities. So, what distinguishes Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators as especially valuable under these circumstances? Let’s find out the topmost reasons.

Insulator reliability and lifespan are critical for high-voltage power systems in freezing weather conditions. Semi-conductive glaze Insulators are designed to meet extreme cold climate conditions with ice, ensuring effective performance and long-term stability even under adverse weather conditions. They have proven themselves worthy for over 50 years of service in industry and utility environments where freezing conditions and contamination exist as actual realities. So, what distinguishes Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators as especially valuable under these circumstances? Let’s find out the topmost reasons.

Resilience Against Ice Accretion

Under cold temperatures, ice quickly forms on insulators, leading to ice accretion. This impairs their operation by creating a water film, which enhances electric stress. However, Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators have overcome this issue. Dopants like Tin and Antimony transform the unique glaze into a semi-conductive surface that inhibits static charges from accumulating. Thus, ice formation and electric stress is reduced. Field testing at sub-freezing temperatures showed that semi-conductive glaze insulators consistently outperformed the performance of standard insulating glaze and silicone-coated insulators.

Designed for Contaminated Environments

Colder climates generally accompany other environmental issues, such as sea salt contamination, industrial facilities, or even agricultural practices. Semi-conductive glaze insulators have been designed to endure all these polluted environments. These insulators demonstrate maximum performance when exposed to salt spray, industrial fog, or urban pollution. Pollution tests following IEC 60507 standards demonstrated that Newell’s Semi-Conductive Glaze units are resistant to salinity; this, in turn, reduces the probability of failure through contamination and ice formation.

Proven Field Experience and Standards Compliance

Semi-conductive glaze insulators have been employed in the industry for over 50 years with a near-error-free record of field performance. They are superior or equal to the ANSI, IEC, and IEEE standards, guaranteeing that they are extensively tested for harsh environments. Each unit is extensively tested to ensure leakage current levels and resistive performance to ensure that it can withstand the highest degree of pollution and ice accretion.

Short Lead Times and Ready-to-Ship Inventory

At Newell, one of our greatest advantages over our competitors is that we can stock and ship insulators quickly, with short lead times. To procurement managers and purchasing specialists, such reliability may be a key difference, especially in some markets where unpredictable weather and supply chains can delay schedules. Our deep inventory of high-voltage insulators in our Locust Grove, Georgia Distribution Center allows us to meet the demand for them on time. This is a tremendous asset when fulfilling emergency installation or replacement orders in cold environments.

Equip Your Systems for the Cold with Newell’s Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators

When you require reliable, long-term insulators that easily handle freezing temperatures and dirty environments, turn to Newell’s Semi-Conductive Glaze Insulators. Our company delivers reliable high-voltage insulator solutions while providing quick lead times with over 35 years of operational success. Connect with us now to learn about how our insulators protect your system operation at all temperatures.