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Product Listing
Bird Guards For Power Lines
- RAYCHEM
Product Features
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Insulator Type : 55-2,55-3,55-4,55-5 | 55-4,55-5,57-2 | 55-5,55-6,55-7,56-1,56-2,56-3 | 56-1,55-6,55-7 | Horizontal Post | Polymer or Porcelain | Porcelain | Porcelain (Horizontal) >35kV | Porcelain (Horizontal) 25 – 35kV | Tension Insulator | Vise Top Polymeric
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Voltage Class (kV): ≤ 35 | ≤ 36
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UL Flammability Rating : UL 94V-0
Our Raychem Bird Guards prevent harmful raptor interactions on medium voltage distribution lines.
Our Raychem Bird Guards for power lines are hot-stickable distribution covers designed to prevent raptor-caused outages on medium voltage distribution lines. The Bird Guards use a bi-material design to allow for hot-stick installations on the pin, horizontal, and dead-end type insulator applications. The main cover and has built-in rigid clips, providing a reliable mechanical hold. Up to 10 feet of coverage on conductor sizes from #6 to 795 kcmil together. The extension arm is designed to nest over vibration dampers without any interferences and interlock over the raptor cover. This modular design provides the ability to extend coverage beyond a single arm with its integrated locking system.
The main Raychem Bird Guard cover fits a variety of porcelain and polymer type insulators without disturbing the BIL levels of the insulators. The flexible center cover allows conductors to exit from the insulator at angles up to 30° from any axis: all without having to trim the cover.
The Raychem dead end cover also has a range-taking design that allows for top and bottom cable exits.
Key Features
- Reliable outage protection
- Fast and versatile installation
- High performance material
- Rugged, non-tracking, UV-resistant polymer
- Long-term performance in extreme conditions
Bird Guards for Power Lines
Reducing Animal-Related Outages
TE Connectivity's Wildlife and Asset Protection Raptor Cover System provide protection against the interaction of raptors with medium voltage distribution lines. See how easy the BCIC Raptor Cover and the BCAC Arm Extension can be installed.
Our Raychem Insulation and Protection Solutions
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Are the Raychem BCIC-RAPC Bird Guards for Power Lines part of TE's installation training program?
Answer: Yes, our Bird Guards for Power Lines are part of our Wildlife and Asset Protection Solutions training schedule. Learn more on TE.com/trainingcenter
Question: What are our Bird Guards for Power Lines made of?
Answer: Our Bird Guards for Power Lines are designed using a combination of our Raychem flexible and rigid anti-tracking insulating materials. This combination allows for a versatile and robust design while ensuring a long product service life.
Question: What are the main advantages of our Bird Guards for Power Lines?
Answer: Our Bird Guards for Power Lines will allow you to eliminate raptor/bird-caused outages, which are common on medium voltage overhead distribution lines. Their flexible design provides the ability to extend coverage beyond a single arm with the integrated locking system.
Please review product documents or contact us for the latest agency approval information.
Product Type Features
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Installation Technology Cold Applied | Cold Applied Energised Installation
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Insulator Type 55-2,55-3,55-4,55-5 | 55-4,55-5,57-2 | 55-5,55-6,55-7,56-1,56-2,56-3 | 56-1,55-6,55-7 | Horizontal Post | Polymer or Porcelain | Porcelain | Porcelain (Horizontal) >35kV | Porcelain (Horizontal) 25 – 35kV | Tension Insulator | Vise Top Polymeric
Electrical Characteristics
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Voltage Class (kV) ≤ 35 | ≤ 36
Body Features
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Primary Product Color Clear | Gray | Red
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Insulator Material Polymer | Porcelain | Porcelain/Glass
Dimensions
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Insulation Coverage (mm) 508 | 533 | 609.6 | 685.8 | 775 | 787 | 812.8 | 1041.4 | 1066.8 | 1079.5 | 1219.2 | 1390.4 | 1397 | 1549 | 2108.2 | 2133.6
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Insulation Coverage (in) 20 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30.5 | 31 | 32 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 48 | 55 | 61 | 76 | 83 | 84
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Compatible Conductor Diameter Range 4 – 22 mm [ .16 – .89 in ]
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Compatible Conductor Range (AWG/kcmil) 6 – 556 | 6 – 795
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Insulator Outside Skirt Diameter Range (mm) 91.44 – 190.5 | 129 | 165
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Insulator Outside Skirt Diameter Range (in) 3.6 – 7.5 | 5.1 | 6.5
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Compatible Conductor Cross-Section Range (mm²) 13.3 – 402.8 | 13.3 – 281.3 | 16 – 630
Usage Conditions
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Operating Temperature Range (°C) -40 – 105 | 0 – 105 | 0 – 90
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Operating Temperature Range (°F) -40 – 221 | 32 – 194 | 32 – 221
Operation/Application
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Power Component Application Type Distribution | Overhead | Overhead Distribution
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Compatible Equipment Clamp Top | Conductor | Dead End | Double PIN | Horizontal Post | Line Post/Pin | Post Insulator
Industry Standards
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UL Flammability Rating UL 94V-0
Reference Number
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TE Internal Number CAT-BCIC-RAPC
