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High Voltage Line Toughened Glass Suspension Insulator 420kN Anti-Pollution IEC Standard Isolators Toughened Glass Disc U420BP

Product Description

Product Information

U420BP Suspension Glass Insulator
Model Designation: U420BP
  • U Refers To Disc Suspension Insulator
  • 420 Indicates a rated Mechanical failing load of 420kN
  • B For Ball And Socket Type
  • P For Anti-Pollution type glass Insulator
Key Dimensions
  • 300 - Insulator disc diameter is 300mm.
  • 205 - Insulator structure height is 205mm.
  • 620 - Creepage distance of the insulator is 620mm.
  • Type Anti-Pollution Profile Toughened Suspension Type
  • Rated Mechanical Load 420kN (approximately 42 tons)
  • Application Purpose Widely used as insulation support for medium and high voltage transmission lines and substation equipment, capable of stable operation under various challenging climatic conditions.

Standard Compliance & Connection

  • The product model fully complies with IEC60383-1:1993, MOD / GB/T1001.1.
  • The connection structure complies with GB/T4056-2008 (IEC60120:1984, MOD) and BS 3288 part III.
  • Depending on configuration needs, the locking pin can be supplied as either a W-pin or R-pin.
If there is no special instruction, the R pin is used by default for U420BP.

Product Drawing

U420BP Technical Dimension Diagram

Product Parameters

Designation / Metric Parameter Value / Type Specification
Domestic Designation U420BP
Reference Code UG420B205/620H
Mechanical failing load kN 420
Nominal Diameter D mm 300
Nominal Spacing P mm 205
Creepage distance L mm 620
Socket coupling mm 28
Wet power frequency withstand voltage kV 55
Dry lightning impulse withstand voltage kV 140
Power frequency puncture voltage kV 140
Radio interference voltage (10kV 1MHz) µv 50
Corona visual test P/C kV 18/22
Power frequency electric arc voltage kA 0.12S/20kA
Impulse puncture voltage P.U 2.8
Net weight per unit kg 15.8

Suspension Insulator Components

Suspension insulators consist of the following elements:

  • Dielectric: Made of toughened glass with specific mechanical and electrical properties, optimized to withstand severe environmental operating conditions.
  • Cap: Made of hot-dip galvanized nodular or ductile malleable cast iron.
  • Pin: Constructed from high-strength hot-dip galvanized forged steel.
  • Assembly: The cap and pin are cemented onto the glass component using a specialized high-strength aluminous cement designed to endure extreme thermomechanical stresses.

Additionally, the insulator cap features a stainless steel or phosphor bronze locking device (split pin) which ensures secure unit coupling.

Pins can also be equipped with an anti-corrosion zinc sleeve (sacrificial anode) upon request. This zinc protection is highly recommended for insulation lines operated in heavily polluted or coastal areas.

Suspension Insulator Component Exploded Diagram

Glass Insulator Shell Cross-Section

Under long-term electrical stress, contaminants deposited on the surface can trigger localized electrical arcs. This phenomenon can lead to surface carbonization (electrocorrosion) of standard insulators.

This design provides ample creepage distance to disperse the electric field strength, substantially lowering the risk of local discharge and extending the service life of the component.

Glass Insulator Shell Cross-section view

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What does the nomenclature U420BP represent?

"U" stands for Disc Suspension Insulator, "420" indicates a rated mechanical failing load of 420kN, "B" indicates the Ball and Socket connection style, and "P" represents the Anti-Pollution design, suitable for environments prone to contamination.

Q2: What is the nominal creepage distance of the U420BP insulator?

The nominal creepage distance is 620mm, which provides superior tracking resistance and voltage withstand performance in polluted operating environments.

Q3: Which international standards does the U420BP insulator meet?

The insulator is designed and tested in accordance with IEC60383-1:1993 (MOD) / GB/T1001.1 standards, and its connection coupling interfaces match GB/T4056-2008 (IEC60120:1984, MOD) and BS 3288 Part III specifications.

Q4: How does the anti-pollution shell design reduce electrical failures?

The shell configuration features a wide under-rib profile that maximizes the path for leakage currents (creepage distance). This structure prevents the formation of continuous conductive contaminant layers and dampens local electric fields, reducing the probability of dry band flashovers and electrocorrosion.

Q5: What type of locking device is provided with this suspension insulator?

By default, the U420BP model utilizes an R-pin locking device made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel or bronze. A W-pin configuration can also be accommodated based on specific client engineering requirements.

Q6: Is there additional protection available for high-corrosion environments?

Yes. For installations in coastal areas or heavy industrial zones, a hot-dip galvanized steel pin equipped with an anti-corrosion zinc sleeve (sacrificial anode) can be supplied to extend the overall service life of the connection points.

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