{"id":3282,"date":"2020-12-07T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T17:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=3282"},"modified":"2023-10-01T08:36:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T16:36:53","slug":"types-of-insulator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Main Types of Insulator Used in Overhead Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#What_is_an_insulator\" >What is an insulator?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#Insulator_properties\" >Insulator properties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#The_importance_of_insulators\" >The importance of insulators<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#Types_of_insulator\" >Types of insulator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#Shackle_type_insulator\" >Shackle type insulator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/types-of-insulator\/#Download_Types_of_Insulator_Used_in_Overhead_Lines_PDF\" >Download Types of Insulator Used in Overhead Lines PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A material that does not let electricity and heat travel through it is known as an insulator. The electrical insulator is a protector or protective device that finds a use for connecting many electrical components. It plays a notable role in the making of various electrical and electronic circuits and overhead power systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The overhead line conductors on the poles are supported by an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment?q=insulator\"><strong>Insulator<\/strong><\/a>, which prevents current flow toward the ground. The transmission lines must function properly. Different materials, such as rubber, wood, plastic, mica, and others, can be used to create an insulator. Insulators are available from a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/suppliers-companies?q=insulator\"><strong>Suppliers and Companies<\/strong><\/a>, as well as manufacturers and distributors, and there are many <strong><u>Insulators for Sale<\/u><\/strong> on Linquip.<\/p>\n<p>There is a complete list of insulator services on the Linquip website that meets all of your needs. Linquip can connect you with a number of insulator service providers and experts who can help you. Linquip offers a team of <strong><u>Insulator Professionals<\/u><\/strong> and subject matter experts available to help you test your equipment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we are describing one of the most significant overhead system\u2019s components and its different types. Read this new blog in Linquip to find out more about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_insulator\"><\/span>What is an insulator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulators are materials that inhibit the flow of electrical current. They are implemented in household items and electrical circuits as protection and provide the required insulation between the line conductor and earth. Insulators possess high resistivity and low conductivity. In addition to protecting the loss of current, insulators make an electrical current more efficient by concentrating the flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18616\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18616\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-What-is-an-insulator-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18616\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is an insulator Reference en.wikipedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insulator_properties\"><\/span>Insulator properties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulators have some specific properties that make them different from other electrical devices. These are some features of insulators:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High resistivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good mechanical strength for the conductor load<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The high relative permittivity of insulator material<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good dielectric strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waterproof or non-porous<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Types of insulator materials<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulators consist of different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> materials like plastic, rubber, mica, wood, glass, etc. In the electrical system, specific insulating materials are used like porcelain, glass, steatite, polymer, ceramic, PVC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_importance_of_insulators\"><\/span>The importance of insulators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help to protect from heat, noise, and electricity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support the overhead conductor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulate the live parts of equipment or conductor from the earth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help to save switchgear, transformer, and other systems in a substation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_insulator\"><\/span>Types of insulator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>4 Main Types of Insulator are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Pin insulator<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Post insulator\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Suspension insulator\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Shackle insulator<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulators are classified into different types based on their voltage rating. There are several types of insulators, but the most commonly used are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive in each one-by-one.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3284 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"types of insulator\" width=\"384\" height=\"512\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unnamed-1.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unnamed-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/unnamed-1-315x420.jpg 315w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Pin type insulator<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An insulator that isolates a wire from physical support, such as a pin on a utility pole or tower, is known as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pin type insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is the first developed insulators and being used for overhead lines. As the name suggests, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pin insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is secured to the cross-arm on the pole. A <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pin_insulator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pin insulator<\/a> consists of nonconducting material such as porcelain, glass, plastic, polymer, or wood. Pin type insulators find a use for transmission and distribution of electric power at voltages up to 33 kV. Beyond operating voltage of 33 kV, the pin type insulators become too bulky and hence uneconomical.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin insulator specifications<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has high mechanical strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires less maintenance as compared to other insulator types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin insulator pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good creepage distance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple in construction and cheap in cost<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used both vertically &amp; horizontally<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicable to a high voltage transmission line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mechanical strength of this insulator is high.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin insulator cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It applies only to transmission lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It must be used by the spindle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insulator pin can damage the thread of an insulator.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3285 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/023-Resin-insulators2-1.jpg\" alt=\"types of insulator\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/023-Resin-insulators2-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/023-Resin-insulators2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/023-Resin-insulators2-1-280x420.jpg 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Post type insulator<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post insulators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are similar to pin-type insulators, but they are more suitable for higher voltage applications. Post insulators are commonly used in the substation or generating substation. They are made in ceramic and also composite material for special applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post Insulator specifications<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a substation, it is suitable from a higher to a lower voltage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to protect switchgear, transformers, and other connecting devices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong mechanical strength<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be mounted both horizontally and vertically<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3286 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115.jpg\" alt=\"types of insulator\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115-560x420.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/52aec775112f62c534abbe0a5da8b115-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Suspension type insulator<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspension type insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> protects an over headed transmission line like a conductor. It operates at above 33KV and overcomes the limitation of pin type insulator. Mostly, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suspension insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is made of glass or porcelain discs connected in series by metal links in the form of a string.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension insulator specifications<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The voltage operating capacity of the insulator is from 11 kV to 765 kV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mostly used in the overhead transmission system or line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides more flexibility to the overhead lines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The multiple discs find usage based on voltage level (low to high).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally placed with the steel tower.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension insulator pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anyone of the disc insulators in a suspension string is damaged, it can be replaced easily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mechanical stresses on the suspension insulator are less since the line hanged on a flexible suspension string.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using different numbers of discs, a suspension string can be made suitable for any voltage level.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension insulator cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension insulator string costlier than pin and post type insulator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It requires more height of supporting structure than that for pin or post insulator to maintain the same ground clearance of the current conductor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amplitude of the free swing of conductors is vaster in the suspension insulator system, so it should provide more spacing between conductors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3287 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Insulator-Shackle-for-Electric-Power.jpg\" alt=\"types of insulator\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Insulator-Shackle-for-Electric-Power.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Insulator-Shackle-for-Electric-Power-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shackle_type_insulator\"><\/span>Shackle type insulator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An insulator that finds use in distribution networks that works with low voltage is known as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shackle insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This insulator, that is also known as a spool insulator, is used on sharp curves, end poles, and section poles. Shackle insulator occurs in small size on the overhead distribution system. At present, the usage of this insulator has decreased because of the underground cable used for distribution purposes. It includes a conductor within the groove and can be fixed by using a soft binding wire.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18617\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18617\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-Shackle-type-insulator-Reference-electricalgang.com_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-Shackle-type-insulator-Reference-electricalgang.com_.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-Shackle-type-insulator-Reference-electricalgang.com_-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/22-Shackle-type-insulator-Reference-electricalgang.com_-768x322.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shackle type insulator Reference <strong>electricalgang.com<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shackle insulator specifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is used in a distribution system by arranging in between tower &amp; conductors to support &amp; insulate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used in overhead lines with low &amp; medium voltage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is used with a bolt by placing on the pole otherwise telegraph to avoid outflow current from conductors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be used in both horizontal &amp; vertical position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shackle insulator pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely dependable for conductors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designed to meet up the demands of electricity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best solution for maintaining protection in different electrical appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bears a high amount of current and temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shackle insulator cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These apply to low voltage distribution networks only.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we provide a table of voltage capacity and use of each <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> .<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insulator<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voltage capacity<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin insulator<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt; 33 kV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post insulator<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 kV to 765 kV<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substation\u00a0 system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suspension insulator<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 &gt; 11 kV (High)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transmission system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shackle insulator<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 &lt; 33 kV<\/span><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there you have a detailed description of different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of insulator<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their specifications. 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