Over time, air pollution, dust, mud and other natural phenomena as well as human activities are affecting the condition of insulators. Pollution of insulators dramatically reduces their creep length. This way the insulation of the line greatly affects the stability and operation of the line. Especially in an environment like heavy industries, this is a big problem.
Cleaning the insulators is the first line of defense. However, in cases where the installation environment causes concentration of pollutants at rates much greater than the maintenance period or the network is inaccessible, cleaning at regular intervals is practically impossible. Therefore, the need to reduce the pollutants on the insulator and to increase the insulator's safe operation interval is imperative.
Painting of insulators with special hydrophobic paint is the optimal solution to the above problem. This paint creates a hydrophobic surface which prevents the buildup of layers of pollutants. Still, due to the hydrophobicity of it, any precipitate it is removed through the rain. The insulator is therefore self-cleaning every time it rains. In addition, cleaning the insulator during maintenance is now very easy and quick. Painting the insulators, therefore, drastically reduces the accumulation of deposits, maximizes maintenance intervals and increases overall insulation.
Cleaning the insulators is the first line of defense. However, in cases where the installation environment causes concentration of pollutants at rates much greater than the maintenance period or the network is inaccessible, cleaning at regular intervals is practically impossible. Therefore, the need to reduce the pollutants on the insulator and to increase the insulator's safe operation interval is imperative.
Painting of insulators with special hydrophobic paint is the optimal solution to the above problem. This paint creates a hydrophobic surface which prevents the buildup of layers of pollutants. Still, due to the hydrophobicity of it, any precipitate it is removed through the rain. The insulator is therefore self-cleaning every time it rains. In addition, cleaning the insulator during maintenance is now very easy and quick. Painting the insulators, therefore, drastically reduces the accumulation of deposits, maximizes maintenance intervals and increases overall insulation.
ACCUMULATED INSULATORAccumulated insulator that can no longer be cleaned by conventional means.
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WASHED INSULATORInsulator after cleaning by special washing machines.
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PAINTED INSULATORInsulator after painting process.
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