Richon Self-Locking Silicone Rubber Overhead Line Cover for Bare Conductor

Flexible silicone rubber overhead line cover designed for insulating and protecting bare conductors while preventing wildlife contact and electrical hazards in power distribution systems.

(Silicone Self-Locking Wildlife Protection & Insulation Cover for Overhead Bare Conductors)

Product Overview

Richon Self-Locking Silicone Rubber Overhead Line Cover is engineered to provide electrical insulation and wildlife protection for bare overhead conductors in power distribution networks. Manufactured from premium-grade silicone rubber, the cover delivers excellent electrical insulation performance, outstanding weather resistance, and long-term durability in harsh outdoor environments.

The flexible self-locking design allows quick installation without flame heating or special tools, significantly reducing installation time and labor costs. Once installed, the cover forms a protective insulating barrier around exposed conductors, preventing accidental contact by wildlife, vegetation, or nearby structures.

This overhead conductor protection cover is widely used by electric utilities to improve system reliability, reduce outages caused by animals, and enhance safety in overhead power line installations.

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Description

Key Features

High-performance silicone rubber insulation material

Excellent dielectric strength ≥20 kV/mm

Outstanding resistance to UV, ozone, weathering, and environmental aging

Self-locking design allowing fast installation without power interruption

Flexible structure resistant to bending and cracking

Hydrophobic silicone surface reducing leakage current

Flame-retardant rating V-0 (optional non-flame-retardant version available)

Available standard colors Red and Gray with custom colors available

Effective protection against birds, squirrels, and wildlife contact

Utility Industry Applications

Wildlife protection for birds, squirrels, raccoons, and other animals

Electrical insulation protection for bare overhead conductors

Protection for distribution line hardware and exposed wiring

Improving electrical safety clearance near trees and structures

Used by electric utilities, substations, and power distribution networks

Temporary insulation protection during line maintenance operations

Technical Performance

Electrical Strength Test — ≥20 kV/mm — GB/T 1408.1-2006

Volume Resistivity — ≥1×10¹² Ω·cm — GB/T 1410-2006

Shore Hardness — ≥50A — GB/T 531

Tensile Strength — ≥5.0 MPa — GB/T 528

Elongation at Break — ≥150% — GB/T 528

After Heat Ageing (180℃, 7 days)

Tensile Strength Change — ±20% — GB/T 528

Elongation Change — ±20% — GB/T 528

Low Temperature Flexibility (-50℃, 4h) — No Crack — UL224-2004

High Temperature Crack Resistance (155℃, 2h) — No Crack — GB/T2951.6-1997

Installation Method

The silicone self-locking overhead line cover can be installed directly onto energized or de-energized conductors depending on operational procedures.

Position the cover along the exposed conductor.

Close the self-locking structure along the conductor surface.

Ensure the cover is securely locked and fully covering the conductor.

Installation is quick and does not require flame heating or special tools.

Product Specifications

Material: High-grade silicone rubber

Standard Colors: Red, Gray

Customization: Length, color, and specifications available according to project requirements.

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