Strain clamp used to fix conductor

Strain clamp are used to fix conductor and ground wire through insulators or link fitting to tower arms or substation structrues.In according to the clamp construction and mounting way,the clamps include two types as compression type and bolt type,The compression type include hydraulic and explosive type.

Strain clamp

Material:
1. Body and Keeper: Aluminum alloy
2. Hardware: Galvanized steel
3. Sockets and Clevises: Ductile iron, galvanized
4. Cotter Pin: Stainless steel


Hot dip galvanized clamp bodies and keeper pieces are cast in strength aluminum alloy that is non-copper bearing.U-Bolts,clevis pin and associated components are steel.Cotter keys are stainless steel.
Socket eye and clevis are used as connectors are ductile iron of great strength and maybe ordered inclusive or separately from the clamp.

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