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Not so long ago, urban streets were festooned with hundreds of overhead electrical and telephone wires. Depending on one’s viewpoint, they represented progress, abstract beauty, or opportunities for injury during a storm. Ultimately, the prevailing view was that these wires were ugly and dangerous, initiating the quest for ways to keep them out of sight and under the ground without damaging the wires themselves. An early solution was conduit pipes.

EMSPEC's demo trailer is coming to town! Beginning the 1st week of December, we will have the trailer available for visits to demonstrate their high quality disconnect switches.

Wildlife ranks 2nd only to stormy weather as the major cause of power failures. Of them all, squirrels by far are the worst offenders.

Statistics show workers working at night are 3X's more likely to get struck by a vehicle or equipment than their daytime counterpart. How well are your workers protected?

In addition to their EVERLAST 1" cable identification tags, Tech Products is also is known for their TECH-3D Embossed Danger, Warning and Caution Signs.

Youngstown’s 16” Lineman Bag is designed to hold and carry rubber insulating gloves, leather protectors and Youngstown work gloves.

Data from intelligent power measurement devices throughout your utility system is untapped potential if you aren’t accessing or analyzing it. Running an integrated power management software platform for intelligent analytics and reporting can provide a long list of benefits for your system.

Substation feeders may not have always been metered directly in the past, but over the years, technology and engineering requirements have changed dramatically.

TE Connectivity's NEW Wildlife Line Guard provides protection against wildlife interference in substations and on overhead lines. The line guard’s spindle design deters wildlife from running down the overhead conductors and entering into the substation.

Trayer Engineering Corporation was featured in the April edition of T&D World in a story about how Holyoke Gas & Electric (HG&E) improved their outage management with Trayer's five-away automatic switchgear.

Advanced Visibility's Glow Technology has been developed over years of technical research and advancements allowing for the development of a Strontium Nitrate based pigment along with other elements to be manipulated to achieve a performance of maximum glow intensity, extended decay time, rapid charging and superior laundry performance.

TE Connectivity (TE)’s Raychem Class 1 A CST cold shrink terminations are the one-piece solution for high performance in cold applied terminations for polymeric cables up to 35 kV. CST offers a reliable, fast and easy-to-install system to ensure trouble-free service. All components are pre-expanded on an easy-to-remove spiral holdout, allowing installation in compact environments on prepared cable.

Schneider Electric's Modernization Calculator has been developed to assist facility engineers in the ‘upgrade or replace’ decision. User-friendly and intuitive, the calculator evaluates a facility’s substations and prioritizes options by total installed cost and lead time.

Safety comes first when linemen are restoring power, especially during a storm response when the conditions can be particularly dangerous.

Youngstown’s line of Leather Protectors is Arc Rated and made with materials that will not drip, melt or ignite if exposed to an arc flash. 

Schneider Electric has just added many new best in class feature upgrades to the ION7400...

Youngstown Glove introduces a dual hazard fleece glove liner that is both inherently flame resistant and arc rated and designed to keep you warmer on cool work days.

Introducing the industry’s most versatile, reliable and accurate adjustable tool for mid-span and end stripping on primary and secondary utility cables. It’s the one tool everyone needs on the job!

Youngstown's Waterproof Winter Plus is a seasonal best selling winter work glove. 100% Waterproof and Windproof, this glove is designed to keep your hands warm and dry without sacrificing dexterity. Triple-layer technology of micro-fleece liner, waterproof membrane, and form-fit outer shell.

Quality. Reliability. Efficiency. These are essential when you’re tackling the world’s biggest underground challenges. That’s why TE’s portfolio includes a broad line of elbow connectors so we can help you make the impossible, possible. 

Your decision on whether to install heat shrink or cold applied technology can have a significant impact on your project’s long-term success.

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