Strategic installation of insulating components and barriers can be used to minimize the impact of wildlife on power grid assets. If these components are specified correctly, such modifications can minimize costly power outages while reducing fire risk.

TE Connectivity’s AMPACT In-Line Disconnect Switch (ILD-II) combines copper blade components and a double string of polymeric insulators with the AMPACT dead end yoke assembly, so it can be installed without tensioning devices.

Squirrels cause nearly 3,500 power outages a year in the U.S. Here is how TE Connectivity engineer Laura Hiller designed a line guard that protects both the grid and the squirrels.

TE's AMPACT part selector app finds the right wedge connector part number in seconds on iOS, Android or web.

TE Connectivity's Shearbolt Pin Terminal Connector (ASBP) is ideal for secondary distribution and overhead applications up to 35 kV. The ASBP is range taking and can accommodate cables from #2 AWG solid to 750 kcmil concentric, stranded Class B.

Wildlife is the second leading cause of outages. See how TE's wildlife protection products help utilities fight back.