Glass Insulator

Glass insulators, in the first few years of production and operation, have been found to have the following series of advantages over porcelain insulators:

Due to the high mechanical strength of the glass insulator's surface, it is less prone to cracking. The electrical strength of glass generally remains constant throughout its operation, and its aging process is much slower than porcelain. Therefore, glass insulators are primarily retired due to self-damage, which occurs within the first year of operation, whereas defects in porcelain insulators are only discovered after several years of operation.

Using glass insulators eliminates the need for periodic preventative electrical tests during operation. This is because any damage to the tempered glass will cause the insulator to fail, making it easy for maintenance personnel to detect during routine inspections. When the insulator is damaged, glass fragments near the steel cap and iron foot are caught, and the remaining mechanical strength of the insulator is sufficient to prevent the insulator string from breaking off.