Insulators are categorized by installation method into suspended insulators and pole insulators; by the type of insulating material used, they are divided into porcelain insulators, glass insulators, and composite insulators (also known as synthetic insulators); by voltage class, they are categorized as low-voltage and high-voltage insulators; by environmental conditions, there are dirt-resistant insulators for polluted areas; by voltage type, there are DC insulators; and there are also insulators for special purposes, such as insulating crossarms, semiconductor glaze insulators, tension insulators for distribution, reel insulators, and wiring insulators, among others. Additionally, they are further classified based on the possibility of insulation breakdown into Type A insulators, which are non-breakdown, and Type B insulators, which are breakdown-prone.