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