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Overview
For more than a century, utilities have relied on GE to deliver electrical products
and services to meet their reliability and operational performanceneeds.GE
is a leading provider of transmissionand distribution solutions as well as grid
automation systems that maximize a utilities operational efficiencies and provides
their customers with reliable power.
Through an alliance with XD Electric, GE has extended its portfolio to include In order to guarantee the electrical and mechanical properties, all insulators
high and ultra high-voltage power equipment, supporting the highest are individually examined by an ultrasonic detector and a four-directional
transmission voltage levels in the world. XD Electric is one of China's largest cantilever stress test.
high voltage equipment manufacturers dedicated to the research, application
and development of critical transmission equipment and solutions. XD Electric
has a broad range of products to transform and direct the flow of power for Quality
industrial, commercial and residential users. The XD|GE partnership brings Quality is critical for XD|GE and this focus is evident throughout our
end-to-end transmission solutions to meet the growing global demand for manufacturing environment. Quality begins with an incoming inspection of
electricity. The combined portfolios of GE and XD provide a comprehensive all purchased and outsourced materials to ensure that before we begin the
range of technology solutions to address the unique challenges faced by the manufacturing process, we have the best possible inputs. Each production facility
utility sector and energy intensive industries. maintains working environment standards including controls of cleanliness,
temperature and humidity.
XDlGE IEC Post Insulators Through production and assembly, there are multiple checkpoints for critical
process steps, including both visual inspection as well as stopped flow
XD|GE provides a full range of porcelain and polymer housed IEC rated
inspection performed to documented test plans. Our production facilities
insulators for AC and DC transmission, substation, and distribution
follow a strict non-conforming procedure to identify and control and to avoid
applications. In most cases, one of our standard product offerings will meet
the use and delivery of the non-conformity.
your application needs. However, if your requirements do not match one of
our standard products, we will work to provide the product you need for your In addition, XD|GE has a dedicated measuring and inspection department
application. with certified, full-time inspectors in each of our manufacturing sites. This
department provides a secondary cross-inspection for work in process and
XD|GE solid core post insulators are widely used in power plants, transmission
finished products, ensuring quality is achieved throughout the manufacturing
substations, distribution substation and high voltage power equipment up
process. First pass yield and cost of quality data is maintained and analyzed
to 1100kV. These solid core post insulators are used in applications for both
per product family.
insulating and structural support of live components.
Product Features
High mechanical strength design of insulators including cantilever,
torsion, compression and expansion strength
Anti-ageing, anti-UV, anti-sandstorm design
Smooth surface with high hardness and exceptional anti-pollution
performance
Minimal displacement under load
Manufacturing Excellence
XD|GE produces a variety of insulators in its modern production facilities.
The isostatic production processing line is the most advanced insulator
production technology, developed in Sweden and adapted by XD|GE to attain
the highest performance.
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XD|GE is dedicated to the success of its customers and provides an array Local spare parts availability reinforced by a global spare parts reserve
of services to help successfully deploy and maintain XD|GE products and We offer a global system of maintenance and repair facilities
business solutions globally. World-class post-sales support, professional
services, and supportive resources are ready to ensure that you
effectively leverage the technical power and business advantages that come Insulator Type Tests
with XD|GE products. All insulators are designed and tested per requirements in IEC60168,
IEC60273, and IEC60815 and are available upon request.
This support infrastructure covers the entire life cycle of the product. You
can count on our XD|GE global services team from the coordination of
transportation logistics through the completion of site acceptance testing Testing Includes
and into warranty and support phases of the product life cycle. Power frequency wet withstand Mechanical failing load
Lightning critical flashover cantilever test
Access to our XD|GE support team for post commissioning needs
is simplified to a single phone number or email address. Our global Lightning withstand Compression strength
support center will be staffed 24x7 to field any incoming concerns Wet switching critical flashover Torsion test
and ensure our customer needs are fulfilled as quickly as possible. Verification of dimensions
Our experienced and qualified XD|GE field service team has significant reach
and leverage across the globe. The field service team will also have access Sample Tests
to significant high-voltage power equipment domain expertise within XD|GE.
Multiple standard creep ratings are shown. Units need to have the following
Our dedicated global service team comprises of qualified service engineers, minimum creep requirements for the pollution severity classes defined in
in addition to a global field service network to deliver world-class Installation, IEC600815-1.
commissioning and post-sales support.
Verification of dimensions Galvanizing
Temperature cycle Cantilever failing strength
Specialized Installation & Commissioning Porosity Tensile failing strength
Logistics including coordination of ocean and inland transportation
If there are additional creep requirements or any special application that
Complete installation services include rigging, labor (mechanical, cannot be met by items shown in catalog, contact your XD|GE representative.
and electrical)
Receiving, rigging, and unloading
Routine Tests
Testing system commissioning
Verification of dimensions Tensile proof strength
Site acceptance testing
Cantilever proof strength Bending moment
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170
92 4-M12 140
92
36
15
2-M8
44
2-M8 36
10
10
42
42
350
140 180
140
220
210
82
45
53
15
12
20
4-M10 4- 18
55 2- 12
130 210
106
155 260
132 170
170
76 4-M12 140
2-M12 M16 4-M12 140
20
15
15
68
15
63
50
400
165 190 205
350
350
110
82
70
14
20
25
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 230 230 400 400 470 470
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170
170
4-M12 140 4-M12 140
275
15
15
44
44
4- 18 225
20
82
165
165
210
420
420
370
70
82
68
20
15
14
225 4- 18 4-M12 4- 14
140 180
275 170 210
20
40
85
12
40
560
155 235
150
480
400
70
70
60
14
14
14
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 400 648 625 648 650 1260
Weight (kg) 31 17 16 12 15 27
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170 170
170
4- 14 140 4- 14 140 4-M12 140
12
12
15
40
40
63
180
170 170
710
480
480
82
68
68
20
15
15
140 4-M12 140 4-M12 225 4- 18
170 170 275
260 170
4- 18 210 4-M12 140
170
20
15
140
82
4-M12
63
15
63
235
230
850
840
170
760
82
110
70
20
20
14
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 875 875 1160 1104 1104 2010
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20
15
17
70
92
63
1200
1200
170 250
1200
245
100
82
80
20
20
18
225 4- 18 250 4- 18 225 4- 18
275 300 265
18
80
92
80
1050
1050
1050
92
92
92
20
20
20
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 2016 2830 3025 2142 2200 2650
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15
20
15
85
80
92
1400
1200
1050
240 210
250
92
82
92
20
20
20
254 8- 18 225 4- 18 225 4- 18
290 275 275
15
18
20
63
80
92
195
1150
260
1150
285
1050
105
92
80
20
22
18
254 8- 18 254 8- 18 225 4- 18
290 290 265
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 2650 2520 3150 3150 3200 2016
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Post Insulators (110kV)
170 226
170
4-M12 140 4- 14 190
4-M12 140
16
15
82
15
63
80
1060
210
1060
1400
197
255
92
80
82
20
20
18
120
15
15
80
63
230
1200
1500
1200
205 245
82
80
92
20
20
18
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 3906 2142 1941 3300 2520 3050
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170 170
275 300 4-M12 140
4-M12 140 230 170
4- 14 190 4-M12 140 4- 18 225 4- 18 250
15
15
20
20
15
17
180 190
1320
710
1200
1100
1200
245 245 250 280
710
2420
1770
2300
2300
2300
2300
1100
1060
1100
1100
230 245
1100
1200
20
22
20
20
20
20
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 2832 5500 5500 5500 5500 4510
Machanical Load Bending (kN) 4.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 15.0 4.0
(min) Torsion (kN.m) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 6.0 2.0
Lightning Impulse 660 1050 1050 1050 1050 1050
Withstand
Switching Impulse -- 850 850 850 850 850
Voltage
(kV) Power Dry 375 525 525 525 525 525
Frequency Wet 290 460 460 460 460 460
Stack Components 2240+2836 2295+2889 2888+2889 2272+2273 2273+2275 2283+2847
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260 290
260 290 265
4- 18 225 8- 18 254 170
225 8- 18 254 4- 18 225
4-M12 140 4- 18
18
15
18
20
18
15
1050
1050
220 240
1220
1150
1150
1200
250 260 285 270
2300
2300
2300
2100
2100
2350
1080
1150
1150
1050
22
22
22
20
22
20
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 4284 4284 6300 6300 6300 6300
Machanical Load Bending (kN) 10.0 16.0 6.0 10.0 16.0 8.0
(min) Torsion (kN.m) 4.0 6.0 3.0 4.0 6.0 10.0
Lightning Impulse 950 950 1050 1050 1050 1050
Withstand
Switching Impulse 750 750 850 850 850 850
Voltage
(kV) Power Dry 490 490 525 525 525 525
Frequency Wet 390 395 460 460 460 460
Stack Components 2810+2811 2811+2812 2819+2820 2820+2821 2821+2822 2850+2851
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15
18
226
16
4- 14 190
16
600
600 600 600
600 220
220 250 270
1220
1200
1050
170
1300
210
1060
4-M12 140
15
1060
195
1080
1150
1050
240 260 295
230
1100
1060
230
3500
3500
3150
3480
3200
2120
230
1060
1200
285 315
1150
240 240 270
1070
1070
1200
20
20
22
20
22
22
250 4- 18 250 8- 18 250 8- 18 300 8- 18 254 8- 18 275 8- 18
300 300 300
335 290 310
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 3740 5610 6740 7800 9075 9075
Machanical Load Bending (kN) 4.0 4.0 5.0 10.0 6.0 8.0
(min) Torsion (kN.m) 2.0 2.0 2.0 6.0 3.0 10.0
Lightning Impulse 950 1425 1550 1425 1550 1550
Withstand
Switching Impulse 750 1050 1175 1050 1175 1175
Voltage
(kV) Power Dry 490 695 740 695 740 740
Frequency Wet 680
395 630 630 680 680
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4- 14 275
225
20
1000
245 310 310
230
1300
4- 18 210 8- 18 275 8- 18 275
15
22
22
176
4-M16 127 155
8-M10
16
127
15
1500
200 230 270
1500
1500
800
240 200
1100
270
1500
1250
230
4580
1500
4400
200
4400
4400
270
1500
270
1500
4400
3650
1200
1500
1400
1500
1400
1400
315
1200
240 200
15
23
23
210 4- 18 300 8- 18 325 8- 18
22
25
15
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 10810 8710 8800 8800 8800 800
Bending (kN) 8.0 5.0 -- -- 8.0 11.0
Machanical Load
(min) Torsion (kN.m) 10.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 10.0 10.0
Lightning Impulse 1675 1950 1950 1950 1950 1950
Withstand
Voltage Switching Impulse 1175 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
(kV)
Power Dry 820 900 900 900 900 900
Frequency Wet 740 800 800 800 800 800
Stack Components 2854+2855+2856 2846+2847+2848+2849 2871+2872+2873 2872+2872+2877 2861+2862+2863 2866+2866+2865
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1000
310
1200
162 290 270
155 245
4-M16 127 8- 18 275 8- 18 254 8-M10 127 4- 18 210
20
22
20
15
15
1500
1500
240 240
1500
1500
1080
295
4700
1500
4400
280
1500
280 270
1500
4400
240 240
4400
1500
4400
1500
1200
315
4400
240
1200
1400
1400
1400
1400
23
23
23
15
23
15
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 8800 8800 8800 13750 13750 13750
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22
20
20
22
22
20
1000
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
1500
4400
1500
4400
4400
295 310 310 295 295 295
1500
1500
1500
4400
4400
4400
1500
1500
1400
1400
1400
335 335 320 320
1400
1400
1400
320 320
23
23
23
23
23
23
325 8- 18 325 8- 18 325 8- 18 325 8- 18 300 8- 18 325 8- 18
360 360 360 360 335 360
Nominal Creepage Distance (mm) 13750 13750 13750 13750 13750 13750
Machanical Load Bending (kN) 11.0 14.0 14.0 10.0 8.0 11.0
(min) Torsion (kN.m) 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Lightning Impulse 1950 1900 1900 1950 1950 1950
Withstand
Switching Impulse 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300 1300
Voltage
(kV) Power Dry 900 900 900 900 900 900
Frequency Wet
800 800 800 800 800 800
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