Classic Connectors USA Introduces a New Transmission Class ClampStar® That Substantially Decreases Total Installation Time

September 23, 2015ClampStar,Ohmstik,classic connectors,corrosion,electric utility,power line repair,line up-rates,Transmission line repair,Press Release,uprate power line,shunt,ClampStar News,conductor damage,dead end,deadend,IR Inspection,automatic splice repair,compression connector,Infrared thermography inspectionover head conductor power lines shunt,Splice repair uprate

This new ClampStar model CSR-1631-048 is designed to protect and thermally uprate connectors to meet n-1 contingency conditions as well as continuous service on overhead transmission lines with Aluminum and ACSR type conductors sized from 1272 Bittern to…

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The most cost-effective, technically superior, uprate technology alternative

June 11, 2015ClampStar,distribution line repair,classic connectors,power line repair,electric utility,Transmission line repair,line up-rates,uprate power line,shunt,ClampStar News,conductor damage,dead end,deadend,IR Inspection,automatic splice repair,compression connector,Infrared thermography inspection,over head conductor power lines shunt,Splice repair upratecorrosion

In 2000, NERC began advising utilities to consider actual field conditions to confirm transmission line thermal ratings. In turn, many utilities have surveyed transmission lines to identify critical issues and determine whether their lines are capable of…

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Classic Connectors USA Introduces the Newest ClampStar®, The Latest in Connector Corrector Technology, for Use on Copper Conductor

January 11, 2015ClampStar,Fault Current,classic connectors,over head conductor power lines shunt,electric utility,Splice repair uprate,line up-rates,Ohmstik,Press Release,corrosion,shunt,plp,ClampStar News,preformed line products,conductor damage,thomas & betts,dead end,thomas and betts,deadend,distribution line repair,IR Inspection,power line repair,automatic splice repair,Transmission line repair,Burndy,uprate power line,compression connector,Surge ArresterHubbell,Infrared thermography inspection

January 15, 2015 -- Classic Connectors USA, CSR-0325L-007-P is designed to protect automatic splices on overhead, copper conductor sized from #6 - #2 AWG. In addition to torque limiting nuts, each unit is supplied with nickel-plated keepers, and is…

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International Lineman's Rodeo Video Montage

December 17, 2014ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,ClampStar News,preformed line products,conductor damage,thomas & betts,dead end,thomas and betts,deadend,distribution line repair,IR Inspection,power line repair,automatic splice repair,Transmission line repair,Burndy,uprate power line,compression connector,Surge Arrester,Hubbell,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

This video pays tribute to the those highly trained and dedicated individuals that keep the lights on. They're out there in extreme conditions doing what they do best and we appreciate it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giqfz_8d4OY

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Choosing the Right Fastener - Part ll

May 28, 2013ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,conductor damage,preformed line products,dead end,thomas & betts,deadend,thomas and betts,IR Inspection,distribution line repair,automatic splice repair,power line repair,Burndy,Transmission line repair,compression connector,uprate power line,Hubbell,Surge Arrester,Education,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

By Carl Tamm In the first part of this article, a brief mention was made regarding “conductivity” of fasteners.  This second section will address that issue. Peculiarities of electrical connectors give rise to further thought of fasteners.  It is not…

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Choosing the Right Fastener

April 9, 2013ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,conductor damage,preformed line products,dead end,thomas & betts,deadend,thomas and betts,IR Inspection,distribution line repair,automatic splice repair,power line repair,Burndy,Transmission line repair,compression connector,uprate power line,Hubbell,Surge Arrester,Education,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

By Waymon P. Goch With proper attention to the fastener assembly, the best choice is almost always fasteners of the same material as the components being joined. The primary reason is it eliminates differential thermal expansion and contraction, and just…

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Fault Current and the Effects on ClampStar®

November 11, 2012ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,conductor damage,preformed line products,dead end,thomas & betts,deadend,thomas and betts,IR Inspection,distribution line repair,automatic splice repair,power line repair,Burndy,Transmission line repair,compression connector,uprate power line,Hubbell,Surge Arrester,Education,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

By Waymon Goch The terms fault and short circuit in electric power systems are frequently used interchangeably but there are slight differences. A fault can be defined as any abnormal flow of current whereas a short circuit is a current that completely…

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Corona, RIV/TVI Testing Complete

November 11, 2012ClampStar,Fault Current,classic connectors,over head conductor power lines shunt,electric utility,Splice repair uprate,line up-rates,Ohmstik,Press Release,corrosion,shunt,plp,ClampStar News,preformed line products,conductor damage,thomas & betts,dead end,thomas and betts,deadend,distribution line repair,IR Inspection,power line repair,automatic splice repair,Transmission line repair,Burndy,uprate power line,compression connector,Surge ArresterHubbell,Infrared thermography inspection

By Carl R. Tamm If your concept of corona is that it is commonly consumed with a slice of lime, you might wish to read a bit more about issues in our industry that differ slightly from that concept! Fair weather radio and television interference (RIV and…

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Important Facts You Need To Know About Surge Arrester Currents

September 4, 2012ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,conductor damage,preformed line products,dead end,thomas & betts,deadend,thomas and betts,IR Inspection,distribution line repair,automatic splice repair,power line repair,Burndy,Transmission line repair,compression connector,uprate power line,Hubbell,Surge Arrester,Education,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

Surge Arrester Currents By Waymon P. Goch Discharge current is the surge current that flows through a surge arrester during discharge of an overvoltage surge (and discharge voltage is the voltage that appears across the terminals of an arrester during…

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Problem Connectors on Multiple Sub-Conductors

August 7, 2012ClampStar,over head conductor power lines shunt,classic connectors,Splice repair uprate,electric utility,Ohmstik,line up-rates,corrosion,shunt,plp,conductor damage,preformed line products,dead end,thomas & betts,deadend,thomas and betts,IR Inspection,distribution line repair,automatic splice repair,power line repair,Burndy,Transmission line repair,compression connector,uprate power line,Hubbell,Education,Infrared thermography inspectionFault Current

By Carl R. Tamm If you have a line with two or more sub-conductors per phase, and during an infrared inspection, a scenario is found where one of the sub-conductors has a fitting that is hotter than the one next to it, the natural tendency is to assume…

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