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Can ClampStar® installations be budgeted as a Capital Expenditure?
Yes, because ClampStar® significantly reduces whole-span wire replacement cost and is the industry’s only PERMANENT life extension solution for virtually all overhead conductors of any voltage class, and ClampStar corrects, preserves, and maintains the…
ClampStar® is proud to be part of the Weather Channel's new show titled "Top 10 Extreme Jobs"
It's no surprise that Helicopter Lineman made the list! The show is currently scheduled to air on Thursday, Oct 27 at 12am EST. Just set your DVR! Click here to watch a preview
Classic Connectors USA introduces the new ClampStar® Repair Unit
The new ClampStar® Repair Unit quickly and easily corrects damaged conductor, great for gunshot or other types of damage on conductors sized from 2/0 – 2515 kcmil. After brushing the conductor, ClampStar is placed over the damaged area and is installed…
ESMO 2016 - The Demo You May Have Missed
If you attended the ESMO show in Columbus, Ohio 2 weeks ago then you may have seen a Haverfield aerial line crew performing some fantastic demonstrations. Click the image below to see a short video of a couple of their demonstrations. And for those of…
Here's What To Do After Finding Hot Connectors
As the grid continues to age, many utilities are increasing connector inspection frequency with a main goal of preventing outages and wire down incidents. One simple and relatively inexpensive line inspection method utilizes Infrared (IR) technology. The…
Many Utilities Ban The Use of Automatic Splices
There are estimated to be 250 million automatic splices installed on overhead power lines in North America. The majority of which were installed over 30 years ago. A variety of reports in the field indicate the service life of automatics is as short as…
Classic Connectors USA Introduces Overhead Shield Wire (OHSW) Protection And Correction
When attending the upcoming IEEE show in Dallas, please visit the Classic Connectors booth #4736 to see the new ClampStar® for Overhead Shield Wire. This new ClampStar is designed for both tangent and deadend applications as well as splices. Full…
Classic Connectors USA Introduces a New Transmission Class ClampStar® That Substantially Decreases Total Installation Time
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…
The most cost-effective, technically superior, uprate technology alternative
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…
Classic Connectors USA Introduces the Newest ClampStar®, The Latest in Connector Corrector Technology, for Use on Copper Conductor
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…