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Get High Performance with New PCORE® High-Voltage PRC® Bushings

New Hubbell PCORE high-voltage oil-free PRC® bushings expand our line of high performing bushings in a distinct way—this is our first bushing line to offer non-porcelain insulators.

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Get High Performance with New PCORE® High-Voltage PRC® Bushings

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Enhance Safety During Live-Line Maintenance With Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Tag Lines

Enhance Safety During Live-Line Maintenance With Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Tag Lines

Barry D.E.W. Line Insulating Tag Lines have many applications during live-line maintenance....

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Hubbell Polymer Deadend Insulators: The Industry Go-To

Hubbell Polymer Deadend Insulators: The Industry Go-To

What does it take for a product to become a market leader in the electrical power market? It takes...

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Common Misconceptions of Mechanical Hoists

Common Misconceptions of Mechanical Hoists

Mechanical hoists, both nylon strap and chain types, are useful devices in electrical utility...

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Live-Line Tools: Insulated Conductor Support Equipment Care & Testing

Live-Line Tools: Insulated Conductor Support Equipment Care & Testing

When an energized conductor or piece of equipment must be supported or moved for maintenance, line...

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Advantages of ArmorGalv® Thermal Zinc Diffusion

Advantages of ArmorGalv® Thermal Zinc Diffusion

Zinc is a common material in plating of ferrous (steel) components. In terms of corrosion...

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Essential Maintenance Tips for Anchor Installation Tools

Essential Maintenance Tips for Anchor Installation Tools

CHANCE brand anchors installation tools are critical to the construction of overhead electric and...

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Identify the Cause of Guy Anchor Misalignment in 3 Easy Steps

Identify the Cause of Guy Anchor Misalignment in 3 Easy Steps

When anchors go sideways The bending stress and lateral load induced when an anchor is misaligned...

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Testing Live-Line Tools: CHANCE® Wet/Dry Portable Hotstick Tester

Testing Live-Line Tools: CHANCE® Wet/Dry Portable Hotstick Tester

Everyday Linemen across the world use CHANCE Hotsticks (live-line tools) to perform maintenance on...

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How to Classify Wildlife Mitigation as a Capital Improvement

How to Classify Wildlife Mitigation as a Capital Improvement

Substation component covers tend to fall under a utility’s limited operations and maintenance...

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How to Prevent Corrosion with ArmorGalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing Coating

How to Prevent Corrosion with ArmorGalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing Coating

Common Corrosion Prevention Methods Corrosion attacks steel parts every day, beginning the moment...

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Distributors Hone Product Knowledge with Hands-on Training

Distributors Hone Product Knowledge with Hands-on Training

Picture a classroom of 22 people, sitting at tables and taking notes as a product expert presents a...

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How Externally Gapped Line Arresters Enhance System Resiliency

How Externally Gapped Line Arresters Enhance System Resiliency

Billions of dollars are lost each year due to poor power quality caused by voltage fluctuations,...

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2022 International Lineman's Rodeo Wrap-up

2022 International Lineman's Rodeo Wrap-up

With the 2022 International Lineman’s Rodeo officially in the books, let me express gratitude on...

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Eliminate Outage Risks at Deadends

Eliminate Outage Risks at Deadends

Preventing wildlife contact is a priority for utilities, since up to 20% of power outages are...

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