DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
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Hi,
Does anyone have any experince with this product? We are considering it in one of our 115/230kV switchyards and were looking for any feedback on it. Of particular concern is any long term deterioration of the conductivity across the swaged joints (hot spots, corrosion, bulging, etc.)
Thanks,
Bohdan
Does anyone have any experince with this product? We are considering it in one of our 115/230kV switchyards and were looking for any feedback on it. Of particular concern is any long term deterioration of the conductivity across the swaged joints (hot spots, corrosion, bulging, etc.)
Thanks,
Bohdan






RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
The powerheads and dies are a bit pricy, but I have heard the the sales reps will loan or rent you the equipment if you ask.
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
Can either of you tell me what geographic areas you are using these connectors in? We are looking at using them in the North East US, with very heavy snow, ice/freezing rain, and temps -40 to 100 F. So these would see extreme cycling each year and I have some concerns about any reduction in conductivity at the swage due to oxidation in the joint or mechanical loosening. Any info on this or any other issue woudl be appreciated.
Thanks
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
I agree with jghrist, examination of a cross-cut joint would help with your comfort level as there is nothing to move when it's all mashed together.
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
RE: DMC Power - Swage Substation Bus Connectors Experience
Perhaps there is a version of the product described in this thread that might suit the issue described in the other thread? [I'm not at all familiar with DMC products; I merely noted the similarity of the posts].
CR
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