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Advantages
Advantages of Glass Insulators in comparison with Porcelain
insulators:
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Completely uniform internal Structure
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Higher dielectric strength and puncture voltage
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Higher withstand voltages against lightning and
switching impulses i.e. steep front voltage waves
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Higher residual strength after shattering of the shell
and preventing line drop
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Higher mechanical strength and less damage during
transport, storage and installation
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Less susceptible to cement growth due to using
aluminous cement
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About 25% lighter
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More resistance against splitting and impact
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Better aging performance and less decrease of electro
mechanical characteristics in long term
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Easier inspection and maintenance with lower cost due
to glass transparency
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Closeness of thermal expansion coefficient of
insulator parts, namely glass, pin and the cap.
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