MIDSUN E/PRODUCTS
ANIMAL OUTAGE PROTECTIVE COVERS
+ 100 different silicone tubes, tapes, sheets, preformed covers, barriers which provide a proven, cost-effective and easy-to-install solution to bird, animal and weather related outages.
HOW TO AVOID ANIMAL-INDUCED POWER OUTAGES?
The best solution to ensure the protection of the equipment and power lines, as well as the animals, is to insulate the bare metalwork with animal-outage protective covers and create an environment for wildlife to roam substations and overhead lines without damaging themselves or the equipment.
Common animals that cause power outages when touching phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground are birds, cats, rats, snakes, monkeys, squirrels, and bats. Their interaction with electrical equipment can cause electrocution, faults, and even wildfires.
THE BENEFITS OF MIDSUN'S WILDLIFE OUTAGE PROTECTION
Flexible
Hydrophobic
Made of silicone
Customizable
On-off application
UV, chemical and tracking resistance
Expected life spand beyond 20 years
Easy to install
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
MEDIUM AND HIGH VOLTAGE ASSETS
THAT REQUIRE WILDLIFE PROTECTION
- Substations
- Overhead Lines
- Distribution Lines
- Railways
- Data centers
- OP&G
- Solar and wind farms
MIDSUN E/PRODUCTS
View our list of products in the dropdown menu below or view them in more detail via the full Midsun product catalog PDF download link.
COVER OPTIONS
E/FUSING
E/FUSING TAPE
Self-fusing silicone tape which forms a void-free electrical insulation protection system when applied to any connector, bus or cable.
E/Fusing Tape is offered in various widths to make application on any size equipment easy.
E/Fusing tape offers up to 15 kV phase-to-ground insulation with a 2/3 overlap and a 10% stretch. A second 2/3 overlap of tape will achieve a 30 kV phase-to-ground insulation rating.
APPLICATION
Keep the tape clean of dust, dirt and moisture from hands or tape will no adhere to itself.
The first wrap will supply 15kV phase-to-ground insulation when applied using a 10% stretch with a 2/3 overlap. 30kV insulation can be achieved by a subsequent wrap.
Prevent any air pockets from developing by firmly pressing down on the tape
If fusing tape can possibly hold water – Allow a place for the water to egress out
Must overlap 100% when starting and terminating the application, so as to not have any “flagging”.
FEATURES
- Self bonding
- Flexible material
- Heat resistant (FR rated)
- Moisture resistant
- Weather resistant
- Maintains electrical properties
- Does not leave a gummy residue
- Available in Gray or Red
HIGH INSULATION E/FUSING TAPE
High Insulation E/Fusing Tape can be used on various odd shaped connectors, bus or cable to offer protection from animal contact induced outages.
Similar to our original Midsun E/Fusing tape, Midsun HIGH INSULATION E/Fusing tape is self fusing and allows void-free electrical insulation.
APPLICATION
- Keep the tape clean of dust, dirt and moisture on hands. Tape will adhere to itself if it is dirty.
- The first wrap will offer a 35 kV phase-to-ground insulation when applied using a 10% stretch with a 2/3 overlap. 50 kV can be achieved with a subsequent wrap.
- If fusing tape can possibly hold water – Allow a place for the water to egress out.
- Must overlap 100% when starting and terminating the application, so as not to have any “flagging”.
FEATURES
- Self bonding
- Flexible material
- Heat resistant (FR rated)
- Moisture resistant
- Weather resistant
- Maintains electrical properties
- Does not leave a gummy residue
- Available in Gray or Red
E/INSULATION
These tubes are used to protect a variety of distribution and substation equipment at 20kV phase-to-ground. The E/Insulation is manufactured with a split seam to allow for an easy application without the need of breaking electrical connections.
There is no heat shrinking required for application and no tools other than a cutting tool for proper length are needed.
FEATURES
- Reusable
- Easy on/off application
- Weather, flame arc, ozone and UV resistant
- Durable
- Flame arc resistant
- UV resistant
- Ozone resistant
- Will not crack over time
E/COVERS
E/BUSHING COVER – LARGE
This product will insulate a bushing with a diameter up to 8″(203.2mm).
Our silicone covers are designed to protect the connections in all forms and sizes. Unlike other plastic solutions, you can make modifications to our covers to make an optimal fit. They all offer up to 25 kV phase-to-ground insulation
The E/Bushing Cover offers up to 25 kV phase-to-ground insulation.
FEATURES
- Flexible
- Hydrophobic
- Made from 65 durometer silicone
- Superior UV and chemical resistance
- Expected life span beyond 20 years
EXTENSIONS
Large Bushing Cover Right Angle Extension
This extension gives an additional 6.8” inches to the width of the bushing cover and also features a right angle exit point.
Large Bushing Width Extension
This extension gives and addition 6.8″ inches to the width of the bushing cover.
Large Bushing Cover Width Top Extension
This extension gives and addition 5″ inches to the top/width of the bushing cover.
Large Bushing Cover Height Extension
This extension gives and addition 6.1″ inches to the height of the bushing cover.
Large Bushing Cover Height Filler Extension
This extension is used in conjunction with a height and width filler.
E/SILICONE SHEET
This is a high temperature vulcanized custom compound silicone piece with a polyester fabric reinforcement that allows you to custom cut covers. They offer up to 25 kV phase-toground insulation. E/Silicone Sheets offer up to 25 kV phase-to-ground insulation.
FEATURES
- Hydrophobic
- Flexible & Customizable
- Easy to make covers for awkward or difficult shapes
- UV resistant
- Chemical resistant
- 20+ years of life expectancy
E/BARRIERS
E/BARRIERS
Our barriers were created to block climbing animals from contacting phase-to-ground conductors. They are made of transparent polycarbonate thermoplastic.
FEATURES
- High voltage puncture resistance
- Superior Strength
- UV and weather resistance
- Adjusts to fit multiple diameters
- Can be custom made to specific requirements
The E/Barriers come in slotted, no slots and E/Bird Barrier versions.
30° ANTI-NESTING BARRIER
Up to 25 kV phase-to-ground. Designed with a 30° angle to discourage or prevent bird nesting and animal contact. It is approved for energized application.
FLEX BARRIERS
The design allows the barrier to slide smoothly between adjacent skirts of an insulator and then hold the barrier securely in place.
It forms a long term barrier on substation equipment such as disconnects, switch insulators, arrestor and bus support terminators, and insulators.
Available in Red or Gray colors
E/ACCESSORIES
E/SILICONE PUSH PINS
These pins are used to secure Midsun molded covers. They are easy to install even while wearing insulated gloves, with a phase-to-Ground from up to 25kV and their life expectancy matches the cover. Each bag contains 50 pins.
E/SILICONE TIE WRAPS
Silicone tie wraps can replace temporary plastic tie wraps. Silicone ties offer a long life expectancy, a secure hold and an easy on/off application. Each bag contains 10 ties.
E/ANIMAL CONTROL STRIPS
These strips are a stainless steel mitigationbarrier that prevents animals from climbing over substation fences and birds roosting on cross arms.
FEATURES
- Stainless Steel Construction – will not discolor other materials
- Versatile – conforms to any contour or surface
- Easy to install
APPLICATIONS
Substation perimeter fence protection, roofs, utility poles, ledges, columns, bus work, signs, roof ridges and more.
FAQs
What are Animal Outage Protective Products?
Midsun’s Animal Outage Protective covers are pre-manufactured and pre-molded silicone products used to protect a variety of electrical assets and avoid animals from bridging, affecting the power system and themselves.
How to avoid bird electrocution with Animal Outage Protective Products?
The best way to prevent bird electrocution is to install high quality animal outage protective products made from silicone to allow the birds to perch safely on poles, whenever burying the cables underground is not possible.
How does Animal Outage Protective Products work?
Animal Outage Protection Covers protect the areas that are conductive or can cause line-to-ground faults to minimize problems on the power system and wildlife.
What are the characteristics of Animal Outage Protective Products?
Midsun Animal Outage Protective Products comes with over 100 different easy-to-install shapes and sizes, providing tracking resistance, thermal endurance, and UV protection.
Can Animal Outage Protective Products be applied to any voltage network?
Yes, these are designed to protect up to 50kV networks depending on the type of covers used.
What is the expected life span of Animal Outage Protective Products?
Animal Outage Protective Products can last beyond 20 years.
Do the Animal Outage Protective Covers come with a warranty?
Midsun’s Animal Outage Protective covers come with a warranty between 10 and 15 years, depending on the model.
Where are Animal Outage Protective Products commonly applied?
Animal Outage Protective Products are applicable to transmission and distribution systems like substations, overhead lines, rails, data centers, solar farms, wind farm,s OP&G, especially on locations common to bird migration.
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