Polyethylene Insulators & Molded Accessories
Sturdy. Dependable. Lifetime Guarantee.
Fire Retardant Insulators
Polyethylene has an ignition temperature of about 650°F, and while wildfires can reach temperatures far above that threshold in the ranges of 1,100°F – 2,000°F, FR Insulators will still be less prone to ignition.
HENDRIX FR INSULATORS are tested according to UL 94, in which the material passes vertical burning V-0, which is the most stringent rating for UL 94.
- In addition to being tested according to UL-94, a “field” burning test was conducted using a Hendrix Fire Retardant Insulator. The test consisted of directly applying the flame of a utility torch to the thinnest section (~1/8”) of the insulator’s fin for a duration of 30 continuous seconds.
- The flame was self-extinguished within 5 seconds of the torch being removed.
Industry Expertise Sets Us Apart
What you can expect from our products
Short Lead Times
Consistent delivery and responsive service
More Reliable And Durable Than Porcelain
Exceeds ANSI electrical and mechanical requirements
Made in the USA
Proudly manufactured in Amherst, NH
Lifetime Guarantee
Resistant to impact damage, breakage, and vandalism
Hendrix stepped up in a big way
“Avangrid-CMP had a large weeklong storm impacting 75% of our customers. As we needed immediate assistance on insulators, Hendrix stepped up in a big way over the weekend. When no shipping Companies were available, Hendrix rented a U-Haul and had two employees drive 4+ hours each way to deliver in under 24hours on the weekend of Christmas. Really appreciate the effort and support of Hendrix in our Storm Restoration!”
Lighter, Safer And Easier To Handle
Line Post Insulators
Clamp Top Line Post Insulators
Trunnion Line Post Insulators
Station Line Post Insulators
“High density polyethylene is lightweight; one person can easily install the insulator. That’s less costly, takes less time, and there’s much lower risk of back injury for our workers.”
Hendrix Molded Products Outperform Porcelain
Exceed ANSI Standards by as much as 30%
Molded from a proprietary blend of gray, track resistant, high density polyethylene, they are ideal for use with all types of construction using either bare wire or covered conductors.
- Greater leakage distance
- High flashover and impulse values
- Lightweight
- Vandal resistant
- Won’t chip, crack or break
- Recyclable
“When we used the porcelain post insulator on a single-phase line, that was on a steel pole, we had to insulate between the post insulator and the pole (could not mount the post insulator/pole top bracket directly to the steel pole). With the ratings the Hendrix insulator has, we will now be able to eliminate the insulation between the two and frame for single phase steel, just as we would for single-phase wood.”
Every Install Is Unique, So We We Offer Many Products To Suite Your Needs
Specialty Insulators
Hendrix offers specialty insulators to meet our customer’s unique needs and applications. These utilize special blends of HDPE developed by Hendrix. Specialty insulator categories include high temperature, flame retardant, special sized spool insulators, cable restraint Insulators, and white insulators.
Accessories
Hendrix also offers products for specific applications such as cable restraints, phase spacing, vise top inserts for conductor stringing, and a cable spreading tool.
Secondary Voltage
Hendrix offers additional products to help your job go as efficiently as possible, including a cable spreader, cable spreader tool, and vertical secondary spacer & service bails.
Wildlife/Avian Protection
Hendrix designed flame retardant raptor guards for use on pin and vise type insulators. Lineduc, perch preventers, and bushing guards are also offered to prevent wildlife interaction with energized conductors.
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Easy to work with. The support you need. A team that’s on your side. We can’t wait to work with you.