Protector Rods (PR’s)

For use on: AAC, ACSR, AAAC or SBC aluminium conductors.

Protector Rods provide a layer of mechanical protection and reinforcement for accessory items such as VORTX Dampers that clamp onto a cable. This product is not designed for protection at clamp type supports or suspensions. Protector Rods are not to be used as a repair product as they are not designed to restore conductance or tensile strength to a cable or conductor. Standard Protector Rods are designed for line voltages of 230 kV and lower. For higher voltage applications, Parrot Bill rod end treatment can be provided – contact PLP® for details.

PLP Protector Rods should be considered for applications on aluminum conductors with relatively soft outer aluminum strand construction such as ACSS.

Protector rods are designed to reduce direct clamping stress on cable vulnerable to surface or core damage – this includes fiber optic cable designs such as ADSS and OPGW.