Minimize Animals-Related Outages
MADE IN THE USA
Bushing ZAP Cover ™
Description
Bushing ZAP Cover is part of Rauckman’s animal mitigation products that is designed to actively (with ZAP panels) stop animals contacting the bushings on pole mounted distribution transformers. This will minimize power outages by animals such as squirrels and birds and increase the power systems reliability while decreasing unplanned interruptions of service.
Bushing ZAP Cover is track resistant since it is made from a silicone enriched elastomer specially formulated for the rigorous requirements of the electric utility industry.
Model R-778 Bushing ZAP Cover & Stinger Cover (sold separately) Combination
Rauckman Utility Products Bushing ZAP Cover is similar to other Rauckman Outage Protection bushing covers in form and fit but is equipped with 2 panels (with Rauck-Shock™ Technology) that deliver a non-lethal shock when contacted by an animal.
Bushing ZAP Cover may be installed on distribution & substation equipment bushings of 15 kV and 25 kV. For other voltages consult factory.
Red Rauck-Shock™ Technology Panels
Bushing ZAP Cover Characteristics:
Unlike traditional polymer covers Rauckman Bushing ZAP Covers combine the following characteristics essential for flawless performance:
How It Works:
The ZAP Cover utilizing Rauck-Shock Technology™, is an animal mitigation barrier device that delivers a non-lethal electrostatic discharge when contacted by an animal. The types of animals that infiltrate utility equipment vary from region to region. The squirrel continues to be the #1 culprit with snakes and birds not far behind.
The ZAP Cover use the patent pending Rauck-Shock Technology™ engineered polymer to minimizes the occurrences of animal-related electric service interruptions. The polymer has numerous tiny filaments that act as many capacitors that pick up a collective charge from the live transformer bushing.
ZAP Cover R-778TC comes with Locking Slide Closure Model CRC-100L
Specifications & Cat. No
| Cat No. | Description | Color | Units in Std. Box |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-778 | Bushing ZAP Cover Only, with Button Closure | Grey | 24 |
| R-778TC | Bushing ZAP Cover Only, with Tube Closure | Grey | 24 |
| R-778CK38 | Bushing ZAP Cover Kit with RUP Stinger Cover, with Button Closure (R-38-18SC, 3/8" diameter, 18" long) | Grey | 24 |
| R-778CK58 | Bushing ZAP Cover Kit with RUP Stinger Cover, with Button Closure (R-58-18SC, 5/8" diameter, 18" long) | Grey | 24 |
| R-778CK34 | Bushing ZAP Cover Kit with RUP Stinger Cover, with Button Closure (R-34-18SC, 3/4" diameter, 18" long) | Grey | 24 |
| R-778CKTC | Bushing ZAP Cover Kit with RUP Stinger Cover, with Tube Closure (R-38-18SC, 3/8" diameter, 18" long) | Grey | 24 |
| CRC-100L | Locking Slide Tube Closure Only | Grey | 12 |
