Active Animal Mitigation
For installation on energized distribution equipment bushings to minimize the animal-related power outages.

MADE IN THE USA
US PATENT No. 6,878,883
For installation on energized distribution equipment bushings to minimize the animal-related power outages.
MADE IN THE USA
US PATENT No. 6,878,883
ZAPshield Animal Mitigation / Animal Protection device is for installation on energized distribution equipment bushings. ZAPshield® is Part of Rauckman’s line of animal mitigation products, It uses patent pending Rauck-Shock Technology™ engineered polymer to minimize the occurrences of animal-related electric service interruptions.
ZAPshield animal mitigation device can be installed by
One-Person, One Shotgun / Hotstick Installation
Fast Field Installation
Can be installed HOT, no downtime is required
One-Piece, No Flimsy Springs No Metal Prongs
Also Best Choice for Snake Deterrent
ZAPshield can be installed hot without requiring a downtime. The tools that can be used to do the installation can include a Shotgun Stick, a Universal Tool Pliers, or a Rauckman exclusive W-100 Universal Tool. See the pictures below for examples.
The ZAPshield animal mitigation device utilizes Rauck-Shock Technology™. ZAPshield 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 shields 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.
Catalog Number | Description | Color | Overall Diameter Inches | Core Diameter Range | Weight lbs. Each | Units in Std. Box | UL94 Class |
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W-1525R | ZAPshield Distribution | Red | 10.25" | 1.00" - 2.75" | 0.4 | 25 | V-0 |
W-1525G | ZAPshield Distribution | Grey | 10.25" | 1.00" - 2.75" | 0.4 | 25 | V-0 |
The shield 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 shields 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.