
ANSI Class 55-5 Pin Porcelain Insulator 15kV








Pin Type Insulators
Product Overview
ANSI Class 55-5 pin porcelain insulator, the 15 kV application voltage member of the ANSI 55 series. It measures 178 mm in diameter and 124 mm high, with 305 mm creepage, a 159 mm dry arcing distance and a minimum pin height of 152 mm. Cantilever strength is 13.6 kN, low frequency dry flashover is 80 kV and puncture voltage is 115 kV, at about 6.4 kg per unit.
Key benefits
Why Buyers Choose This Part
- 305 mm creepage with a 159 mm dry arcing distance at 15 kV
- 13.6 kN cantilever strength for angle and terminal positions
- 130 kV positive and 150 kV negative critical impulse flashover
- Supplied from a factory that runs the whole 55-1 to 55-6 series
Application scenarios
Where It Is Used
- 15 kV distribution lines on ANSI pin construction
- Feeder rebuilds matching installed ANSI 55-5 hardware
- Export projects specified against the ANSI 55 series
- Stock holding across several classes of the same series
Who it is for
Who It Suits
- Utilities operating 15 kV ANSI-specified distribution
- Line contractors in the Americas and ANSI export markets
- Distributors supplying the full ANSI 55 range
Problems it solves
What Goes Wrong Without The Right Part
- Class substitutions that cut creepage from 305 mm to 229 mm unnoticed
- Pin heights below the 152 mm the class requires
- Multiple suppliers needed to cover one ANSI series
- Flashover on lines where the application voltage was misjudged
Technical features
How It Is Built
- ANSI Class 55-5
- 178 mm diameter and 124 mm height
- 305 mm creepage distance
- 159 mm dry arcing distance
- 152 mm minimum pin height
- 13.6 kN cantilever strength
- 15 kV type application voltage
- 80 kV low frequency dry and 45 kV wet flashover voltage
- 130 kV positive and 150 kV negative critical impulse flashover voltage
- 115 kV low frequency puncture voltage
- Maximum RIV 50 µV at 1000 kHz tested at 10 kV RMS to ground
- 6.4 kg approximate net weight
Specifications
Published Figures For This Product
Every value below comes from the manufacturer data for this item. Figures not listed are confirmed against the drawing before an order is placed.
| Creepage Distance | 305 mm |
|---|---|
| Dry Arcing Distance | 159 mm |
| Minimum Pin Height | 152 mm |
| Cantilever Strength | 13.6 kN |
| Type Application Voltage | 15 kV |
| Low Frequency Puncture Voltage | 115 kV |
| Approximate Net Weight | 6.4 kg |
Materials
Materials
- Electrical porcelain body
Manufacturing
Process
- Forming
- Glazing
- Firing
- Dimensional inspection
- Flashover, puncture and RIV testing
Quality control
Testing
- Cantilever proof test at 13.6 kN
- Low frequency puncture test at 115 kV
- Dry and wet flashover verification at 80 kV and 45 kV
Certifications
Certification
- Built to ANSI Class 55-5
- ISO 9001 quality management system
Customisation
Customisation Options
- White or brown glaze
- All classes from 55-1 through 55-6
- Project marking on request
Comparison
How It Compares
| ANSI 55-6 | The 55-6 reaches 23 kV application voltage with 381 mm creepage at 8.5 kg. Use it only when the line runs above 15 kV application. |
|---|---|
| ANSI 55-4 | The 55-4 covers 13.2 kV with 229 mm creepage at 3.7 kg, a noticeably lighter unit for lower voltage feeders. |
Use guide
Before You Order And After It Arrives
- Select the class from application voltage, not from nominal line voltage alone
- Use a pin at least 152 mm high
- Keep cantilever load within 13.6 kN
- Allow for 6.4 kg per unit when planning bulk installation
Questions
ANSI Class 55-5 Pin Porcelain Insulator 15kV Questions
What application voltage is Class 55-5 for?
15 kV type application voltage.
The product listing mentions 33 kV in places, which is correct?
The ANSI class table gives 15 kV type application voltage for Class 55-5. Use 15 kV. If your line needs 23 kV application, Class 55-6 is the correct part.
What is the creepage distance?
305 mm, with a 159 mm dry arcing distance.
What is the minimum pin height?
152 mm.
What is the puncture voltage?
115 kV low frequency.
Which other classes do you supply?
The full ANSI 55 series, from 55-1 at 83 mm diameter to 55-6 at 213 mm.
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