Reduce outages and fire risks while protecting endangered wildlife
TE Raychem covers for fuse cutouts, reclosers, and distribution equipment protect against accidental contact from birds, vegetation, and storm debris. Most can be easily installed on live equipment and come in seamless designs for comprehensive wildlife and vegetation management.
$100k
Average hourly cost of an outage
≈40%
of outages are due to animals or vegetation/conductor clashing
25+
years of age of most of the power grid in the United States
Fire Safety Meets Long-Term Reliability with V0+
TE’s Raychem covers are also available in V0+ material, designed around the material principle of preventing wildlife caused flashovers with excellent long-term performance properties. This material has the same properties as our standard Raychem material, with the added benefit of flame resistance that will not burn or drip and is classified UL94-V0.
Discover how TE's Wildlife & Asset Protection Solutions enhance grid reliability for up to 40 years through its material science and rigorous testing of its high performance covers
See how TE’s advanced designs prevent wildlife contact, extend equipment life, and ensure reliable energy delivery while protecting nature and critical assets.
