What are the key components of a power transmission system?

2025-08-10

A power transmission system consists of several critical components that work together to move electricity efficiently:

  • Power Lines/Conductors: These are the physical wires that carry electricity. For high-voltage transmission, conductors are typically made of aluminum with a steel core for strength and are often bundled to increase capacity and reduce power loss. Our OHTL stringing equipment is specifically designed for installing and maintaining these conductors on towers.

  • Transmission Towers/Structures: Large steel lattice towers or tubular steel poles that support the power lines, keeping them at a safe height above the ground.

  • Insulators: Devices, often made of glass, porcelain, or polymers, that attach the conductors to the towers and prevent the electrical current from flowing to the support structure.

  • Substations: These facilities contain transformers, switchgear, and other equipment to step up the voltage for transmission and then step it back down for distribution.

  • underground Cables: Used for power transmission in urban or environmentally sensitive areas where overhead lines are not feasible. We also offer comprehensive underground cable laying equipment and tools.

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