You just built an AI data center.
Nature just found the off switch.
Uninvited Residents are Moving In
Electrical substations offer warmth, isolation, shelter, and agricultural land nearby providing a ready food source.
Newly built substations give wildlife an undisturbed habitat that quickly leads to equipment damage and outages.
Introducing E/Insulation 8.5" Reinforced Round Bus
Built for the AI Data Center Boom
As AI data centers dramatically increase electricity demand, utilities are using larger tubular bus to keep up. E/Insulation protects this exposed bus from wildlife contact, reducing the risk of outages and damage to critical infrastructure.
Product Highlights
Largest Size in the Lineup
Expands the E/Insulation Reinforced Round Bus family to support outer diameter bus up to 8.625 in.
Wildlife Protection
Helps prevent outages caused by animals, maintaining uptime and reducing risk in fines.
Proven Durability
Resists UV, ozone, corona, and extreme temperatures. 18+ years of field resistance.
Hydrophobic Silicone
Self-cleaning surface sheds contaminants during rain for long-term reliability.
Easy Installation
Flexible, reinforced open-seam design installs without heat shrink or severing connections.
At-A-Glance
| Part Number | E/INS-850-G |
| Drawing Number | 176-00-850 |
| Insulation Size | 8.625 in (219 mm) |
| Compatible Bus | 8 in Nominal (203 mm) |
| Material | Gray Silicone Rubber Reinforced w/ Polyester |
| Compliance | Meets IEEE 1656, RUS Accepted |
| Piece Length | 5 ft (1.5 m) |
Product Family
E/Insulation Round Bus Reinforced
Request A Quote
Reach the highest level of wildlife protection for your substation and reach out for a quote on 8.5″ E/Insulation.
Typical Physical Properties
Insulation Rating
34.5kV
Phase-to-Phase
Temperature Range
-65°F to 450°F
-54°C to 232°C
UV Weathering
5,000 hrs
No change
Flame Retardant
UL 94 V-0
