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Single Roller Supports

  • Single Roller Supports are used on post insulators and disconnector palms and allow for bus thermal expansion

  • Supports to suit angles, base plates, stepped bars and angled approaches can also be manufactured

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Bus Diameter
Centre Height
4 x 50
4 x 60
6 x 60
76 PCD
127 PCD
HRE4030-01
80
137
-
-
-
14
18
HRE4030
100
137
-
-
-
14
18
HRE4030-05
100
137
14
-
-
-
-
HRE4030-03
100
137
-
18
-
-
-
HRE4440
125
130
-
-
18
-
18
HRE4899
125
130
-
-
-
14
18
HRE4596
160
172
-
-
-
14
18
HRE4456
200
195
-
-
-
14
18

Single Fixed Supports

  • Clamp type Fixed Supports can be used on post insulators and disconnector
    palms

  • Supports to suit angles, base plates, stepped bars and angled approaches can also be manufactured

  • Note that clamp type supports require a flexible shunt to electrically connect bus to equipment - they are mechanical fittings only

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Bus Diameter
Centre Height
4 x 50
4 x 60
76 PCD
127 PCD
HRE4031-01
80
137
-
-
14
18
HRE4031-05
100
137
14
-
-
-
HRE4031
100
137
-
-
14
18
HRE4899-01
125
130
-
-
14
18
HRE4595
160
172
-
-
-
18
HRE4458-02
200
195
-
-
14
18

Welded U Type Fixed Support

  • Welded style Fixed Supports are used ONLY on post insulators 

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Bus Diameter
Centre Height
76 PCD
127 PCD
254PCD
HRE5381-01
100
137
14
18
-
HRE5381-02
160
172
-
18
-
HRE5381-03
200
195
-
-
18
HRE5381-04
200
195
-
18
-

Double Supports for Expansion

  • Double Supports are used primarily on post insulators to connect busbar sections (with shunts) 

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Bus Diameter
Centre Height
Type
76 PCD
127 PCD
HRE4246
100
137
Fixed - Fixed
14
18
HRE4166
100
137
Roller - Fixed
14
18
HRE4030-02
100
130
Roller - Roller
-
18
HRE4030-04
100
137
Roller - Roller
14
18
HRE4963
125
130
Roller - Roller
14
18
HRE4961
125
130
Roller - Fixed
14
18
HRE1552-01
160
172
Roller - Roller
-
18
HRE4456-02
200
195
Roller - Roller
-
18
HRE4449
200
195
Fixed - Fixed
-
18

Earth Stirrups

  • Earth Stirrups (for conductor) are used either side of disconnectors to provide a working earth attachment point

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Conductor Range
Inline or Transverse
No of Conductors
Spacing
HRE4503-02
Single - Inline
13.5 - 17.5
I
HRE4503-03
Single - Inline
18.8 - 23.8
I
HRE4503
Single - Inline
24.5 - 29.3
I
HRE4503-01
Single - Inline
31.5 - 33.8
I
HRE4296-02
Single - Transverse
13.5 - 17.5
T
HRE4296-03
Single - Transverse
18.8 - 23.8
T
HRE4296
Single - Transverse
24.5 - 29.3
T
HRE4296-01
Single - Transverse
31.5 - 33.8
T
HRE4910-02
Twin - Transverse
13.5 - 17.5
T
2
70
HRE4910-03
Twin - Transverse
18.8 - 23.8
T
2
70

Conductor Supports

  • Conductor Supports are used on post insulators to support interplant conductor

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Conductor Range
Base Pattern
Spacing (mm)
HRE4671
Single
13.5 - 17.5
76 & 127 P.C.D.
-
HRE4420
Single
18.8 - 23.8
76 & 127 P.C.D.
-
HRE4168
Single
24.5 - 29.3
76 & 127 P.C.D.
-
HRE4423
Single
31.5 - 33.8
76 & 127 P.C.D.
-
HRE4535
Twin
18.8 - 23.8
76 & 127 P.C.D.
70
HRE4423-02
Triple
24.5 - 29.3
76 & 127 P.C.D.
70
HRE4423-01
Triple
31.5 - 33.8
76 & 127 P.C.D.
70
HRE4496-01
Quad
24.5 - 29.3
127 P.C.D.
70
HRE4496
Quad
31.5 - 33.8
127 P.C.D.
70

Earth Stirrup Plates

  • Earth Stirrup Plates are designed to attach to the palm of an isolator or other equipment to allow a Portable Earth Set to be fitted

  • Available straight or at other angles and common AS palm patterns

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Palm Size
Stirrup Angle in Deg
Manual sort
HRE4620
AS9
0
1s
HRE4620-01
AS9
45
2
HRE4620-02
AS8
45
28
HRE4620-03
AS10
45
2a
HRE4620-05
AS5
0
2g
HRE4207
AS5
45
3
HRE4513
AS5
90
3g
HRE4735
AS10
45
4

Spacers: 70 -125mm Centres

  • Spacers are used between equipment to support and separate twin, triple or quad conductors

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Conductor Range
Spacing
HRE4036
Twin
18.8 - 23.8
70
HRE4987-02
Twin
24.5 - 29.3
70
HRE4987-01
Twin
31.5 - 33.8
70
HRE51
Twin
24.5 - 29.3
125
HRE4738
Twin
31.5 - 33.8
125
HRE4545-01
Triple
31.5 - 33.8
70
HRE4258
Quad
24.5 - 29.3
70
HRE5168
Quad
31.5 - 33.8
70

Spacers: over 125mm Centres

  • Spacers over 125mm are generally used on Strung Overhead Spans

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Suits Conductor Range
Spacing
HRE4071
Twin
23.8
380
HRE4672
Twin
23.8
200
HRE4618
Twin
33.8
180
HRE5167
Triple
33.8
190

End Palms

  • L style End Palms are welded to Bar Ends to allow for Flexible Bus Connection to equipment, or as Fixed Supports on Post Insulators & Disconnectors

  • Horizontal and Vertical End Palms are welded to Bar Ends to connect to Conductor Droppers

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Suits Busbar Diameter
Palm Style
Height from Base to Centre
HRE4086-02
Horizontal 90 Deg
100
AS5
137
HRE4086-03
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
127 PCD
172
HRE4086-04
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS14
172
HRE4086-06
Horizontal 90 Deg
100
AS13
137
HRE4086-07
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS13
135
HRE4086-09
Horizontal 90 Deg
200
AS14
158
HRE4086-10
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS10
137
HRE4086-11
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS9
137
HRE4086-12
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS4
137
HRE4086-13
Horizontal 90 Deg
160
AS5
137
HRE4086-16
Horizontal 90 Deg
100
AS8
137
HRE4086-17
Horizontal 90 Deg
100
76 PCD
137

Spacers over 125 ctrs

  • HRE spacers OVER  125mm are generally used on strung overhead spans

Part Number
Description
Suits Conductor Range
Spacing (mm)
HRE4071
Twin
23.8
380
HRE4672
Twin
23.8
200
HRE4618
Twin
33.8
180
HRE5167
Triple
33.8
190

Inline Dropper Palms 

  • Welded to busbar, in-line palms ( also known as flags ) connect instrument transformers  etc. as well as connection to low/high bus and bays via droppers

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Palm Style
HRE4005
AS9
HRE4005-02
AS7
HRE4005-04
AS5
HRE4005-09
AS13
HRE4005-11
AS4
HRE4005-12
AS12
HRE4005-14
AS14
HRE4005-15
AS10
HRE4005-17
AS8
HRE4005-23
AS11

Transverse Dropper Palms 

  • Transverse Palms are used to connect Flex Shunts to equipment and for connection to high or low Busbars

  • Transverse Palms welded to the end of the tube also function as End Caps

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Busbar Diameter
Palm Style
HRE4427-18
80
AS5
HRE4427-18
80
AS5
HRE4427-06
100
AS4
HRE4427-04
100
AS5
HRE4427-12
100
AS8
HRE4427-19
100
AS11
HRE4427-11
100
AS12
HRE4427-10
125
AS7
HRE4427-07
125
AS9
HRE4427-15
160
AS3
HRE4427-03
160
AS5
HRE4427-14
160
AS7

End Caps

  • Tack welded to internal or external of Busbar,
    caps provide protection from ingress of dust & vermin

  • Spherical End Caps provide corona protection at higher voltages

  • Also available as thicker welded flat cap

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Bus Size
Type
Cap Thickness
HRE4775-04
100
Welded End Caps
16
HRE4775-02
125
Welded End Caps
10
HRE4775-01
160
Welded End Caps
20
HRE4775-03
80
Welded End Caps
12
HRE4428
100 O.D.
Spherical External
-
HRE4428-01
160 O.D.
Spherical External
-
HRE4317-01
160 x 10
Slotted Internal
-
HRE4428-02
200 O.D.
Spherical External
-
HRE4317-02
100 x 10
Slotted Internal
-

Compression Lugs AS4

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE1674
13.5
AS4
0 (OFFSET)
HRE1842
13.5
AS4
30
HRE2084
13.5
AS4
45
HRE5171
13.5
AS4
75
HRE4662
13.5
AS4
90
HRE3086
16.3
AS4
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE2720
16.3
AS4
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4867
16.3
AS4
15
HRE4868
16.3
AS4
30
HRE4869
16.3
AS4
45
HRE5353
16.3
AS4
75

Compression Lugs AS5

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • ​All measurements in mm

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Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE1929
26.3
AS5
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE1804
26.3
AS5
0 (OFFSET)
HRE3124
26.3
AS5
15
HRE255
26.3
AS5
30
HRE2678
26.3
AS5
45
HRE878
26.3
AS5
60
HRE2375
26.3
AS5
75
HRE3220
26.3
AS5
90
HRE2974
29.3
AS5
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE27
29.3
AS5
0 (OFFSET)
HRE1635
29.3
AS5
15

Compression Lugs AS7

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE4810
26.3
AS7
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE1660
26.3
AS7
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4811
26.3
AS7
15
HRE4812
26.3
AS7
30
HRE4813
26.3
AS7
45
HRE5362
26.3
AS7
60
HRE5363
26.3
AS7
75
HRE4814
26.3
AS7
90
HRE4815
29.3
AS7
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE2072
29.3
AS7
0 (OFFSET)
HRE3103
29.3
AS7
15

Compression Lugs AS8

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • All measurements in mm

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Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle-Deg
HRE532
26.3
AS8
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE4787
26.3
AS8
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4712
26.3
AS8
15
HRE3125
26.3
AS8
30
HRE811
26.3
AS8
45
HRE812
26.3
AS8
90
HRE4788
29.3
AS8
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE2882
29.3
AS8
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4304
29.3
AS8
15
HRE2883
29.3
AS8
30
HRE2083
29.3
AS8
45
HRE591
29.3
AS8
90
HRE4789
31.5
AS8
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE3285
31.5
AS8
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4790
31.5
AS8
15
HRE4791
31.5
AS8
30
HRE3288
31.5
AS8
45
HRE4792
31.5
AS8
90
HRE4793
33.8
AS8
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE3149
33.8
AS8
0 (OFFSET)
HRE3121
33.8
AS8
15
HRE4267
33.8
AS8
30
HRE4478
33.8
AS8
45
HRE2952
33.8
AS8
90

Compression Lugs  AS11

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE4822
26.3
AS11
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE4089
26.3
AS11
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4823
26.3
AS11
15
HRE805
26.3
AS11
30
HRE1845
26.3
AS11
45
HRE2503
26.3
AS11
60
HRE5370
26.3
AS11
75
HRE2384
26.3
AS11
90
HRE4824
29.3
AS11
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE4137
29.3
AS11
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4825
29.3
AS11
15

Compression Lugs AS12

  • Aluminium compression lugs are used to connect cables to interplant equipment

  • HRE manufactures lugs to Australian standards for cables ranging 11.3mm to 50mm in OD with various palm sizes and bend angles

  • Part numbers listed below are the common sizes, contact HRE if any custom lugs required

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE4834
26.3
AS12
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE4835
26.3
AS12
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4836
26.3
AS12
15
HRE4837
26.3
AS12
30
HRE4838
26.3
AS12
45
HRE5373
26.3
AS12
60
HRE5374
26.3
AS12
75
HRE4839
26.3
AS12
90
HRE4840
29.3
AS12
0 (CENTRELINE)
HRE4841
29.3
AS12
0 (OFFSET)
HRE4842
29.3
AS12
15

Compression Lugs Side Bent

  • ​All measurements in mm

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Part Number
Conductor Type
Palm Type
Bend Angle - Deg
HRE4794
26.3
AS4
0
HRE1929
26.3
AS5
0
HRE4977
26.3
AS4
15
HRE2972
26.3
AS5
15
HRE2913
26.3
AS4
30
HRE956
26.3
AS5
30
HRE4973
26.3
AS4
45
HRE4970
26.3
AS5
45
HRE3062
29.3
AS4
0
HRE2974
29.3
AS5
0
HRE4974
29.3
AS4
15

Bolted Run Compression Taps

  • Bolted Run Compression Taps ( tees )  connect conductor to conductor (run is bolted, tap is compressed)

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Range (mm)
Conductor Tap (mm)
HRE5131
13.5 - 17.5
16.3
HRE5132
13.5 - 17.5
18.8
HRE5133
13.5 - 17.5
21. 0
HRE5134
13.5 - 17.5
23.8
HRE5135
13.5 - 17.5
26.3
HRE5136
13.5 - 17.5
29.3
HRE5128
18.8 - 23.8
16.3
HRE5127
18.8 - 23.8
18.8
HRE5126
18.8 - 23.8
21. 0
HRE5125
18.8 - 23.8
23.8
HRE5124
18.8 - 23.8
26.3

Palm Taps Single

  • Palm Taps ( tees )  connect conductor to Australian Standard Palms  - used for droppers or through connections on equipment

  • Single conductor tap with Inline palm is standard

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter RUN
Conductor PALM
Inline or Transverse
24.5 - 29.3
AS8
-
18.8 - 23.8
AS9
-
HRE4767
24.5 - 29.3
AS4
18.8 - 23.8
AS8
-
24.5 - 29.3
AS9
-
24.5 - 29.3
AS11
-
HRE5441
18.8 - 23.8
AS 4
I
HRE4139
18.8 - 23.8
AS5
I
HRE5240
18.8 - 23.8
AS5
T
HRE5241
18.8 - 23.8
AS7
I
HRE5442
18.8 - 23.8
AS11
I

Palm Taps Twin

  • Palm Taps (tees) connect conductor to Australian Standard Palms  - used for droppers or through connections on equipment

  • Single conductor tap with Inline palm is standard

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Conductor Diameter RUN
Conductor PALM
Inline or Transverse
Centres
HRE4068
18.8 - 23.8
AS4
I
70
HRE4982
18.8 - 23.8
AS8
I
70
HRE4474
24.5 - 29.3
AS5
I
125
HRE4409
24.5 - 29.3
AS5
T
380
HRE4473
24.5 - 29.3
AS5
I
70
HRE4710
31.5 - 33.8
AS5
I
T
HRE4404
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
T
380
HRE4275
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
I
380
HRE4404-01
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
T
460
HRE4405
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
I
125

Palm Taps Triple & Quad

  • Palm Taps (tees)  connect conductor to Australian Standard Palms  - used for droppers or through connections on equipment

  • ​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Conductor Diameter RUN
Conductor PALM
Inline or Transverse
Centres
HRE4181
Quad Conductor
38.8
AS8
I
70
HRE4569
Quad Conductor
31.5
NEMA 4 HOLE
I
70
HRE4483-01
Quad Conductor
31.5
AS8
I
70
HRE4396
Triple Conductor
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
T
125
HRE4403
Triple Conductor
31.5 - 33.8
AS9
I
125
HRE4274
Triple Conductor
31.5 - 33.8
AS5
I
70
HRE4407
Triple Conductor
OLIVE
AS8
T
54

Joint Sleeves

  • Welded to Busbar internally, joints extend bars to meet structure spacings

  • Joints are always kept away from the middle third of any span

  • All measurements in mm

Part Number
Busbar Size
Joint Length
HRE4646-03
100 x 4
500
HRE4646-04
100 x 6
300
HRE4646-05
100 x 10
500
HRE4646-02
125 x 10 to 115 X 6.3
500
HRE4646-07
125 x 6
300
HRE4646-08
125 x 10
300
HRE4646
160 x 10
900
HRE4646-01
200 x 12
1200

Flexible Shunts

  • Flexible Shunts are made from fully annealed Aluminium or Copper sheets and pre-shaped to size

  • They are available with most AS End Palm sizes to suit common equipment palms

  • Alternative designs and palm patterns are available - subject to quote

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Current Rating
Material
Type
End Palms
Overall Length
HRE4884
1250A
Aluminium
HOOK
AS5 to 76 PCD
302
HRE4884-02
2000A
Aluminium
HOOK
AS8 to AS9
435
HRE4884-05
2000A
Aluminium
HOOK
AS8
390
HRE4884-06
1250A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS5
840
HRE4884-07
1250A
Aluminium
HOOK
AS5
320
HRE4884-09
2000A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS8
840
HRE4964
2000A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS8
800
HRE4964-01
1250A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS5
800
HRE4964-02
2000A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS8
930
HRE4964-03
2500A
Aluminium
OMEGA
AS9
1020
HRE4154
1200A
Copper
OMEGA
AS5
400
HRE4884-03
3150A
Copper
HOOK
AS8 to AS9
446

Busbar Tube

  • Busbar Tube is extruded Aluminium Alloy to Australian Standard

  • Supplied in mill finish as standard

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Outside Diameter (mm)
Wall Thickness (mm)
Manual sort
80
4
1o
80
6
1s
100
4
2
100
6
2g
100
10
3
125
6
3g
125
10
4
140
10
6
160
10
8
200
12
g

A-Frames

  • A-Frame sockets are 30 degree angled and must be welded to bars on site 

  • Small A frames can be partially fabricated in house - details upon inquiry

  • ​​All measurements in mm

Part Number
Description
Suits Busbar Diameter
With Leg Diameter
Bolted (B) or Welded (W)
Manual sort
HRE4312
Tee connector
80
80
B
2g
HRE4249
Straight connector
100
100
B
2o
HRE47
Tee connector
100
100
B
2q
2s
HRE4623-02
A Frame Top socket
100
100
W
2s8
HRE4623-03
A Frame Lower socket
100
100
W
2sg
2t
HRE5041-01
A Frame Top socket
160
125
W
2tg
HRE5041-02
A Frame Lower socket
160
125
W
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