Locke glass insulator & pin

[Trade Journal]

Publication: Electrical Review

New York, NY, United States
p. 15, col. 2


Locke's High-Potential Insulating Specialties.

 

Fred M. Locke, of Victor, N. Y., well known as a manufacturer of insulating specialties for high-potential currents, has recently placed on the market a number of new devices, of which several are illustrated herewith. In Fig. 1 is shown a triple petticoat glass insulator designed for use on electric transmission lines carrying potentials up to 20,000 volts.

 

FIG. 1. — LOCKE
Fig. 1. — Locke's Triple-Petticoat Glass Insulator.

 

In Fig. 1 is shown a steel insulator pin equipped with a porcelain ball. These pins are being extensively used in all parts of the country. Fig. 3 illustrates a galvanized upright side bracket for attaching high-capacity insulators to the sides of buildings and other similar places. They are made in a number of convenient sizes.

 

FIGS. 2 AND 3. — LOCKE
Figs. 2 and 3. — Locke's Steel Insulator Pin and Upright Side Bracket.

 

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Keywords:Fred Locke
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Researcher:Elton Gish
Date completed:January 16, 2009 by: Elton Gish;