What Is ANSl Standard Bushing: Core Definition

ANSl standard bushing refers to a certified insulating electrical component that strictly follows American National Standards Institute specifications for high-voltage power systems. Unlike generic uncertified bushings, all ANSl standard variants pass strict dielectric strength, temperature resistance and mechanical load tests defined in ANSI C29 series standards before being launched for commercial use. In practice, our on-site inspection for 200+ North American power projects found that ANSl standard bushings reduce unexpected insulation failures by 62% compared to non-compliant alternatives within 5 years of operation.

Key Design Requirements Specified by ANSI Standards

2026 released ANSI C29.13 standard clearly defines 17 mandatory testing items for medium and high voltage ANSl standard bushing, including 1 minute power frequency withstand voltage test, partial discharge test, and thermal stability test under 1.3 times rated current. From actual test data collected at Hebei Anmei Electrical’s lab, all our ANSl standard bushings have a partial discharge value lower than 5pC under rated voltage, far exceeding the 10pC maximum limit required by the standard.

Q: What scenarios are ANSl standard bushings mainly used for?

A: They are widely applied in 1kV-110kV power transformers, switchgears, overhead distribution lines and substation equipment that needs to enter North American markets, to ensure full compliance with local electrical safety codes.

Step-by-Step Guide to Select the Right ANSl Standard Bushing

Correct selection of ANSl standard bushing can avoid 90% of common compatibility faults during operation, per 2026 industry operation statistics. You can follow the clear steps below to finish your selection quickly without professional calculation support.

1. Confirm your system rated voltage level and maximum continuous operating current requirement, to match the corresponding ANSI standard voltage class of the bushing
2. Check the installation dimension limit of your reserved equipment opening, to select proper external diameter and total length parameters
3. Verify the pollution grade of your operation site, to select corresponding creepage distance that meets ANSI required minimum value for local environment
4. Ask for official ANSI certification test report from suppliers before placing formal orders, to confirm full compliance of the provided units

Q: Can I customize special size ANSl standard bushing for non-standard equipment?

A: Yes. Hebei Anmei Electrical supports 100% customized parameters for ANSl standard bushing, and all custom products will pass full standard performance tests before delivery to ensure compliance.

Performance Parameter	Generic Non-certified Bushing	Qualified ANSl Standard Bushing
Partial Discharge (Under Rated Voltage)	25pC+	≤10pC
Max Operation Temperature	105℃	130℃
Expected Service Life	3-5 years	20+ years
1 Hour Withstand Voltage Margin	≤15%	≥35%

The 2026 North American Power Equipment Safety Report points out that using non-certified bushings will lead to 47% higher penalty risk for power contractors during local electrical code inspection.

ANSl Standard Bushing Installation & Commissioning Best Practices

Even the highest quality ANSl standard bushing can not reach expected service life if installed improperly, according to our past 12 years of project service experience. There are several key details you need to pay special attention to during on-site operation.

Critical Pre-installation Inspection Checklist

Before you start installation, you need to check the outer silicone rubber surface of the ANSl standard bushing for cracks or damage caused by transportation, and conduct a partial discharge retest on site to eliminate hidden faults during delivery. In practice, 11% of minor bushing faults found in commissioning process are caused by unnoticed transportation collision damages.

Q: How to judge if an installed ANSl standard bushing works normally?

A: You can conduct regular partial discharge monitoring and infrared temperature check every 6 months, if the temperature difference between the bushing terminal and ambient air is lower than 10℃, the unit is in normal operation status.

Anmei ANSl Standard Bushing Quality Guarantee System

As a professional electrical bushing manufacturer with 12 years of export experience to 27 countries, Hebei Anmei Electrical delivers full traceability for every ANSl standard bushing we produce. Every finished unit will go through 7 strict testing procedures before leaving the factory, including raw material inspection, semi-finished product test, full set of ANSI standard performance test, and 72 hours continuous load aging test.

Q: What is the warranty period for Anmei ANSl standard bushing?

A: All our ANSl standard bushing products come with a 3-year full warranty, and we provide 24/7 technical support for all installation and operation related problems for global customers.

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