Introduction and index

Structures and supports

SECTION 5
Structures and supports

Introduction The structure and support products in this Section 5 include Page 5/1
galvanised mild steel fabricated components that enable the
rapid assembly of a complete outdoor substation switchyard.
The components are designed to suit the substation’s
particular requirements.
Equipment stands are dimensioned to suit the particular type
and model of equipment required to be supported.
Note Our offer does not include for fitting or assembly on site.

Structure Bus supports Page 5/2

and supports Cable stands Page 5/3 5
Circuit breaker and recloser stands Page 5/5
Disconnector stands Page 5/6
Measurement transformer (CT and VT) stands Page 5/7
Bearers and bearer supports Page 5/8

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 Bus supports – general arrangements
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural
strength standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant
structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment
types, and switchyard arrangements.
SECTION 5 Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
your requirements.
Structures and supports

A typical 33kV bus support stand

The illustration below has been extracted from general arrangement drawing 4483-326. The dimensions
are typical only.

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 Cable stands – general arrangements
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural
strength standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant
structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment
types, and switchyard arrangements.
SECTION 5 Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
your requirements.
Structures and supports

A typical 33kV combined cable and disconnector stand

The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 4482-12. Separate stands may be provided
if required.

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 Cable stands – general arrangements
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural
strength standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant
structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment
types, and switchyard arrangements.
SECTION 5 Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
your requirements.
Structures and supports

A typical 33kV combined cable and bus support stand

The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 4483-2.

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 Circuit breaker and recloser stands –
general arrangements
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural strength
standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment types,
SECTION 5 and switchyard arrangements.
Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
Structures and supports your requirements.

A typical 11kV combined recloser and disconnector stand

The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 4485-41C.
This design was prepared specifically for the customer concerned.
We can provide stands for any make and model of circuit breaker or recloser. Please contact us for
further details.

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 Disconnector stands –
general arrangements
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural strength
standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment types,
SECTION 5 and switchyard arrangements.
Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
Structures and supports your requirements.

A typical 33kV disconnector stand for a IRW-NL77H

disconnector
The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 4531-54.

Another typical 33kV disconnector stand, this time for a

IRW-NM7 disconnector
The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 4482-6.

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 Measurement transformer
(CT and VT) stands
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural strength
standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment types,
SECTION 5 and switchyard arrangements.
Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
Structures and supports your requirements.

A typical 66kV current transformer stand

The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 3917-66 / 7.

A typical 66kV voltage transformer stand

The illustration below has been extracted from drawing 3917-6.

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 Bearers and bearer supports
All our structures and supports designs are to New Zealand seismic and structural
strength standards with type design studies and approvals by our consultant
structural engineers.
We are able to provide designs covering a variety of substation voltages, equipment
types, and switchyard arrangements.
SECTION 5 Contact us with your project details and we shall provide you with an offer to suit
your requirements.
Structures and supports

Series ST supports
The Series ST support units are manufactured from hot dip galvanised mild steel sections. They are used
for supporting bearers on one or two poles. Primarily for mounting disconnectors, but also for mounting
ancillary equipment e.g. Busbar support insulators, CTs, etc.

Series ref A B C D E F G H

ST-

ST-

Series SU bearers
The Series SU bearer units are manufactured from mild steel channels which are hot dip galvanised after
all drilling is completed. They are typically used for mounting our 33kV disconnectors. Similar bearers may
be used for switchgear, up to 110kV as well as for busbar supports and ancillary equipment.
Please contact us with your project requirements.

Series ref A B C (max) C (min) D E F G

SU-

SU-

Please contact us with your project requirements and required dimensions.

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