Types of Formed Wires Formed wires come in different forms. Some are simple products while others have complex designs. Here are some of them; Distribution tie A distribution tie is usually considered as an alternative for the armor rods. It has a hand tie wire and encased with an insulator. A distribution tie is usually installed with a pad, especially when used on the naked conductors. The main function of this formed wire is to offer protection against abrasion due to the constant movement of the conductor. Distribution ties can also replace the hand tie wires. Guy dead-end This class of formed wire is used for guying onto the poles. They are usually used with guy strands which are then connected to the poles. Conductor splice This is a formed wire that is used for joining two or more conductors so that they end up forming a strong mechanical bond at the points of their union. The joining also forms an electrical termination point such that electric current cannot flow beyond that point. The conductors may be welded or soldered at the spliced to enhance their bond. Spiral vibration damper The primary function of a spiral vibration damper is to minimize vibrations on the conductors. It also reduces the stress that is caused by vibrating conductors. The vibration can be installed in two ways; single installation and double installation. The damper is designed to be used with different conductors and can handle different power capacities. It is also non-corrosive and can withstand high temperatures. Line guards A line guard is a formed wire that is designed to protect a conductor by minimizing the bending. It also minimizes the effects of corrosion and abrasion on the conductor. The level of protection that a line guard provides depends on the various factors including the environmental temperature, and tensional force that is exerted on the conductor. Suspension clamp A suspension clamp is a formed wire that is used for clamping conductors along the longitudinal axis. The arms of the suspension clamp extend outwards on the opposite side of the conductor.  Sections of the conductor cable are rested on these arms. This means that the cable is free to oscillate within the given arms. Insulator tie Also known as a distribution tie, this is a class of formed wire that is used for connecting conductors to the spool insulator. It can also be designed to make a connection to the pole top insulator. These formed wires are made of aluminum though some are made of non-conductors such as PVC. There are three main types of insulator ties. These are top ties, side ties, and spool ties. Insulator ties usually work with labels, neck tubes, and guy grips. Armor rod Armor rods play a protective role on the transmission line. They shield the conductor from the effects of bending, abrasion, and compression. As a class of formed wire, armor rods are marked with different color codes and are easy to install. Grip dead-end This is a formed wire that is designed to create a tight grip on the conductor. The grip is uniform hence preventing distortion of the conductor due to the external forces. The design of the grip dead-end provides the required holding strength that will support the continuation of conductors. It has a simple design hence easy to install.

Preformed tension clamp/preformed dead end/ dead end cable grips

The preformed dead end is one type of guy grip which has an important function on ADSS/OPGW transmission line. The dead end cable grips are designed to connect the ADSS/OPGW/OPPC to the overhead tower or pole.