Spacer Cable Systems Address High Density Challenges at Substation Exits

By Marmon Utility (Hendrix®) · IEEE Spectrum · 2026-09-24

IEEE Spectrum highlights a shift in distribution design where covered, spacer-supported overhead construction is being used to manage increasing feeder density. These systems aim to mitigate contact-driven faults in the critical first spans of a line, where a single incident can

IEEE Spectrum highlights a shift in distribution design where covered, spacer-supported overhead construction is being used to manage increasing feeder density. These systems aim to mitigate contact-driven faults in the critical first spans of a line, where a single incident can