Energy Division
BCAC
Bushing Connection Animal Cover
Our hot-stickable insulating cover is
designed to prevent animal caused out-
ages on pole-top transformer equipment
ranging from 15 to 35 kV.
Reliable Outage Protection
Tyco Electronics’ Raychem insulating
­covers have been successfully eliminating
outages from all types of animals for
years. This cover has been designed to
­provide the same great protection with
enhanced features.
Fast and Versatile Installation
The BCAC cover uses a scissor action
design to allow for live installations on
bushing skirts ranging in size from
1.7" (43mm) through 2.7" (68mm) in
core diameter and 3.0" (75mm) through
4.75" (120mm) in shed diameter.
The scissor action translates the force
on contact with the bushing core to a
­rotating action that closes the cover
around the bushing.
The cover incorporates a gripper attach-
ment that can be locked in two ­different
locations on the cover. This ­allows for
installations from a pole or from a bucket.
A step latching mechanism is incorporated
for a more craft friendly installation.
High Performance Material
Superior high-voltage outdoor materials are
used in the BCAC cover design. The rugged,
non-tracking, UV-resistant polymer ensures
long-term performance even in the most
extreme environmental conditions.
Product Performance

Product Test Requirement

AC Wet Withstand 20 kV minimum
Wind Tunnel (70 MPH for 10 minutes) No dislodging of BCAC
from bushing

Key Material Properties Test Method Requirement

Physical
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 17 Mpa minimum (2450 psi min.)
Ultimate Elongation ASTM D638 25% minimum

Electrical
Tracking and Erosion Resistance ASTM D2303 No tracking or erosion to top
surface or flame failure after:
Step Voltage Method 1hr.@ 2.5 kV, 2.75 kV, 3.00 kV
(initiate@ 2.5 kV) 20 min.@ 3.25 kV

Product Selection

Product Type Standard Pack Insulator Core Range Insulator Shed Range Cover Size
BCAC-G-5D/8 (B12) 12 1.7"–2.7" (43mm–68mm) 3.00"–4.75" (75mm–120mm) 5" (125mm) dia, 8" (200mm) ht

Technical Report
EDR-5339—Bushing Connection Animal Cover (BCAC 5D/8) Mechanical/Electrical Evaluation
UVR 8209—Material Test Report

Hot-Stick Installation

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