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BIRD-FLIGHT™ Diverter
The BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter (BFD) is designed to make overhead lines and guyed structures visible to birds and provides an economical means of reducing the hazard to both lines and birds. For low- and medium-voltage construction, the BFD to the phase conductors (bare or jacketed). For high voltages, it is typically used on the shield wire and/or OPGW cable.
The Plastic BFD is manufactured from rigid, high-impact PVC possessing excellent chemical resistance and tensile strength properties. The BFD will retain good physical characteristics over a range of temperatures. A robotically installed design is available for most OHSW and OPGW applications.
The Aluminum BFD is manufactured from a high strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy material. It is designed for use on conductors operated at elevated temperatures (up to 250°C).
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Lightweight, economical, and easily applied by hand or hot stick
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Positive grip prevents product from moving along the span
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Long service life without deterioration of material properties
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Minimal wind resistance
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Manufactured from gray or yellow high-impact PVC with UV protection or aluminum alloy for high-temperature requirements (contact PLP for other color/voltage options)
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For voltages up to 230 kV. Contact PLP for 345 kV applications.
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Meets UL 94 V-0 flammability requirements
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Robotically installed versions available for the plastic BFD
Product Information
BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter - Catalog Pages
BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter - Catalog Pages for Tower & Antenna
Sales Materials
BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter using Robotic Installation
BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter & RAPTOR CLAMP Diverter Comparison Sheet
Installation Instructions
| BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter | |||||||
| Catalog Number | Conductor Diameter Range |
Overall Length | Diverter Coil Outer Diameter |
Color Code | |||
| Yellow | Gray | Minimum | Maximum | ||||
| in (mm) | mm | in (mm) | in (mm) | ||||
| BFDMS3331 | BFDMS3346 | 0.175 (4.4) | 0.249 (6.3) | 8.00 (203) | 2.25 (57) | Black | |
| BFDMS3155 | BFDMS2921 | 0.250 (6.4) | 0.349 (8.9) | 8.50 (216) | 2.50 (64) | Blue | |
| BFDMS13152R | BFDMS13153R | 0.312 (7.9) | 0.349 (8.9) | 10.00 (254) | 4.25 (108) | Blue | |
| BFDMS3164 | BFDMS3355 | 0.350 (8.9) | 0.449 (11.4) | 9.50 (241) | 2.75 (70) | Brown | |
| BFDMS11135 | BFDMS11060 | 0.350 (8.9) | 0.449 (11.4) | 12.37 (314) | 4.25 (108) | Brown | |
| BFDMS11135R | BFDMS11060R | 0.350 (8.9) | 0.449 (11.4) | 11.50 (292) | 4.25 (108) | Brown | |
| BFDMS3341 | BFDMS3366 | 0.450 (11.4) | 0.599 (15.2) | 14.50 (368) | 4.25 (108) | Green | |
| BFDMS3341R | BFDMS3366R | 0.450 (11.4) | 0.599 (15.2) | 13.50 (343) | 4.25 (108) | Green | |
| BFDMS3344 | BFDMS3371 | 0.600 (15.25) | 0.770 (19.6) | 17.00 (432) | 4.25 (108) | Purple | |
| BFDMS3345 | BFDMS3376 | 0.771 (19.6) | 0.858 (21.8) | 15.00 (381) | 4.25 (108) | Red | |
| BFDMS3405 | BFDMS11699 | 0.859 (21.8) | 0.970 (24.6) | 16.50 (419) | 4.50 (114) | Orange | |
| BFDMS11111 | BFDMS12290 | 0.971 (24.7) | 1.121 (28.5) | 15.50 (394) | 4.25 (108) | Pink | |
| BFDMS11430 | 1.222 (31) | 1.306 (33.2) | 16.25 (412.8) | 4.38 (111.3) | Gray | ||
| BFDMS11110 | 1.307 (33.2) | 1.530 (38.7) | 17.00 (431.8) | 4.70 (119.3) | Black | ||
| BFDMS12351 | 1.531 (38.9) | 1.786 (45.4) | 20.00 (508) | 4.86 (124) | White | ||
| BFDMS11566 | 1.787 (45.4) | 2.100 (53.3) | 23.00 (584.2) | 5.25 (133.4) | Purple | ||
| BFDMS12603 | 2.101 (53.4) | 2.500 (63.5) | 26.00 (660.4) | 5.25 (133.4) | Orange | ||
