The Air Flow Spoiler is a motion control product used to control galloping of cable spans. Galloping can rapidly cause severe damage to the cable systems if left unmitigated. Using the recommended quantity and placement of Air Flow Spoilers can suppress galloping and increase cable longevity.

  • Central spoiling section suppresses galloping by providing a constantly changing aerodynamic profile, disrupting lift

  • Helical gripping sections on both ends grip the cable securely without excess clamping forces

  • Number and placement of Air Flow Spoilers in each cable span are determined by an internally-developed program based on the results of field and laboratory research

  • Made of durable, UV-rated PVC

  • Standard version available for up to 230 kV and EHV available for up to 345 kV

  • Air Flow Spoilers for EHV applications have a co-extruded semi-conductive material layer that resists the surface effects of high electrical gradients and minimizes the possible generation of radio interference (RI).

Product Information

Air Flow Spoiler for Transmission & Distribution - Catalog Pages

Air Flow Spoiler for ADSS - Catalog Pages

Air Flow Spoiler for OPGW - Catalog Pages

Air Flow Spoiler for Telecommunications Cables - Catalog Pages

Air Flow Spoiler for Tower Down Guys - Catalog Pages

  

Installation Instructions

Air Flow Spoiler - SP2697-2

 

Reports and Guide Books

Conductor Galloping Basics

Overhead Distribution Line Repair Manual

 

Air Flow Spoiler - for Transmission and Distribution

Catalog Number EHV Catalog Number Cable Diameter Range Length Weight/Unit Color Code
in mm ft m lb

5058100

N/A

0.25 - 0.326

6.3 - 8.3 13-1/3 4.06 1.0 Red
5058101 N/A 0.327 - 0.461 8.31 - 11.7 13-1/2 4.11 1.0 White
5058102 N/A 0.462 - 0.563 11.8 - 14.3 13-3/4 4.19 2.3 Orange
5058103 N/A 0.564 - 0.760 14.4 - 19.3 14-1/2 4.42 2.4 Yellow
5058104 N/A 0.761 - 0.926 19.4 - 23.5 14-7/8 4.53 4.3 Blue
5058105

5058200

0.927 - 1.019 23.6 - 25.9 15-1/4 4.65 4.5 Black
5058106 5058201 1.020 - 1.165 26.0 - 29.6 15-3/4 4.80 5.5 Purple
5058107 5058202 1.166 - 1.469 29.7 - 37.3 16-1/4 4.95 5.8 Brown
5058108 5058203 1.470 - 1.602 37.4 - 40.7 17-1/8 5.22 9.5 Green
5058109 5058204 1.603 - 1.762 40.8 - 44.8 17-1/3 5.28 9.8 Pink
5058110 5058205 1.763 - 1.922 44.9 - 48.8 18-1/8 5.52 10.5 Red

 

Air Flow Spoiler - for ADSS

Catalog Number EHV Catalog Number Cable Diameter Range Length Weight/Unit Color Code
in mm ft m lb

5058100

N/A

0.25 - 0.326

6.3 - 8.3 13-1/3 4.06 1.0 Red
5058101 N/A 0.327 - 0.461 8.31 - 11.7 13-1/2 4.11 1.0 White
5058102 N/A 0.462 - 0.563 11.8 - 14.3 13-3/4 4.19 2.3 Orange
5058103 N/A 0.564 - 0.760 14.4 - 19.3 14-1/2 4.42 2.4 Yellow
5058104 N/A 0.761 - 0.926 19.4 - 23.5 14-7/8 4.53 4.3 Blue
5058105

5058200

0.927 - 1.019 23.6 - 25.9 15-1/4 4.65 4.5 Black
5058106 5058201 1.020 - 1.165 26.0 - 29.6 15-3/4 4.80 5.5 Purple

 

Air Flow Spoiler - for OPGW

Catalog Number EHV Catalog Number Cable Diameter Range Length Weight/Unit Color Code
in mm ft m lb

5058100

N/A

0.25 - 0.326

6.3 - 8.3 13-1/3 4.06 1.0 Red
5058101 N/A 0.327 - 0.461 8.31 - 11.7 13-1/2 4.11 1.0 White
5058102 N/A 0.462 - 0.563 11.8 - 14.3 13-3/4 4.19 2.3 Orange
5058103 N/A 0.564 - 0.760 14.4 - 19.3 14-1/2 4.42 2.4 Yellow
5058104 N/A 0.761 - 0.926 19.4 - 23.5 14-7/8 4.53 4.3 Blue
5058105

5058200

0.927 - 1.019 23.6 - 25.9 15-1/4 4.65 4.5 Black
5058106 5058201 1.020 - 1.165 26.0 - 29.6 15-3/4 4.80 5.5 Purple
5058107 5058202 1.166 - 1.469 29.7 - 37.3 16 4.95 5.8 Brown