Wildlife Guards

Our wildlife guards provide durable, environmentally responsible protection for electrical systems, preventing animal-related outages. Designed for easy installation and long-lasting performance, these guards are a crucial solution for safeguarding transformers in even the harshest environments.

Shedmount & Mini-Shedmount Guards

The most universal, economical, and effective defense against wildlife intrusion available.
Fit all common distribution transformer high voltage primary bushings. The larger diameter Mini Shedmount is very effective for use on polymer arresters.
Hinged for easy installation and innovative CMI easy-lock latching that provides secure, dependable closure that does not require taping.
Available in solid or meshed wall construction and standard or flame retardant material.

Universal Handwheel Guard

For use with handwheel tightened bushing terminals.
Meshed front port for optional handwheel hole heights to accommodate most HV terminal configurations.
Secure latches which can easily be unlatched when needed.
Universal retrofit applications.
Available in standard or flame retardant material.

Arrester Bracket (A.B.) Cap

Reduces outages caused by wildlife perched on the mounting of the polymer arrester bracket to the metal transformer mounting bracket.
Universal design fits all common brands of polymer distribution class arresters.
Easy snap fit installation – no tape or tie wraps required.
Rounded surface serves as perch deterrent.
Available in standard or flame retardant material.

Shedlock Guard

A universal funnel type guard made of state-of-the-art material and a unique patented body design that locks onto the top shed of a wide range of bushing sizes.
Tapered neck that can be cut to accommodate larger cable sizes and insulated cables.
Locking tabs and pleats that provide a firm attachment to the top shed of bushings.

Shedmount TI Guard

Patented design allows the guard to be cocked open before installation.
Easily Installed with either a hotstick or shotgun stick.
Works when retrofitting to energized pole mount transformers.
Generous cable opening that fits snugly around entrance cables, regardless of their position.
Available in solid or meshed wall construction and standard or flame retardant material.

CL Guard

Designed to accommodate bushing-mounted external CL fuse diameters up to 2.75.”
Flexible fingers at the cable entrances and mounting throat that permits easy installation.
Gripping ribs to ease installation with insulated gloves.
Available in standard or flame retardant material.

Recloser Guard

Designed for installation on Reclosers and Regulators for overdistribution systems rated 15 to 35 KVA class.
Will accommodate bushing skirt diameters of up to a maximum of seven inches.
Mounts securely on both the vertical and horizontal terminations.
Available in solid or meshed wall construction and standard or flame retardant material.

Raptor Resister

Pole top guard designed for installation on wood, steel, and concrete poles.
Two-piece, conical shaped, molded wildlife guard designed to prevent Osprey and other birds from nesting.
Extra-large hand grips for easy handling.
Thick wall construction for long-lasting rigidity.

Cutout Fuse Guard

Designed for both energized and de-energized cutouts, it offers seamless installation using a hot stick or traditional methods.
Provides effective protection for cutout fuses, minimizing the risk of accidental contact and improving safety around energized equipment.
Made from high-impact, UV-resistant materials to withstand harsh weather conditions and ensure long-term reliability.
Fits standard cutout fuse configurations, making it ideal for use in utility poles, transformers, and power distribution systems.
Flame retardant options coming soon.

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