550kV GIS bushing

With the development of SF6 fully enclosed gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) and the widespread use of GIS bushings, these components boast features such as being lightweight, compact, simple, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture. Notably, their internal insulation is highly reliable, ensuring no interference from partial discharge.

The Advanced Nature of GIS Casing Assembly Technology

1. Overview

　　As SF ₆ The development of fully enclosed gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) has led to the widespread use of GIS bushings, which boast features such as being lightweight, compact, simple, cost-effective, and easy to manufacture. Notably, their internal insulation is highly reliable, ensuring no interference from partial discharge.

　　Originally, domestic GIS bushings were designed and produced by major switch manufacturers themselves, while hollow porcelain insulators were sourced from external manufacturers. Currently, however, major switch manufacturers are increasingly opting to purchase complete outgoing bushing assemblies externally.

　　Hunan Province Liling City Pukou Electrical Porcelain Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as: Pukou Company) utilizes its own domestically produced porcelain bushings, combined with the advanced manufacturing technologies currently employed by leading switchgear companies. As a result, Pukou Company has developed and is now supplying GIS outlet bushings tailored for use by major switchgear manufacturers. This collaboration allows these companies to focus entirely on optimizing their overall product assembly processes—and on advancing their offerings to even higher voltage levels.

　　Our company produces a series of GIS equipment rated for 126kV, 252kV, 363kV, and 550kV SF₆. ₆ /Air porcelain bushing products, suitable for Pollution Level III and Level IV areas.

2. Product Performance and Structure

2.1 Product Performance Parameters

　　Our company can tailor product interface designs to meet diverse customer requirements. As of June 2025, we have already assembled a variety of product interface configurations in different formats, all according to user specifications.

2.2 Product Structure

　　The SF6/air porcelain bushing used in GIS serves as the high-voltage inlet and outlet terminal of the GIS system. It primarily consists of a porcelain sleeve, housing, basin insulator, grading ring, and other components, adopting a single-phase, single-tank design. The high-voltage end is mounted on the connection plate of the central conductor within the outlet porcelain bushing, linking via the central conductor to the contacts of the basin insulator, thereby establishing the internal connection between the system and the GIS main body. Both the central conductor and the contact connection parts are installed inside the tank filled with SF6 gas. ₆ Inside the fully enclosed metal container for gases. Due to SF ₆ Gases possess excellent electrical insulation properties, effectively enhancing the electrical insulation performance of the bushing and enabling a reduction in the distance between phases and ground.

　　This product series features porcelain components that can be custom-designed according to customers' installation requirements. Additionally, the installation height of the products can also be tailored to meet specific customer needs, ensuring compatibility with various GIS outlet configurations. The products boast exceptional insulation capabilities, a compact design, well-organized internal layouts, and reliable interconnections. Moreover, their overall performance fully complies with relevant standards such as GB/T 4109 and GB 11022, positioning them at the forefront of today’s international advanced technology levels.

3 Product Features

3.1 High-quality porcelain components

　　The porcelain components are made from high-strength electrical porcelain and produced using a mature, years-proven process. They are manufactured with advanced equipment and undergo rigorous inspection and testing to ensure the inherent quality of the porcelain parts.

3.2 Precision Product Assembly

　　Product assembly is a critical technology for GIS SF6/air porcelain bushing products. The precision of the assembly directly affects the final product quality. Each assembly process is supported by dedicated tooling and equipment to ensure accuracy, and every step in the assembly procedure is meticulously guided by comprehensive process documentation.

　　After years of dedicated practice through the assembly of nearly 2,000 projects, Pukou Company has developed professional expertise in the comprehensive assembly of GIS bushings, mastering the seamless integration of porcelain components with other elements. As a result, the company has achieved optimal performance, craftsmanship, and aesthetic quality in both functionality and appearance.

3.3 Precise Product Control

　　From the procurement of raw components at the product's source to incoming inspection, and from cleaning product parts to assembly—every single process step has a meticulously defined assembly process card, ensuring that product assembly is conducted in an orderly, accurate, and complete manner. The following measures are primarily implemented:

　　a. Specialized inspection tools and fixtures, such as dedicated templates, have been designed to ensure the accuracy of product inspections.

　　b. Designed specialized assembly fixtures to ensure the geometric and positional tolerance requirements of the assembly interfaces.

　　c. Optimized the electrical testing fixtures to ensure accurate and error-free product inspection.

　　d. Optimized the product assembly process cards and implemented assessment and inspection for each work step, ensuring precise product assembly.

　　e. A dedicated person is responsible for the incoming inspection of products and product testing, ensuring consistent product quality.

3.4 Excellent Product Performance

　　Among them, the 252kV porcelain insulators selected are our company's standard product 59610, which passed the 1-minute power-frequency withstand voltage test at 490kV—exceeding the national standard requirement of 460 kV for 1-minute withstand voltage.

4. Technical Assurance Measures

4.1 Mature Wet-Process Electrical Porcelain Manufacturing Technology and GIS Outgoing Porcelain Bushing Assembly Techniques

　　After continuous improvement and refinement, Pukou Company has masterfully mastered the wet-process porcelain insulator production technology. They have compiled more than 80 standardized operation manuals, including those for manufacturing large hollow porcelain insulators with inorganic bonding, covering every step from raw materials to product inspection and packaging. This has resulted in a technology and process system with independent intellectual property rights, enabling precise guidance throughout the entire production process.

　　GIS using SF ₆ The assembly process for air porcelain bushings leverages the mature assembly technologies developed by major switchgear companies' GIS systems, refined over nearly 1,000 projects involving more than 9,000 products. Tailored to the specific needs of Pukou Company, this process incorporates and assimilates advanced assembly expertise from leading switchgear firms, resulting in the creation of multiple standardized operation manuals covering key steps such as cleaning, assembly, and sealant application—all designed to guide the efficient and precise assembly of GIS bushing outlets.

4.2 Testing and Inspection of Products

　　Pukou Company provides GIS-grade SF6 gas to major switchgear manufacturers. ₆ /Air porcelain bushings must undergo the following tests before leaving the factory, as required by the technical agreement: visual inspection, dimensional and geometric tolerance checks, gas-tightness testing, lightning impulse tests, power-frequency dry withstand voltage tests, partial discharge measurements, and loop resistance measurements. In addition, porcelain bushings and SFₓ are provided. ₆ Routine test and inspection report for the empty porcelain casing.

5. Market Fulfillment Capability

　　Pukou Company's production capacity: SF6 for 126kV to 550kV GIS ₆ /Air porcelain bushings: 6,300 units per year, including 1,260 units at 126 kV, 3,000 units at 2400 kV, 300 units at 363 kV, and 600 units at 550 kV.