Therm-A-Guard® underwent multiple rounds of testing to certify the safety and longevity of the product. Here you’ll find answers to the more frequent technical questions we receive from our customers.
Therm-A-Guard® wildlife protectors are produced from an engineering-grade, high-density polyethylene called Marlex 9018, manufactured by the Chevron Phillips Chemical Corporation. The Marlex 9018 material was recommended for use in manufacturing the Therm-A-Guard by Chevrons chemical and material engineers. This HDPE has excellent cold and hot weather properties and would be the best choice for injection molding our design with very little change in material dimensions. Both the polyethylene material and the colorant additive are UV stabilized with the maximum amount of HALS stabilizer recommended for this HDPE. We have many electric utilities using the Therm-A-Guard wildlife protector for 15 to 20 years and are reporting no change in the material properties or function of the guard.
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| Size | Model # | Price Each | Useable Inside Height | Maximum Bushing Diameter | Exit Lead Cutout Size (Adjustable) | Price Per Case | Guards Per Case | Store Link |
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| Small | TGB-50007 | $10.50 | 7.00” | 5.00" | 1.25" | $294.00 | 28* | Buy Now |
| Medium | TGB-65010 | $15.50 | 10.00” | 6.50" | 2.00" | $93.00 | 6* | Buy Now |
| Large | TGB-82512 | $18.50 | 12.00" | 8.25" | 3.75" | $111.00 | 6* | Buy Now |
| Extra Large | TGB-10517 | $34.50 | 17.00" | 10.5" | 6.00" | $103.50 | 3* | Buy Now |
*All Therm-A-Guard® Wildlife Protectors are sold by the case only – We DO NOT break up cases.
*Small Guards: 28 guards per case
*Medium Guards: 6 guards per case
*Large Guards: 6 guards per Case
*Ex-Large Guards: 3 guards per Case
Free samples are available for all sizes of our bushing covers. It's the perfect way to determine exactly what you need before placing a large order.
Did you know: Therm-A-Guard® has been tested to remain in place in winds up to 125 MPH (winds over 125 MPH not tested). With the Therm-A-Guards mesh design there is very little surface area compared to a solid guard’s surface area for the wind to displace the guard.
Therm-A-Guard® Wildlife Protector
Therm-A-Guard® was rigorously tested for UV stabilization and passed with flying colors.
Our Products have been tested and are RUS Accepted by the USDA, Electrical Staff Division.
Yes! Infrared inspections can now precisely detect hot spots on wildlife guarded equipment using the patented Therm-A-Guard® design. The view is clear enough to easily determine the exact cause of the hot spot and its actual temperature. Conventional solid wildlife guards mask this view and make it nearly impossible to accurately detect and report these hot spots.
The openings in the Therm-A-Guard® are approximately 3/10" in size. These openings are large enough to allow an unobstructed view of your protected equipment yet small enough to prevent wildlife from coming into contact with the energized equipment.
Yes. The open design of the Therm-A-Guard® allows for increased air circulation around the guarded equipment thus maintaining cooler operating temperatures. Cooler temperatures are critical to the life expectancy of your bushing's gaskets.
Therm-A-Guard® is designed with a truly unique latching system. The system has multiple independent latching points insuring a secure hold to the wildlife guarded equipment. Designed with a conventional hinge system, as opposed to a living hinge, the Therm-A-Guard® can easily be removed and reinstalled without fear of damaging the hinge assembly.
Yes. All Therm-A-Guard® models are UV stabilized with a .75% HALS UV stabilizer. This high level of UV stabilization is more than triple that of most outdoor polyethylene products and will provide a minimum of 10 years of outdoor life without degradation.
Therm-A-Guard® wildlife protectors are produced from an engineering-grade, high-density polyethylene called Marlex 9018, manufactured by Chevron-Phillips Chemical Corporation. (Complete material specifications and data sheets are available). The Therm-A-Guard® has a smooth, highly polished surface allowing rain to wash away contaminants that could otherwise build up. Both the polyethylene material and the colorant additive are UV stabilized.
