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VIBRATION DAMPER
PLP Motion Control Products
VORTX Vibration Damper
energy through the damper clamp to the mes-
From the Recognized Leader in senger wire and weights. Inter-strand friction
Conductor Protection between wires in the messenger helps dissipate
this energy as heat. In addition, these damp-
Much of PLPs business has developed from ers work by opposing and interfering with the
over 60 years of studying and analyzing the ef- conductor vibration itself.
fects of wind induced conductor motion. It began
in 1947 with PREFORMED Armor Rods, The original Stockbridge Dampers were con-
originally designed to protect power cables from sidered 2-Response designs in that they had
abrasion and fatigue. PLP products are continu- equal weights and messenger lengths, creating
ally tested and evaluated, both in the laboratory 2 resonant frequencies. The VORTX Damper
and in the field to insure that customers have exceeds this 2-response performance with
the finest product possible whether in support a multi-response design that more efficiently
systems or motion control. reduces vibration across the corresponding
Aeolian frequency range. This is accomplished
The worldwide group of PLP companies have with unequal messenger lengths and weights
tested, evaluated, and offered a number of which are matched to the specific conductor
motion control designs throughout our history. impedance and line operation conditions to
Most are unique in design and offer the best achieve optimum performance.
conductor protection for their specific purpose.
Forced Response Test - VSD40-D Before Break-in @ 100 mm/sec
Power (W)
3.0
Aeolian vibration is a high frequency, low 2.5
2.0
amplitude motion caused by smooth laminar 1.5
winds flowing across a cable. When conduc- 1.0
0.5
tors or cables are exposed to this wind type, 0.0
a phenomenon known as vortex shedding 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
Features (continued)
The VORTX Vibration Damper
Glue compounds are avoided as these
Reduces Aeolian Vibration can vary in performance with changing
The VORTX Vibration Damper improves upon temperature.
the established theory of the Stockbridge Breakaway Bolt Option The VORTX
damper invented in the 1920s. Such dampers Vibration Damper can also be ordered
function by transferring the conductors vibration with a breakaway bolt. When tightened
to the recommended torque level, the top VORTX Dampers are tested in accordance with
head of this bolt will shear off, ensuring IEC 61897: Overhead Lines Requirements
that the clamp is neither over, nor under- and Tests for Stockbridge Type Aeolian Vibration
tightened. Dampers. This demanding test series includes
energy dissipation of the damper along with me-
Damper Installation chanical, electrical, and fatigue performance. All
damper sizes meet or exceed requirements of the
VORTX Dampers may be installed on either standard. Contact PLP for test reports that cover
energized (hot) or unenergized (cold) lines. Ap- these results in detail. Testing and field studies
plication instructions are supplied with each order continue as a service to our customers and our
which include the recommended installation commitment to continuous technical improvement.
procedure and bolt torque.
PLP Laboratory The VORTX Vibration Damper
Technical Support & Product
Placement Software
Recommendations To make recommendations which maximize
PLP is known worldwide for quality technical sup- damping performance, PLP has developed a
port. Our field representatives can help determine proprietary computer program known as the
the cause and effects of wind-induced motion VORTX Vibration Damper Placement Software
and help find a solution to this problem. or VORTX VDP for short. This software is based
In cases where VORTX Vibration dampers are upon data gathered from laboratory testing, field
recommended, PLP can provide the proper size, studies, CAD research, and PLPs 60+ year
quantity, and optimal placement locations to best knowledge base on vibration.
reduce Aeolian vibration. For some damper instal- The VDP Software takes into consideration many
lations (such as cables incorporating fiber optics), input variables specific to the individual line, its
dampers should be installed over a set of protec- construction, design, and local operating condi-
Electrical Corona tive factory formed rods. PLP Protector Rods are
Testing of tions. The software output includes the recom-
offered for this purpose and combine structural mended damper model, quantity, and optimal
VORTX Damper reinforcement with a relatively short length. placement location within the span.
Technical Assessment After an initial testing/development phase and use
by technical support, the VORTX VDP Software is
The VORTX Damper was developed and tested now available for registration at no charge to PLP
at PLPs Engineering Facility, recognized as one customers. Please contact your local representa-
of the foremost cable vibration laboratories in tive or technical support for more information.
the world.
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