Abstract:
A method for injection molding of thermoplastic pole parts utilizes a mold to fix at least one vacuum interrupter and contact terminals during a molding process. At least one injection opening or gate for injection of thermoplastic material is formed into the mold. The mold is applied with multiple injection openings at least along its long axis, for injection of hot thermoplastic material, and the injection openings or gates can be steered in such a way that they inject thermoplastic material simultaneously or with a defined time dependent injection pattern. This process alleviates the issue of a pressure gradient along the long axis of the molded pole part, shortens process times, and achieves a homogenous dissipation of material during the molding process.
Abstract:
A pole part for medium voltage use, with an insulating coverage made of duroplastic or thermoplastic material, and a method for manufacturing the pole part are provided. To enhance the manufacturing of pole parts, such that the manufactured pole part could be more easily released out of the mold, and additionally that the interface between elements made of different materials are tightly closed, in order to generate reproducible dielectric withstand performance in the manufacture, the transition area between different elements of the pole part are commonly flat in such a way that rounded edges and/or steps are avoided.