Surge Arrester RFQ

Request quotes for surge arresters, lightning arresters, station-class arresters, intermediate-class arresters, distribution-class arresters, line arresters, riser pole arresters, elbow arresters, transformer arresters, and substation overvoltage protection equipment.

Complete only the specifications you know. If you are replacing an existing arrester or matching a utility standard, upload a nameplate photo, equipment drawing, one-line diagram, arrester schedule, or project specification.
  • Station-Class Arresters
  • Distribution Arresters
  • Lightning Arresters
  • Riser Pole Arresters
  • Elbow Arresters
  • MOV Arresters

Full Specification Surge Arrester RFQ Intake

This form is built for utility, substation, overhead line, underground distribution, industrial, transformer, cable, and equipment protection applications.

  • Rated voltage, MCOV, duty class, system grounding, BIL, and energy requirements
  • Station, intermediate, distribution, riser pole, line, transformer, cable, and elbow arresters
  • Polymer or porcelain housing, mounting, hardware, disconnectors, counters, and grading rings
  • Replacement arrester, utility standard, nameplate photo, drawings, documentation, and testing

For Substations

Collect station-class arrester ratings, MCOV, duty class, terminal type, mounting, counters, grading rings, and grounding details.

For Distribution Lines

Support distribution-class, riser pole, line, transformer, wildlife-resistant, and polymer-housed arrester requirements.

For Replacement Projects

Capture existing manufacturer, model, voltage rating, MCOV, duty class, housing material, photos, and utility specifications.

1. Arrester Type and Application

Select the arrester type and application. “Surge arrester” is the preferred technical term, while “lightning arrester” is included for common field usage and replacement requests.

Arrester Type
Application
Buyer / Project Type

2. Voltage Class and System Information

Frequency
System Grounding

3. Rated Voltage, MCOV, and Duty Class

Arrester Configuration

4. Energy, Discharge, and Protection Ratings

If these values are not known, select “Not sure” and upload the utility standard, arrester schedule, equipment BIL, or project specification.

Protection / Performance Requirements

5. Housing, Insulation, and Creepage

Housing Material
Creepage Requirement
Design Features

6. Mounting, Terminals, and Hardware

Mounting Type
Terminal Requirements

7. Accessories and Monitoring

Accessories
Monitoring Requirement

8. Installation and Environmental Conditions

Installation Location
Environmental Conditions

9. Replacement Arrester Information

Complete this section if you are replacing an existing arrester. Nameplate photos, utility standards, arrester schedules, and existing ratings can significantly improve quote accuracy.

Reason for Replacement

10. Standards, Testing, and Documentation

Required Standards
Required Testing
Required Documentation

11. Contact, Delivery, and Notes

Quote Type
Support Required

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