Bird Flight Diverters And Line Markers
The patented design for bird flight diverters was formulated to provide maximum contrast for approaching birds above or below the device. The profile is based on research that found contrast in low light conditions is the most important aspect in alerting birds of hard-to-see objects such as power lines, guy wires, and shield wires.
Specifications:
- UV resistant RPVC plus additional UV resistant black additive
- Florescent reflective yellow prism tape
- Long lasting glow tape for improved dawn, dusk and night visibility
- Unique “V” shape design for maximum contrast at all angles
- Easy installation with extending hot- stick, universal hot-stick, or manually
- Withstands > 100 mph winds for sustained periods
- Size: .075″ thick by 6” wide x 4” tall
- Weight: 4.7 oz.
- Patent Number: 8,438,998.
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PRODUCT NUMBERDESCRIPTIONWIRE SIZESUPPORT & DOCUMENTATION
| BFD-050 | Bird Flight Diverter for .25″ – .58″ total diameter wire (wire size #4 to 4/0 ACSR and OPGW) | 100 |  |
| BFD-050-H | Bird Flight Diverter/Line Marker – .25″ – .58″ diameter wire (#4 to 4/0 ACSR and OPGW) WITH HOLE for installment tool | 100 | |
| BFD-075 | Bird Flight Diverter for .59″ – 1.08″ total diameter wire (266.8 -636.6 mcm) up to 345 kV | 50 | |
| BFD-075-B | NO Label – Bird Flight Diverter for .57″ – 1.05″ total diameter wire (266.8 – 636.6 mcm) | 50 | |
| BFD-150 | Bird Flight Diverter for 1.09″ – 1.60″ total diameter wire (wire size 795 mcm – 1590 mcm) | 50 | |
| BFD-150-HV | Bird Flight Diverter for 1.09″ – 1.60″ total diameter wire (wire size 795 mcm – 1590 mcm) for HV up to 240 kV | 50 | |
| BFD-AT | Bird Flight Diverter Attachment Tool | 1 | |
