The BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter (BFD) is designed to make overhead lines and guyed structures visible to birds and provides an economical means of reducing the hazard to both lines and birds. For low- and medium-voltage construction, the BFD is applied to the phase conductors (bare or jacketed). For high voltages, it is typically used on the shield wire and/or OPGW cable. The plastic BFD is manufactured from rigid, high-impact PVC possessing excellent chemical resistance and tensile strength properties. The BFD will retain good physical characteristics over a range of temperatures. The aluminum BFD is manufactured from a high-strength, corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy material. It is designed for use on conductors operated at elevated temperatures (up to 250˚C).

  • Lightweight, economical, and easily applied by hand or hot stick

  • Positive grip prevents product from moving along the span

  • Long service life without deterioration of material properties

  • Minimal wind resistance

  • Manufactured from gray or yellow high-impact PVC with UV protection or aluminum alloy for high-temperature requirements (contact PLP for other color/voltage options)

  • For voltages up to 230 kV. Contact PLP for 345 kV applications.

  • Meets UL 94 V-0 flammability requirements                           

Product Information

BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter - Catalog Pages

 

Sales Materials

BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter using Robotic Installation

 

Installation Instructions

SP2805 (BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter)

SP3053 (BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter - Aluminum)

SP3427 (BIRD-FLIGHT Diverter - Galvanized Steel)

Catalog Number   Color 

Conductor Range

in (mm)

 Color Code 
Min  Max
BFD-MS-3331 Yellow .175 (4.4) .249 (6.3) Black
BFD-MS-3346 Gray
BFD-MS-3155 Yellow  .250 (6.4) .349 (8.9) Blue
BFD-MS-2921 Gray 
BFD-MS-3164 Yellow .350 (8.9) .449 (11.4) Brown
BFD-MS-3355 Gray 
BFD-MS-11135 Yellow .350 (8.9) .449 (11.4) Brown
BFD-MS-11060 Gray
BFD-MS-3341 Yellow .450 (11.4) .599 (15.2) Green
BFD-MS-3366 Gray
BFD-MS-3344 Yellow .600 (15.2) .770 (19.6) Purple
BFD-MS-3371 Gray
BFD-MS-3345 Yellow .771 (19.6) .858 (21.8) Red
BFD-MS-3376 Gray
BFD-MS-3405 Yellow .859 (21.8) .942 (23.9) Orange
BFD-MS-11699 Gray
BFD-MS-11111 Yellow .971 (24.7) 1.121 (28.5) Pink
BFD-MS-12290 Gray