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ZZ STEEL ZZ STEELPOWER INFRASTRUCTURE

AIS Substation
Structures

ZZ Steel provides complete steel structure solutions for AIS (Air Insulated Substation).

Our structures are engineered for safety, reliability and long service life, supporting all major electrical equipment and busbar systems in accordance with international standards.

High Strength
& Stability
Corrosion
Protection
Engineered
for Safety
Optimized
Design
Long Service
Life

Product Overview

AIS Substation Structures form the backbone of air insulated substations, providing mechanical support for busbars, electrical equipment and accessories.

Our scope includes design, manufacturing and supply of all kinds of steel structures used in AIS substations up to 800kV.

SystemAIS (Air Insulated Substation)
Voltage LevelUp to 800kV
ApplicationPower Transmission & Distribution
MaterialQ235B / Q355B / ASTM A36 / A572
Structure TypeGantry / Bus Support / Equipment Support / Lightning Mast / Other Structures
Surface TreatmentHot Dip Galvanized / Powder Coated
Galvanizing StandardISO 1461 / ASTM A123
Design StandardIEC 60894 / IEC 61936 / IEEE C37.012 / ASCE 10
Wind SpeedUp to 60m/s
Seismic IntensityUp to 9 degree
Service LifeMore than 30 years

Complete AIS Substation Structure System

Gantry Structures

Gantry Structures

Support busbars and incoming/outgoing lines.

Bus Support Structures

Bus Support Structures

Support main busbars and transfer busbars.

Equipment Support Structures

Equipment Support Structures

Support circuit breakers, disconnectors, CT/PT, etc.

Switchyard Structures

Switchyard Structures

Portal frames, extension parts and special structures.

Lightning Mast Structures

Lightning Mast Structures

Protect substation from lightning strikes.

Other Accessories

Other Accessories

Cable supports, walkways, platforms, brackets, etc.

Technical Specifications (Example)

ItemVoltage Level
(kV)
Structure TypeTypical Height
(m)
Load Capacity
(kN)
MaterialSurface TreatmentDesign Standard
Gantry Structure66 – 800Single / Double / Multi-Span6 – 3010 – 200Q235B / Q355BHDG (≥85μm)IEC 60894 / IEC 61936
Bus Support Structure66 – 800Single Column / Portal6 – 2010 – 150Q235B / Q355BHDG (≥85μm)IEC 60894 / IEC 61936
Equipment Support Structure11 – 800Various Types3 – 155 – 100Q235B / Q355BHDG (≥85μm)IEC 60894 / IEC 61936
Lightning Mast Structure11 – 800Single Pole / Guyed10 – 805 – 50Q235B / Q355BHDG (≥85μm)IEC 62305 / GB 50057
Other Accessories11 – 800Brackets / Walkways / Supports––Q235B / Q355BHDG (≥85μm)IEC / ASTM / GB

Manufacturing Process

Steel raw material

1Raw Material

High-quality steel material inspection.

CNC steel cutting

2Cutting

CNC cutting for precise dimensions.

Drilling and punching

3Drilling & Punching

Accurate drilling and punching.

Automatic steel welding

4Welding

Automatic welding ensures strong joints.

Hot dip galvanizing

5Galvanizing

Hot dip galvanizing for corrosion protection.

Quality inspection

6Inspection

Strict quality inspection after galvanizing.

Packing and delivery

7Packing & Delivery

Secure packing and timely shipment.

Project Applications

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