Bird Guard for Large, Long-Legged Birds on Power Infrastructure
Perch Deterrent MODEL: PD-575x1020 for Extra Large Birds
TECHNICAL DRAWING — INDOLITE™ BIRD GUARD MODEL: PD-575x1020Bird Guard for Transmission Towers, Cross-Arms & Substations; Designed to Reduce Bird Electrocution, Flashovers & Power Tripping on Transmission Infrastructure
Bird Guard for Large, Long-Legged Birds on Power Infrastructure
The Indolite™ Perch Deterrent 575x1120 is a purpose-built bird guard engineered to stop large, long-legged birds from perching on transmission towers, cross-arms, substations and other electrical infrastructure. Built for birds with leg length above 12 inches — herons, storks, vultures and similar large avian species — the 575x1120 is one of the most effective bird electrocution prevention products available for Indian power networks.
Why Power Utilities Need the 575x1120 Perch Deterrent
Large birds often use transmission towers as elevated resting points. When they spread their wings during take-off or landing, they can bridge energised and grounded components — a leading cause of bird electrocution, flashovers and unplanned power outages. The Indolite 575x1120 makes these locations unsuitable for comfortable perching, guiding birds away safely without harming them.
Key Features
Each module measures 560 mm, chainable for any tower or cross-arm length.
Inbuilt strap-mounting slots for quick, tool-friendly installation on towers.
Long, humane spikes per module with rounded tips that deter without harming birds.
UV-stabilized HDPE/PP co-polymer, safe for use on live infrastructure.
Rated for -10°C to +70°C — built for monsoon, heat and extreme outdoor exposure.
V1/V2 fire-resistant grades available on request.
Approx. 1850 gms ± 100 gms per module.
Applications
Ideal for high-voltage transmission towers, power transmission lines, tower cross-arms, electrical substations, transformer structures and any bird-sensitive power infrastructure — wherever large birds create a perching hazard, on lines up to 1000kV class.
Humane, Non-Lethal Bird Protection
The 575x1120 uses no electricity, poison or trapping mechanism. Its 14 spear-shaped spikes are engineered to deter, not hurt — birds remain unharmed even if they accidentally come into contact with the spikes. This makes it a responsible choice for utilities balancing grid reliability with wildlife protection.
Technical Specifications
| Model | 575x1120 |
| Product Type | Perch Deterrent / Bird Guard |
| Primary Application | Large & Long-Legged Birds |
| Recommended Bird Leg Length | Above 12 inches |
| Guard Height | 575 mm |
| Model Width | 1120 mm |
| Module Length | 560 mm (modular, chainable) |
| Number of Spikes | 14 spear-shaped spikes per module |
| Material | UV Stabilized HDPE / PP Co-Polymer |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | 1850 gms ± 100 gms |
| Electrical Conductivity | Non-Conductive |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to +70°C |
| Fire Rating | V1 / V2 available on request |
| Bird Safety | Non-Lethal, Humane Design |
| Suitable For | Transmission lines up to 1000kV, cross-arms & substations |
| Mounting | Inbuilt slots, strap-mounted, tailor-made clamps available |
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Bird Guard - Perch Deterrent for Power Transmission Lines
Protect Birds. Protect Power Infrastructure. Protect India.
Indolite Devices Pvt. Ltd. is India's trusted manufacturer of Perch Deterrents (Bird Guards) and Solutions for Mitigating Bird Electrocution for high-voltage transmission lines, substations, and power grid infrastructure.
Large birds like peacocks, vultures, eagles, kites, and storks often perch on transmission tower cross-arms. During take-off, their wide wingspans can contact live conductors-while their feet are grounded on tower, causing fatal electrocution, power outages, power tripping and grid instability.
Indolite™ Perch Deterrent is the most effective and economical way to prevent birds from perching on transmission towers, insulators, and cross arms. This innovative solution has proven to be a boon in preventing tripping and breakdowns caused by birds.
Indolite™ Perch Deterrent is a world-class product designed to tackle the menace of birds without harming them. Perching of birds on transmission lines and towers can cause significant issues, particularly the electrocution of large birds such as peacocks, raptors, kites, and the Great Indian Bustard.
This device is specifically engineered to deter birds, especially large species, from perching on power transmission towers. It is non-fatal and humane, ensuring that birds are dissuaded from sitting on transmission lines and towers without being harmed.
The height and inaccessibility of transmission towers make them ideal perching grounds for birds. These high vantage points provide clear views for birds and also create protected zones, away from the reach of predators.
Indolite™ Perch Deterrent is designed to prevent birds from perching in unwanted places. This product is non-fatal and humane, ensuring that birds are deterred without harm.
The investment in Indolite™ Perch Deterrent pays off within a few months, and the product continues to deliver results for years. We are confident that once you install this device, you will find it invaluable.
Technical Details — Product Range
| 575x1120 | Long-legged birds — herons, storks, griffon vultures (leg length above 12 in) |
| PD300x300 | Large birds — peacocks, eagles, vultures, kites & raptors |
| BS5Nv2 | Small birds — pigeons, crows |
Model 575x1120 is engineered for birds with leg lengths exceeding 12 inches. The guard height of 575 mm (22.6 in) is designed to keep long-legged species clear of the perching surface.
| Bird | Approx. Leg / Perch Height* | 575x1120 Guard Height |
|---|---|---|
| Himalayan Griffon Vulture | 13 in (33 cm) | 575 mm / 22.6 in |
| Grey Heron | 18 in (46 cm) | 575 mm / 22.6 in |
| White Stork | 19 in (48 cm) | 575 mm / 22.6 in |
| Painted Stork | 22 in (56 cm) | 575 mm / 22.6 in |
*Approximate standing leg/perch height for reference; actual bird size varies by species and region.
India's Leading Bird Guard - Perch Deterrent Manufacturer
Manufacturing Credentials
✅ ISO 9001:2015 Certified – Quality Management System
✅ Make in India Certified – 100% Indigenous Manufacturing
✅ MSME Registered – Government recognized "small" enterprise
Why Government Utilities Choose Indolite?
1. Direct Manufacturer – No middlemen, competitive pricing
2. Proven Track Record – 50+ utility references
3. Technical Support – Pre-bid consultation to post-installation
4. Fast Delivery – Ready stock + bulk production capacity
5. Tender Ready – Complete documentation & compliance
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Meanwhile, the Bird Guard Model BS5NV2 is chosen for economy and is highly effective at deterring smaller birds like pigeons and crows from nesting or perching on transmission lines. The Perch Deterrent Model 575x1120 is purpose-built for birds with leg lengths exceeding 12 inches, such as herons, storks, and griffon vultures. All Bird Guard models help prevent bird-related faults, equipment damage, flashovers, and power outages, while also ensuring the safety of the birds themselves.
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Conductor Name, Diameter & Technical Information — Download PDF
This PDF provides complete technical details of ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced) conductors used in overhead power transmission and distribution lines. It includes all essential engineering data such as conductor type, diameter, stranding, mechanical strength, aluminium and steel area, and electrical resistance.
The document lists multiple conductor categories in both Metric and British sizes, giving engineers and buyers accurate specifications required for designing and selecting the right conductor. Each conductor’s outer diameter, wire size, weight per kilometre, and rated strength are clearly shown to support safe and efficient installation of transmission lines.
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Supreme Court steps in to protect Great Indian Bustard
The Supreme Court on Monday swooped-in to intervene on behalf of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustards over the birds falling dead after colliding with power lines running through their dwindling natural habitats in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde will examine on a priority basis whether overhead power cables can be replaced with underground ones to save one of the heaviest flying birds on the planet.
Attorney General K.K. Venugopal, appearing for the Power Ministry, however submitted that only low voltage lines can go underground but not the high voltage ones.
The court found further that an alternative mechanism — to install flight bird divertors — to guide the birds away from the power lines would be expensive. In fact, the court discovered that the divertors, with their recurring costs, would end costing more than installing and maintaining underground lines.
But the court suggested treading the middle path.
Comparison - Diverter - Flapper/Deflector - Warning Ball
| COMPARISON – DIVERTER – FLAPPER/ DEFLECTOR – WARNING BALL | |||
| FEATURE | |||
| Moving vs Stationery | DANGLER OF IndoDivert , DUE TO ITS SWAYING AND ROTATIONAL MOTION, FOR SURE GETS NOTICED BY BIRDS. | THERE ARE NO NOTICEABLE ROTATING PARTS, DUE TO WHICH IT MAY SKIP BIRD’S EYE. | WARNING BALL/ MARKERS ARE ALSO STATIONERY OBJECTS. |
| REFLECTIVE AREA | SIZE OF INDODIVERT DISK IS BIG (9”)… TO BE NOTICED EASILY. OVERALL SIZE OF DIVERTER IS APPROX. 17 INCHES | SIZE OF FLAPPERS IS SMALL. APPROXIMATE 4 INCHES REFLECTIVE AREA OF DISK IS VERY SMALL. ONLY A SMALL PIECE OF REFLECTIVE TAPE IS PASTED IN THE MIDDLE | DIAMETER OF BALL IS APPROX. 20 INCHES- ALMOST 3 INCHES LARGER THAN DIVERTER. WHEREAS WEIGHT OF DIVERTER IS 1/6TH OF SPHERE MOVING, SWAYING AND SPINNING DIVERTER DRAWS MORE ATTRACTION THAN SPHERE |
| LONGEVITY | NO PARTS HIT EACH OTHER. ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT IS ASSISTED WITH BEARINGS FOR LONGEVITY AND PRECISION. DURING SWAYING MOVEMENT, ONLY STAINLESSSTEEL PARTS COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. | Bird Flappers: FUNCTION OF FLAPPERS IS SIMILAR TO CLAPPING. FLAPPERS HIT EACH OTHER/ SUSPENSION CLAMP WHILE BEING USED, RESULTING IN BREAKAGE, WHICH REDUCES ITS LIFE | TOTAL LOAD IS BORNE BY CLAMPS HOLDING CONDUCTOR AND BALL. THIS CAUSES EXTREME STRESS IN THAT AREA, LEADING TO BREAKAGE. |
| FEATURE | |||
| VISIBILITY | DIVERTER HAS LARGE REFLECTORS, WHICH REFLECT SUN & MOON LIGHT. IT GLOWS IN DARK. GLOW IN DARK FEATURE IS EMBEDDED IN POLYMER DURING MOULDING HENCE WORKS FOR YEARS AND YEARS | VERY SMALL REFLECTIVE AREA. NO ROTATION FEATURE – NO BEARINGS BEARINGS ARE ESSENTIAL TO DISSIPATE WIND ENERGY. RINGS DO NOT ALLOW DISK TO ROTATE, HENCE FULL WIND PRESSURE IS PASSED TO CLAMP & CONDUCTOR, RESULTING IN DAMAGE OF SAME. | TO ADD GLOW IN FEATURE, BALL IS COATED BY NIGHT GLOW COLOURS. PAINT LIFE IS LIMITED, HENCE GLOWING FEATURE DIMINISHES WITH TIME. |
| WEIGHT | WEIGHT OF ONE DIVERTER IS APPROX. 750GMS. IN A SPAN OF 300 METERS , APPROX 28 DIVERTERS ARE TO BE USED. OVERALL LOAD ON CONDUCTOR IS MERE 21 Kgs BIRD FLIGHT DIVERTER IS DESIGNED TO DISSIPATE WIND ENERGY. IT STOPS WIND PRESSURE TO PASS ON TO CONDUCTOR/ CLAMP. | SINCE, THE DISKS ARE ATTACHED BY A RING TO THE CLAMP, THEY DO NOT DISSIPATE WIND ENERGY, THUS DESPITE OF BEING LIGHT IN WEIGHT, WIELD MORE LOAD ON CONDUCTOR. IN CASE OF DIVERTER, DISK ROTATES, SWAYS AND DANGLES TO DISSIPATE WIND ENERGY. HENCE NO LOAD IS TRANSFERRED TO CONDUCTOR | WEIGHT OF ONE SPHERE IS APPROX. 5KGS. IN A SIMILAR SPAN, LOAD ON CONDUCTOR IS 100KGS |
| CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL METAL | ALL METAL PARTS USED IN IndoDivert ARE CORROSION FREE. VERY HIGH TENSION TITANIUM/ SS-304 SPRINGS ARE USED, FOR STRONG & UNIFORM GRIP | GALVANIZED BOLTS USED TO COUPLE BOTH PARTS OF SPHERE | |
| FEATURE | |||
| CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL POLYMERS | POLYMERIC PARTS USED IN IndoDivert CLAMP OF IndoDivert IS MANUFACTURED USING ENGINEERING PLASTIC WHICH CAN WITH STAND CONDUCTOR TEMPERATURE UP TO 90 oC DISK IS MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WHICH IS UV STABILIZED AND SELF LUMINESCENT AND GLOWS DURING DARK. | SMALL WARNING DISK IS USED FOR TWO REASONS: 1. FOR WITHSTANDING WIND PRESSURE ABOVE 100KM/HR, EXTRA STRONG CLAMPS IS REQUIRED, WHICH THEY DO NOT HAVE. 2. HENCE SMALL DISK IS USED. LESS SURFACE AREA = LESS PRESSURE ON CLAMP | MADE USING ABS OR FIBRE NOT SELF LUMINESCENT FLUORESCENT PAINT COATING, WHICH HAS LIMITED LIFE |
| EFFECT OF WIND & STRESS ON CABLES | SINCE IndoDivert IS DESIGNED TO MOVE, IT IMMEDIATELY DISSIPATES THE PRESSURE CAUSED BY WIND, THUS STRESS ON CONDUCTOR IS NEGLIGIBLE | LIMITED / NO ROTATING DISK DOES NOT ALLOW WIND PRESSURE TO DISSIPATE. HENCE CAUSES LOAD ON CONDUCTOR | BECAUSE OF BULKY SHAPE AND STATIONERY DESIGN, CAUSES EXCESSIVE LOAD AND STRESS ON CONDUCTOR |
