About the company
Company History
Polymer-Apparat is a unique scientific and production association that dates back to 2003. We have been actively working to improve the quality of energy and the safety of electrical networks since its inception.
Nonlinear surge arresters in polymer insulation are our first development, which has become not only the cornerstone of our portfolio, but also the basis for further development.
Our metal-oxide surge arresters offer the best overvoltage protection
Our company Polymer-Apparat produces surge arrester since 1991. During operational process, not only the operating voltage of industrial frequency, but also all kinds of overvoltage affect the isolation of all electrical appliances. Overvoltage can be caused by switching of power grids or under the influence of lightning currents. Repeated exposure to surge can lead to rupture or closure of isolation as well as gradual ageing of isolation and premature failure of equipment. Lightning surges repeatedly exceed permissible voltage and may damage the isolation of new equipment, even with a single exposure. Limiting surge reduces the costs of transmission and distribution of electric energy. In order to limit surge limit protective devices like metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps (MOSA) are used. Modern surge arresters are the most effective means of protection against overvoltage. Surge arresters should be installed in all distribution facilities for the protection of expensive equipment – the power and measurement transformers, electric machines etc. Sometimes nonlinear surge arresters are installed on towers or wires of overhead power lines to protect the isolation from lightning surges.
The main products of scientific-production association “Polymer-Apparat” are metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps in polymeric isolation. Majority of engineering personnel of SPA “Polymer-Apparat” were involved in research and production of MOSA at the high-voltage engineering department of Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University in early 80-ies of past century.
Company “Polymer-Apparat” is constantly developing using the most modern technology in the production of MOSA. Currently, “Polymer-Apparat” produces surge arresters of any voltage class from 220 V to 750 kV. The scientific-production association “Polymer-Apparat” can offer protective devices of different designs: traditional tower structures, suspended design, for outdoor and indoor applications, for operation in conditions of polluted atmosphere, as well as in coastal marine regions. Surge arresters can be equipped with a diagnosis system that could allow monitoring the device state without disconnecting it from the network. Company “Polymer-Apparat” can also offer solutions for installation of surge arresters on any overhead lines of any voltage class taking features of protected objects and their operational conditions into consideration while manufacturing arresters. Our arresters are installed in all regions of Russia, Baltic countries, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus. Our surge arresters have been used to ensure uninterrupted power supply to Olympic facilities in Sochi. Also we have experience in supplying our products to Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.
2018 our surge arresters have passed all the necessary tests according the European standard IEC 60099-4 in the testing center CESI, Italy.
The Future Belongs to Innovation
We started mass production of our main product in 2004. This was the first step towards continuous improvement and the introduction of new technologies.
The SANp successfully passed the certification of FGC UES for overhead lines of voltage classes 330 and 500 kV in 2005-2006.
By 2008, we had significantly improved the production of SANp by introducing Liquid Silicon Rubber technology, which significantly improved the characteristics of our product.
Production and Enhacement
The production of current-limiting fuses of the PKT type was launched in Yuzhnouralsk in 2008. In a short time, a site was created for stamping metal products necessary for the manufacture of fuse contacts.
The continuous development path of the enterprise and competent management of the efficiency of business processes have significantly improved the quality and expanded the range of products produced by the enterprise. Presently, we are increasing our production capacity and producing more than 300,000 products annually.
New Product Development. A Lightning Protection Revolution
We started developing unique products in 2011. We have created linear arresters of the RVL series together with FGC UES and the Siberian Research Institute of Energy, which have fundamentally changed the approach to building lightning protection systems, reducing the number of lightning outages and increasing the reliability of power grids.Large, More Efficient, Closer
The construction of our own full-cycle plant for the production of OPNp started as our large-scale project and was built in 2012. This event was of great importance to the management and staff of Polymer Apparatus, which marked the beginning of a new era for Polymer Apparatus. The plant is located in the northern suburbs of St. Petersburg, and has facilities that allow us to produce products that meet the highest quality and safety standards.
Enter to Related Markets
Starting in 2020, the company's management, together with leading experts in the field of electric power industry, decided to launch the production of modern Linear Fittings for power lines and substations of all types of voltage from 1 kV to 1150 kV, taking into account the requests of power grids such as Rosseti, Lukoil, Gazprom and other energy enterprises of the Russian Federation. This allowed us to expand our product range and meet the needs of our customers.
Concern for the Environment
Since 2022, we have launched the production of ROM-type bird protection devices for all types of voltage. This project was implemented at the request of the poultry conservation organization. The successful implementation of the project demonstrates our responsibility to nature and reflects our commitment to creating safe and sustainable technologies in the environmental field.
CESI: International Certification
Passing tests and obtaining certification for products in one of the most reputable organizations in electrical engineering – the Italian company CESI – Centro Elettrotecnico Sperimentale Italiano Giacinto Motta has become one of the notable moments in the history of Polymer Apparat.
CESI certification confirms that Polymer Apparat products comply with international quality and safety standards, and are positively perceived by leading electric grid companies on the international market.
Worldwide Trust
Today, Polymer-Apparat Company is a global player in the electric power industry market. Our company successfully overcomes obstacles and copes with challenges, expands geographical and cultural boundaries, establishes partnerships and becomes a reliable manufacturer and supplier to ensure the safety and stability of electricity supply worldwide. Our products are trusted by the largest energy companies in the world.
Polymer-Apparat ensures reliability and quality, as well as focuses on innovation and safety wherever necessary. We have gained the trust of energy companies all over the world and are proud of this partnership!