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Power Transmission Tower

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Power Transmission Tower  A  transmission tower  or  power tower  (alternatively  electricity pylon  or variations) is a tall  structure , usually, a steel  lattice tower  used to support an  overhead power line . Power transmission tower consists of the following parts:- 1) The peak of the transmission tower  2) Cross arm of transmission tower  3) The boom of transmission tower  4) Cage of transmission tower  5) Transmission Tower Body  6) Leg of transmission tower  7) Stub/Anchor Bolt and Baseplate assembly of a transmission tower.  The main parts of these are shown in the pictures. The peak of Transmission Tower The portion above the top cross arm is called the peak of the transmission tower. Generally, earth shield wire connected to the tip of this peak. Cross Arm of Transmission Tower Cross arms of transmission tower hold the transmission conductor. The dimension of cross arm depends on the level of transmission voltage, configuration and mini