Overview

One of the leading causes of substation and transformer damage is animal intrusion. Animal outages regularly occur in substations across the continent, leading to costly damage and lost productivity.

Kinectrics’ animal control solution, PowerKage™ is a non-electric fence, which can also be used in combination with other barrier systems. This fencing solution utilizes a specialized design that incorporates high-strength materials and features anti-climbing construction to mitigate the risks associated with unauthorized access. PowerKage™ non-electric fence provides:

  • A highly-effective animal deterrent
  • Functional design
  • Minimal or no maintenance
  • Reliable and durable solution (i.e., greater than 20-year lifecycle)
  • Fast installation turnaround

For over 20 years, Kinectrics has been well established in the energy security industry to develop, design and install successful deterrent technologies to help prevent outages caused by animal intrusion and vandalism in power facilities.

Why Us?

  • Advanced Research & Patented Design

    Since its commercial release in 2001, PowerKage™ has provided complete protection against small animals entering power facilities, ensuring uninterrupted operations and preventing costly damage. Developed through extensive research, the patented non-electric design has been proven to be an effective deterrent from wild life, giving you peace of mind and safeguarding your infrastructure.

  • Functional, Value-added System

    When animal-related outages are costly, PowerKage™ quickly pays for itself, often after just one incident. By preventing animal intrusions, PowerKage™ offers you a practical, humane, and highly effective solution to avoid power outages and the significant expenses they bring.

  • Practical Access

    Quick and easy access for vehicles and personnel, with six-foot panel sections and heavy-duty double hinges. Personnel gates provide a four-foot opening, while vehicle gates offer 12-16 feet of access, with the option to fold nearly 180 degrees. These gates feature bolt-action locks, and their outward-opening design ensures winter access without shoveling.

  • Durable Construction

    PowerKage™ fences are built with sturdy posts and support bars, featuring a steel wire mesh lower section and a powder-coated, 22-gauge galvanized upper section custom-formed to fit the fence's curve. Each fence section is securely bolted to the next, ensuring metal-to-metal contact for strength and durability, providing decades of reliable service.