Arc-Protective Fabric
Electrical workers can get stronger electric arc protection in lighter, cooler uniforms sewn from the TECASAFE plus fabric introduced by TenCate Protective Fabrics...
Impact Hex Bit Sockets
Wright Tool is now offering new impact hex bit sockets in ¨ü-inch and ¨ö-inch drive, ranging from ¨û-inch to ¨ý-inch sizes, and in metric sizes ranging from 2 mm to 17 mm....
Osmose Introduces StrengthCalc™ to Help Utilities Reduce Pole Replacement Costs
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc has integrated a software application into its pole inspection service that reduces the number of pole replacements associated with inspection programs. StrengthCalc™ software adds a new level of precision to pass/fail decisions for in-service wood poles by calculating and reporting percent remaining strength...
VermeerÒ D80X100 Series II NavigatorÒ HDD Boring Machine Performs in Difficult Ground Conditions
The Vermeer® D80x100 Series II Navigator® HDD is designed with the operator in mind. Drilling functions are integrated into the thrust and rotation joystick controls, providing fingertip control. The D80x100 Series II delivers 10,000 ft lb (13,558 Nm) of rotational torque and 80,000 lb ...
Energy-absorbing Composite Distribution Tuff-Pole
Shakespeare Composite Structures™ has introduced the first full-scale tested composite distribution pole designed to absorb the energy of vehicular impact during collision. The new product can reduce the...
3M Introduces First High-Voltage Cold Shrink Termination for Reduced Wall Cable
3M expands its line of cold shrink products for high-voltage applications with the first termination kits for 69/72.5 kV reduced-wall cable. The first high-voltage cold shrink product, a termination kit for 69kV standard-wall cable, was introduced in 2005. ...
Free Substation Poster
Recently introduced, this colorful poster from Hubbell Power Systems is ideal for utility personnel to show new ...
RIP Bushings
ABB's new GSB line of bushings is available for 245-kV/362-kV/420-kV voltage classes and soon will also include the 550-kV class. GSB is intended for oil-to-air applications and is available with either porcelain ...
Terex Utilities Introduces Hybrid Vehicle Aerial Device
Terex Utilities introduced its HRX-55 Overcenter Material Handling Aerial Device – outfitted for the first time on a Peterbilt hybrid-electric, medium duty truck – at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) national meeting in San Diego, CA, November 14-16, 2006. ...
Configurable Shunt Capacitor Bank Protection and Control System
GE Multilin announced the release of the C70, Shunt Capacitor Bank protection, control, automation and monitoring system. The C70 is an advanced protection and control system for shunt capacitor ...
Versatile Fluke FlexCam® Thermal Imagers
The Fluke Ti4x models feature everything needed for virtually every thermography task. With a 160 x 120 detector and a temperature sensitivity of up to 0.08 ºC (NETD) they deliver high resolution images where even the smallest temperature ...
Connectors and Wire Ties
Jefferson Rubber Works Inc. (JRW) now offers electrical connectors and wire ties for a variety of electrical applications. JRW's design and production of its connectors allows for the joining of two electrical circuits ...
New Safetyshield™ Hot Stick Barrier
Chance® has introduced the new Safetyshield™ Hot Stick Barrier for clampsticks, hooksticks and elbow-puller tools. The patented device quickly mounts with a non-metal clamp and fastener on ...
Metal-Clad Switchgear
Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution Inc. introduces its next-generation medium-voltage air-insulated switchgear, the GM-SG. Based on the Siemens GM switchgear design, the GM-SG uses the Siemens 3AH3 operator. ...
Carrier-Mounted Aerials
The newest addition to the VERSALIFT product line from TIME Manufacturing Co. is the Versa-Arborist Series Carrier-Mounted Aerials. These new 37-ft (11.3-m) and 39-ft (11.9-m) platform height machines have been introduced ...
Termination for Medium-Voltage Cables
Tyco Electronics' TFT-E elastomeric medium-voltage terminations are designed for 15-kV, 25-kV and 35-kV cold-shrink terminations and feature cold applied material technology...
SVN Arrester
The Ohio Brass Type SVN arrester from Hubbell Power Systems offers extremely high energy capability for 69-kV to 500-kV voltages...
Lightweight Cordless Drill/Driver
Metabo Corp. introduces a kit featuring its PowerMaxx cordless drill/driver, one of the smallest, lightest and most powerful of its type on the market. The PowerMaxx kit includes the drill/driver, a lightweight carrying case...
New 900A Line Tension Disconnect Switch
Chance® has introduced a 900-A continuous version of its ALTD line tension disconnect tool. This rating is achieved by the added side-mounted terminal pads for phase connections. ...
New Wireholder Jib Extensions
Chance® has introduced new Wireholder jib extensions to fit round (3 inch and 41/2 inch) and square-corner (4 inch x 4 inch and 3 3/8inch x 5 inch) truck jibs. Tested per ASTM F711 and OSHA...
Flame-Resistant Shirts
Proposed regulation changes, namely OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269, may lead to a flame-resistant clothing requirement for all utility workers exposed to an arc-flash hazard. Depending on the hazard exposure, you might be required to wear both shirts and pants with an arc-thermal performance-value...
Multipocket Tool Tote Bags
Klein Tools has expanded its Tool Tote line with two new multipocket tote bags: a 17-pocket Tool Tote with a shoulder strap (Cat. No. 58890) and a seven-pocket Tool Tote (Cat. No. 58886)....
Battery-Powered ACSR Cutter
Greenlee's ES25 battery-powered ratchet-style cable cutter is designed specifically for cutting aluminum conductor steel-reinforced (ACSR) and other steel-reinforced cables. It cuts most cables in about 8 seconds or less. ...
ABB equipment to help strengthen South Africa's power grid
ABB has won a $30 million contract from South African utility Eskom for equipment which will help to strengthen power grid reliability. ABB will supply 275- and 400-kV circuit breakers, as well as medium-voltage and 400-kV surge arrestors ...
Hand Line Block and Bolt Cutters
Chance has introduced a new hand line block with a safety-orange fiberglass-reinforced nylon body and sheave. Rated for a 1000-lb (454 kgs) working load, it weighs only 1.25 lbs (0.57 kgs) and features a 3-inch (76-mm)-diameter sheave to accept up to ¨ü-inch (16-mm)-diameter rope...
