Transmission Line Operating Poles 132kV 275kV 400kV

Transmission Operating Poles 132kV 275kV 400kV

Transmission Line Operating Poles

33kV & 66kV up to 400kV | According to ENA Technical Specification 41 – 21

132kV 275kV 400kV

PBwel transmission operating poles are suitable for the temporary earthing of transmission earthing line conductors and overhead power lines within the range 132kV, 275kV and 400kV – the operating poles are manufactured from a strong glass fibre material in accordance with C.E.G.B. specification 43921.

The two part telescopic pole has an extended length of 4.83m (15’ 10”) and a closed length of 2.55m (8’ 4”) with spring loaded locking pegs which provide partially extended lengths of 4m (13’ 1”) and 4.4m (14‘ 5“). The pole requires an OL1 operating socket for the application of our line end clamps with long taper style operating screws.

The lower end of the transmission operating pole has an open weave hand grip bonded to it and either a carrying sling can be provided or Operating Poles an end plug with swivelling wrist strap can be supplied which (upon removal) provides location for a 1.83m (6’) extension pole.

The TL1 telescopic pole comprises three close fitting tubes resulting in a fully extended overall length of 7.2m (23’ 7”) and a closed length of 2.55m (8‘ 4“) and spring loaded locking pegs permit intermediate lengths of 5.5m (18’) and 6.2m (20‘4“). The lower pole section has an open weave bonded hand grip.

A 0.6m (2’) bridging earth pole is available with a rain shield/shed fitted above the open weave bonded hand grip and a swivelling eye fitting at the bottom of the pole. The pole employs an operating socket for application of our Line End clamps with Long Taper type operating screws.

The Transmission Line range of portable earthing equipment is designed with ultimate strength, well in excess of normal working loads, and all designs are type tested.

Transmission Operating Poles

Benefits

Open weave hand grips
Rain shields available
‘Snap action’ button joints
Lightweight rigid sections

A full range of Transmission Line Earthing Equipment are available for use with transmission operating poles.

Portable Earthing Equipment & Tools for HV EHV Substation & Overhead line Applications

Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of PB Weir substation earthing and transmission line earthing equipment.

In 2018 In 2018 PB Weir joined the Novarc group and re-branded as PBwel and now, through the ESP group of companies, we are able to supply, support and maintain a comprehensive range of Electrical Safety Equipment which includes: Earthing, Insulated Tools, Arc Flash Protection, Personal Voltage Detection Helmets, Insulating Gloves, Voltage Detection, Operating Poles & Lock-Out Tag-out.

Thorne & Derrick also distribute the Alroc and Ripley range of Utility Tools for stripping, cutting and preparing high voltage transmission and distribution cables prior to jointing, splicing and stringing – see also the Cembre range for battery and hydraulic cutting tools.