LineWise has unveiled a new tri-bundle line cart and a horizontal double bundle line cart.
The tri-bundle line cart is a new, customizable solution to improve safety and comfort when performing line construction, maintenance and inspection.
Specially engineered for transmission work, the self-propelled line cart can be used with two or three bundle configurations, and it offers multiple options to accommodate individual needs.
The cart is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery or can be configured as a gas-engine-driven hydraulic system. The battery option features two 48V, 30Ah batteries, designed to provide all-day power.
LineWise built the cart with non-slip rubber drive wheels to propel the cart in either direction up to 6.5 km per hour and inclines up to 20 degrees. Joystick controls are conveniently located for ease of use. A parking brake is included for maximum safety, and electric linear actuators provide wheel articulation.
Each main wheel support rotates laterally for passing yoke plates, insulators and spacers. The centre main wheels raise and lower when removing the unit from conductors. Additionally, a lower roller can be moved up and down 30 cm to manipulate the cart and wire for three bundle configurations.
The tri-bundle line cart comes with a cradle, allowing cranes and helicopters to set it on conductors. The top locking bar can be easily released and the wheels and motors moved to simplify the process of placing the line cart on the conductors. Safety tubes are secured across the wheels to support the cart in the event a wheel slips off a conductor.
For operator convenience, the cart offers retractable hooks for spacer storage. A non-slip floor and folding seat are also included for comfort.
The line cart has a one-person occupancy limit with a 272-kg total capacity. It is constructed of high-strength aluminum alloy and can also be configured for bonded work.
Horizontal double bundle line cart
LineWise has also developed a new horizontal double bundle line cart, which is available in a gas-powered or non-powered version.
Designed for use on horizontal bundles spaced 45 cm apart, the new line cart offers a safe, specially engineered mobile platform for performing line inspection and maintenance on transmission lines.
The horizontal double bundle line cart offers a 181-kg capacity with a single person occupancy limit, and it includes a foldable seat for operator comfort.
Constructed of strong, lightweight aluminum alloy, the cart is bolted together, so there are no welded seams to crack. For added safety, the line cart has a toe board around the floor and two safety bars positioned over the conductors.
The non-powered model requires workers to manually pull themselves along the conductors to move the cart. The gas-powered version includes a 3.2-hp gasoline engine to propel the cart. The engine drives two of the cart’s four wheels and comes with a throttle control to adjust speed. It has a transmission with reverse and two forward gears for excellent control.
An optional tow bar assembly is offered for the non-powered horizontal double bundle line cart. This helps to maintain balance and alignment of the cart on the conductors. It also allows linemen to pull the cart from ground level using a tow rope.
The cart is compatible with conductors up to 63 mm in diameter.
