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FulcrumAir and PLP Release World’s First Robotic Installation System for Overhead Power Line Spacers
FulcrumAir and PLP have partnered to develop and release the world’s most advanced robotic system for…
WEIGHT | 88 lbs. |
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DIMENSIONS | L= 65″, W=20.5″, H=15.5″ |
DATA LOGGING | Torque specs, GPS locations, and QC photos |
SPACER LOAD CAPACITY | 8 |
DISTANCE BETWEEN SPACERS | Any spacing specified by customer with accurate placement (+/- 2”) |
MAX. SLOPE OF WIRE | 20°, Capable of installing upside down |
SPEED TO INSTALL A FULL SPAN | On the line: 2.5 minutes On the ground: 30 minutes for 3 bundle spans |
INSTALL RATE | Upwards of 150 spacers/day per crew |
WIRE DIAMETER | 0.673” to 1.821” (full range of PLP Cushion-Grip Twin Spacers) |
SPACER TYPE | PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacer |
WEATHER CONDITIONS | 5°F to 95°F, water, and dust resistant |
WEIGHT | 100 lbs. |
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DIMENSIONS | L= 31.5″, W=26″, H=48″ |
DATA LOGGING | Multi-camera QC photos, number of staples, and fire mesh used indicators |
FIRE MESH CAPACITY | 1 roll onboard |
WRAP CONFIGURATION | Any overlap, height, layer, and stapling configuration specified by the client |
TERRAIN CAPABILITIES | All terrain capable: Can be staged via truck, UTV, or UAV depending on access |
SPEED TO WRAP A POLE | 2-7 minutes depending on pole and specifications |
INSTALL RATE | Upwards of 30 poles/day per crew |
POLE DIAMETER | 7” – 21” diameter (44” – 66” circumference) |
FIRE MESH TYPE | Genics Fire Mesh 3×50 ft. roll |
WEATHER CONDITIONS | -4°f to 140°f, water and dust resistant |
WEIGHT | 22.5 lbs. |
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DIMENSIONS | L= 41.3″, W=28.4″, H=32.75″ |
BFD LOAD CAPACITY | 12 |
SPACING OF BFD | Any spacing specified by customer with accurate placement (+/- 2”) |
MAX. SLOPE OF WIRE | 20° |
SPEED TO INSTALL 12 BFDS | Already on the line: 2 minutes Starting from the ground: 10 to 12 minutes |
INSTALL RATE | Upwards of 400 BFDs/day* *Assuming good operating conditions |
WIRE DIAMETER | 0.25″ to 0.68” & 0.69” to 1.05” |
BIRD DIVERTER TYPE | Powerline sentry BFD-050 or BFD-075 |
WEATHER CONDITIONS | 14°f to +112°f |