Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
The ST800 from Bierer Meters is designed to create a current pulse of up to 800 amps. The tool can be used on energized secondary conductors to test the integrity of the circuit. It can also be used to identify secondary conductors, feed-in and feed-out on pad-mounts, de-energized primary cable and more. www.bierermeters.com
Proven to prevent 99% of external theft, The Electric Guard Dog Fence – AMAROK’s core electric fencing solution – is a powerful, intimidating barrier designed to stop crime before it happens. Standing 10 feet tall and delivering 7,000 volts of pulsed electricity, this full-perimeter, solar-powered system provides unmatched peace of mind while giving would-be intruders […]
The Greenlee EK425LX 6-ton in-line tool is designed to handle a wide range of crimping and cutting tasks. Equipped with Intelli-Crimp technology, the EK425LX ensures consistent crimps, with a visual and audible alert if the proper crimp force is not achieved. The tool features eight interchangeable heads to suit multiple applications and a spring pin […]
Hastings’ Voltage Detector is a non-contact live tester designed to keep lineworkers safe in the field. Covering a range from 240 volts to 230 kilovolts, it delivers clear audio and visual feedback to warn of energized lines from a safe distance. Built-in static discriminator technology minimizes false triggers from wind or clothing and provides more […]
The Brass Knuckle Spike (BKADJ-5060AFP) protects the user’s eyes and vision with BK-Anti-Fog+ and UV 6 protection while also offering a host of customizable comfort features. BK-Anti-Fog+ technology is an anti-fog layer molecularly fused into lenses during manufacturing, forming a permanent bond that resists breakdown from heat, humidity and repeated cleaning. By contrast, many anti-fog coatings are low-cost topical applications […]
Telesteps has introduced the world’s first and only DuPont Kevlar telescoping ladders, available in both a Type 1A extension and a Type 1AA A-frame stepladder. Unlike aluminum ladders, these models are fully nonconductive, significantly reducing electrocution risk for lineworkers and electricians working near energized lines. Compared to fiberglass, Kevlar is lighter, stronger, and far more […]
Gritty Tools designs and builds rugged, American-made tools for the electric utility industry. Built by utility professionals for utility professionals, our products are engineered to make substation and line work safer, faster and more efficient. From our GT-1500 distribution wire puller to our battery and control equipment lifters to our fully air-operated 5,000-pound wire puller, […]
STUDSON, an above-the-neck safety innovator, recently announced general availability of the HighBar-Equipped STUDSON SHK-1 Type II safety helmet, featuring the revolutionary buckle-free HighBar safety system with a single, stowable chinstrap. After introducing the concept version last year, the HighBar-Equipped STUDSON SHK-1 helmet is now shipping to workers in construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities and […]
Milwaukee Tool’s M18 FUEL Covered Conductor Cable Stripper with Adjustable Bushings is the industry’s first cordless tool optimized for end-stripping insulation on aerial, 600-volt secondary and medium-voltage cables, offering an unmatched cable-stripping experience. Designed for ultimate versatility, the six adjustable bushings accommodate cable diameters from 0.5 to 2.1 inches, eliminating the need for excess accessories […]
CM Labs, the leading vendor for simulation-based training solutions in the utilities industry, recently debuted the Intellia Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Simulator Training Pack. It joins a growing catalog of utilities-focused solutions, including the industry’s only mini excavator and digger derrick simulators. The HDD training simulator equips operators with skills needed for the complete underground […]
