Aerial lifts that are built for use in the power transmission industry are in increasing demand by the organizations that work to support and secure the American power transmission grid. The annual EUFMC meeting provides Versalift, a presenting sponsor of the event, to showcase its newest transmission aerial lift, the PHX 150-I. This new transmission unit addresses growing demand with innovative technology components and tools, and a large working envelope.
Aerial Lifts Engineered for Safety First
Versalift has been a leader in engineering high reach insulation and safety systems since the 1970’s. Since its inception, the company has pioneered several engineering and safety innovations, including inventing the articulated telescopic boom and creating high voltage testing for truck-mounted lifts. Versalift transmission aerial lifts are made using strong, lightweight and non-conductive materials that are specifically engineered for high-voltage environments. North American power transmission lines carry deadly voltages (from 60 kV – 765 kV), and as a result, a powerful insulation system is an overarching factor in the safety of linemen and other power industry technicians. Versalift continues to make the safest and most reliable aerial lifts in the market.
Aerial lifts in Demand
Aerial lifts that are built by Versalift for regular use in the power transmission industry are in increasing demand by government departments, businesses and other organizations that work to support the North American power transmission grid. North American homes and businesses have a demand for inexpensive, consistent and reliable energy, and this demand continues to drive change across the power transmission industry. The upkeep of the power transmission grid and its associated energy production and storage facilities account for 11.7% of the United States government’s infrastructure spending. New investment in American electric power transmission infrastructure will rise above $50 billion per year by 2025, according to a recent North American Electrical Power Industry Association report. With renewable energy and smart grid upgrades, even more infrastructure improvements are needed. Indeed, upward pressure on the costs associated with infrastructure maintenance is evidenced by growing demand for new, high reach aerial lifts to serve the needs of the power transmission industry.
Versalift has designed the PHX-150-I transmission aerial lift for ease of use. It is intended to be a highly efficient and durable high reach aerial that uses technology to simplify its use, allowing technicians to operate it using a Graphic User Interface. Additionally, fleet management professionals are able to monitor the PHX-150-I aerial lift at all times using remote VDS diagnostic software. With the PHX-150-I, operators have an easier time in a safe and stable aerial lift, and fleet administrators have an easier time with tools like real time diagnostic support and easy-to-navigate menu structures.
Aerial Lifts for the Power Transmission Industry
Aerial lifts that are used by organizations within the power transmission industry are some of the tallest and most technologically advanced aerial lifts in the world. With working heights that reach 235 feet, Versalift transmission aerial lifts provide linemen with safe access to the tallest power transmission towers. The electric power industry depends on Versalift transmission aerial lifts to be effective, safe and stable. Linemen must be able to use aerial lifts so that they have access to transmission lines and towers, making repairs and performing upgrades and other infrastructure improvements.
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Aerial lifts built for the power transmission industry are sometimes referred to as “big sticks.” These high-reach aerials provide access to power lines located at or above 200 feet in the air.
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Stabilization technology allows aerial lifts to reach new heights while providing linemen with a steady and stabilized platform for truly dangerous work.
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The very highest transmission lines are maintained by helicopter, which illustrates not just how important and expensive power transmission can be, but also how efficient using a modern transmission aerial lift can be.
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Remote diagnostic tools, accessible through an internet connection, on the PHX-150-I make it possible for fleet management professionals to assess the function of the lift at any time
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A simple graphic user interface, including easier menu navigation and plain language, make operation of the PHX-150-I easier on the operator at the controls.
Aerial Lifts with Incredible Vertical Reach and Stability
Aerial lifts built by Versalift are used every day by linemen who work to maintain the physical plant of the electric power transmission industry. It is important that the decision makers who purchase or lease aerial lifts choose an aerial lift with the right safety features, including the world’s most advanced insulation system, and remotely accessed diagnostic tools, that can handle the tasks that are necessary for high-reach applications near dangerous, high-voltage work-areas.
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