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60,000 lb. D&A Transmission Block

July 10, 2024

In just nine months from conception, we expect to deliver.  Not a new baby, but a new specialty transmission block, the load rating of which, to our knowledge, has never been built before.  Sherman+Reilly is known for supporting specialty block needs, and early this year a customer came to us with a big need, a […]

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Discover Sherman+Reilly’s Stringing Block Rental Program

July 9, 2024

No matter whether you call them stringing blocks or stringing travelers, there is a new game-changing solution for keeping your line stringing project on-time and on budget – Sherman+Reilly’s block rental program.  Our stringing block/traveler rental program offers you the ability to plan for project success and adapt to project scopes and timelines. Whether you […]

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KNOW+GO: Embedded Instructional Video System

June 20, 2024

Download Spec Sheet Continuing our dedication and industry leading commitment to operator and jobsite safety, Sherman+Reilly is offering instructional videos embedded as a standard feature on the PLW-200E+ and in development for other E+ Series units. It is also available as an option on our Heritage Series units. Called KNOW+GO, this video system provides immediate, […]

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S+R Service Department Excellence

May 6, 2024

A LOOK INSIDE: The Service Excellence of Sherman+Reilly Sherman+Reilly’s commitment to excellent customer service continues long after the sale. The first year of ownership includes the company’s standard 1-year warranty that covers any material or workmanship defects. Beyond the warranty, Sherman+Reilly maintains a full-time dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced technicians in our Service Department. […]

Safety Is Paramount At S+R

April 8, 2024

Every Sherman+Reilly unit is designed and manufactured with the safety of the operator top of mind, from the wrap around protection of our Safe-Zone® enclosure to the specialized design of the Ocu-View™ screen. From engineering, to production, and quality, each department sees safety as of utmost importance. Whether you are looking at a bullwheel tensioner, […]

What Is FEA & Why Is It Important?

March 15, 2024

WHAT IS FEA AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? FEA stands for Finite Element Analysis. At Sherman+Reilly, FEA is a computerized modeling process the engineering department uses to check the structural integrity of new equipment designs. The process involves taking the 3D computer model of the new design and conducting analysis on various structural frame members […]

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E+ Electric Engineering

February 7, 2024

A combination of industry experience, good ideas, hard work, and engineering prowess makes Sherman+Reilly synonymous with high-quality, forward-thinking solutions for electric utility conductor installation. The latest case in point is the development of our E+ Series, our electric battery powered units that are transforming conductor pulling operations. The first E+ Series unit developed was the […]

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Checklist For Inspecting Line Stringing Blocks

January 4, 2024

GENERAL INSPECTION GUIDANCE FOR BLOCKS Too often line stringing blocks are the last thing thought of when getting ready for a conductor pull but they are the first item installed for the pull and are integral to the job. While it is very important that the blocks be adequately sized for the conductor being pulled, […]

Sherman+Reilly presents a donation to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank

Local Manufacturer Sherman+Reilly Gives To The Chattanooga Area Food Bank

December 6, 2023

Sherman+Reilly Inc., the leading manufacturer of utility line stringing equipment, has donated $50,000 to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank (https://chattfoodbank.org). To date, Sherman+Reilly has given a total of $200,000 to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank-the equivalent of 600,000 meals for Chattanooga area residents in need. “Ending hunger is a community effort” says Melissa Blevins, President […]

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Did You Know S+R Released a Lineman Tribute Song?

November 14, 2023

Dale Watson’s “I Make It Right” lineman tribute song was released in 2012. In 2012, Sherman+Reilly partnered with honky-tonk country singer Dale Watson to honor linemen with the song “I Make It Right.” Dale wrote and donated the song so that proceeds from song downloads went to three linemen’s associations to support fallen and injured […]