Heritage Series BWT-1545H Bullwheel Tensioner

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Heritage Series BWT-1545H Bullwheel Tensioner

5,000 LBS. 54 IN. BULLWHEEL TENSIONER

The Sherman+Reilly Heritage Series BWT-1545H bullwheel tensioner has a tensioning capacity of 5,000 lbs. at 4 mph. It includes a reel carrier that accommodates reels up to 96 in. O.D. by 54 in. wide weighing up to 12,000 lbs.

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KEY FEATURES

CAPABILITY

Precision bullwheel tensioner, with reel carrier and controlled conductor payout and retrieval system in a single piece of equipment.

REEL CAPACITY

Integrated reel carrier accommodates reels up to 96″ OD x 54” W and 12,000 lbs.

TENSIONING CAPACITY

Tensioning capacity of 5,000lbs in a compact footprint.

BULLWHEELS

Pair of 54-inch, 5-groove bullwheels with solid-cast machined urethane linings, coupled with 36” diameter bronze disc brake. Bullwheels are canted for right-hand lay, left-hand lay, or twisted pair conductor.

SPECIFICATIONS

Print BWT-1545H Bullwheel Tensioner Specifications
Tensioning Capacity

5,000 lbs.

Maximum Line Speed

4 mph

Payout Brake

16 in. diameter disc, bronze

Maximum Conductor Reel Weight*

12,000 lb. Dynamic over the road
12,000 lb. Static jacks extended

Bullwheels

Nominal Diameter: 54 in.
Bullwheel Count: 2 ea.
Bullwheel Groove Count: 5 per
Bullwheel Groove Lining: Replaceable
Groove Radius: 1 in.
Groove Depth: 1.13 in.
Bottom of Groove Diameter: 51.75 in.

Fairlead Rollers

Supports LH and RH Lay

 

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BWT-1545H cab side no BG.95

OPTIONS

Full vinyl cover

Bullwheel only cover

Payout brake cover

PowerPack option includes hydraulic jacks,
and hydraulic retriever*

*Hydraulic Retriever Performance: Approximately 20,000 in-lb at 7 GPM and 2,000 PSI. Do not exceed 12 GPM and 3,000 PSI.

Air Brakes

Galvanized Finish Available

RDG-2100 Rotating Distribution Ground

DG-4100 Running Ground

12 V solar battery charger

 

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