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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

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Tensioning Capacity

5,000 lbs.

Maximum Line Speed

4 mph

Payout Brake

16 in. Aluminum-Bronze (Hydraulic Control)

Maximum Reel Weight*

12,000 lbs. fully loaded

Bullwheels

Nominal Diameter

54 in.
Bullwheel Count

2 ea.
Bullwheel Groove Count

5 per Bullwheel
Groove Radius

1 in. Precision Machined
Groove Lining Material

Polyurethane
Bottom of Groove Diameter

51-3/4 in.

Fairlead Rollers

Adjustable Urethane

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