BWT-1545 Bullwheel Tensioner

Still currently available, the BWT-1545 is being retired and replaced with the Heritage Series BWT-1545H.  To view the new Heritage Series BWT-1545H, click here.

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BWT-1545 Bullwheel Tensioner

5,000 LBS. 54 IN. BULLWHEEL TENSIONER

The Sherman+Reilly BWT-1545 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.

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.

Still currently available, the BWT-1545 is being retired and replaced with the Heritage Series BWT-1545H.  To view the new Heritage Series BWT-1545H, click here.

SPECIFICATIONS

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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OPTIONS

Full vinyl cover


Bullwheel only cover


Payout brake cover


Retriever* option for powered conductor take-up and rewind on reel stand

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


Solar battery charger


RDG-2100 Rotating Distribution Ground


DG-4100 Running Ground


 

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