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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.

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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.

TENSIONING CAPACITY

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

REEL CAPACITY

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

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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OPTIONS

Full vinyl cover
Bullwheel only cover
Payout brake cover
Retriever option for powered conductor take-up and rewind
on reel stand
Solar battery charger
RDG-2100 Rotating Distribution Ground
DG-4100 Running Ground

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BWT-1545 Bullwheel Tensioner

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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
Length

(Overall, Nom.) 23 ft.
Width

(Overall, Nom.) 8 ft., 6 in.
Height

(Overall, Nom.) 9 ft. 10 in. Loaded with 96 in. Reel