Insulator Retractor
The Insulator Retractor is a device used to compress strings of insulator bells for the removal of individual bells that need to be replaced or serviced.
Specifications
| Tension Capacity | 10,000 lb (4536 kg) |
| Max Diameter Cap Glass | 4.8'' (122 mm) up to 4.1'' (104 mm) |
| Cap to Cap Dimensions Retracted Extended | 19.5'' (495 mm) 35.5'' (902 mm) |
| Width w/load binder w/o load binder | 46'' (1168 mm) 19.5'' (495 mm) |
| Weight Assembly Weight Binder Weight (qty 2) Clamp Weight (qty 2) | 67 lb (30 kg) 8 lb (3 kg) each 19.8 lb (9 kg) each |
Features
- The retractor pulls the insulators together and creates enough slack to release the insulator pins and remove one or more of the inner insulators.
- Tightening of the load binders brings each side of the retractor together.
- The inserts are interchangeable to accommodate multiple brands and models of insulators
- Made of aluminum to reduce weight
- Side plates can be re-pinned in 2’’ (51 mm) increments to add a greater range of motion.
