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Distran Blog | safety
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Steel Structures Can be a HOT Business. Posted by Wendy Gintz. On Jul 17, 2015 2:00:00 PM. In the Utility Industry you have a vast array of people doing outside labors. Contractors erecting structures, truck drivers loading/unloading trucks, field project folks supervising as well as the steel fabricator and manufacture the steel structures. This one hits close to home). It’s important to remember that Safety must come FIRST, no matter what you’re doing. When it's hot, drink plenty of water! If a potenti...
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Distran Blog | composite material
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COMPOSITES ARE THE FUTURE. Posted by Melissa Hines. On Aug 16, 2016 9:04:01 AM. When comparing composites to other fabrication materials, it’s no contest. Composites are non-conductive, light and durable. They are also resistant to rot, corrosion, pests and fire, all while offering superior UV protection. It’s no wonder the utilities sector is rapidly replacing traditional materials with composites in poles and pole top assemblies. Some composite applications include:. COMPOSITE POLE LINE INSULATORS.
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Back to Basics in Transmission Structures
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Back to Basics in Transmission Structures. On Dec 13, 2012 10:53:00 AM. Transmission lines act as the utility interstate system where electricity is transmitted at high voltages in order to reduce the energy lost in long-distance transmission. Although it’s hard to quantify structure types since there are always exceptions to the rules and never-ending configurations, transmission structures can be considered. Dead-end, strain or suspension. Line turns at a large angle. Divide line into segments. When de...
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Distran Blog | guyed structures
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3 Transmission Structures Broken Down. Posted by Wendy Gintz. On Jul 7, 2015 9:45:00 AM. When designing transmission structures. It’s not as simple as saying. Ok, I want self-supporting tangent mono poles with delta configuration for my entire 80 mile stretch. While that idea might be more economical than having h-frame or 3-pole structures, it’s just not practical. Three common transmission structures:. Used when transmission route is straight. Generally, no longitudinal loads on the structure. Can be c...
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Steel Structures Can be a HOT Business
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Steel Structures Can be a HOT Business. On Jul 17, 2015 2:00:00 PM. In the Utility Industry you have a vast array of people doing outside labors. Contractors erecting structures, truck drivers loading/unloading trucks, field project folks supervising as well as the steel fabricator and manufacture the steel structures. This one hits close to home). It’s important to remember that Safety must come FIRST, no matter what you’re doing. When it's hot, drink plenty of water! As a quick resource OSHA. Tapered t...
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Distran Blog | transmission structures
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3 Transmission Structures Broken Down. Posted by Wendy Gintz. On Jul 7, 2015 9:45:00 AM. When designing transmission structures. It’s not as simple as saying. Ok, I want self-supporting tangent mono poles with delta configuration for my entire 80 mile stretch. While that idea might be more economical than having h-frame or 3-pole structures, it’s just not practical. Three common transmission structures:. Used when transmission route is straight. Generally, no longitudinal loads on the structure. Can be c...
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Substation Products - DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations | DIS-TRAN Substations
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Skip to main content. 4725 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substation Products. The DIS-TRAN Traditional Package. Our core scope of work includes the expert design and efficient supply of the substation steel structures and everything that attaches to them. Our traditional package (which can be flexibly expanded or collapsed to adapt to specific project requirements) combines physical product supply with matching design service to maximize speed and cost savings in project delivery.
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Poker Lake Substation | DIS-TRAN Substations
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Skip to main content. 4725 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360. Poker Lake II Substation. Miles into the middle of nowhere, DIS-TRAN makes a first-class first-impressionand potentially saves our client eight figures annually. They were right: we estimate that for every $1 spent on building the substation, they saved $3 to $6 in annual energy, operations, maintenance and fuel costs over the previous installation. Kyle Sasser - Project Manager. With more than 5,000 completed substation projects over 50 years, DI...
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Erath Substation | DIS-TRAN Substations
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Skip to main content. 4725 Hwy 28 E, Pineville, LA 71360. We designed a storm-hardening solution that blows the others out of the water. Storm surge and flooding are major concerns that all coastal utilities must weather. According to our own local utility (Entergy), the Gulf Coast. Is facing cumulative damages of $350B over the next 20 years from hurricanes and severe storms. Xand innovated a brand new solution: in-place elevation. Four 115kV circuit switcher electronic control cabinets. An ability to d...
