
During inspection-operation with the assistance of the PIAB RTM 20D, the tension in the guy wires could be adjusted and displayed while the PIAB RTM 20D is attached on the wire rope.

Often the service engineers have to carry all equipment to site. Ensures structural integrity Visual inspection of ground tackle Drone inspection of stack connections and tip to identify. “The towers are often located in remote areas and difficult to reach. Charles “Kip” Koch at Bowlin Construction. The PIAB RTM 20D Rope Tension Meter was found to be: “very light and easy to use” says Maintenance Co-coordinator Mr. 10 different ropes can be calibrated on one PIAB RTM 20D Rope Tension Meter. When the PIAB RTM 20D is attached on a pre-tensioned wire rope, the force can be directly read from the LCD-display on the front of the PIAB RTM 20D. Guy-wires for antennas, towers and transmission line masts/towers electrical conductors and cables for trains, trams, towing ropes etc. Typical applications for PIAB RTM Rope Tension Meter They discovered the PIAB RTM 20D Rope Tension Meter, a battery-operated measuring instrument designed to measure the tension force in cables, ropes and wires. The Bowlin management searched for a more efficient and safe method and measuring instruments. Until now, this work has been time consuming, expensive and risky, since an “in line measurement” with standard dynamometers has been utilized.

If guy wires are present at this station, you must check for loose or broken. The contracts specify an annual inspection and control of each guy wire for every tower. Inspections should be scheduled to ensure each station operates as expected. Additionally they have maintenance contracts for some 550 towers at different customers in the US. Bowlin Construction, Walton, Kentucky, USA is a tower constructing company.
