{"id":2703,"date":"2016-08-26T15:43:32","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T15:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2016-08-26T15:43:32","modified_gmt":"2016-08-26T15:43:32","slug":"u-s-companies-share-best-practices-for-line-maintenance-with-chinese-electric-utility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/u-s-companies-share-best-practices-for-line-maintenance-with-chinese-electric-utility\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Companies Share Best Practices for Line Maintenance with Chinese Electric Utility"},"content":{"rendered":"

Delegates from the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) recently visited the United States to participate in a two-week training program sponsored by the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). Terex Utilities<\/a> was selected by USTDA as one of the companies to host the Chinese delegation and share U.S. best practices and technologies in live line maintenance. The delegates included 15 representatives of SGCC and one official from the U.S. Embassy in China.<\/p>\n

During their visit, participants discussed grid maintenance practices and learned about equipment appropriate for these applications. \u201cWe were honored to be part of this visit as they learned about technologies and equipment used for live line maintenance in the United States,\u201d said Michael Tilden, international sales manager for Terex Utilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cTerex has been rooted in the growth and maintenance of this nation\u2019s utility infrastructure since 1945 when we introduced the first digger derrick to the industry. Since then, we continue to deliver innovative, high quality equipment to our customers,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The delegates took part in training the first week of their visit at the Southeast Lineman Training Center in Trenton, Ga., and operated Terex equipment throughout the week. \u201cThe SGCC representatives trained on hot line tools usage, safety processes, and procedures for different live line work applications,\u201d said Tilden. The Terex<\/a> equipment SGCC representatives used included insulated aerial bucket trucks, like the Terex Hi-Ranger TL17i and Terex Hi-Ranger LT40 models, and digger derricks.<\/p>\n

The Terex Hi-Ranger TL17i\u00a0 bucket truck is an articulated telescopic aerial device that allows the operator flexibility to work both sides of the pole from one truck position. This capability also makes it easier to position the truck when setup areas are limited by vehicular or pedestrian traffic or other obstructions. \u201cThe Terex Hi-Ranger TL17i model is particularly adept for live line work in highly congested urban centers,\u201d said Tilden. The Terex Hi-Ranger TL17i model features a 58.4 feet working height, with a 42.3 feet side reach.<\/p>\n

While visiting Terex<\/a>, SGCC representatives toured the assembly processes and fiberglass boom manufacturing areas and spent time \u201chands on\u201d understanding the equipment\u2019s application. \u201cThe product demonstrations will help SGCC in selecting equipment and features designed to improve efficiencies in electrical system construction and repairs,\u201d said Tilden.<\/p>\n

Tilden added: \u201cTerex<\/a> is proud to support the State Grid of China and to play a key part in their efforts on improving live line work practices.\u201d<\/p>\n

SGCC representatives also toured Cummins, manufacturer of power generation products, in Minneapolis, Minn. and Xcel Energy, a Minneapolis-based electric and natural gas utility serving more than 11 million customers in eight States.<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsuring the safety of our workers and the public is a responsibility we take very seriously at Xcel Energy,\u201d said Kent Larson, Xcel Energy executive vice president and group president, operations. \u201cWe are always working to advance safety practices within the company and throughout the utility industry and we\u2019re pleased to share our expertise and provide training to the delegation from the State Grid Corporation of China.\u201d<\/p>\n

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State Grid of China delegates learn more about equipment appropriate for grid maintenance practices at Terex Utilities in Watertown, S.D. In the background is a Terex A330 Auger Drill, used to drill holes in hard rock conditions.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThis was an excellent opportunity to continue U.S.-China collaboration and to introduce SGCC to U.S. live line work methods and equipment that could advance their goals. USTDA was pleased to work with Terex<\/a> on carrying out this important training.\u201d said Carl Kress, USTDA regional director for East Asia.<\/p>\n

For more information about Terex<\/a> products and services, as well as the company\u2019s training and schools, visit www.terex.com\/utilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Terex\u00a0Corporation is a lifting and material handling solutions company\u00a0reporting in five business segments: aerial work platforms,\u00a0construction, cranes, material handling and port solutions and\u00a0materials processing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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