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PCCA Journal|3

rd

Quarter 2015

58

sensed and quickly taken up automatically.

This makes for an ideal winch for sensitive

operations. Control is easy with a number of

convenience and operational features such

as single-lever tension control (no gears to

engage), power assisted winch line feed,

and winch controls located at the rear of the

unit to provide a safe view of the job while

operating.

TT Technologies offers nine models of

Grundowinch constant tensions winches

ranging pulling capacities from 1.5 tons to

20 tons. A 3-ton hydrostatic Grundowinch

is ideal for pulling CCTV and cable through

innerduct. The Grundowinch can pull up to

3,280 feet of 3/8-inch cable at pulling speeds

of up to 160 feet per minute. In addition to

a 3-ton pulling capacity, the winch offers

infinite speed control throughout the pull-

ing range. The 3-ton winch is compact and

highly portable for pulling in easements and

backyards.

The compact Grundodrill 4X is ideal for

the installation of conduit for power and

last-mile applications. The Grundodrill 4x

offers 9,800 pounds of thrust and pullback.

Using the compact drill is less intrusive and

ideal for areas where larger units are not an

option. The drill features a dual hydrostatic

pump system and a four-auger stake down

system that provides greater stability.

www.tttechnologies.com

Global HR Research

Hiring is the

most important

thing you do.

Trust it to Global HR Research.

Since 2009 GHRR has been a proud

partner and supporter of the PCCA and its

members. GHRR provides PCCA members

with discounted pricing along with a quick

and easy set up to help them hire the best

employees fast. GHRR also gives back 10

percent to the PCCA from each account affili-

ated with the association.

GHRR offers background screening, drug

testing, DOT programs, MVR management,

plus much more.

Whether you conduct routine pre-hire

screenings for mostly similar job categories

or you’re handling complex enterprise hiring

and assessment in a compliance-driven in-

dustry, Global HR Research offers unmatched

adaptability, experience, and customer

service.

Global HR Research knows you need

more than screening and assessment. You

need pre-hire intelligence. That’s why GHRR

offers a robust set of screening and assess-

ment products. It’s a comprehensive set of

tools that will help you make better hiring

decisions and make them faster. When you’re

tired of your current approach to hiring, talk

to us about how pre-hire intelligence can

help you make smarter hires...today.

www.globalhrresearch.com

See our ad on page 25.

American Polywater

A power utility got a big surprise recently

when they tested a specially formulated

rubber goods cleaner on a hot-line jumper.

Polywater RBG Rubber Goods Cleaner from

American Polywater revealed potentially

hazardous burn and cut damage lurking

beneath the grimy, blackened surface. The

failed tool was removed from service, avert-

ing possible injury.

Rubber goods take a beating in the field.

Dirt and grime buildup turns tools black. Any

change in appearance is a warning that the

rubber may not retain its electrical insulat-

ing property. Protective rubber equipment

should be inspected for anything that might

compromise its integrity. But grimy discol-

oration can mask damage. Abrasions, burns,

cuts, and minor nicks are particularly difficult

to detect. Regular cleaning before each

inspection is the best way to stay safe.

Protective rubber goods are not used in

a pristine environment. Rubber is soft and

particularly susceptible to physical and

chemical damage. Damage can be caused

by cuts from sharp tools, punctures from

wood splinters and barbed wires, degrada-

tion from chemicals such as hydraulic fluid or

agricultural fertilizers, and much more.

Regular cleaning is simply good practice.

It preserves electrical integrity and prolongs

equipment life. Dry fertilizer, herbicide,

and pesticide residues are invisible but will

degrade rubber’s integrity. Most protective

rubbers are designed to resist ultraviolet

light, ozone, and oxidants but tend to be

susceptible to chemical damage. Degrada-

tion by various contaminants such as oil

and grease can cause hard or soft spots and

accelerated aging. Other contaminants are

conductive, especially when combined with

moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity.

Cleaning also restores original color to

tools. It is crucial that grounding jumpers

be clean and highly visible for electrical and

vegetation trimming crews.

Clean and inspect your protective rubber

goods before each job. Clean rubber is easier

to inspect and provides increased tool visibil-

ity. Regular cleaning with RBG Rubber Goods

Cleaner prolongs the life and effectiveness of

rubber protective goods and is fundamental

to electrical safety.

www.polywater.com/videos.asp

American Wire Group

American Wire

Group (AWG) is a

global company

responsible for

the design, production, and direct distribu-

Product Showcase

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