SpanGUARD Rovel ABS - Features

BETTER COLOR RETENTION

SpanGUARDs are the best power line markers on the market. Each marker is constructed of Rovel ABS, a material that has 10 times the weatherability and color retention of fiberglass. Rovel ABS is much more durable, and unlike fiberglass, will not crack if struck by gunshots. SpanGUARDs are available in three colors: International Orange, White and Yellow.

IMPROVED FEATURES

The new SpanGUARD/HeIiMARK construction is a great improvement over the original SpanGUARD method of attachment in that it is easier to install, the design reduces freight costs and now utilities can stock standard size marker halves and install, as requirements change, various sizes of Preform attachments for various sizes of lines. The HeliMark still uses Rovel ABS plastic for greatly extended color life. The difference between the original SpanGUARD and the SpanGUARD/HeIiMARK is:

• The Preform goes outward from each side of the HeIiMARK marker instead of intertwining inside of the SpanGUARD marker. Fig. 3 shows how the Preform comes out of each end of the HeIiMARK marker, outward from the marker. A permanent attachment.

• The Preform is designed specifically for the size, type and diameter of the line on which it is to be hung. The unique SpanGUARD/ HeIiMARK Preform arrangement is bolted to the inside of the marker. This allows the markers to be nested for shipment, saving significantly on freight costs.

• Utilities can now stock marker halves and different HeIiROD Preform assemblies for different sizes of lines they might need in a hurry.

• New HeIiNUT locking assemblies are provided so that the far side bolts are installed on the ground, the markers slipped over the line clamshell wise, and the installer does not have to worry about loose nuts, bolts and washers to assemble the marker up in the air. He simply uses a wrench to tighten the near side HeIiNUTs.

SpanBRITE OPTION

Reflective tape can be installed on the markers to make markers more visible at night from helicopters and small planes.  The flashing lights of the aircraft make the light reflected from the marker visible to the pilot.

CLAM SHELL DESIGN

The new SpanGUARD/HeIiMARK clam shell design makes it easy to install power line markers from helicopters, from buckets, from bosuns chairs. First the Preform is bolted to the inside of the marker, with the Preform going outward from the marker instead of being inside of the marker. This enables the installer to almost completely assemble the marker on the ground. He installs the bolts on the far side of the marker before the marker goes into the air. This leaves only the three bolts nearest him to install up in the air.