Chris Dengate, Author at Balmoral Engineering

Author: Chris Dengate

Yotsugi Rubber Sleeve Quick Fit Straps

December 11, 2025

Yotsugi sleeves are known for comfort, dexterity and having the softest rubber in the market. Those that work in their sleeves for extended hours, will know and appreciate the difference. Linesman that work daily in these PPE articles put their trust and confidence in the product. Whether working on 11kv, 22kv or 33kv primary lines, […]

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Bird Flight Diverters & Wire Markers on 22KV Powerline

December 3, 2025

It is estimated that in the US alone, between 12 and 64 million birds are killed each year due to collisions with power lines. Wire markers, especially dynamic bird flight diverters, have been shown to be an effective tool at mitigating this problem. See what the research shows below: Below video demonstrating swans avoiding a […]

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Power line safety around construction sites

November 5, 2025

Warning flags and markers are used by power line distribution companies to provide an important safety warning to those operating in proximity to the overhead wires. This is a common occurrence around building and construction sites. Unfortunately, it is not always possible or practical to de-energise the wires that approximate a building site. Traditionally Tiger […]

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New ACTIVARMR 96-002 Leather Outer Protectors

October 27, 2025

We are excited to bring the new line of Ansell ACTIVARMR Leather Outers into stock from December 2025! The current style of LV Leather Outer (Part No series OUTLVGSX) will be slowly phased out as stocks run out and be replaced by the new style, part number table below: Reinforced protection: ActivArmr® 96-002 protectors are […]

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V-Tol Aerospace delivers UAV solution for power lines!

October 15, 2025

Power lines are difficult to see and to access. Drone and UAV technology are making them safer through autonomous deployment of power line markers. ROTAMARKAs and other powerline flags and diverters are now able to be installed via UAS technology reducing or eliminating the risk to humans. While power lines are difficult to see, and […]

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Range of installation options available for Bird Flight Diverters

October 8, 2025

Bird Diverters help prevent birds colliding with Power Lines and Wires. This often occurs on the hard to see Transmission line earth or ground wire. Gaining access to install bird flight diverters can be one of the greatest challenges. This short video includes a summary of the installation options available for the Balmoral range of […]

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Possums spark controversy

October 2, 2025

Whether it be possums or other wildlife, power lines pose a constant risk to safety and mortality rates are high. Utility engineers are all too familiar with this problem, yet the means to protect wildlife from overhead wires and cables are few and the problem itself challenging. Possums and other critters use the distribution wires […]

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Tree Protection of Power Lines

September 18, 2025

Did you know we stock a range of “Panther Tails”? Check out our latest video here which explains more:   Panther Tails have been designed to cover of power lines and wires to provide a barrier to vegetation encroachment and wildlife. Key safety feature, Panther Tails come equipped with a unique dual layer. Yellow inside, […]

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Ansell ACTIVARMR Small Size Electrical Gloves for Female Workers

September 11, 2025

Did you know, Ansell is the only Australian owned electrical glove company in the world! Ansell are a great Australian success story, having been founded in the 1800’s originally as Dunlop and evolving over the years to offer a diversified portfolio of products into a global market. With this pedigree, it is little wonder Ansell […]

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New Ultra Light Weight ACTIVARMR® Rubber Insulating Gloves Class 0 & 00

June 6, 2025

Balmoral proud to announce the new ActivArmr® Ultra-Lightweight Rubber Insulating Gloves available for the first time in Australia & NZ. Please call or email our customer service team for further information: 02 9482 4000 info@balmoralengineering.com Available in both a Class 00 500v 11” and Class 0 1000v 14”. Deliver up to a 30% thinner design […]

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