Sierra Rutile, a subsidiary of Iluka Resources, is a multi-mine operation located in the Bonthe and Moyamba districts, south west Sierra Leone. Sierra Rutile has the world’s largest natural rutile deposit and encompasses two operations at Lanti and Gangama; a mineral separation plant; and a dedicated port facility. They have implemented a Power Line Safety program to assist in the prevention […]

Utility Lineman and Electrical Contractors are often required to work on or near live electrical apparatus. In fact, for Lineman, part of the demands of modern infrastructure means de-energising networks is not always an option. This puts a level of expectation on Utilities to keep the power on. The results of this can be maintenance […]

Utility companies the world over must deal with the constant and ever present risk of trees interfering with Power Lines. While trees are a vital part of our natural landscape. They pose risks to Utility assets and can interrupt the supply of electricity to consumers if not managed. Overhead Power Lines are still on balance […]

Daito Denzai was established in 1948 in Osaka, and since then, has been supplying plastic insulating products and hotline tools to the power companies in Japan. To promote products to customers both in Japan and abroad, Daito Denzai exhibited at JECA Fair held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 22-24, 2019. JECA Fair is the […]

Raptors and Power Lines There are many species of Raptors that inhabit various locations throughout the world. Typically, Raptors consist of Hawks, Falcons, Kites, Eagles, Vultures and Owls and are collectively known as “birds of prey”. Iconic birds such as the Bald Eagle, previously close to extinction, have made a dramatic turn around in numbers […]