As we reflect on the conclusion of another year, the entire team at Barry would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your support and trust in our company and products. May this holiday season bring you and your...
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Going to California: Barry returns to HAI Heli-Expo 2024
The Barry Helicopter External Load team is delighted to return to sunny Southern California to attend one of its favorite trade shows: HAI Heli-Expo.
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The Pre-Season Checklist for the Inspection of Barry B-Net Systems
It's that time of the year again - with fall just around the corner, that means one thing for mountain and event operators, as well as alpine ski racing clubs: it's time to start preparing for the ski season.
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Barry Safety Netting Project for Drones at Skydome UAS Testing Center
Skydome is the new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site located in a former Air Force hangar at Griffiss Airport in Rome, New York. At over 3,000 square feet, it is the largest indoor Anechoic Chambered UAS...
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User Manual Update: Instructions Manual: Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope Equipment (Revision 6)
The Barry D.E.W. Line® product line is rapidly evolving, both in terms of the products and their adoption worldwide. We have made some additions and updates to the user manual which be useful in the management and use...
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Staying Safe in Energized High-Voltage Substations with Vertical Safety Nets
When work is performed in a high-voltage substation, it is imperative that workers stay safe at all times. Over the last decade, Barry has undertaken various mandates to design site-specific safety net systems to...
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Will you be at the 2022 International Lineman’s Rodeo?
Will you be at the 2022 International Lineman’s Rodeo?Stop by the Hubbell - CHANCE® Booth #401 to visit us and check out the Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope Tools!
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Special Invitation to a Free Webinar on Helicopter Longline Inspection & Maintenance
Join us for a free online (MS Teams) training webinar on helicopter sling inspection and maintenance. The course is designed to provide basic knowledge of helicopter longline system maintenance, inspection & inventory...
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Barehand Access Methods with Dielectric Rope for Transmission Line Maintenance
New Barry Product & Service We have recently been involved in developing systems, methods and implementing training programs for transmission line maintenance crews for work at heights using rope access techniques with...
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Dielectric Safety Net: A Proven Solution for High-Voltage Work
Over the last few years, Barry has consulted on and manufactured highly customized dielectric safety or guard nets for high-voltage electrical sub-stations and energized crossings. The general concept of these netting...
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Europe on the mind: Barry CE Certified Helicopter Longlines
Over the last few years, many European helicopter operators in the HESLO industry (helicopter external sling load operations) are requiring CE certified equipment. This is in response to broad regulations to ensure...
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Performance of Safety Nets Under Low Velocity Impact
Barry and UNB Ballistics and Mechanical Test Lab conducted testing using a large bore foreign object debris (FOD) gun to shoot a red brick projectile in order to test various configurations of Barry safety nets under...
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What is a dielectric rope ?
A dielectric rope is an insulating rope which is a very poor conductor of electrical current under the application of alternating or direct current voltage. The dielectric properties of a rope are critical when utility...
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Developing the Best Dielectric Rope
For the past 30 years, the Barry SR & ED team has undertaken immense efforts to not only develop a complete line of state-of-the-art dielectric rope systems, but continuously advance both the technical properties and...
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Important Update: Barry Helicopter Cargo-Net User Manual (Revision 1)
To our valued clients, we have recently updated our helicopter cargo-net user manual. Please ensure you are using the latest version, and distribute this as required.
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Important Update: Barry Longline User Manual (Revision 11)
To our valued clients, we have recently updated our longline user manual. Please ensure you are using the latest version, and distribute this as required.
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Live-Line Crews Improve Safety with Barry D.E.W. Line Dielectric Nets
This article identifies some of the challenges and issues encountered when working in or near energized fields, and the advantages of using Barry D.E.W. LineTM equipment.
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What's a Frazil Ice Net?
There’s been a lot of talk about frazil ice this winter in some parts of Canada, with the levels at their highest since 2009.
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