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Dielectric Insulating Rope & Net
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...
Finally, a safe way to send a rope throw line over energized structures.
Sometimes power line maintenance crews must lift loads or people to heights without prior access to the top anchor points of the structures. These tasks can be quite diverse, such as de-icing, installing lifting...
Posted by Marc-André Pilon on
Special Invitation to a Free Training on Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope Inspection & Maintenance
Join us for a free online (MS Teams) training on Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope inspection & maintenance. The course is designed to provide basic knowledge of Barry D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope maintenance,...
Posted by Marc-André Pilon on
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...
Posted by Patrick Barry on
New Product: Ground Protection Tarp and Stand-Up Transport Bags
New Product: Ground Protection Tarp and Stand-Up Transport Bags to Protect Barry's D.E.W. Line® Insulating Rope Equipment. In collaboration with our end users, The Barry team has created two new complementary products...
Posted by Marc-André Pilon on
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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Barry is pleased to announce our new distribution agreement with Hubbell - CHANCE®
Barry Cordage Ltd. is pleased to announce our new distribution agreement with Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. (HPS) and CHANCE® Lineman Grade Tools™. HPS is a global leader in the power systems industry, offering innovative...
Posted by Marc-André Pilon on
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...
Posted by Patrick Barry on
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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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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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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