Non-Military Pneumatic
Non-Locking Mast
Proven in commercial and military applications for over 50 years, Will-Burt’s Non-Military Pneumatic Non-Locking Masts are the preferred elevation solution of the broadcast industry. First and foremast, Will-Burt products are reliable and dependable.
Designed and manufactured to withstand harsh environments and weather conditions, you can count on Will-Burt telescopic masts to perform flawlessly for years. Will-Burt Non-Military Pneumatic Non-Locking Masts will be in the field, not in the shop. Accuracy you can depend on. Two full-length keyways guarantee pinpoint accuracy that ensure broadcast equipment performance is optimized. This guarantees shoots are quick and cost-effective and live action transmissions are crystal clear.
Will-Burt masts are easy to operate. Your crew can concentrate on reporting the news, not complicated setup.
Standard Duty Pneumatic Mast
Our Standard Duty pneumatic telescoping masts are used to support a variety of lightweight antennas at up to 34 ft (10.3 m).The mast is a series of graduated extruded aluminum tubes that nest one inside another.
- 5 year commercial use warranty.
- No maintenance required – aerospace grease provides lubrication for the life of the mast.
- Free-standing unit so guy lines are not needed.
- High strength, heat-treated aluminum alloy tubes and collars for long, dependable life.
- Two full length external keys on mast sections, and the collars have matching machined key ways which maintain directional azimuth.
- Each tube and collar is protected by low friction synthetic bearings for smooth operation and long life.
- The bumpers are designed to reduce shock on extension and retraction.
- All exterior aluminum surfaces are anodized and sealed for long life, and the fasteners are plated stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
Standard Equipment
- Clear anodize finish
- Magnetic mast extension warning light kit
- Installation & operation manual
- Hazard warning labels
- Shipping crate
Optional Equipment
- Internal roof mounting hardware
- Non-rotatable base plate
- Antenna extension stub
- Rotatable base plate & turning handles
- Top mountings: platform adapter or custom interfaces
- Black anodized finish
- Canvas top cover
- Lukon 24 and other mast finishes
- Pneumatic Systems
- NyCoil Cable Conduit
- Mounting Hardware
- Will-Burt Pneumatic Accessories
Standard-Duty Pneumatic Mast Specifications
Standard Duty Models | 5-20 | 6-27 | 7-34 | 8-30 |
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Payload Capacity | 70 lb. / 31.8 kg | 40 lb. / 18.1 kg | 40 lb. / 18.1 kg | 100 lb. / 45.4 kg |
Extended Height | 20' / 6.1 m | 26' 10" / 8.18 m | 33' 10" / 10.31 m | 29' 11" / 9.12 m |
Nested Height | 5' 4" / 1.63 m | 6' / 1.83 m | 7' / 2.13 m | 8' / 2.44 m |
Approximate Mast Weight | 45 lb. / 21 kg | 54 lb. / 25 kg | 67 lb. / 31 kg | 64 lb. / 29 kg |
Number of Sections | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Tube Diameter | 5-2.5" / 127-64 mm | 5-2" / 127-51 mm | 5-2"/ 127-51 mm | 5-3"/ 127-76 mm |
Collar Type | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 20 PSIG (1.4 bar) | 20 PSIG (1.4 bar) | 20 PSIG (1.4 bar) | 20 PSIG (1.4 bar) |
Wind Charts | 5-20 STDNL Wind Chart | 6-27 STDNL Wind Chart | 7-34 STDNL Wind Chart | 8-30 STDNL Wind Chart |
Customer Drawings | Download 5-20 Customer Drawing | N/A | N/A | Download 8-30 Customer Drawing |
Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. Please contact Will-Burt Engineering for current and exact specifications.
Heavy-Duty and Super Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Telescoping Mast
With extended antenna heights of up to 56 ft (17 m), our Non-Locking Heavy Duty Pneumatic Telescoping Mast is ideal for surveillance, electronic news gathering and elevated testing. The pneumatic telescopic mast is a series of graduated extended tubes, assembled to nest inside one another. It can be retracted to its compact height of less than 10 ft (3 m) and quickly extended in minutes to its free-standing height.
- 5 year commercial use warranty.
- No maintenance required – aerospace grease provides lubrication for the life of the mast.
- Free-standing unit, so guy lines are not needed.
- Rugged construction of high strength heat-treated aluminum tubes and collars with low friction synthetic bearings for long, dependable life.
- Two full-length external keys on mast sections and the collars have matching machined key ways which maintain directional azimuth.
- Each tube and collar is protected by low friction synthetic bearings for smooth operation and long life.
- All exterior aluminum surfaces are anodized and sealed for long life, and the fasteners are stainless steel for corrosion resistance.
- Custom models can be designed or manufactured for payloads that exceed the 1000 lbs (454 kg) rating of the Super Heavy Duty models. Also, different retracted and extended heights can be designed. Consult factory.
Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Mast Specifications
Heavy Duty Models | 6-25 | 7-30 | 7-42 | 8.5-48 | 8.5-52 | 9.5-56 | 9-58 |
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Payload Capacity | 200 lb. / 90.7 kg | 200 lb. / 90.7 kg | 200 lb. / 90.7 kg | 300 lb. / 136.1 kg | 200. lb / 90.7 kg | 300 lb. / 136.1 kg | 200 lb. / 90.7 kg |
Extended Height | 25' / 7.62 m | 29' 1" / 8.86 m | 41' 2" / 12.55 m | 48' / 14.63 m | 52' / 15.85 m | 56' 2" / 17.12 m | 58' / 17.68 m |
Nested Height | 5' 10" / 1.78 m | 6' 8" / 2.03 m | 7' 1" / 2.16 m | 8' 6" / 2.59 m | 8' 4" / 2.54 m | 9' 6" / 2.90 m | 9' / 2.74 m |
Approximate Weight | 110 lb. / 50 kg | 125 lb. / 57 kg | 235 lb. / 107 kg | 275 lb. / 125 kg | 266 lb. / 121 kg | 296 lb. / 135 kg | 290 lb. / 132 kg |
Number of Sections | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Tube Diameter | 6.75-3" / 171-76 mm | 6.75-3" / 171-76 mm | 9-3" / 229-76 mm | 9-3.75" / 229-95 mm | 9-3" / 229-76mm | 9-3.75" / 229-95 mm | 9-3" / 229-76 mm |
Collar Type | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking | Non-Locking |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) |
Wind Charts | 6-25 HDNL Wind Chart | 7-30 HDNL Wind Chart | 7-42 HDNL Wind Chart | 8.5-48 HDNL Wind Chart | 8.5-52 HDNL Wind Chart | 9.5-56 HDNL Wind Chart | 9-58 HDNL Wind Chart |
Customer Drawing | Download 6-25 Customer Drawing | Download 7-30 Customer Drawing | Download 7-42 Customer Drawing | Download 8.5-48 Customer Drawing | Download 8.5-52 Customer Drawing | Download 9.5-56 Customer Drawing | Download 9-58 Customer Drawing |
Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. Please contact Will-Burt Engineering for current and exact specifications.
Super Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Mast Specifications
Super Heavy Duty Models | 10-38 | 12-48 |
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Payload Capacity | 1,200. lb / 544.3 kg | 1,200 lb. / 544.3 kg |
Extended Height | 38' / 11.58 m | 47' 11" / 14.61 m |
Nested Height | 10' / 3.05 m | 12' / 3.66 m |
Approximate Weight | 400 lb. / 181 kg | 475 lb. / 215 kg |
Number of Sections | 5 | 5 |
Tube Diameter | 11.25-7.5" / 285-192 mm | 11.25-7.5" / 285-192 mm |
Collar Type | Non-Locking | Non-Locking |
Maximum Operating Pressure | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) | 35 PSIG (2.4 bar) |
Wind Charts | 10-38 SHDNL Wind Chart | 12-48 SHDNL Wind Chart |
Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. Please contact Will-Burt Engineering for current and exact specifications.
Standard Equipment
- Clear anodize finish
- Magnetic mast extension warning light kit
- Installation & operation manual
- Hazard warning labels
Optional Equipment
- Internal roof mounting hardware
- Non-rotatable base plate
- Platform adapter
- Rotatable base plate & turning handles
- Top mountings: extension stub or custom interfaces
- Black anodized finish
- Canvas top cover
- Close azimuth design
- Lukon 24 and other mast finishes
- Pneumatic Systems
- NyCoil Cable Conduit
- Mounting Hardware
- Will-Burt Pneumatic Accessories