The Will-Burt Company Introduces Ultra Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Mast at IWCE
Will-Burt’s Strongest Locking Pneumatic Mast Engineered for Mobile Communications
March 18, 2014
The Ultra Heavy-Duty pneumatic mast was designed to meet the evolving requirements of mobile communications
The Will-Burt Company, the world’s premier manufacturer of telescoping mast and tower elevation solutions for mobile communication systems, is introducing its new Ultra Heavy-Duty pneumatic mast with significant antenna elevation capabilities at the International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada March 24th (Booth #6115).
The Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast offers a total payload lifting capacity of 1,200 pounds (544 kg) at 59 feet (18m). The top tube of the mast can deploy payloads up to 1,000 pounds (453 kg) and another 200 pounds (91 kg) can be deployed from intermediate tubes. The nested height of 11.3 feet (3.4 m) eliminates the need for a tilt system, delivering cost savings, reducing complexity and allowing for more payload capacity on a COW or COLT.
The Ultra Heavy-Duty is a telescoping pneumatic mast constructed of weather-resistant anodized aluminum with easy-to-operate and rugged positive locking pins for safe, long-term deployment without air pressure. Compared to hydraulic steel masts, it delivers higher lifting capacity at a lower weight of 880 pounds (399 kg). The Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast does not require hydraulic fluid for elevation thus eliminating the potential for environmentally hazardous leaks. The strength of the Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast delivers significant unguyed performance, providing easier antenna deployment in paved parking lots and urban areas.
Will-Burt’s COO, John Stroia states, “The Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast is extending the capabilities of our pneumatic masts. This unique mast is the only one of its kind in the world that can provide this high level of functionality using proven, effective pneumatic mast technology. Will-Burt’s engineering team has delivered a mast that breaks down conventional wisdom about just what a pneumatic mast can do. Rigorous testing has proven that this mast will deliver the performance needed in the evolving mobile communications industry.”
The flexible design of the Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast delivers scalable height and payload capabilities to meet a customer’s specific requirements. Will-Burt’s history of designing and manufacturing pneumatic masts in the USA for over 30 years provides the knowledge, experience and capability to design a safe and robust elevation solution that will perform maintenance-free for years. As with all Will-Burt pneumatic masts, the Ultra Heavy-Duty requires no maintenance and is covered by a five year manufacturer’s limited warranty.
“We recognize that the mobile communications industry is continuing to evolve rapidly and this evolution requires new elevation solutions,” said Jeff Evans, Will-Burt’s President, CEO and Chairman. “We listened to the market and have delivered a mast that not only provides significant payload lifting capacity but an elevation system that can deploy multiple payloads at intermediate heights and in some cases, eliminate the need for guying. The Ultra Heavy-Duty Mast is the ideal elevation solution for COWs and COLTs that require placement of a significant number of antennas.”
About The Will-Burt Company:
The Will-Burt Company willburts.wpengine.com, located in Orrville, Ohio, is the world’s premier manufacturer of telescoping mast and tower elevation solutions – the world’s one stop shop offering virtually every payload elevation solution from one source – for military, fire, cellular, broadcast, entertainment and other applications. Will-Burt also designs and manufactures military and other shelters made of all-composite materials that deliver higher performance at lower life cycle cost than metal or partial composite shelters. Will-Burt’s LINX security solutions provide integrated access control and intrusion detection certified to protect critical assets. Will-Burt also offers a variety of manufacturing services backed by an ISO 9001:2008 certified quality system. Incorporated in 1918, Will-Burt is 100% employee-owned and is classified as a small business.