QEAM Aluminum
Strap Drive Mast
Will-Burt’s Strap Drive Quick Erecting Antenna Mast (QEAM) uses an internal strap wound between tube sections for mast elevation. Designed for manual operation, The Strap Drive QEAM has heavier payload weight-lifting capability, and is available in 21, 25, 30 and 34 meter heights. Contact us today to purchase a QEAM mast system.
Essential Features
- Maintains azimuth – minimal twist deflection
- Reliable full-length external keyways
- Positions payload at any height
- Automatic locking collars – patented latch system
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Manual mechanical drive
- Reliable deployment without power
- Automatic locking collars
- Locks at any desired height with patented latch mechanism
- Mechanical stops
- Prevents over-extension
- Full length keys on sections
- Prevents twist
- Maintenance free
- Polymer drive nuts require no greasing
- Built in cable management
- Cable loops added at collars
- Corrosion resistant
- All parts are anodized aluminum and stainless steel
- Drive crank is a completely sealed mechanism
Specifications
| Aluminum Strap Drive Model | TM 21 | TM 25 | TM 30 | TM 34 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nested Height | 14.6 ft. / 4.45 m | 14.8 ft. / 4.5 m | 19.3 ft. / 5.9 m | 19 ft. / 5.8 m |
| Extended Height | 68.9 ft. / 21 m | 82 ft. / 25 m | 98.4 ft. / 30 m | 112 ft. / 34 m |
| Guying | 4 level / 4 way | 5 level / 4 way | 5 level / 4 way | 5 level / 4 way |
| Number of Sections | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Weight (mast only) | 197 lb. / 90 kg | 220 lb. / 100 kg | 250 lb. / 114 kg | 265 lb. / 121 kg |
| Weight (accessory kit) | 245 lb. / 111 kg | 275 lb. / 125 kg | 275 lb. / 125 kg | 275 lb. / 125 kg |
| Payload capacity | 180 lb. / 80 kg | 150 lb. / 68 kg | 150 lb. / 68 kg | 110 lb. / 50 kg |
| Max. sail area | 6 sq. ft. / 0.6msq CD=1.5 | 6 sq. ft. / 0.6msq CD=1.5 | 6 sq. ft. / 0.6msq CD=1.5 | 6 sq. ft. / 0.6msq CD=1.5 |
| Ice load | 0.5 in. / 12 mm | 0.5 in. / 12 mm | 0.5 in. / 12 mm | 0.5 in. / 12 mm |
| Max. erection wind * | 25 mph / 40 km/h | 25 mph / 40 km/h | 25 mph / 40 km/h | 25 mph / 40 km/h |
| Operational wind | 60 mph / 97 km/h | 60 mph / 97 km/h | 60 mph / 97 km/h | 60 mph / 97 km/h |
| Survival wind | 80 mph / 128 km/h | 80 mph / 128 km/h | 80 mph / 128 km/h | 80 mph / 128 km/h |
| Surface mounting | ±15° slope | ±15° slope | ±15° slope | ±15° slope |
| Deployment time | 3 persons, 25 min | 3 persons, 30 min | 3 persons, 30 min | 3 persons, 30 min |
| Drive system | Strap Drive | Strap Drive | Strap Drive | Strap Drive |
| Finish | Mil-A-8625 Type II, CL 2 Black | Mil-A-8625 Type II, CL 2 Black | Mil-A-8625 Type II, CL 2 Black | Mil-A-8625 Type II, CL 2 Black |
Specifications are for reference only and are subject to change. Please contact Will-Burt Engineering for current and exact specifications.
*Must be guyed for wind speeds over 25mph / 40km/h