As
the original inventor of insulated figure 8-shaped conductor, Insul-8
set the standards for crane electrification over 50 years ago. Milwaukee
Crane's expertise and product offering are unparalleled. Insul-8 offers
a full range of insulated conductor bar designs from 40 - 6,000 amperes.
Many special designs such as collectors, insulated covers and even the
conductor bar itself come in numerous configurations to fit your
application requirements.
Whether you need traditional, economical 8-bar, V-contact bar (Safe-Lec 2)
-- the new standard for electrification, or third rail for a people
mover system, or any other conductor bar, choose Insul-8. We have what
you need to keep your systems moving.
Conductor bar is used in applications such as overhead crane bridge and
runway electrification, port equipment and large transit systems.
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8-Bar Conductor Bar
Insul-8's figure 8-bar has been the industry standard for
over 50 years.
We invented it. We perfected it. Don't settle for an
imitation. Buy the real thing!
- 40-500 Amp
- UL Listed/ CSA Approved
- Low Maintenance
- Quick and Easy Installation
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Cluster
Bar
Cluster Bar features a "V"-Contact surface for positive
shoe contact.
- 40 Amp galvanized steel
- 120 Amp Electrolyte Copper
- Complies with European International Protection IP2
Standards/ UL Listed/ CSA Approved
- PVC Cover rated to 160 degrees F.
- Operates in lateral or vertical mount for speeds up
to 600 feet per minute
- Can be curved horizontally and vertically
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Hevi-Bar I
Hevi-Bar I is designed for heavy-duty, high speed
applications such as material handling cranes and ship loading
equipment.
- 700, 1000, & 1500 Amp
- UL Listed
- All components are fully insulated for both indoor
and outdoor use
- Long wearing, corrosion resistant stainless steel
contact surface is specially designed for higher operating speeds
- Strong, rigid assembly capable of withstanding high
fault loading.
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Hevi-Bar II
Hevi-Bar II delivers high-capacity electrical service for
factories, storage yards, people movers, and other demanding
applications.
- 400-1500 Amp with PVC Cover
- 700-1000 Amp with High Heat Cover
- UL Listed
- Choice of insulating covers with temperature ratings
from 167 degrees F. to 399.0 degrees F.
- Uses air contact design rather than mass to dissipate
the heat generated by high speed operating conditions.
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Safe-Lec-2
V-Contact Bar
Find out why crane manufacturers are making Safe-Lec 2
V-Contact bar the new standard for crane electrification.
- Available in 60-400 Amp, in one common cover
- Collector shoe is guided by the bar, not the cover,
for superior electrical contact
- IP2 Certified for optimum protection
- Multiple runs can be installed smoothly and
effortlessly with single bolt, multi-pole hangers
- Hanger supports feature slide-in slots to eliminate
hassles with holes that don't line up
- Systems up to 150 meters (nearly 500 feet) without
expansion systems
- Enclosed wiring for connections on collectors ensure
safe and simple installation
- One-piece snap-on joint cover provides total
protection of joints
- No exposed live parts to contact
- Heater Wire Systems and SS Hardware available
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Side Contact
Conductor Bar- Side Contact conductor
systems are safe, reliable, economical and low-maintenance.
- Available in 90-350 Amp
- UL Listed/ CSA Approved
- Quick and Easy Installation
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Cable
Festoon
Insul-8 offers a full line of high quality, low
maintenance Motiv-8™ festoon systems.
- Stretched Wire "tag line" systems
- C-Track "box track" Systems: Standard Duty (14
ga.) and Heavy duty (12 ga.)
- Square Bar Systems: Standard
and Heavy duty
- I Beam Supported Trolleys
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Heavy Duty Festoon
Designed, engineered and manufactured primarily for steel
mills, port facilities and other heavy industrial applications.
- Hardened Steel Rollers
- Galvanized Steel Construction
- Single Piece, Formed Steel Saddle -- No Welds
- Corrosion Resistant Hardware
- Modular Designs
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Cable
Reels
Insul-8 provides a wide range of standard and custom
designed spring driven reels to meet your needs. We are your cable reel
experts.
- Commercial Duty Cord Reels
- Industrial Duty 1400 Series Reels
- Heavy Duty D, E, F, H & M Series Reels
- Hazardous Location Reels, Welding Reels, Grounding
Reels, Balance Reels, Torque Reels.
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Hose Reels / 1400 Series
Make work areas safer, eliminate hose handling problems,
extend the life of your hose. Get an Insul-8 Hose Reel.
- 100% unassisted spring retraction
- 14 gauge all-steel construction
- Containerized spring for added safety
- Swivel cover standard on all reels
- Reels come preinstalled with 300 PSI flexible hose.
You may also purchase the reel alone.
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Magnetic
Coupler Reels
Find out why Insul-8's magnet-duty Magnetic Coupler Reels
are the revolution in steel mill reels.
- Ideal for mills due to extreme consistency,
reliability, and service-free operation.
- Remarkable stability of the permanent mag. coupler's
torque during pay-out and take-up.
- All critical components are completely sealed and
protected from the elements.
- Never change a spring again.
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Motor Driven Cable Reels
Motor-Driven Reels are used in a variety of applications
including material handling, port side cranes, yard cranes and mill
applications.
- Drive options: Magnetic coupler, Torque motor,
Electro-Hydraulic motor
- Spool Options: Bulk wrap, Mono Spiral, Level Wind
- High-Voltage and Standard Slip Rings
- Fiber Optic Transmitter Available to transfer large
amounts of information with low level attenuation.
- Comesflex™ Trench Cover available to protect against
potential damage to power and control cable.
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Radio
Controls
Insul-8 C, D, and J series radios are all designed with
the crane market in mind. The Protean is general purpose radio remote
control for industrial use. These units feature advanced SMT technology
and advanced digital technology for small compact and reliable designs.
- C - The C
Series radio is an 8-button radio offered in single or two speed
configurations.
- D - The D
Series radio is a 12-button radio offered in single or two speed
configurations that also include an A/B/Both selector.
- J - The J
Series features a 5-Speed dual joystick configuration with dual
A/B/Both/Off selectors.
- Protean -
remotely control many different applications including but not limited
to lift tables, transfer cars, chain hoists, single and two motion
cranes, boat ramps, rack and pinion hoists, conveyor systems, tail gate
lifts, door openers, lighting control.
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R Series Slip Rings
Meet our upgrade to our popular industrial slip ring
line. Our R-Series employs the latest in material and design technology.
- Self-adjusting and modular with easy to maintain
components
- Cost-effective alternative
- Wide number of amperage choices and bore sizes
- All designs meet UL class C requirements
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Trench Cover
A continuous flexible rubber strip for covering cable
laid in trenches for environments such as steel yards and harbors.
Advantages include:
- Inexpensive installation
- No maintenance required
- Total protection of cables and operational safety
- No speed limitation for mobile engines, such as
cranes
- Maximum functionality despite high speed of mobile
engine
- Operates under any weather conditions
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Comes Tunnelflex
Cable Reels, Hose Reels and Trailers for feeding machines
inside tunnels, quarries, and mines. All reels may be driven by:
- Motor Torque
- Electro-Magnetic Coupling
- Asynchronous Motors
- Permanent magnetic coupling
- Hydraulic Motors
- Pneumatic Motors
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