Telenco provides an innovative load handling system for GSM cell towers
Telenco has partnered with Harken, the expert manufacturer of sailboat, safety and rescue hardware and tools, to provide mobile site engineers with an innovative and secure handling system for installing 4/5G antennas and heavy enclosures. The new kit available on Telenco store has been developed to allow effortless movement of lightweight loadswhile eliminating the risk of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders) or equipment damage. With this new lifting assistance system, mobile network engineers can increase productivity on-site and work in an environmentally responsible manner.
Handling antennas’ installation on cell towers: focus on safety
The installation of mobile networks on cell towers or rooftops terraces is not without risk for field engineers and the equipment used during the intervention. Indeed, working at heights, on GSM cell towers requires a multitude of skills, including a good analysis for the movement of lightweight loads. Mandatory training for working at heights does not include a dedicated module for the management and movement of lightweight loads. To move enclosures and antennas weighing up to 100kg up and down on GSM towers, mobile networks professionals must be adaptable. Indeed, depending on the site’s configuratioon and the available equipment, field engineers can choose from a variety of working methods.
Disadvantages standard working method
Risk of load dropping.
Back pain and risk of MSDs
(Musculoskeletal Disorders). The more vertically the radio field engineer is placed, the heavier the load and the more strenuous the job.
Disadvantages block and sheaving
Laborious installation and loss of intervention speedThis setup requires more rope and a different assembly for ascent and descent.
Fatigue.Professionals must pull three times more rope for the same distance.
Increased productivity.The kit can be installed in less than 5 minutes. Unique setup for both ascent and descent of loads. Additionally, the use of power tools included in the kit helps shorten intervention times.
Zero effort for engineers during the ascent or descent of the load on cell tower. The risk of back injury or MSDs for engineers is eliminated, and the work is no longer strenuous (installers are no longer subjected to physical constraints related to manual handling of loads).
100% secure operation during the upward and downward movements of the equipment on the cell tower.
A Secure and effortless handling solution : portable winch and unique descender
To simplify antenna SWAP operations and mobile site densification for telecom network engineers, Telenco has develop together with Harken a kit of suitable equipment for safely handling lightweight loads on mobile network sites.
- his kit includes:
- • 1 Portable and lightweight whinch (6kg)
- • 1 Angle drill driver
- • Pack of 2 batteries and a fast charger
- • 1 Bit
- • 1 fall arrest descender
- • 1 Flat sewn strap
- • 2 triple-action carabiners
Telenco system for handling lightweight loads is designed to provide :
Safety & Ergonomics
Unique fall arrest descender. This item meets the following 3 functions: controls the descent of the load, locks the load, and prevents it from falling. The equipment is thus 100% secure during ascent and descent on the tower.
The portable winch adapts to a variety of site configurations. The winch can be secured to a vehicle's wheel, a towing hook, and many other supports. This model is also suitable for handling and pulling loads. The portable winch can be used manually, with its crank, or automatically, by using the included angle drill driver and bit.
The portable winch and descender pack is easy to use and helps reduce fatigue when used with the included power tools. With this equipment, moving 5G antennas and heavy enclosures on towers or rooftop terraces becomes a simple operation, accessible to any radio technician.
Productivity Gain and Eco-Friendly Working Solution
This handling system can increase productivity by up to 20% due to electric assistance and its simplicity. It also reduces the risks of injuries and workplace accidents. This kit makes the intervention of mobile network installers more enjoyable and efficient. The new system for moving lightweight loads is a true ally for boosting performance on mobile sites.
A genuine alternative to using aerial platforms or cranes and in the absence of a thermal engine, this new system for handling lightweight loads is an environmentally friendly working solution.
Training on demand and after-sales service
To help mobile network field engineers in mastering the equipment and handling it in real woirking conditions, Telenco offers dedicated training, organised over one day. The program includes:
- •8 hours of training on the tower with ascent and descent of lightweight loads
- •Raising awareness on the equipment, the usage limits and the maintenance
- •Ascent and descent of loads by using the new handling system
- •Choice of anchoring points and rigging of the load
- •Safety instructions: zoning, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), team communication