54m Platform Basket in Scotland
A 54 metre Platform Basket 54T spider lift from the fleet of UK rental company Paramount Platforms was used to repair a damaged transmission line in Lockerbie, southwest Scotland.
The machine - news[47819](which joined the fleet in January) - was used by SP Energy Networks Transmission Operations to repair a broken aluminium strand on a transmission tower in a remote, hard to reach area.
According to the contractor, reaching the cable was the main challenge, with the site located away from established access routes and on ground where the use of conventional heavy equipment would have been problematic.
The 54T was chosen for its compact footprint and tracked chassis, which allowed it to reach the site without the need for trackway or temporary roadways. Once in position, the repair team were able to elevate to the perfect height for the repair. The lift features an eight section main boom topped by a four section articulating jib.
The operation was completed within a few hours, reducing site disruption and the duration of network restrictions.
