Betacom Earthing listens and responds. Recently we had an opportunity to show how on a visit, we heard about a problem faced by our customer and quickly came up with an innovative solution to meet their challenge.
In the high-stakes world of power transmission, field reliability and safety are paramount. Portable earthing equipment plays a critical role in protecting workers and infrastructure—but even the most robust designs can benefit from real-world feedback. That’s exactly what happened when one of our customers raised a concern during a routine visit.
While our customer talked about how our portable earthing devices were being hoisted to significant heights up power pylons. To streamline the process, the crew used carabiners to lift multiple units simultaneously. However, they attached the carabiners directly through the jaws of the line clamps—a method that, while efficient, raised a valid concern:
Could repeated lifting cause excessive wear on the inner surfaces of the clamp jaws and other surfaces?
This wasn’t just a theoretical worry. The integrity of the clamp jaws is essential for maintaining secure, conductive contact with live lines. Any degradation could compromise safety and performance.
Rather than dismissing the issue or deferring to standard lead times, we took action. Within three weeks, our engineering team developed two targeted solutions:
These modifications were designed for low-volume production, tailored specifically to the customer’s workflow. No long waits. No minimum order constraints. Just responsive engineering.
In an industry where 6–8 week lead times are standard—and custom variants often take much longer—our ability to deliver a bespoke solution in under a month sets us apart. Most suppliers shy away from low-run customisation. We lean in.
This story isn’t just about clamps. It’s about listening, adapting, and delivering. Because when safety, efficiency, and field practicality intersect, innovation must follow.
