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The Intersection of Infrastructure and Environment
Salmon and steel transmission poles are words not often used in the same sentence in the power delivery industry. As utility professionals responsible for the infrastructure spanning the countryside through a myriad of environmental and...
Don’t Forget the Gifts for Linemen in Your Life This Christmas
The cold wind from the north, the layer of brine on the streets (and cars), the bell ringers in red hats in front of the big box stores, kids so amped up that they are practically vibrating, and the proliferation of decorative lights on...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Tool Rental Company
Importance of choosing the right tool rental company Choosing the right tool rental company is crucial when it comes to ensuring project success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for utility construction companies. The tools and...
Grid Planning for Building Electrification: Key Takeaways and Considerations for Grid Planners
Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy incentives, consumer preferences, and advances in technology. Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing...
Local transmission spending soars nationwide amid ‘serious absence of cost containment’
In New England, Eversource and National Grid are advancing two local projects totaling $724 million as state utility regulators push for more oversight. Spending on local transmission projects has been increasing across the United States...
DOE Releases Report for Distribution Transformers in Electrical Power Grid
The report focuses at the number of U.S. distribution transformer units, the number and capacity of the assets, the units’ current age profile, and demand for distribution transformers. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of...
Power Electronics Are Making the Transmission System Flexible
Integrated solutions are required for our interconnected power grid. There’s a transition taking place in the power grid. Actually there are a number of transitions taking place and it’s a normal continuous process. Some are in the...
What Is The 1952 Society?
Welcome to The 1952 Society at Tallman Equipment! Think of this as your inside scoop on everything new, exciting, and essential in the electric utility industry and at Tallman. We’re here to keep you in the loop with the latest updates and innovations that matter to you.
We’re more than just tool Sales
Check Out Our Unique Combination of Services
Tool & Equipment Rental
When new equipment purchases aren’t an option, Tallman Equipment’s tool rental department is here to meet your shorter-term needs! We house a large inventory of the most commonly used equipment for the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution systems.
Tool & Equipment Repair
We consider no tool to be outside the experience and training of our technicians. Some examples of commonly repaired tools include hydraulic, pneumatic, gas, and battery-powered equipment, stringing blocks, dynamometers, chain hoists, strap hoists, capstan hoists, and rope products.
Grounds & Jumpers
Manufacturing, repair and refurbishment
Tallman Equipment has a full-service assembly department skilled in building and repairing custom grounds and jumpers. We can build customized grounds and jumpers to your specifications as quickly as a day. Our testing process meets ASTM standards
Rope Fabrication
Tallman leads the industry in developing and manufacturing transformer slings. Whatever your need may be, our trained and certified Master Splicer can build custom rope assemblies for unique applications, along with winch lines for buckets, diggers, bumper winches, and high strength tow ropes.
Fiberglass
Testing, Repair & Refinishing
Tallman offers complete repair and reconditioning of your fiberglass tools compliant with OSHA and ASTM standards. Our technicians can tackle all brands of hot sticks, conductor and support gins, ladders, extension arms, shotgun sticks, fixed sticks, and much more.
Rubber Goods
Cleaning & Testing
Tallman is now offering rubber goods testing and cleaning of linemen’s rubber gloves, blankets, sleeves, hoods, line hose, and hardcover. All testing and procedures conform to ASTM standards and involve thorough washing, visual inspection, dielectric testing, and date stamping.