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A Time to Give Thanks (for Linemen)
From the earliest days of agriculture people have celebrated the conclusion of harvest time with a feast. When the last bushels and barrels are in the barns and the harvesting equipment is all stowed away for the winter, the party hats...
As wildfires losses mount, will commercial insurers decline to cover utilities?
As Xcel Energy, PG&E, Hawaiian Electric and others confront catastrophic wildfires, industry observers believe the growing risk could spur innovation in commercial insurance that benefits utilities. 2023 marked yet another year of...
California regulators approve new program to expedite power line undergrounding
Large utilities can file 10-year plans with the California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, which will have nine months to make a determination. The California Public Utilities Commission on March 7 approved a long-term power line...
Tropical Storm Rafael To Become Hurricane In Caribbean Today; Could Brush Florida Keys Wednesday
Tropical Storm Rafael is moving through the western Caribbean and will intensify into a hurricane later today before entering the Gulf of Mexico, where conditions will become less conducive for the system to hold that intensity later this...
Ruling Spans and Proper Conductor Sag
The cold winter weather of recent months has prompted many conversations about proper sagging and tension on transmission and distribution conductors. Improper sagging and excessively high tension on conductors – past their rated breaking...
Next tropical threat to emerge over Caribbean as November begins
Strong winds have kept tropical development at bay but AccuWeather hurricane experts say that could change during the first week of November. Although the Atlantic basin has remained dormant since Oscar roamed the northern...
Hurricane Season: Tropics to reignite in November with multiple storms in the forecast
November is the final month of the Atlantic hurricane season, and it won't end quietly with more storms in the forecast, including the potential for U.S. impacts from Florida through the Carolinas. November is the last month of 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.