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Barry D.E.W. Line® Dielectric Helicopter Longline

Barry D.E.W. Line® Dielectric Helicopter Longline


Product Code: BLLNDR-025-3900

The Barry D.E.W. (Dielectric Even Wet) Line® is the most advanced helicopter longline available. This insulating helicopter longline is designed for work in energized fields on high voltage systems (AC or DC).

Barry D.E.W. Line ® technology uses proprietary materials which offer unique insulating properties with exceptionally low leakage currents, whether dry or wet.

  • Working Load Limit: 3 900 lb (1 769 kg)
  • Diameter: 16 mm (5/8”)
  • Colour: Orange with green terminations
  • Weight: 31 lb (14.1 kg) for 100' (30 m)
  • Standard lengths: 50', 75', 100', 125' and 150' (Other lengths available upon request)

System Includes

  • Dielectric longline
  • Master link at top end
  • Stainless steel thimbles at both ends
  • Permanent ID tag
  • Certificate of compliance (COC)
  • User instructions manual
  • Transport/storage bag

Optional / Accessories

  • Weighted bottom end-cover for increased load-stability and velocity without load*
  • Swivel hook at bottom end
  • Custom hardware

* Recommended weighted end-covers:

  • # LLEC-W25NC-NDR5: 25 lb (11 kg) weighted end-cover for Vne 60 knots without underslung load
  • # LLEC-W50NC-NDR5: 50 lb (22 kg) weighted end-cover

Technical

  • 10-year service and shelf life
  • Proof-loaded to 1.5 x WLL
  • Supported by Airworthiness Analysis to:
    • FAA CFR Title 14, Parts 27 & 29
    • EASA CS-27.865 & CS-29.865
    • EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
    • NATO STANAG 2286
    • NATO STANAG 3542
  • Meets or exceeds the dry or wet electrical requirements of:
    • ASTM F1701 - 12
    • IEC 62192:2009

Arc-Flash rated

  • Resistant to 40 cal/cm2 (category 4)

Features

  • Unique insulating properties
  • Cleanable and easy to maintain and test
  • Exceptionally low leakage current, whether dry or wet
  • Protection from high fault current
  • High strength
  • Low elongation
  • Lightweight and low volume
  • Fully sealed and hydrophobic
  • Smooth surface
  • High abrasion resistance
  • Easy to deploy
  • Excellent resistance to UV
  • Sealed termination at each end
  • Easy storage in provided transport bag


Service and Shelf Life

Max. shelf life Max. service life Max. combined life (shelf + service)
10 years 10 years 10 years
Important: Parts are considered on-condition throughout their shelf and service life and must pass inspections and maintenance recommendations as per the manufacturer’s user instructions manual.

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