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How Altec Supply and A-Aerial Can Help You Prepare for Storm Work

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After a storm, there’s no sight quite like the line of trucks headed to begin recovery work and return power and communications to those in need. When it’s time to hit the road, make sure you have the tools and accessories you need to get the job done.  

Altec Supply has the knowledge and experience to help customers assemble the tools and accessories they need on-hand, and with the addition of A-Aerial, you can stock up on the telecommunications tooling and equipment vital for storm recovery.  

Thanks to Altec Supply’s multiple distribution centers, the team at Altec Supply can get necessary tools to anywhere in the country quickly and efficiently. After a storm, Supply account managers are ready and available to provide personalized assistance to customers by coordinating the delivery of tools as close to the storm zone as possible. Altec Supply’s large inventory of tools means we have the items you need when you need them. 

 Items Your Team Needs for Storm Restoration 

While Altec Supply and A-aerial are always ready and available to help customers secure the tools they need in the wake of a storm, it’s never too early to stock up on what you’ll need for restoration work. As hurricane season heats up and we move toward the colder, crisper air of fall and winter, it’s time to prepare for storms—be it hurricanes or ice storms. As your team is stocking up, check out the following list of the most common items needed after a storm.

CE60 Personal Voltage and Current Indicator by Safeguard Equipment
The Compass from Safeguard Equipment is a personal voltage and current detector that senses exposed electricity and alerts the user long before they are in danger of being electrocuted. This PPE device can have a major impact on preventing workplace injuries and accidents.

Parallel Jaw Wire Grip by Klein Tools
This is a newer grip to the market that is a 2-in-1 option, replacing the need for a 4500 and 4600 grip. The grip is 20% lighter with one handed grip action.

Assembled Hand Line Rope Assemblies by Altec Supply
Handlines are utilized for lifting tools and materials to the top of the pole, whether a lineworker is working from the pole or an aerial platform. These handlines are constructed using 1/2″ Polyale Plus braided rope, easily spliced and resist rotation under load.

Hoists
For many Altec Supply customers, hoists have been a high-demand product for use during storm restoration work. Altec Supply stocks common sizes of both chain and web hoists to meet your company’s needs and specifications.

Mechanical Jumpers and Ground Assemblies
Altec Supply is able to assemble grounds and mechanical jumpers that meet your company’s specific needs and safety standards. Altec Supply also has standard lengths already assembled and on hand ready to be shipped.

Turf Protection Mat by Altec Supply
Lightweight and durable, these 4×8 ft mats are designed with layered high-density polyethylene and weigh in at only 56 lbs., while still being rated at 160,000 lbs. The mats are a highly visible yellow color and feature two ergonomic handles on all four sides, giving you the safest, lightest, easy-to-move mats in the industry.

GMP J2 Cable Lasher from A-Aerial
The Model J2 Cable Lasher will lash any single or multiple aerial cables up to 3 in. (76 mm) diameter across on any suspension strand from 1/4 in. (6 mm) to .535 in. (14 mm). Consists of a rotating drum supported on a carriage that provides the mounting for a driving mechanism, cable lifters, cable and strand rollers.

More Telecommunications Tools and Equipment from A-Aerial 
A-Aerial, a division of Altec, offers a full line of telecommunications and pole line tools and hardware, including items you need for storm restoration like traveling ground bashlins, cable lashers and more. A-Aerial has bi-coastal warehouses and offers reliable same day shipping on in-stock items. Altec Supply account managers can also coordinate delivery for your crews on the road. 

 For more information on how Altec Supply and A-Aerial can help you prepare for storm season, contact your account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC (462-5832), or visit the Altec Supply Store. 

 

Reduce Fleet Downtime with Op-Ready

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When you’re ready to go to work, make sure your equipment is, too. Op-Ready is a digital report that combines data from telematics and Altec equipment to identify assets that might go down and why. With this report, customers can address issues today to prevent downtime tomorrow.

Maximize the Value of Your Assets

Op-Ready is a digital solution from Altec Fleet Services designed to help you maximize the value of your Altec equipment by reducing unplanned downtime. Op-Ready tracks chassis and unit data to monitor your entire asset and alert you of any issues that might keep you from using the asset to its fullest extent.

Diagnostic trouble codes and other data are translated into easily understood, actionable insights. Op-Ready also delivers OEM notices, recalls and other alerts.

No additional hardware or software is needed on existing connected equipment, and reports can be set up quickly and easily.

Get Personalized Reports

Op-Ready reports are customizable so you can get just the information you need to know. Reports can also be configured to provide a summary of the entire fleet, a subgroup of assets, or for an individual unit.

To generate the report, Op-Ready compares against user preferences. For example, the user can decide what fuel level, tire pressures, or battery level that warrant being notified. Report recipients are also configurable so that different people within your organization can see the right information for them to keep your equipment up and running.

Keep Your Fleet Op-Ready

Technology has changed a lot over the last 95 years, but Altec’s approach to it remains the same—innovate with purpose to improve the experience of our customers. Operational readiness of equipment has never been more important and Op-Ready is the next step in improving uptime by making sure the right people know what action is needed and when. To learn more about Op-Ready and the other advanced solutions, visit the Altec Fleet Services site here, or click the button below to contact our team today.

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What is ePTO: Explaining Electric Power Takeoff

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Five JEMS and EVs

As the focus on electrified solutions increases, the term ePTO is used regularly. Below, see what ePTO means and the benefits it provides to equipment operators.

What Does ePTO Stand for?

ePTO stands for electric power takeoff. This technology powers equipment and auxiliary functions using electrical energy, compared to a traditional PTO that relies on mechanical energy from a combustion engine.

At Altec, the ePTO takes energy from the JEMS battery system or electric vehicle traction battery to power the aerial lift, hydraulic winches, outriggers and more. JEMS stands for Jobsite Energy Management System—Altec’s anti-idle solution that offers the benefits of both a traditional chassis and electric applications at the jobsite.

What Makes Up an ePTO?

While ePTO is a common term across the industry, what the term is actually referring to and the components that comprise the ePTO can vary. When used at Altec, the term ePTO refers to the DC or AC motor, the motor controller and the hydraulic pump.

What are the Benefits of ePTO?

The use of JEMS and EVs with the ePTO offers many benefits to customers from safety to cost savings. Using JEMS and its integrated ePTO eliminates idling at the jobsite, which eliminates the noise of a diesel engine and the emissions it produces. This allows for easier communication on the jobsite, increasing safety. It also offers cost savings as one hour of idling can equate to 33 miles of engine wear and tear and 22.4 pounds of CO2 emissions.

The electric motor is also much more efficient than a combustion engine that powers mechanical PTOs. As the ePTO continues to increase in efficiency, it will consume even less energy and allow for smaller batteries or similar sized batteries with even more runtime on each charge.

What is the Application of ePTO?

Altec’s ePTOs work with the JEMS or EV battery system to provide power to auxiliary applications. Altec offers various JEMS systems, paired with the correct sized battery to accomplish the work application. JEMS S provides anti-idle and cab comfort, JEMS SE provides cab comfort and is designed for use with small aerials, and JEMS LE is designed for use with large aerials.

Altec’s ePTOs work on demand, meaning they are not constantly running and activate only when the operator requires hydraulic power. The on-demand feature means the ePTO doesn’t require constant power, allowing Altec to reduce the footprint of the batteries and enclosures to increase overall available payload and cost savings.

How Have Altec’s Electrification Solutions Evolved?

Since Altec entered the electrification space years ago, its JEMS products have continued to evolve based on customer feedback and advancement in technology.

While previous iterations of JEMS were more complex to use, the current JEMS models allow operators to activate the ePTO just as they would a standard mechanical PTO. The systems also integrates with existing heating and cooling cab controls for easier operator use. With the on-demand use of ePTOs, batteries can be correctly sized for the right application to maximize space and weight savings.

Learn More About ePTO and Altec’s Electrification Solutions

Interested in how an ePTO and Altec’s solutions can help your fleet achieve environmental and cost savings goals? Visit our electrification solutions page to learn more or contact us today by clicking here or calling 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

Reaching New Heights with Teupen TC75: Clark’s Tree Express

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When Christopher Clark, owner and operator of Clark’s Tree Express, first purchased the Teupen TC75A, his crews were a little “iffy” about the machine. It was a new machine and they hadn’t seen one locally in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area.

“After using it, my guy who was the head climber said he would never … climb again because this lift is able to get him anywhere he needs to be.”

Since July 2023, Clark says his company has grown by around 12 percent in large part because the Teupen machine allows them to work much more quickly. It’s also cut down on operating costs and insurance costs with less climbing.

“Overall, it’s saving us as a whole around 40 percent of our costs per crew,” Clark said. “The no mess, light weight track system its designed with has really made it easy for us to access any place locally.”

About Teupen

Teupen backyard aerial devices are assembled in Germany, sold globally, and regarded as best in class—and are now part of the expansive Altec network that includes service, tools and accessories, financing and more.

The TC75A used by Clark’s Tree Express is the most versatile and broadly used machine among all of the brand’s CANOPY® models. It’s easily transported behind a full-size pickup truck, and its tracked chassis proves versatile and non-damaging across sodded lawns or surfaces with fragile or sensitive pavers.

The machine weight is a major benefit in both reducing floor loading and improving mobility. Most importantly, its articulated boom design combined with the smooth computer enhanced, electric over hydraulic controls make the machine easy to operate and smooth in movements.

Remote Diagnostics are Now Available on Altec Insights

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Altec Insights is a powerful tool for understanding your Altec equipment, now with two new features.

Most supervisors have probably received a familiar phone call—the crew has arrived at the jobsite, but their equipment isn’t working properly. The outriggers won’t deploy, and the crew can’t start their work until a mobile service tech can make it to their location.

With the newest updates to Altec Insights, a powerful tool for understanding your Altec equipment, that familiar situation plays out a little differently. Through Insights, customers can remotely view unit diagnostic trouble codes and vehicle status within Altec Connect.

Once the supervisor receives the call from the crew that the derrick isn’t working, he logs into Altec Connect and pulls up that piece of equipment. He verifies there aren’t any active diagnostic trouble codes, then checks the vehicle status tab. Turns out an emergency stop is activated but the operator forgot to check the one at the front bumper controls. The lineman disengages the switch, deploys the outriggers, and the team gets to work.

Altec Insights is Designed to Help You Work Safely and Efficiently

Altec Insights allows users of select Altec equipment including E-Series derricks and cranes to understand their equipment like never before. Insights combines the raw data from your equipment with Altec expertise and gives users actionable information to improve safety and reduce downtime.

Vehicle Status and Diagnostic Trouble Codes are now available within Insights under the “Analytics” tab. As you saw above, these features allow users to view equipment remotely and identify any easily resolved errors, saving valuable time and money.

Vehicle Status

Vehicle Status information allows for easy remote trouble shooting. As in the example above, an activated emergency stop can be a common occurrence that would result in an unneeded call to a service technician. Vehicle Status includes over a dozen pieces of information including the status of the parking brake, PTO and outrigger interlocks.

Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Unit DTCs provide details on potential equipment faults. DTCs include the name, description, symptoms and actions for further troubleshooting to identify the root cause. DTCs can detect temperature and pressure sensors reporting error values, joystick faults, and slip ring communication issues.

When used in tandem, these features allow users to get the full picture of their equipment and know whether simple troubleshooting is the fix, or verify a service call is necessary for equipment operation.

Learn More About Altec Insights and Other Data Solutions

Altec Insights is available on select Altec models, including E-Series derricks. Click the button below to learn more about Altec insights and other digital products offered by Altec’s Fleet Services.

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Get Ready for Rain with NASCO’s ArcLite Air Line

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Altec Supply Arclite

 

As the weather heats up, so do sporadic summertime showers. To face the elements, make sure your crew is ready with high-quality fire-resistant rainwear. Altec Supply now offers NASCO’s Arclite Air 1700 series line, the lightest weight CAT 2 Arc Rated rain gear available. Key features of the series include:

  • Waterproof Design:Ensures workers stay dry and comfortable, boosting productivity in wet conditions.
  • Flame and Arc Flash Resistance:Provides dual protection, making it unnecessary to have separate garments for each risk.
  • Chemical Splash Protection:Extends usage to environments with chemical hazards.
  • Lightweight and Flexible:Maximizes comfort, reduces heat stress, and doesn’t compromise safety.
  • Designed by Linemen:Tailored for functionality and ease of movement.
  • Extensive Size Range:Offers a perfect fit for all body types, from S-5XL, including Longs and Talls.
  • High Durability:Reduces the frequency of replacements, offering cost savings.
  • High Visibility Compliance:Meets ANSI 107 standards, enhancing safety in low-light conditions.
  • Multi-Hazard Protection:Merges durability and comfort, leading to greater worker satisfaction and cost-efficiency.

Ordering ArcLite Air and More from Altec Supply

In addition to rain gear, make sure your crews have stocked up on other supplies necessary for rainy weather available from Altec Supply, your one stop shop for the tools and accessories you need to get the job done.

To learn more about Arclite Air products available from Altec Supply, visit the Supply Store or contact your account manager for more information. If you do not have a Supply account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC to connect with one today.

If you want to stay up to date on the products and accessories you need, Altec Supply makes it easy. Sign up for Altec Supply’s Tools & Accessories Newsletter to receive our latest product recommendations, as well as information on new products and promotions.

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Buying Used? 5 Reasons to Buy from Altec NUECO

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When buying used equipment, reliability and safety are top concerns. Is the equipment in good condition? Is it safe? Is this what I need to get the job done? When you buy used bucket trucks and other equipment from Altec NUECO, you can buy with confidence knowing that the answer to these questions is yes. Below, see five reasons you should buy from Altec NUECO when buying used.

1. We’re the Only Provider of Altec Certified Pre-Owned Equipment

Altec NUECO is the only provider of Altec Certified Pre-Owned equipment, which undergoes an extensive inspection, repair and reconditioning process. Altec Certified Pre-Owned equipment is inspected by us—the OEM—and any work is done by OEM trained technicians using OEM parts. From day one, you take these units to work knowing you can get the job done. Learn more about the process.

2. We Have the Equipment You Need When You Need It

When you need equipment quickly, buying used can save you a significant amount of time. At Altec NUECO, we have a wide variety of late-model off-lease equipment that’s ready to get to work when you are.

We have a broad inventory of trucks that are ready to work, and even more that are currently in our reconditioning process. We offer a variety of distribution bucket trucks and digger derricks, including a large selection of AA55s and DM47s. We also offer Tree Care, Telecom, Cranes and Specialty equipment. Call us to find your truck today at 866-617-1569.

3. You’re Covered With a 30-Day Warranty

Altec Certified Pre-Owned units come with a 30-day warranty to protect your purchase and give you the confidence to buy.

4. Enjoy In-House Financing

Altec Capital, our in-house financing department, offers a variety of financing options designed to help you acquire equipment while maximizing free cash flow. When you use Altec Capital, you no longer have to manage relationships with multiple companies—your financing and equipment comes from the same place.

5. Experience the Benefits of Team Altec

When you buy from Altec NUECO, you have access to the products and services Altec offers to support you and your fleet. With Altec’s nationwide network of shop and mobile service, we’re here to help you keep your equipment online and at work. Altec also offers a wide range of tools and accessories, as well as replacement parts. Industry-leading equipment deserves industry-leading safety training provided by Altec Sentry, which helps you work safely and efficiently. We also offer digital products and services that help you monitor and maintain your fleet.

For more information on buying from Altec NUECO and the benefits of Altec, contact us today by clicking here. To check out our available inventory, click the button below.

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Altec Announces Acquisition of Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH

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Altec has acquired the companies of Teupen Maschinenbau GmBH. Teupen has been designing and manufacturing backyard aerial devices since 1977. Their products are assembled in Germany, sold globally, and regarded as best in class.

This acquisition expands the footprint for Altec Worldwide and provides a complement to Altec’s robust line of products and services designed for the utility, telecommunications, tree care and lights and signs markets.

“Altec is excited to be offering the Teupen product to customers across several of the company’s core industries,” said Paul Crane, Managing Director Altec Worldwide. “These products are designed with best-in-class reliability, durability and versatility in mind. They will allow us to provide our customers with a new type of equipment while still receiving the outstanding Altec experience they know and expect.”

Teupen products are imported and serviced in the United States through Teupen North America, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Martin Borutta, previous owner, will continue to oversee the business in the U.S. and Germany.

To learn more about Teupen products, contact your Altec account manager today. If you do not have an account manager, contact us by clicking the button below or call 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

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Altec Hosts Inaugural Engineering Innovation Challenge

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Designed to encourage students to solve real-world problems with STEM solutions, Altec’s Innovation Challenge has long been a success for high school students. Building on that success, Altec recently hosted its Inaugural Engineering Innovation Challenge. This version of the challenge expanded to the collegiate level.

Through partnerships with local universities and the National Society of Black Engineers, three teams of engineering students from Auburn University and UAB, Tuskegee University, the University of Alabama were invited to compete in the program to gain real-world engineering experience and win scholarships.

“Now in my second semester of my sophomore year, I’m in a class on manufacturing processes,” said Daryl Cossey, sophomore Tuskegee student. “I’m doing a challenge that literally will help me understand why forming something correctly in a manufacturing plant matters. This project gives you a really good scope of what the real-world application of what you’re learning in the classroom is.”

Improving a Manufacturing Process

While the high-school version of the challenge asks students to address a community need, the Engineering Innovation Challenge asked students to address a specific manufacturing process at Altec’s Southern manufacturing facility in Birmingham.

Before they are shipped to a final assembly location, truck bodies designed at Southern are exposed to simulated weather conditions to ensure they are water-tight. The current leak tester was designed 10 years ago by engineering interns and takes up a large footprint. Participating teams were tasked with updating the design of the leak tester to better meet current space needs while still meeting requirements of truck-testing.

Students were provided with a list of must-have requirements, like-to-have requirements, and Altec mentors to assist with the project. Teams were able to visit the facility to view the current leak tester and plan their new designs.

“At the kickoff event in October, we presented the problem to them, gave them some design criteria to follow, assigned them Altec mentors and really just let them go and start their problem-solving process,” said Jay Eichelberger, general manager of Birmingham Operations.

Rising to the Challenge

Teams continued to meet regularly and worked with Altec mentors to come up with an effective leak testing concept. In January, teams were invited to Birmingham to present their projects to a group of Altec associates and a panel of judges that included leadership from engineering and human resources. Tuskegee took the first-place title for their design, followed by the team of Auburn and UAB, with University of Alabama taking third place.

“What we saw was frankly really amazing,” Eichelberger said. “You have a group of students—many have not been in a factory environment before and did not have a history of Altec—and they were able to take a process they were introduced to three short months ago and apply what they were learning in school to a practical process.”

Six of the students who participated in the challenge will be interning with Altec this summer in multiple locations. Thank you to all students who participated and to the Altec steering team who made this event a resounding success.

See the Latest in Lights and Signs at ISA

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Visit Altec at this year’s ISA International Sign Expo April 10-12 in Orlando, Florida, at booth C1 to see Altec’s industry-leading lights and signs equipment and services. On display this year are the primary models in Altec’s lights and signs lineup, the LS49, LS60, LS87 and AT48S, as well as other new equipment and products designed to help you work safely and efficiently.

New at Altec’s booth this year is the Teupen TL54AJ, available through Global Rental. This compact lift comes standard with a diesel engine paired with an electric motor for both indoor and outdoor applications.

For customers interested in exploring how electric solutions can benefit their business, there will be a unit onsite outfitted with Altec’s Jobsite Energy Management System. Combining the benefits of a battery powered aerial with traditional diesel chassis when needed, JEMS allows operators to eliminate emissions—and noise—at the jobsite, creating a safer and efficient working environment.

Altec’s lights and signs product line is designed with features to make an operator’s job safer and more efficient. The LS series material handling attachment allows customers to install a sign from underneath an existing sign to avoid damage to existing signs or buildings. Radio remotes are available to allow for increased visibility, flexibility and safety on the job site.

Get the Tools to Help You Maximize Your Fleet with Altec

At Altec, we understand the unique needs of our lights and signs customers and the challenges they face. That’s why we’re proud to offer products and services that support you and your fleet and let you focus on your business.

In addition to new equipment, Altec offers a wide range of used equipment through Altec NUECO. If you’re not looking to add additional units to your fleet permanently but could use extra equipment for a specific job, Altec provides a rental option through Global Rental Company. Altec also offers disposition services through NUECO and JJ Kane Auctions.

Beyond equipment, Altec offers many products and services to help you maximize your fleet—and your business. Altec Capital, our in-house financing department, is available to assist in custom tailoring financing options designed to help customers acquire their equipment while maximizing free cash flow. With Altec’s nationwide network of shop and mobile service, we’re here to help you keep your equipment online and at work. Altec also offers a wide range of tools and accessories, as well as replacement parts.

To learn more about how Altec can help you reach higher and support you during the life of your lights and signs equipment and beyond, visit our booth C1, or contact us at 1-877-GO-ALTEC.

Get Ready for Rainy Season with These 5 Key Products

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April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring soupy soil and damp ground. As we navigate the rainy season late this winter and into spring, make sure you have the tools and accessories you need to protect the turf you’re working on and make jobs easier for your crews. Below, take a look at the tools and accessories Altec Supply recommends you keep on hand, including Altec Supply’s turf mats.

Turf Protection Mats

These turf protection mats have been designed to stand out from the competition—and not just because of their unique color. Lightweight and durable, the 4×8 ft mats are designed with layered high-density polyethylene and weigh in at only 56 pounds, while still being rated for 160,000 pounds. That’s more than 30% lighter than competing mats of similar sizes or comparable mats on the market and just as strong. Turf mats also come in a 3×8 size that weighs 42 pounds while maintaining its 160,000-pound rating.

The mats are a highly visible yellow color and feature two ergonomic handles on all four sides, giving you the industry’s safest, lightest, easy-to-move mats. Mats are in stock and ready to ship and are offered individually or in packs of 10.
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Composite Outrigger Pads

These composite outrigger pads are lightweight, non-conductive, and moisture resistant, making them the optimal choice for rainy weather. They are also stronger than the average wood, plywood, or cast metal outrigger pads.
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Wheel Chocks

OSHA requires wheel chocks for vehicles over 3/4 ton when parked on an incline —and it’s especially important in wet conditions to make sure your equipment is stable and stays securely in place.
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Platform Covers

Don’t let water collect in your bucket when it’s not in use. If you need new platform covers, now is the time to buy. Altec Supply offers several varieties of platform covers. If you need help choosing the correct one for your truck, contact your account manager.
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Fire-Resistant Rain Jackets

Is your rain jacket up to the task for the coming Spring season? Shop our selection of Nasco rain-resistant gear on our online store and be prepared for the wet, rainy days of Spring.
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Get the Latest from Altec Supply

If you want to stay up to date on the products and accessories you need, Altec Supply makes it easy. Sign up for Altec Supply’s Tools & Accessories Newsletter to receive our latest product recommendations, as well as information on new products and promotions.

To order any of the products included above, visit the Supply Store online or contact your account manager. If you don’t have an account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC to be connected with a member of our team.

Are You Connected? Four Benefits of Connect

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Whether you’re the first owner of your Altec equipment or the fourth or fifth, it’s important that you take the time to sign up for Altec Connect and register your unit.

Altec Connect is an online platform that is designed to give you access to the equipment information you need when you need it. In conjunction with the Altec Supply Store, it is your one stop online shop for ordering tools, supplies, accessories, replacement parts and managing your fleet information.

Below, see four benefits of registering your equipment.

Digitally Access Unit Documents

Misplaced your manuals? Or maybe a member of your service team needs the schematics for a truck currently in the field? Unit-specific materials including manuals, unit schematics and paperwork for Altec-performed inspections are all available digitally in Connect, meaning you have access to all of your paper documentation at anytime from anywhere.

Order Unit-Specific Replacement Parts 24/7

When it’s time to order replacement parts, eliminate the guesswork by ordering through Connect. When you order parts online through Connect, you’re getting the same parts that were used to build your specific unit as listed on your Bill of Materials. While expert members of Altec’s Parts team are available by phone Monday-Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Connect gives customers the ability to order parts online 24/7.

View Important Product Notices

Altec Product Notices are Altec-generated documents that require specific action or provide information about products after they’ve been delivered to you. APN types include a variety of information such as items that require immediate action, items that may require future action, best practices and more.

Receiving and completing APN actions plays a vital role in maintaining your equipment’s efficiency and safety. If you are not the original owner of your equipment, it is especially important to register your equipment and sign up for Connect to ensure you receive these critical equipment updates.

View and Manage Notifications for Service Jobs

As an Altec Connect user, you can keep tabs on open service jobs for your fleet. Within Connect, you can manage notification settings for service job status changes. This self-service feature allows you to set which service job notifications you would like to receive.

Don’t Miss Important Information: Get Connected Today

These features of Altec Connect are free for all users. For more information about all of the features available in Connect, click here. If you’re ready to get connected and start taking advantage of digital information about your fleet, create an account today. If you choose not to sign up for Altec Connect, you can still register your unit to ensure you receive important product notices by clicking here.

Reach New Heights with IJ26 Insulating Personnel Jib

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As the electrical grid becomes more heavily stressed and outages become more expensive, the ability to work on electrical lines while keeping them energized is becoming more important than ever before. Compatible with the AC40E and AC45E, Altec’s new IJ26 Category A Insulating Personnel Jib allows for live-line work at new heights.

The jib allows for service of a 500 KV line with a barehand work application. When added to the AC40E, this jib creates Altec’s highest reaching insulating aerial device, giving operators the ability to accomplish live line transmission work practices at higher heights.

Easy Integration with Quick-Attach Aluminum Platform

The IJ26 insulated personnel jib seamlessly integrates with the aluminum two-person quick-attach platform. This platform is rated for up to 1,200 pounds of capacity and includes an additional grounding system to ensure continuity. The platform can be mounted on both the IJ26 as well as on the main boom tip with no modifications.

Four Pinning Offset Positions

The IJ26 is quickly offset into either the 0-, 15-, 30- or 45-degree positions via a single pin. Gently placing the jib tip on the ground allows for the pin to be unloaded and easily moved between offset positions. The use of a wheel at the jib tip prevents the jib from contacting the ground, preventing the risk of damage to the jib.

In-Cab Leakage Monitoring

The IJ26 includes a current leakage monitor mounted inside the cab. A current leakage monitoring system is critical for continual monitoring of current leakage while approaching, bonding on to and working on energized lines, ensuring the dielectric properties of the IJ26 are maintained throughout the use of the system.

Insulated Jib Length Maximum Air Gap (Clear Space) Maximum Platform Capacity AC40E Maximum Working Height AC40E Maximum Platform Capacity AC45E Maximum Working Height AC45E Dielectric Rating, Category A use only
26 ft 3 in 12 ft 10 in 1,200 lbs 193 ft 800 lbs 163 ft 500 kVAC

 

For more information on the IJ26, contact your account manager. If you do not have an account manager, call 1-877-GO-ALTEC or click here to contact a member of our sales team today.

Illuminating the Workspace: The Crucial Role of Quality Lighting at Job Sites

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When it comes to optimizing productivity and ensuring a safe work environment, the significance of quality lighting at job sites cannot be overstated. Whether you’re working on a construction site, in a warehouse, on the roadside, or any industrial setting, proper illumination plays a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, reducing accidents, and fostering better overall working conditions.

Safety First

One of the primary reasons why quality lighting is paramount at job sites is the direct impact it has on safety. Inadequate lighting can lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. Well-lit workspaces empower employees to navigate through the site confidently, identify potential hazards, and avoid obstacles.

Consider a construction site where workers are moving heavy equipment or navigating complex structures. Insufficient lighting can turn these tasks into potential dangers. Well-placed, bright lights ensure that every step is taken with precision, minimizing the risk of accidents and promoting a secure working environment.

Boosting Awareness and Focus

Quality lighting not only enhances physical safety but also contributes to mental alertness and focus. Proper illumination reduces eye strain, fatigue, and headaches, creating a more comfortable and conducive atmosphere for work. Employees can maintain higher levels of concentration, leading to improved accuracy in tasks and a more efficient workflow.

Meeting Regulatory Standards

Adhering to lighting standards set by regulatory bodies is not just a box to tick; it’s a commitment to the well-being of your coworkers. Quality lighting at job sites ensures compliance with safety regulations, avoiding legal issues and penalties. By investing in appropriate lighting solutions, businesses demonstrate their commitment to providing a secure and compliant work environment.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

In addition to safety and productivity, quality lighting can also contribute to energy efficiency and sustainability. For example, LED lighting not only provides bright and consistent illumination but also consumes less energy, resulting in lower utility bills and a reduced environmental footprint.

It’s important to realize how quality lighting at job sites extends beyond mere visibility. It is a cornerstone of safety, awareness, and overall workplace well-being. Companies that prioritize proper lighting invest in the longevity and success of their business by creating a work environment where employees can thrive.

When you illuminate your workplace with Altec Supply, you’ll discover how light guides the way to a safer and more productive future for your organization and your crewmates. Visit the Altec Supply store today to see our variety of lighting options for indoor and outdoor settings.

How to Get Your Truck Ready for Winter: 5 Parts You Need

Posted on by Axis Admin

When the temperatures outside are dropping, but your workload is not, make sure to order all the parts needed to keep your unit running efficiently at the job site this winter. Altec recommends keeping these five parts on hand during cold weather months to maximize your productivity—and warmth.

PN: 750-40039 – Tailshelf Tool Circuit Mounted Warming Kit

This orifice style warming kit features a non-conductive hose, allowing for platform usage. This kit recirculates oil to help it reach optimal viscosity so you can operate quicker more quickly in the cold.

 PN: 900090084 – “Glacial Blue” Hydraulic Oil

When hydraulic oil thickens in cold weather, boom operation can be slower and pumps have to work harder. This lower viscosity hydraulic oil is designed to operate in cold weather climates and can replace traditional fluid for the winter.

PN: 099-00016 – “Aircraft” Hydraulic Fluid

Aircraft hydraulic fluid can go into traditional oil for better operation in extreme cold climates.

 PN 970045643 – Peel and Stick Temperature Gauge

This peel and stick temperature gauge can be applied directly to the reservoir and gives a quick color-coded indication of the temperature of the oil in the reservoir. These gauges are cost effective and easy to use.

PN: 704-90289 350W – 110V Platform Heater Kit

Stay warm in the platform of any non-insulating unit with 110VAC at the boom tip. This easy-to-mount heater kit includes mounting hardware and instructions.

About Altec Parts

Altec Parts is ready and able to serve your new and replacement parts needs. As the only authorized dealer of genuine Altec replacement parts, you can be assured that you will receive parts that meet the required Altec Quality and Engineering standards. All of these items can be ordered through an experienced parts representative at 1-877-GO ALTEC. Altec’s parts team answers the phone on an average of 10 seconds and is your go-to source for the parts you need to get the job done. Many parts will ship the same day from one of our regional warehouses, so you get the parts you need quickly. For registered users, parts can also be ordered online 24/7 through Altec Connect.

Need Help? Please contact us at 1-877-GO ALTEC, option 1.

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