Solo-Driver™: Driving Innovation in Transmission Structure Installation

摘要

American Transmission Co. (ATC) has developed a new method for installing transmission structure foundations that is faster, safer, more economical and more environmentally friendly than traditional installation methods. Solo-Driver™ is an ATC new, patent-pending method for installing foundations using a vibratory hammer. Solo-Driver™ revolutionizes the picking and placing of steel monopole transmission foundations through the use of an excavator mounted hammer and unique attachment design. This method uses smaller crews, requires less crew manipulation, uses fewer invasive machines and can install more foundations per day than previous practices, resulting in reduced costs with less stress to the environment. This method can help alleviate some of the competing demands on resources facing utilities, ultimately helping to drive efficiency when it matters most. ATC recommends this new innovative method for companies installing transmission structure foundations.