Shakespeare Antenna Masts - Model 1448

Shakespeare Antenna Masts, designed by Mastsystem
Model 1448

Extended: 59 ft  

Shakespeare Company in a strategic marketing alliance has teamed with RACAL Antennas and Mastsystem. This alliance has enabled a broader product line for todays radio OEMs and end users. Shakespeares series of INTERMEDIATE SERIES OF PNEUMATICALLY OPERATED TELESCOPIC MASTS are designed for commercial and military applications here rapid deployment is required in either ground or vehicle mounted roles. Each of the telescopic mast sections can be locked in position either fully extended, or at any intermediate height, by means of a quick and effective single lever operated frictionclamp. Lowering the mast is carried out by releasing the lower clamp and allowing the mast to retract under its wn weight. Each clamp is then released in turn to completely lower the mast. The rate of descent is controlled by a pneumatic damping system, which ensures the safety of the operator and masthead equipment. The erection time using two personnel to field deploy the telescopic mast is approximately 15-20 minutes. In addition to the standard ground mounting ccessory kit various optional items are available such as vehicle mounting brackets, winch assembly for roof mounting, falling derrick kit for ground systems, mast turning handle, electric compressor 12/24VDC or 240VAC, foot pump and hand pump. The intermediate duty masts are available in a range of sizes from 6.8m up to 18.0m. All are capable of supporting 5kg head load. Models using fewer mast sections such as types 459 and 463 are capable of supporting a head load up to 50kg. All tube sections are manufactured from high tensile aluminum alloy and fitted with precision piston and seal assemblies to permit pneumatic erection of the mast. Hand operated over centre clamping enables each section to be locked in osition effectively and quickly. A double thumb wheel clamp is fitted to the top of the mast for securing a head load fitted with a standard NATO 40mm spigot assembly.

Lightweight
Quick and safe operation
IPTM Series 
Height Extended:  59 ft
Head Load::  99 lbs