Sag and tension errors can compromise clearances, safety, and long-term performance in overhead power lines. This article breaks down the five most common factors that throw sag and tension off—during both construction and maintenance—and explains why accurate field measurements are essential across transmission and distribution systems.

Azmyth on Foot turns your iPhone into a survey tool with RTK accuracy, helping utilities and telecoms collect precise field data faster and more efficiently.

Learn how Vulcan’s 10k & 20k Dynamometers streamline transmission line construction with precise sagging, real-time tension data, and seamless Bluetooth sag chart integration.

Learn how the WaveTimer by Vulcan Line Tools improves power line resilience with accurate sag, tension, and temperature measurements using the return wave method. Ideal for distribution and transmission line maintenance.

This article covers the primary methods for collecting field data on power poles: Manual Ground Inspection, LiDAR, Aerial Survey, and our method at Vulcan Line Tools which incorporates 360 imagery collection and analysis with Azmyth.

Vulcan announces close of recent $3M funding round that is fueling growth of their software and operations.

Fiber optic internet is essential for modern connectivity, but millions of Americans still lack access. Vulcan Line Tools offers efficient solutions for OSP fiber network design, helping communication companies expand high-speed internet access by streamlining the make-ready assessment process.

Storm hardening the grid is crucial to minimizing the damage of storm surges on the economy and the livelihood of regular people. Vulcan Line Tools’ 5k Dynamometer helps ensure the reliability and resilience of electric infrastructure by precisely measuring conductor tension during construction.