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Construction Equipment Necessary for City Projects

7/3/2015

According to Forbes.com, the top 10 American cities with the most construction include New York City, Dallas, Houston, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle and Atlanta. All of these cities have unique construction laws set by different civic institutions. For example, in New York City the Department of Buildings can make or break a contract. With thousands of construction projects happening at any moment, there is also citywide risk management and supervision occurring to evaluate the situation, and make sure it is safe to work in according to city regulation. According to the Street-Works-Manual for New York, there are permits needed for street level cables, as well as fines if those cables are not permitted or used correctly.

Avoiding fines, and even more important than that, avoiding injury is necessary. With all of these cities working major construction deals, they can certainly benefit from utilizing the proper construction equipment. Some of the standard construction equipment include large maneuverable construction equipment from brands like Caterpillar or Honda or Gehl or John Deere are common on the scene, but the one thing they all have in common is that they have wheels and can potentially damage important wires, cables, or hoses by crushing them.

One major piece of safety equipment includes hose and cable protectors. City maintenance involves various levels of work on different cables, and while one cable is being worked on, others may have to be rerouted above street level. When major wires are brought above street level, the city must protect not only the people around the wires, but for the best interest of the companies that own the wires, they must be properly protected for both the workers on site but also the residents living in the area. It is the city’s responsibility to cover up the cables and wires properly, especially in cities with lots of automotive traffic like Miami and Los Angeles.

Brahman Systems provides top, patented cable protection systems on the market, and provides the safety and security that both city workers and independent contractors need to abide by city regulations. For more information on Brahman Systems products, check out our Specifications and see what other happy clients have to say about Brahman. Or you can download our full brochure for more information.

Industrial Ramps for Protecting Hoses

6/26/2015

‘Industrial environments’ is a term that is used to describe working conditions that are outside of the standard environment. This can be defined as environments that entail harsh conditions, whether it is heat, or cold, these extreme conditions are the leading cause of injuries in warehouses, plants, factories and large facilities. A majority of these environments expose workers to dangerous situations, whether it is chemical exposure or large moving equipment. The proper safety techniques must be implemented while working in these industrial environments. One of the most common threats in the industrial atmosphere is electrical malfunction. This malfunction comes in many versions, wiring can unplug, overheat, break, and become entangled in equipment. Connecting and reconnecting temporary cables is a hassle and without the proper safety implemented, the jobs completed while the wires are down will be more difficult than if there are no proper safety elements.

When looking for ramps for protecting wires, there are many corners to cut. Companies take extra wood from the work site, nail them together and create a makeshift cable protector. This type of protection raises many issues. The nails can force their way into wheels that drive over the protectors, the protectors can shift and move, taking the wires with them, and additionally, the wood is often weak and can break, leading to lost time and productivity, and eventually lost money, just because the right protection system was not invested in. Here at Brahman Systems, our patented design offers premium protection in our ramps for protecting wires. No only the protection superior, it is a cost efficient method of proactive safety implementation. Not only do the protectors look sleek and are efficient to use, the metal is so strong that they will not break, move or cause unwanted damage to any wires. We offer tested equipment to improve safety, security and eliminate the cost and labor of building makeshift covers and burying or hanging wires. Replace your drive-over cable protection ramps today!

Walkway Hose Ramp

6/5/2015

Pedestrian traffic through construction and industrial areas can be dangerous for many reasons. Not only are civilians exposed to chemicals, tools and debris, if foot traffic is unavoidable, those with disabilities can have a more difficult time navigating through worksites safely. For example, city construction regarding public transportation or infrastructure can often mean that pedestrians have to move through an ongoing project. Now this is difficult enough as is, but for those in wheelchairs and other mobility devices, trying to get over cables and hoses can be downright dangerous.

By implementing the proper safety precautions for your job site, you can ensure that all that come through are safe and that no equipment is jeopardized. With the right walkway hose ramp, pedestrians can move safely through the area without being injured or damaging the tools and materials on site. For industrial sites that use large hoses to transport materials for plumbing, irrigating, and safety, using a product like Brahman Systems walkway hose ramp can eliminate the hassle and danger that comes from industrial and recreational sites.

Furthermore, having this piece of equipment ensures that any disabled pedestrians or supervisors that need to move through the area can do so safely. Brahman Systems specializes in the best materials and our design is so innovative and safe that it has been patented. You won’t find a better or more reliable hose ramp on the market. Brahman Systems is the new standard in cable and hose protection and our products have been tested by independent labs again and again. The all steel design is perfect for the heaviest vehicles and construction equipment and safe enough for pedestrians and civilians. Tested to over 65 tons, there is nothing stronger or safer than Brahman.

You can learn more about the safety features of Brahman hose ramps by filling out a no-obligation Request Form, you can call our offices at 225-637-3700 or shoot us an email at [email protected] for more information.

Outdoor Cable Guard System

5/29/2015

The outdoors can be a place of recreation, fun and development but it is not the ideal setting for electrical equipment. Furthermore, the outdoors is not a static place. There are problems that can occur without warning and your equipment or employees could be the ones that pay the price. Instead of worrying about these dangerous factors or replacing your much needed equipment, something as small as cable protectors could spell a big difference to both your budget and planning.

For example, residential construction companies are a long-time client of Brahman Systems. When you are developing a new neighborhood, it entails many different parts of environment, from trees, to mud, mountains, rocks, rain, and water. Any of these parts could be detrimental to construction. That is why we recommend always having an outdoor cable guard systems. Your cables and wiring are instrumental to helping you get the job done, powering tools and machinery, communicating and lighting other parts of the site. Construction vehicles like bulldozers, steamrollers, cranes and dump trucks are extremely heavy and unless you have outfitted your site with the strongest in cable and hose protection, these necessary pieces of equipment are left defenseless causing dangerous worksite and equipment malfunction.

Or perhaps you operate outdoor recreational events like carnivals, festivals, or sporting events. In these instances, anoutdoor cable guard system is still necessary to keeping events working and keeping civilians safe. If pedestrians and commercial vehicles are prominent in the area, protect the wiring and cable systems with a product like Brahman Systems cable guards. They are made entirely of steel, tested by independent labs to withstand over 65 tons of pressure, and with our patented design, you won’t find anyone else with this standard of protection anywhere. Just one could last your company years of dutiful protection, invest your funds into a product that protects and saves you money.

To find out how affordable Brahman Systems cable guards are you can call our offices at 225-637-3700 or you can fill out our no-obligation Request Form to get a free quote and a Brahman Systems pen!

Steel Wire Guards from Brahman Systems

5/22/2015

Wiring malfunctions can be some of the most disastrous problems at industrial jobsites. When wiring becomes damaged, corroded, or intercepted, it can cause serious injury to employees and can cause other essential equipment to malfunction as well. In fact, wiring mishaps have been reported to OSHA as accounting for over 8% of all workers deaths. Over half of all industrial fatalities are reported in the construction industry. Of all the citations that OSHA hands out per year to various industries, “electrical, wiring methods, components and equipment” methods were ranked 8 of the top 10 causes for citation issuance.

As you can see from these statistics, when site managers ignore the safety and benefits of proper electrical equipment, it can be disastrous for the project and dangerous for the employee. Not only can project finish times become derailed or employees injured, but facing an OSHA fine means that your budget is going to suffer as well. However, these negative outcomes can be avoided by implementing a few simple protections on your worksite, the first being having reliable wiring protection. Wire guards are essential to any industrial worksite because they are the connection between mechanical and electronic, when one is damaged, the other suffers as well, causing a slowdown in workplace production as well as worker safety.

The steel wire guards available from Brahman Systems could change all of that for your worksite. Our cable and hose protection is the standard for industrial worksites in the United States and we have just begun our expansion into the Canadian market. Our patented design is superior to that of our competitors. In addition to the excellent protection offered by Brahman products, our clients have reported over 40% savings from our steel wire guards compared to the competition. Our cable and hose guards have been tested by independent laboratories to withstand over 65 tons of pressure! Combined with their all-steel design, Brahman products won’t rust, break or crack no matter what load you need them to shoulder.

If you are interested in seeing the benefits of Brahman Systems cable and hose protectors could have on your worksite, fill out our Request Form or give our offices a call 225-637-3700 to get more information.

Film Industry Cable Management

5/15/2015

Film sets are hectic places with lots of ins and outs. Not only can they be a hectic work environment but film equipment can be very expensive as well. As such, film sets that aren’t utilizing the proper kind of wire management could be setting themselves up for serious damage and financial repercussions. But how can you cut down on costs and still get the best protection? With Brahman Systems of course!

Brahman Systems cable protectors have been proven to work in so many different industries. Everything from the industrial, oil and gas, construction and now the film industry has come calling. Brahman Systems are the perfect partner for film industry cable management because our cable protectors are tested by independent labs and they are the strongest on the market. Our patented, all-steel design makes them ideal for film trailers and vehicles to drive over not to mention other heavy film equipment like cameras and set pieces. The cables and wiring systems that are used for lighting, electrical, power and special effects need to be protected and now they can be protected by the best on the market, Brahman Systems.

You can rent or purchase Brahman cable protectors and you can get a no-obligation, free quote from Brahman by filling out the Quote Request Form on our Contact Page. We want to be your partner for film industry cable management throughout the United States and Canada. Instead of using the usual rubber, plastic and aluminum cable protectors, trust that your wiring systems and employees are totally protected with Brahman Systems products. You can call our offices at 225-637-3700 or fill out the request form to get more information about how beneficial Brahman can be on your film set.

Why Choose Brahman Cable Wire Protectors?

5/6/2015

Finding the right kind of equipment for your industrial job is a lengthy and important task. If you are the project manager and are found guilty of buying sub par equipment and products, it isnt the fault of the manufacturer, it is yours! That is why doing extensive research and finding the most highly recommended products is usually a smart way to keep you out of harm’s way. Are you are unsure if you are ready to purchase one of Brahman Systems’ cable wire protectors? Here are a few reasons that might change your mind.

1) Our Design is Patented

That is right, there is no one else on today’s industrial equipment market that can boast their equipment is so innovative, safe and unique that it has actually been patented. You’ll find other competitors trying to replicate our design, but since ours is better than that, anything less is just doing a disservice to your site and laborers.

2) Our Materials Are Stronger

Because our cable wire protectors are made completely of steel, they are stronger than our competitors. They can withstand the heaviest loads and won’t buckle or rust. Most of the other products on the market are made of weak and malleable materials like plastic, aluminum and rust. While these choices might have a better effect on your bottom line, you could be paying the price down the road. Instead, make an investment in your company’s future by getting a Brahman Systems product and only have to buy it once. Although you might like it so much you, you may order more!

3) We Offer to Lease or Sell to BOTH the US and Canada

You can lease or purchase a Brahman cable wire protectors. Maybe your project is a speedy one and you won’t be needing it for too long, so you can lease it and return it when the project is completed. You might like it so much that you purchase it for the future. Also included in this great feature is that we ship all over the United States and Canada! Just because you don’t live close to us down here in Louisiana doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have access to the superior design and reliability of Brahman products.

Have more questions? You can call our offices at 225-637-3700, email us at [email protected] or you can fill out our no-obligation Request Quote form and hear back from us within 24 hours!

Get Brahman Cable Protectors in Canada

4/24/2015

In case you haven’t heard yet, the superior design and protection of Brahman Systems cable protectors is available to our northern neighbors! While our products are made in the US we wanted to expand our market to more than just our backyard. Shipping is available to our Canadian counterparts and we hope that you will take advantage of the patented protection of Brahman in your industry.

Our cable protectors are perfect for many different kinds of environments and settings. Whether you need them for industrial sites, construction sites, even festivals and other outdoor events. Brahman Systems products were borne out of a visible need for better protective equipment. For many jobsites, a common “cable protector” is a just a piling of plywood covering cables. Other materials used to protect the valuable connective elements of a site included things made with aluminum, rubber, and plastic. While these materials might be cost-effective they aren’t viable protective options. Only Brahman Systems is an all-steel design, tested by independent labs to withstand over 125,000 psi or 65 tons! Not only are our cable protectors manufactured better but our clients have actually reported over 40% cost savings by using our products! That is what design meeting functionality looks like with Brahman Systems and we want to share our innovative cable protectors in Canada as well. Just because you aren’t in the US doesn’t mean that your company, employee and equipment doesn’t need the same protection.

The design and easy to install features of Brahman products is so innovative that it has been patented, meaning that you’ll find no other company on the market offering the same level of heavy duty cable protectors in Canada or the US. In order to really find out how affordable and protective Brahman products can be for you, give us a call at 225-637-3700 or you can fill out the no-obligation request form on your Contact Page to get a free quote from us and a Brahman pen!

The Danger of Rubber Cable Protectors

4/17/2015

The most common form of cable and hose protectors seen on today’s market are the ones made with rubber. Rubber cable protectors are preferred because they cost and weigh less than other brands of cable ramps. However, if you are considering purchasing cable protectors for your job site, ask yourself, is rubber really the material you think you should go with?

One of the most commonly report worksites hazards is exposed wiring and hoses. This is dangerous because if these cables and hoses become damaged whatever they are transmitting or transporting can become compromised. For many business owners, picking rubber cable protectors seems like the best choice but they might not know about superior designs available on the market.

Other common design elements for cable and hose protectors are aluminum and plastic.These materials might be more cost effective for some businesses, but are they much of an investment? Let’s examine this. You order a piece of equipment and while it might last for some time, wear and tear or the occasional heavy duty project causes wear and damage. After that has occurred, every time that piece of equipment is used, you are putting the employees in the area in danger and risking exposure of potential dangerous chemicals and electrical components. Then, when you do get rid of those sub par rubber cable protectors, you buy new ones and have to start this counter productive process all over again.

Instead of using these kind of materials, the all steel design of Brahman Systems cable protectors has been proven over and over again to be stronger and safer than the competitors. Our cable protectors are tested by independent labs and can handle up to 65 tons of pressure! So bring on your heaviest loads, the biggest industrial vehicles, whatever project you are managing, make sure that you have the patented and trusted help of Brahman Systems’ cable raceways. Available for purchase or leasing in both the US and Canada!

You Need Heavy Duty Hose Protection

4/10/2015

Hose protection is often an overlooked necessity on various worksites and settings. Either people are trying to cut corners or they do not foresee the potential dangers that having unprotected hoses can yield. Depending on what is transported in your facility’s hoses, not having the right standard of protection can cause problems such as employee injuries, site damage, equipment malfunction, projection completion delay not to mention the damage caused by hoses that transport hazardous or toxic materials. Whatever the reason, if you can look on your worksite and find a hose that is invaluable to the machinations of your company, we can only hope that you protect it properly.

Our heavy duty hose protectors blow our competitors out of the water. Most major hose and cable protection companies only use rubber, aluminum and plastic as their “protective materials.” The problem with these kind of substitutes? They can’t hold up to the pressure and testing that Brahman Systems’ heavy duty hose protection can. Our hose protection products have been tested repeatedly by independent lab safety facilities and they can withstand over 65 tons of pressure! That is 125,000 pounds, that means 18 wheelers, tractors-trailers, dump trucks, bulldozers, you name it and our ramps can protect your hoses from it.

Not only are our hose protectors made of superior materials but our completely steel design is so innovative that is has been patented. That is right! There is no one else on the market that has the same level of design materials and warranty that Brahman Systems offers. Even better than that, our clients have reported more than 40% savings by using our hose protectors than the competition.

Don’t believe us? Find out for yourself how affordable and helpful Brahman hose protectors can be at your worksite. We ship all over the United States and Canada! You can fill out our no obligation Request Form or you can give our offices a call at 225-637-3700 to get more information.