1. Emergency Restoration system 2012
SBB PRESENTATION
Emergency Restoration system
2012

2. CONTENT Company Profile Company Activities Worldwide Presence
ERS Application
Tower Components
Anchor Types
Assembly Methods
Other Tools For Assembly
Logistics
Training
Software
Research & Development
Special Projects
Financing

3. COMPANY PROFILE
9000m2 built on 35,000m2 of land with modern facilities, machines and equipment

4. COMPANY PROFILE Company founded in 1974
Emergency Restoration System (ERS) since 1989
First mast section design was lattice
R&D with client’s collaboration to improve design
New improved modular design came in Same mast section (412 x 412) used for 69kV up to 1200kV+
Today we are the leading supplier of ERS worldwide.

5. COMPANY PROFILE Certifications ISO 9001-2008
Canadian Welding Bureau (CSA W47.1M and W47.2M; CSA W59-M1984)
Memberships
Chamber Of Commerce
International Trade Professionals (CITP)
Achievements
MercadOr 2008 Award Winner (Market Diversification Category)
Mercure 2010 Award Finalist (Market Development Category)

6. COMPANY ACTIVITIES
STEEL
ALUMINUM

7. COMPANY ACTIVITIES – STEEL

8. COMPANY ACTIVITIES – ALUMINUM ERS

9. COMPANY ACTIVITIES – ALUMINUM
OTHER APPLICATIONS
MET MASTS
TELECOM TOWERS
LIGHTING TOWERS
USING THE SAME
MAST COMPONENT
MODULAR DESIGN

10. WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

11. WORLDWIDE PRESENCE

12. BENEFITS AND APPLICATION OF ERS: ERS APPLICATION
Interruption of power can cause high fines and costs to a transmission company.
Therefore SBB ERS towers can be used to quickly, safely and efficiently:
Restore power interrupted by natural disasters, sabotage or vandalism.
Perform maintenance on a power line and minimizing the outage time.
Perform new construction of power lines, cross roads, or new substations.
Perform renovations on old lines.
Perform hotline maintenance.
The list is endless…
ERS APPLICATION

13. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW IKEA NORWAY – LYSE ENERGY
Line deviation for new building construction using SBB ERS Tower can significantly reduce the construction time.
Companies can focus on building without the stress of power outage for long periods.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW IKEA NORWAY – LYSE ENERGY

14. SNOW STORM SLOVENIA – ELEKTRO LJUBLJANA
Quick reaction to a storm or a flood is very important.
After a field and software training, our clients are capable to face virtually any situation that come their way.
SNOW STORM SLOVENIA – ELEKTRO LJUBLJANA

15. Several Teams can work simultaneously and safely on several lines in parallel.
Our clients can quickly restore power during an emergency and then focus on the cleanup.
FLOOD BRAZIL – CEEE

16. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SUBSTATION NORTHERN IRELAND – NIE
A contractor bidding on a maintenance project can save both money and time.
Projects will take less time to accomplish using the SBB ERS towers, since the scheduling will be optimized.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SUBSTATION NORTHERN IRELAND – NIE

17. LINE DEVIATION FOR HIGHWAY CROSSING MALAYSIA – TTSB
Highway crossing does not allow for long periods of shutdown and the available space to work is very limited.
SBB ERS towers have a small foot print and require no heavy equipment to put up. It’s quick assembly allows for smaller windows of power shutdown.
LINE DEVIATION FOR HIGHWAY CROSSING MALAYSIA – TTSB

18. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HIGHWAY ABU-DHABI – KEC
Building a new highway can demand the deviation of an existing line.
The SBB ERS Towers, are an effective way to do so and can keep power circulating until the final arrangement of the new line is done.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HIGHWAY ABU-DHABI – KEC

19. HOTLINE (LIVE LINE) MAINTENANCE PARAGUAY – ANDE
When power outage is not an option, SBB ERS towers are the only option.
Hotline, or live line, maintenance can be performed using “hot sticks” to transfer the conductors from the old tower to the SBB ERS Tower.
HOTLINE (LIVE LINE) MAINTENANCE PARAGUAY – ANDE

20. MUD SLIDE & TOWER COLAPSE NORTHERN IRELAND – NIE
Support is key in any emergency. Our team of engineers offers it when the client needs it the most.
SBB Offers free technical support for all your emergency needs.
MUD SLIDE & TOWER COLAPSE NORTHERN IRELAND – NIE

21. “Efficiency and Safety”
ERS TOWER COMPONENTS
“Efficiency and Safety”
All SBB ERS tower components and tools are designed with efficiency and safety on our mind. SBB Towers do not require concrete bases. It is as easy as placing a plate on the ground and start building.

22. BPL-0016: Aluminum Base Plate
Aluminum base plate requires no foundation.
Larger foundations are available for soft soils that do not have the required bearing capacity.
BPL-0016: Aluminum Base Plate

23. ABS-0830: Articulated Base
The Articulated Base has 360° rotation on the horizontal plan and 180° on the vertical plan.
Allows the tower to be installed on uneven ground.
ABS-0830: Articulated Base

24. MSC-4129: 3m (10’) Mast Section MSC-4126: 2m (6’) Mast Section
2.904m – 135kg
Mast sections are piled one on top of the other like Lego® blocks.
Each hole on the mast section is positioned at 31cm apart. Each one acts as an attachment point for the different brackets.
Each corner acts as a railing system that will allow some of the equipment to slide on the tower without interruption.
1.977m – 96kg
MSC-4129: 3m (10’) Mast Section MSC-4126: 2m (6’) Mast Section

25. The swivel guy plate consists of 4 components and can be installed at any hole.
It takes seconds to install on the tower.
The guy plate is used to fix the guy wires (stays) or to connect the suspension/strain insulators to the tower.
GPL-0270: Swivel Guy Plate

26. LPB-S56U: Post Insulator Bracket
Post insulators are attached at any level using the functionality of the holes. Brackets are designed to fix them to the tower.
LPB-S56U: Post Insulator Bracket

27. ANCHOR TYPES
Anchor plate
Rock anchor
Manta-Ray Anchor
Helix Anchor

28. ASSEMBLY METHODS
“Wrench, ratchet and Hammer”
From the hammer to the sliding gin pole, the required tools are supplied to fully assemble the tower without the need to run around for a missing wrench.

29. ASSEMBLY METHODS – SLIDING GIN POLE

30. ASSEMBLY METHODS – BALL JOINT GIN POLE

31. ASSEMBLY METHODS – BOOM TRUCK

32. ASSEMBLY METHODS – HELICOPTER

33. OTHER TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY

34. LOGISTICS
Our Towers are shipped in maritime containers that act as a way of mobilizing as well as storing the material.
Three options exist:
Container storage system
Railing for lifting heavy items
Wood crates

35. TRAINING
SBB specialists offer their help and expertise in order to offer the best results in using the SBB ERS Towers.
The typical training program consists of:
5 days field training
3 days software training

36. TRAINING

37. TRAINING CENTERS ASBRO, SWEDEN SVENSKA KRAFTNAT LUSAKA, ZAMBIA KGRTC
TERREBONNE, QUEBEC
SBB

38. SOFTWARE ANALYSIS
“PlS-CADD /LITE & PLS-POLE/LW+MAST”
The solution comes with a software that is both intuitive and easy to use. Making it easy for the end user to customize the configuration to the specific need of the situation.

39. SOFTWARE ANALYSIS PLS – CADD / LITE PLS – POLE / LW+MAST
Main program in which all the impact of the outside conditions is analyzed. Such conditions are:
Weather conditions and wind loads;
Type of conductor & OHGW;
Conductor & OHGW tension;
Number of conductors per phase;
Line angle;
Span length;
Etc…
A module to define the ERS structure’s:
Tower components capacities
Number of guy (stay) wires
Insulators mechanical capacities
Geometrical characteristics of the elements
Etc…

40. SOFTWARE ANALYSIS

41. SOFTWARE ANALYSIS

42. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
“Constant improvement”
Our design philosophy is that there is always a better way of doing things. SBB has engaged itself in constantly trying to improve the tower and its components.

43. R&D – WORKING PLATFORM

44. R&D – MECHANICAL TESTS

45. R&D – MECHANICAL TESTS TESTED TO THE ULTIMATE STRENGTH
USED 5TH LARGEST PRESS IN
NORTH AMERICA

46. R&D – MECHANICAL TESTS
RESISTED TO:
4.5 MN
1,000,000 lbs.
~455,000 kgf

47. SPECIAL PROJECTS
“Client cooperation”
Working closely with our clients, SBB will adapt the solution to their needs.

48. SPECIAL PROJECTS – MEGA TOWER
THE CHALLENGE
Extremely critical transmission tower to replace
River crossing: 30m clearance required
800m spans to the shore
Heavy loads: 26 cables (24 cond. + 2 OHGW)
Island setting: very limited space on the ground for guys & anchors

49. SPECIAL PROJECTS – MEGA TOWER
128M HIGH TOWER
SELF SUPPORTED
NO GUY WIRES

50. SPECIAL PROJECTS – TOWER CRANE
Assemble lattice towers in difficult or inaccessible terrain
Lift 4.5 tons
Eliminates the need to construct roads to enable a crane truck to access the site.
Environmentally friendly: Cutting down of trees not required.

51. FINANCING
“EXPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION”
A Crown Corporation wholly owned by the government of Canada.

52. FINANCING THROUGH EDC Operates in over 200 markets worldwide
Loans offer flexible financing options for foreign buyers of Canadian goods and/or services
Guarantees can be provided when another financial institution is prepared to participate in the financing of an export sale. They can work with them on a risk-sharing basis
Competitive standard rates : LIBOR + Risk premium.

53. SUMMARY Installation Time: Better Efficiency:
10 Sections, with 6 experienced linemen  1 hour.
Better Efficiency:
Easy storage, transport and assembly, even on difficult terrain.
Lower global acquisition cost:
Standard hardware, maintenance free, long life cycle, easy relocation to a new site.
Better technology:
Lighter, higher, stronger, all with the same flexibility and a small footprint.
Training & Support:
Field and software trainings, free technical support, three training centers, financing through EDC.

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