Yorkshire-based Tagattach has teamed up with US firm Insulatus, which produces insulation blocks that are fitted under the hook of a crane to protect from electrocution. Together they will produce the new product, Guardianline 鈥 non-conductive Tagline
The two companies describe Guardianline as 鈥渢he world鈥檚 first non-conductive tagline solution with retractable and static length options鈥.
Tagattach sales director, Mike Ashforth said: 鈥淲e were asked if our products could incorporate an insulating block. We looked in to this in more detail and have joined forces with Insulatus to create a totally new product that meets the needs of personnel working near power lines.鈥
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