STAND OUTS Two particular products stand out even among the hefty product roster for DLM: the Running Line Monitor (RLM) and TW 3.0 electronics. Halford specified that the RLM is another product predominately used for the offshore industry—when laying cable and winch operations. “It’s used to measure tension on a rope passing


through its three wheels; it will then record the line tension and feed back to a display,” he said. “RLM’s robust and rugged design makes it the industry’s leading line tension monitor, designed to stand up to the rigors of the offshore environment. It’s easy to rig—the design allows for quick setup, installation, and servicing. It’s lightweight, with a machine flat-plate design, and can be supplied with various diameter wheels to suit particular rope diameters.” Halford also pointed out that DLM has spent two


years developing the TW 3.0 electronics—to work specifically with our whole range of products, while ensuring that it has all of the features required for multiple industries in a single unit. “Te TW 3.0 has taken the technology you would normally see in a PLC, or instrumented system, and packaged it all into a single, small, wireless display which can be paired with tensile and compressive load cells ranging from 1t to 500t with a long battery life,” said Chris Scrutton – DLM’s Technical Manager, who developed the TW-3.0. Available for purchase and/or hire in the UK (since


December) and the U.S. (via Chant Engineering, very soon), the TW 3.0 electronics are wirelessly connected to a handheld display with a range of up to 800 meters. Te handheld displays the load, alarm at a customizable set- point, stores all load readings to a USB stick, or provides a serial RS232 or 0-5V analogue output for connection to a PC or PLC. “All features are fully customizable and can be


configured to display up to twelve load cells on a single handheld display,” emphasized Scrutton. “Additional to


A DLM Running Line Monitor, which measures the tension on a rope passing through its three wheels, in use.


“THE TW 3.0 HAS TAKEN THE TECHNOLOGY YOU WOULD NORMALLY SEE IN A PLC, OR INSTRUMENTED SYSTEM, AND PACKAGED IT ALL INTO A SINGLE, SMALL, WIRELESS DISPLAY...”


load monitoring the handheld can also display an output from pulse/encoder, which allows for easy measurement of speed and distance for multiple applications. Te handheld will allow the user to insert custom math equations to combine weights, create an average reading, factor in angles of load, and much more.” Of note, Scrutton underscored: the TW 3.0 utilizes technologies and methods from other industries—for example, the screen is bonded using the same methods used in most smart phones. Team members at Chant Engineering, the exclusive


North American distributor and calibration facility for DLM products, echoed the U.K. manufacturer’s excitement about the new product. “After speaking with Martin (Halford) at DLM about all of the new features and benefits of the TW 3.0 handheld, I am confident that our customers will be very excited about this newly designed product. Even though our customers are currently happy with the existing DLM products, this new handheld offers better technology and greater reach than any other wireless unit currently on the market.” said Christi Chambers, Marketing Coordinator at Chant Engineering. She continued, “We believe the TW 3.0 will definitely


set the trend for the next generation of handhelds. We stock DLM’s products in our Pennsylvania facility for quick ship to our customers and each load link can be customized with the customer’s logo.” Chambers noted that DLM products have developed


DLM became full members of LEEA (the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) in 2018.


a strong reputation with their customers. “We’ve been introduced to the DLM line of products in recent years and we have been very happy with both their results and performance. As always, the level of expertise and service we receive from Chant is exceptional.” said Bruce Yoder at American Rigging. y


For a comprehensive look at DLM’s full catalog of products and services, check out www.dlm-uk.com.


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