All You Need To Know About Telescoping Mast

When it comes to telescopic masts, what do you think? The antenna? The lighting? Or the mobile video surveillance? Actually, in many cases, we have to finish our job by raising the equipment to a higher place. And the telescopic masts are one of the few tools to bring equipment to a higher vantage point. Therefore, this paper will introduce telescopic pole.

What Is Telescoping Mast?

A telescoping mast is an upright rod or tower consisting of tubular sections that slide within another section for extension or retracting. Telescopic masts can be made from a variety of materials, including steel or aluminum. It specifically depends on the application, mission requirements. The telescoping mast poles can be attached to vehicle hook receivers, walls of buildings or command centers, free-standing tripods, mobile surveillance trailers, folding roofs, and even through a hole in the roof through roof bearings!

Telescopic masts are used primarily with cameras for mobile video surveillance, situational awareness and thermal imaging, radio equipment including RF antennas, cellular signal intensifiers, outdoor WIFI access points, edge networks, and more. Due to the height, material, and diameter of the telescopic mast, the weight limit for the top, payload, or head load of a rapidly deployable mast usually does not exceed 49 pounds. However, there are heavy-duty masts available for special orders that can manage payloads in excess of 200 pounds.

Types Of Telescoping Mast

Telescopic mast pole can be pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and manual. If a mast is required to be mounted on a vehicle, any of the four are available.

Pneumatic Mast

Pneumatic masts are generally cost-effective and reliable for most commercial and some military applications. The compressor inside the car is necessary for mast extension. The pneumatic mast can be configured to a height of 164 feet with a payload capacity of 1,200 pounds. For any pneumatic mast over 60 feet, pull wires are required. Maintenance of pneumatic masts is fairly simple, requiring attention to sealing, regular cleaning and mast lubrication.

Hydraulic Mast

Hydraulic masts are common in the offshore industry. They are not ideal in many commercial industries such as telecommunications, broadcasting, cellular, military and energy production. The hydraulic mast pole involves placing a fluid tank inside the device. Any mast or tank leaks could be detrimental to the integrated equipment. Although the hydraulic mast may be smoother on the ascent, it is much more expensive and requires a lot of maintenance.

Mechanical mast

Mechanical masts are ideal for applications where the mast must be extended indefinitely. The mechanical properties allow partial extension of the mast when required and provide power retracement for extreme wind or ice conditions. Long extensions are common. Military and government operations use mechanical masts for surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications. The ability to withstand small arms penetration and continue to maintain mast extension is a major advantage of it.

Manual Mast

Manual masts are the most portable and lightweight. Masts for military ground operations can be installed by one or two operators in a few minutes. These are primarily field masts for light payloads used for field communications and surveillance. The mast can also be attached to the side of the vehicle via simple brackets, making it very easy to transport and deploy the mast.

How To Choose Telescoping Mast?

Telescopic masts is a very useful tool for lifting equipment to high places, but many people do not know how to choose it. The principle of choice is to choose according to your applications, that is, you need to know what will the mast do when you choose.

In addition, The telescopic mast you choose should be easy to deploy and operate, even for people with little experience. This allows you to save a lot of time and get higher quality results during critical events. Furthermore, if your mast lasts only a few months, it won't help you much. The overall life expectancy of a telescopic mast usually depends on the material it is made of. Therefore, when looking for a telescopic mast that fits your needs, it's best to look for a mast that is made of high-strength aluminum. This will ensure that it can withstand impact damage while maintaining the structural integrity of normal operation. By using substandard materials, your equipment may be damaged during use, leading to expensive repairs.

In Conclusion

The above is some basic information about telescopic mast. I hope this paper is helpful for you if you’re just looking for it. What’s more, WEISILI is a specialized telescopic mast factory, don't hesitate to contact us.