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Transporters for Cameras,
Profilers and Line Repair Units
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We Offer a Wide Array of Transporters

Take a look at the many types of transporters we offer. There's one for every application. Just give us a call to speak to one of our in-house experts on these systems and their applications.


RST Crawler Transporters Make the Job Easy!

RST Crawler Transporter

The RST Crawler Transporters are available in both single and multi-conductor configurations. They operate in line sizes from 6" - 30" with axle and driveline extensions. Crawler weights are adjustable with the addition or removal of brass ballast plates.

A drive chain, combined with a high torque, permanent magnet .25 HP motor with a right angle gearbox and 18:5:1 gear ratio, provides necessary power to pull 1,500' of single conductor or multi-conductor cable. (Actual distances will vary with line conditions).

The crawlers have three forward speeds, one reverse, a stop function and a freewheel mode for easy retrieval. Travel speeds are up to 55' per minute at full power. Travel speeds and direction are controlled by desktop or hand held controller.

RST Crawler Transporter

Specially designed, contoured pads, attached with dual stainless steel rivets on stainless steel chain, provide a large contact surface for maximum traction.

The crawlers are adaptable to all R.S. Technical Services mainline systems.

See details about each model below. For more information, please give us a call or send us an email.




Mainline Transporter

RST_Mainline Transporter

The Mainline Tractor Transport Vehicle is designed to operate on armored single conductor cable. It is capable of transporting stationery-head Mainline cameras, rotating head cameras, as well as standard voltage mini cameras (with the appropriate tractor cradle adapters) through water mains, sanitary sewers or storm drains.

Wheel tracking widths are adjustable for pipeline sizes that are 6-inches to 24-inches in diameter when the appropriate axle extensions are used. An axle extension user's guide is provided as standard equipment with the tractor. The tractor provides the required traction drive to inspect pipelines up to 1200-feet from point of entry. It can travel at speeds of up to 45-feet per minute when carrying up to 13-pounds. Under heavy loading, controls within the tractor automatically increase the torque of the motor.

The tractor can negotiate 5/8-inch offsets and clear 5/8-inch protruding laterals in 6-inch lines. It has a minimum of three forward speeds, a stop function, and freewheeling capabilities for easy extraction.

Transporter

Power: The Mainline Tractor Transport Vehicle's built in power supply receives its control signals and power from the armored single conductor cable. The power supply also regulates the current and will automatically increase the motor torque if excess loading causes the power supply current to reach 1 ampere. Power is transferred to the wheels through a low maintenance gear assembly that is enclosed in a sealed housing.

Controls: The tractor is controlled from an auxiliary desktop unit, which plugs into the camera controller at the viewing station.

Physical Description: The tractor's motor housing is fabricated from aluminum and stainless steel. It is waterproof. The motor has hardened steel reduction gears in a sealed housing. Length: The motor and wheel drive assembly is less than 25-inches long.

Electronics: All electronic components are solid state. Available options include reverse gear; hand-held auxiliary controller with a 14-foot cord; various tire designs to meet any inspection requirements.

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TranSTAR Transporter

Tran Star Transporter System

The TranSTAR's innovative technology utilizes easy access to the transporter chassis to allow swap-out of the motor drive gear set when a change in motor torque is needed.

The TranStar transporter is water resistant (per IPX7) and has an operating temperature range of between -10 degrees and +40 degrees Centigrade. It operates on all standard RST single conductor systems, although an optional multi-conductor is available. Maximum power input is 180 watts (peak); 1.5 amps.

The maximum pipe size the TranSTAR can access is adjustable via optional axle and wheel combinations. Speed range is 5 to 70 feet per minute. The TranSTAR is 18.9" in length, has an 11" wheelbase, is 4.2" wide and tall, with a base weight of 25 lbs (w/o camera).

Quick Change Gears: Accessible motor drive gear on transporter chassis. Install gear sets of alternate ratios to optimize the transporter for the existing or potentially changing load conditions.

All Wheel Drive: Gear driven wheels employing ball-bearing supported steel precision machined gears encased in brass. Sealed hubs prevent moisture or dirt from entering gear case.

Freewheel Clutch: Allows rapid retrieval once inspection is complete.

Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet Motor: Rated at 1/8 HP (90 watts, continuous) to provide a smooth, powerful drive source.

Single Conductor Coax Control: Speed control and DC power from single conductor coax TV cable.

Torque Multiplier Circuit: Internal control when that extra boost is needed. Precision-Machined Construction: CNC precision-machined brass 360-plate gear housing shafts and stainless steel hubs.

For more information or a handy reference, click on the link below to download the brochure for the TranSTAR Transporter.

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Steerable Storm Drain Tractor / Transporter

RST Steerable Storm Drain Tractor

The Steerable Storm Drain Tractor Transporter is a 4-wheel drive, steerable inspection vehicle, with a remote-control elevation platform to raise and lower the camera viewpoint. To enable full remote control, it is supplied with an auxiliary controller. The Steerable Storm Drain Tractor Transporter has been designed to transport any of our mainline cameras through storm drains and sewer lines 2-feet to 12-feet in diameter.

Performance:

  • Manhole access minimum: 21 inches
  • Minimum pipeline size: 24 inches (recommended)
  • Maximum pipeline size: Limited only by available lighting power
  • Recommended range: Limited by cable weight
  • Nominal pulling force: Approximately 70 pounds
  • Maximum speed (approx.): 80 feet per minute
  • Minimum turning radius: Vehicle length
  • Minimum camera viewpoint center height: 14 inches (with standard mainline camera)
  • Maximum camera viewpoint center height: 36 inches (with standard mainline camera)
Storm Drain Tractor

Design:

  • Power requirement: 90 to 120 volts from camera cable
  • Motor type: Permanent magnet, 90 volts DC
  • Drive system: 4-wheel drive (with 3 speed ranges in forward and reverse)
  • Drive type: Internal gear train (with freewheel)
  • Steering system: Tractor style
  • Steering type: Drive and brake
  • Tire size: 11 inch diameter pneumatic high traction (standard)
  • Camera mount: Elevating platform (remote control)
  • Lighting system: Large line dual light heads 2-35 watt
  • integral headlights (remotely controlled on/off brightness)

Length: 36 inches (with front bumper). Width: 15 inches Height: 15 1/2 inches (with elevator fully lowered). Weight: 100 lbs. approximate.

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Mighty Mini Transporter

RST_Transporter Mighty Mini

The Mighty Mini Tractor Transporter is a four wheel drive inspection vehicle developed for 4 inch lines. It has an adjustable (manual) camera mounting for central viewing in lines up to 12 inches with an optional set of tires.

The Mighty Mini Tractor Transporter is designed to transport RST 1300 Series cameras. It can be supplied with a dedicated camera or with a dual purpose camera used with the RST Push Cable System. The push cable cameras already in the field need only a minor factory modification to allow use of the Mighty Mini Tractor to transport them. The camera can then be used with either device.

RST_Transporter Mighty Mini
  • Minimum Pipeline Size: 4-inches
  • Maximum Pipeline Size: 10-inches to 12-inches
  • Range: Up to 500-feet (depending on pipeline conditions)
  • Nominal Pulling Force: 50 pounds with optimum traction
  • Speed: Up to 25-feet per minute with 2-1/2-inch tires.
  • Power Requirement 90 to 120 Volts from Camera Cable
  • Motor Type Permanent Magnet
  • Drive System 4-Wheel Drive with 3 speed changes
  • Drive Type Internal Gear and Chain with freewheel
  • Tire Size 2-1/2-inch High Traction Tires are standard issue
  • Camera Mount Cantilevered Sleeve
  • Lighting System Internal Camera Lights
  • Length 15-inches
  • Width 3-1/4-inches
  • Height 3-inches
  • Weight 14-pounds, no camera, with 2-1/2-inch wheels
  • 16-pounds with camera, with 2-1/2-inch wheels
  • 18-pounds, no camera, with 3-1/2-inch wheels
  • 20-pounds with camera, with 3-1/2-inch wheels
Options
  • A Dedicated Color Mini Camera
  • A Dual Purpose Color Mini Camera that can be used with a Push Cable System
  • Alternative Tire Sizes
  • Alternative Cable Types



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