Arlington Equipment in Queenbury, N.Y., has introduced its WPI 1200 under hook PV positioner. The positioner offers powered elevation, tilt and rotation to make crane-based PV installation procedures fast, easy and safe. All commands are made via wireless remote RF pendant control. The WPI 1200 handles PV panels and components up to 1,200 pounds.

Using the positioner, the final installation maneuvers can be controlled at the point of installation by the crew, not by a crane operator hundreds of feet away. The auto level feature maintains level attitude when the PV panel is released to maintain positive control during all installation phases. The vacuum frame provides flexibility to move cups laterally, add or remove cups and add stabilizer cups to assure balanced loads regardless of the panel size or configuration.

The WPI 1200 adjusts the vacuum frame to precise pick up angle, elevation and attitude required by PV panel installation. According to information from the company, the tool enables installers to precisely place PV panels on mounts, while eliminating the hazards of manual panel manipulation. The company points out that it also reduces panel damage by providing flexible vacuum cup patterns and configurations.

WPI PV manipulators are built to customer order.

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