Rad Tolerant Handling Equipment

TensileTruss Technology

PAR Systems’ TensileTruss technology utilizes a custom Mobile Tool Platform (MTP) which serves as a stable platform for remotely operated tools.

Our TensileTruss application is composed of two triangular shaped platforms, upper and lower, connected by six wire ropes and positioned by six hoists. The hoists raise and lower the platform and can sustain significant horizontal loads and torque generated by tools. This rigid platform provides an ideal delivery system for remote tooling that is required in long-term projects like the dismantling of the Chornobyl Nuclear Plant.

A unique platform for the movement of materials & equipment.

Radiation Hardened Manipulators

Telescoping Masts

In-Cell Cranes

Motorized Telemanipulators

Key features & benefits include:

High side load capability
High overturning moment resistance
High rotational moment resistance
Anti-sway due to high side load capability
High lifting capacity
Self-fused during seismic events
Long vertical reach (engineered)
Compatible with multiple tools for one system
Operability in air or submerged
Proven up to 75 m (250 ft) extension
Capable of being radiation hardened to 10E8 rad lifetime for extremely high radiation resistance
Easy decontamination since all surfaces accessible
Remotely operable through wired or wireless controls
Less weight than equivalent-sized mast
Single failure proof

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High side load capability
High overturning moment resistance
High rotational moment resistance
Anti-sway due to high side load capability
High lifting capacity
Self-fused during seismic events
Long vertical reach (engineered)
Compatible with multiple tools for one system
Operability in air or submerged
Proven up to 75 m (250 ft) extension
Capable of being radiation hardened to 10E8 rad lifetime for extremely high radiation resistance
Easy decontamination since all surfaces accessible
Remotely operable through wired or wireless controls
Less weight than equivalent-sized mast
Single failure proof

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Highly customizable for specific applications

PAR developed TensileTruss™ technology to provide an advanced method of equipment deployment and lifting capabilities for nuclear and commercial applications.

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Customizable lifting capacity

Exchangable lower platforms

Variable strength capacities

Customizable operational height

What is TensileTruss?

The TensileTruss is a multi-axis equipment delivery platform that is based on an inverted Stewart platform but uses cables instead of struts. It offers the ability to work in very large workspaces while providing high stiffness and 6 degrees of freedom for the lower platform that typical cranes or telescoping masts cannot offer.

Jeff K.

Fellow Engineer

You can come to us to do things no one else can. We figure it out and we always deliver.

Jeff K.

Fellow Engineer

"PAR Systems was the only choice to do this work. PAR Systems performed very well and delivered a system that meets our expectations."

Senior Development Engineer

Oak Ridge National Labs

Service & support that goes above & beyond

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