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Hardware Standardization: Why Utilities Are Rethinking One Size Fits All

Over-standardization can lead to deployment delays, increased lifecycle costs, and hardware that doesn’t meet real-world challenges. That’s why Slacan supports custom builds without compromising speed, quality, or reliability.
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Slacan’s Approach: Agile Customization Without Delay

Slacan’s vertical integration—covering forging, machining, heat-treating, magnetic particle inspection, and QA—all under one roof means we own the process. Our in-house tooling and die-making capabilities accelerate custom designs. Whether it's unique hanger brackets, Turnbuckles, stirrup clamps, or Corona free clamps, we can turn around custom hardware fast without sacrificing lead times or quality.

 

Collaboration with Utilities

Slacan engineers work closely with utility partners, guiding them from specification to CAD design. Because we manage tooling in-house, we can quickly iterate and validate prototypes. We’ve helped utilities implement specs that optimize fit, reduce installation time, and boost system longevity.

 

Real Results in the Field

Utilities have successfully used Slacan’s custom solutions for challenges like:

  • Special guying arrangements on tower retrofit projects
  • Tower or pole hardware adjusted for unusual conductor geometry up to 2-1/4” in diameter
  • Optimizing the performance of current systems to reduce downtime

 

Why It Matters

  1. Efficiency: Custom hardware that ships on time = faster deployments
  2. Reliability: Designed-to-fit parts reduce movement and maintenance
  3. Longevity: Engineering Charpy-rated hardware for specific systems improves performance and lifecycle value

 

As utilities rethink rigid standardization, tailored hardware becomes key. Slacan’s in-house capabilities, CAD support, and tooling speed mean we can deliver custom, high-quality hardware—without slowdowns.

Because power is on the line, it’s time to rethink "one-size-fits-all" and embrace smart customization.