Distribution and Transmission Pole

GeneralInformation

Highlighthas designed and developed tapered tubular steel pole structure forelectrical distribution and transmission line with hot-dipgalvanization of more than 50 years service. The poles have beentested and approved by Steel Tower Inspection and Testing Center ofthe Ministry of Power Industry and other international testinginstitutions.

Thesemasts are continuous tapered polygonal cross section mono-tubularstructures manufactured from press steel welded longitudinally. Tomeet specific conductor height and masts may consist of more thanone section to be assembled on site with telescoping splicesjointing section.

A New Choice: Asa direct substitute for wood, tapered galvanized steel distributionpoles are designed to carry conductors and equipment for electricaldistribution, light duty transmission, and telephone, cable, andother telecommunication facilities. Tapered Galvanized steeldistribution poles withstand atmospheric and environmental rigorsmuch better than wood.

Corrosion Protection: Zincprotects steel from corrosion. The reason for the extensive use ofgalvanizing is the two-fold nature of the coating. As a barriercoating, it provides a tough, metallurgically bonded zinc coatingwhich completely covers (inside and outside) the steel surface andseals the steel from the corrosive action of the zinc protects thesteel even where damage or minor discontinuity occur in the coating.

Financial Considerations: Theinitial price of a tapered galvanized steel pole is comparable towood. Additionally, a galvanized steel pole’s life expectancy issignificantly longer and has a much lower life-cycle cost.

Environment:TaperedGalvanized SteelPoles are the answer to EPA regulations and deforestation issues.Not only is the zinc coating environmentally friendly, it isvirtually 100 percent recyclable. In addition, tapered galvanizedsteel poles can be salvaged and recycled after they have outlivedtheir design life.

Flexibility:Tapered Galvanized Steel Poles can be customized for embedded oranchor base installations, which will expand applicationpossibilities. Tapered Galvanized Steel Poles can be fabricated tosupport larger and heavier loadings with longer spans, and arecapable of handling greater height requirements.

Safety: TheTapered Steel structures do not require a full-length coppergrounding wire. They are already self-conducting for groundingpurposes. As a result, no installation of a ground wire is required.

Weight:Weighing approximate 60 percent less than wood structures, Taperedgalvanized steel poles are easier and less expensive to handle andinstall.

Maintenance:After installing tapered galvanized Steel poles, hardware will neverto be retightened due to pole shrinkage. Steel retains its shape andstrength and is not susceptible to damage by woodpeckers, insects,rot, or fire.