Concrete poles offer a choice of traditional or modern styling with durability. Utilizing the Vibraspun™ process (centrifugal casting, with even distribution of aggregates by a vibration
cycle in the spinning process) concrete poles can be used in practically every application from streetlighting, to sportslighting, to power distribution...
SPECIFICATIONS
Poles shall be produced according to CSA A.14.M.2000 and ASTM C1089-88 standards. Poles are designed to meet CSA, AASHTO, and ANSI Standards.
CEMENT
Cement conforms to CSA Type 30 high early strength and A.S.T.M. C-150 standards. Concrete will have a 28 day compressive strength of 55 Mpa.
STEEL / REINFORCING
Passive reinforcing shall consist of high tensile steel. Galvanized or epoxy coated rebar is available upon request. All poles are partially prestressed and conform to CSA G279 and ASTM A416.
ACCESSORIES
All inserts, fasteners, crossarms, pole steps, fin caps, base plates, handhole boxes and covers will be either a die cast zinc alloy, stainless steel or hot dipped galvanized. All possess excellent corrosion resistance to normal atmospheric conditions.
POLE TOPS
All pole tops will be equipped with a weatherproof cap, with the exception of poles with a tenon top or optional fin cap.
DIRECT EMBEDMENT
Simple and cost effective, poles are generally direct buried. This has been the standard and best selling feature of our poles. Unlike wood, which contaminates the soil with chemical treatments, or aluminum which typically requires the need for a costly base. Experience has shown that after installation a concrete pole is maintenance free.
WIRING
The hollow raceways of concrete poles allows for ease of wiring. Wiring is always hidden from the elements, and provides a pleasing clean appearance.
QUALITY CONTROL
Through our fifty plus years in the precast industry we have developed a reputation for high quality concrete products. As a C.S.A A23.4-05 accredited factory, we must maintain a quality control program. This compliance control program defines a level of quality that the client can expect and that this company is working to provide. Our program commits us to producing the highest quality precast products available. The implementation of this program assures the product is inspected through
shop drawings, production practises and record keeping. A copy of our quality compliance manual is available upon request.
CROSS SECTIONAL STYLES
Round |
Octagonal |
Square |
Fluted |
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Hampton
Rockcliffe
Newport |
Madison
Cambridge
Stratford
Westmount
Parkdale |
Oxford
Thompson
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Grandview
Washington
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STANDARD HANDHOLE BOXES AND COVER PLATES
Handhole boxes are typically 36" above grade. Our Handhole boxes and covers are comprised of a die cast (ZA 12) zinc alloy. The cover is form fitting to the box which allows for ease of access. They are available in the following three sizes:
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BOXES
BOX
NUMBER |
A
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DIMENSIONS
B |
C
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1 |
2" |
8" |
1 3/4" |
2 |
2 1/2" |
8" |
2" |
3 |
3 1/2" |
10 1/2" |
2 1/2" |
COVERS
COVER
NUMBER |
X
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DIMENSIONS
Y |
Z
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1 |
2 1/4" |
9" |
1/4" |
2 |
2 3/4" |
9" |
1/4" |
3 |
3 3/4" |
11 1/2" |
1/4" |
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STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS
Handhole covers are fastened with stainless steel (18-8) button head cap screws. They are available in the following head styles; Hex head, Tamper proof hex head, and Robertson head. Dimensions are standard for all three styles - 1/4"-20 x 3/4" long.
Hex Head |
Tamper Proof Hex Head |
Robertson Head |
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IDENTIFICATION PLATE
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Concrete poles are manufactured to CSA Standard
A.14.M-2000. All poles come equipped with this nameplate, which outlines nine important features of each pole.
- Ht. (Height) - the overall height
- Class - the strength
- Mfg. Date: - Manufactured Date
- Job # - U.S.I. classifies each job with a number.
- Year - the year of manufacture
- (P) - To signify the pole is prestressed
- C.S.A. - the CSA logo to classify all poles
are manufactured to CSA requirements
- U.S.I. - the USI logo
- Made in Canada
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ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
CSA requires a ground connection providing adequate electrical contact to one steel rod. The ground bar is continuous Throughout the length of the pole. Grounding will consist of a #6 bare copper strand. The following two grounding methods are approved by CSA.
Standard Wire Ground |
Ground Connector |
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STANDARD APERTURES – POLE TOP
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Size is standard, but location will vary with fixture mount style.
WIRING
APERTURE |
A |
B |
1 1/2" X 3" |
1 1/2" |
3" |
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STANDARD APERTURES – UNDERGROUND
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Standard location is 18" below grade level and is available in two sizes.
WIRING
APERTURE |
A |
B |
3 1/2" X 10 1/2" |
3 1/2" |
10 1/2" |
2 1/2" X 5" |
2 1/2" |
5" |
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CAST IN CONCRETE INSERTS
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INSERT DIAMETER |
A |
Zinc |
1/4" |
Alloy |
3/8" |
Or |
1/2" |
Hot Dip |
5/8" |
Galvanized |
3/4 |
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THROUGH HOLES
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INSERT DIAMETER |
A |
Standard Sizes |
1/4" |
3/8" |
1/2" |
1 " |
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