Fibreglass Composite Utility poles
Composite poles
FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION,TELECOMS & STREET LIGHT POLES
The LLT Composite Pole was developed in co-operaPon with the industry since 2012. The internaPonally patented design guarantees the BEST VALUE
composite uPlity pole in the world.
CARBON FIBRE DESIGN, manufacturer of WORLD CLASS QUALITY carbon fibre and glass fibre poles, introduces the REVOLUTIONARY and worldwide
patented COMPOSITE SUPPORT POLE.
Poles was the FIRST SUCCESSFULLY underground tested composite mine roof support pole. The mine roof support pole carry loads up to 40 TONS and ONLY WEIGH 6KG per meter (compared to Timber at 20kg per meter). The composite mine roof support poles are REVOLUTIONISING the mine roof support industry by enabling more EFFICIENT installation of the poles.
Available from sales
Tel : +2718 468 5080
Mobile: +2784 701 3354
Email : sales@liveline.co.za
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
left: Light composite mine roof support (6 kg/m)
Right: Heavy lumber mine roof support (20 kg/m)
The LLT Composite Pole Impact Resistance
Will Composite Support Poles survive mechanical impacts?”
The fibreglass layer itself can survive impacts and have been tested underground in mining to survive a dynamite blast impact with a blast sleeve.
BEFORE dynamite blast (1.5m from blast face)
AFTER dynamite blast (survived rocks of 3kg travelling at 13 m/s)
Why consider LLT Composite Poles?
The internationally patented design aims at low cost to compete with the price of wood and addresses the following problems of wood and concrete poles:
Wooden Poles
- Durability & quality becoming an ever increasing problem
- Deforestation
- Leaching of creosote or CCA into soil
- Termite & rodent infestation
- Uniformity of product
- Rotting of wood
- Heavy weight
Concrete Poles
- High percentage of breakages during installation due to brittleness
- Degradation & Corrosion
- Heavy handling & installation
- Supply problems
BENEFITS of the Composite Pole:
All products are manufactured PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN with focus on quality & sustainability
LOWEST LOGISTICS COST
Poles nests for transport and is LIGHT
WEIGHT, therefore the transport is
usually volume limited and not weight
limited as with concrete or Dmber
FLAME RESISTANT
Poles has SUPERIOR FLAME RESISTANCE
due to its unique advanced phenolic resin
properDes. Phenolic resin is well known for
its flame resistant properDes and are often
used for this reason in the aerospace
composite industry
HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY
Smooth surfaced hardware without sharp
edges should be used with Poles.
Hardware for round cross-sectioned steel
and concrete poles are commonly available
and can be used with Poles
SUPERIOR TEMPERATURE
PERFORMANCE
Poles performs well in hot and cold
environments. The established
temperature range is -60°C to +75°C
LONGEST LIFE
With a 60 years ENGINEERED service
life, integrated UV protection requiring
no scheduled maintenance resulting in
lowest lifecycle cost and immunity to
rot, corrosion, woodpeckers and
termites
FAST INSTALLATION
Poles is LIGHT WEIGHT and therefore
installation requires LESS LABOUR
and will typically be installed at twice
the speed compared to concrete or
Dmber poles. This contributes to its
compeDDve initial installation cost
compared against lternaDves
LOWEST LIABILITY
With a limited 30 year warranty, high
ielectric strength providing IMPROVED
SAFETY for workers and the public,
eHer storm and higher wind reliability a
nd minimum environmental impact
NON-CORROSIVE
MAINTENANCE FREE
Composite Pole Flame Resistance
Will Composite Support Poles survive a fire?
The flame resistant composite layer on the outside can survive a gas flame burning for one minute without any smoke. The composite layer on the outside also protects the inner plastic layer and conducts heat away from the plastic layer.
Image right:
After flame test of one minute at 1500°C – no mechanical degradation to fiberglass layer or inner plastic pipe
LLT™ Composite Pole Easy Installation
- Light weight
- Lower overall installation cost
- Lower transport costs
- Faster installation
- Labor saving
For those difficult to reach places
No crane needed – three people installing a 9m pole easily
Typical Myths Related to Fibreglass Support Poles:
“Fibreglass poles whip around in the wind”
Each pole is engineered to withstand a wind load of 500 – 700 Pascal which is an internationally accepted design standard for fibreglass luminaires and road signs. This allows for deflection of the top of the pole up to 5% of its length in stormy winds.
“Fibreglass poles leach chemicals into the ground over timeme”
Each pole is engineered for a service life of 60 years (with a limited warranty of 30 years) and the resin which holds the fibres together will not degrade or leach into the ground.
“Fibreglass poles cannot
support big headloads”
Each pole is
individually engineered by
factoring in wind load and
exposed area and support load.
Also refer to 40 ton support for
mining industry.
“Fibreglass poles are made out of plastic”
Only the inner shell is made of plastic and is used for its elastic properties to extend the lifetime of the pole. The support is mainly provided by the fibreglass outer shell which consists of 70% fibreglass and 30% resin.
“Fibreglass poles are
deteriorated by sunlight”
The UV rays of sunlight will only
damage unprotected fibreglass. The
support pole is protected by an embedded layer of UV protection
which cannot be scratched or flaked
off. No maintenance is required.
The LLT Composite Street Light Poles
| RELEVANT POLE DATA AND OTHER FACTORS | CORRESPONDING CALCULATED KEY VALUES | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total length of pole m | Height of pole above ground m | Diameter of SaltusTM Pole mm | Load to be applied in pole-top deflection test* N | Maximum permitted deflection in pole-top deflection test* mm |
| 2.5 | 2.0 | 66 | 135.4 | 100 |
| 3.1 | 2.5 | 66 | 143.3 | 125 |
| 3.6 | 3.0 | 66 | 152.0 | 150 |
| 4.1 | 3.5 | 78 | 161.0 | 175 |
| 4.6 | 4.0 | 78 | 171.6 | 200 |
| 5.2 | 4.5 | 113 | 205.4 | 275 |
| 5.7 | 5.0 | 113 | 193.6 | 250 |
| 6.3 | 5.5 | 113 | 205.4 | 275 |
| 6.9 | 6.0 | 128 | 213.7 | 300 |
| 7.4 | 6.5 | 128 | 225.9 | 325 |
| 8.0 | 7.0 | 128 | 238.6 | 350 |
| 8.6 | 7.5 | 168 | 251.8 | 375 |
| 9.2 | 8.0 | 168 | 265.5 | 400 |
| 9.8 | 8.5 | 168 | 279.7 | 425 |
| 10.4 | 9.0 | 168 | 294.3 | 450 |
| 11.0 | 9.5 | 183 | 309.4 | 475 |
| 11.6 | 10.0 | 183 | 326.8 | 500 |
| 12.2 | 10.5 | 183 | 390.4 | 525 |
| 12.8 | 11.0 | 183 | 426.0 | 550 |
| 13.4 | 11.5 | 208 | 463.4 | 575 |
| 14.0 | 12.0 | 208 | 504.0 | 600 |
* Based on a shape factor of 0.7 and a calculated wind pressure of 500 Pa
* SALTUSTM Poles successfully passed BEKA specifications
* Key values are based on a luminaire surface area of 0.2 m2 with a shapefactor of 1
With LLT Composite Poles you will prevent the following problems experienced with timber:
| Lengths | Timber equivalent Diameter (mm) | SaltusTM Pole Outside Diameter (mm) | Height above ground for cable pull test cable (m) | Max force applied (kg) at height of 4.8m above ground (while anchor cable pulls at 45° in opposite direction towards ground level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5m to 3.9m | 75-100 | 66 | NA | NA |
| 4m to 4.9m | 100-125 | 78 | NA | NA |
| 5m to 5.9m | 125-150 | 113 | 4.8 | 800 |
| 6m to 8m | 150-175 | 128 LD 130 MD | 4.8 | 1200 1500 |
| 8.1m to 10m | 175-200 | 168 | 4.8 | 2000 |
| 10.1m to 11m | 200-225 | 183 | NA | NA |
| 11.1m to 13m | 225-250 | 208 | NA | NA |
| 13m to 15m | 225-250 | 233 | NA | NA |
shape factor of 0.7 and a calculated wind pressure o 3 7 Pa depending on application
Truckload Quantity Comparison
The Composite Pole Quality Control
QUALITY CONTROL BEND TESTING ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Street
light poles
BEKA specs
ACMA – Standard Specification for FRP Composite utility Poles – supported by ANSI
Telecoms and electrical distribution pole SABS, ACMA standards and ASCE guideline
ASC – Recommended practice for FRP products overhead utility line structures
SALTUSTM Poles Applications
The poles can be recycled and used in other applications after its service life of 60 years.
Chopped fibre filler for green plastic wood products” Each SALTUSTM pole has a fibreglass outer layer. This layer can be chopped into short fibres and the fibres can be mixed into green plastic wood products. It has been shown that extruded plastic profiles can be strengthened using up to 50% (by volume) chopped fibre.
“Chopped fibre filler for geopolymers or concrete” Each SALTUSTM pole has a fibreglass outer layer. This layer can be chopped into short fibres and the fibres can be mixed into geopolymer or concrete. It has been shown that geopolymer and concrete can be strengthened using up to 40% (by volume) chopped fibre.
