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For customers who require them, Valmont offers steel "SW" Series transmission poles as an alternative to wood, concrete, and specially designed steel poles.
Typical applications for these types of poles are:
 Projects with short lead times.
Distribution/angle/dead-end applications where guyed structures are not desirable.
Stocking programs so that replacement poles are available for emergency situations.
New construction.
Rebuilding/upgrading of existing lines.
These standard tapered poles cover a wide range of pole lengths and capacities. Lengths begin at 40 feet and continue in 5 foot increments to a maximum length of 120 feet. Groundline moment capacities start at less than 100 ft-kips and continue beyond 1000 ft-kips, covering a range from an approximate Class Two wood pole equivalent to well above the capacity of wood poles.
Take a look at all of the advantages:
Weight
High strength steel poles are considerably lighter than structures of wood or concrete. Their maximum section lengths of 55 feet for multi-piece poles can mean easier handling, transportation, assembly and storage.
Uniformity
Steel poles are manufactured under carefully controlled conditions. Their strength, dimensions and appearance are more consistent and predictable than wood poles.
Corrosion Protection
A variety of finishes are available with steel, including galvanized weathering steel, paint over galvanized, and dulled and darkened galvanized. A polyurethane coating can be provided for extra groundline protection. Groundsleeves are also available if additional protection is required.
Flexibility
Steel poles can be used freestanding or guyed for all structure types in a line, including tangents, angles and deadends. Only one material has to be used for the entire line. Steel poles also support larger and heavier loadings and offer longer span lengths. More options can mean fewer poles to purchase and install.
Procurement
"SW" Series Pole designs are complete, reducing the time needed to prepare a quotation from weeks to days. Additionally, time is saved after the order is placed. The elimination of the design and print approval process cuts weeks from traditional lead times.
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