What are Filament wound FRP Poles?

• There are various methods of manufacturing poles, but the most efficient and high technology driven method is CNC filament winding.

• Most of the top class manufacturers in the world use this technology due to its strengthbenefits.

• Our fibre reinforced plastic poles are made on sophisticated multi axes Siemens controlled CNC Filament Winding Machines using specialized design software for   winding imported from UK.

• The process of making FRP poles by CNC filament winding ensures high glass fiber content The glass content in other processes may not be higher then   50 to 55 percent, where as in filament winding, it will be as high as 65 to 70 percent.

• The high strength continuous fibers used in filament winding along with low angles of winding increase the longitudinal strength which is an important requisite   for FRP poles.

• Our poles are finished on the outside and have UV inhibitors to prevent decay of resin over long periods of exposure to the sun. They are additionally coated   with a polyurethane paint.

• We use industry standard E-Glass fibers. This results in a pure composite, high strength, fiber-reinforced pole.

Quality Standards. Design & Testing

MATERIALS:
• We use high strength glass fiber for the manufacture of the composite poles. The Fiberglass used is in compliance with ASTM D2343 & D2344 standards.

• The Polymer Matrix used is of a high strength and high flexibility nature. The resin is also designed to be chemically resistant according to IS 6746.

• UV PROTECTED : UV Protection lasts the life of the pole and prevents degradation due to radiation and weathering effects. This layer of protection is   integrated into the pole and does not scratch or flake off, offering far superior protection than traditional coatings and surface veils. Our poles are designed   for a minimum usage of 50 years.

• LABELLING : There are ID labels affixed externally to every pole for identification purposes,

• ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY : Our poles never need to be treated or maintained with any chemical additive or coating throughout their long service life.   There is no leaching unlike wood poles, keeping the environment free of hazardous associated preservative chemicals.

• LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN : of these poles leads to a significant improvement in the number of poles that can be shipped to the customer in a single truckload.   This results in fewer trips, less fuel and less emissions.

Helipole support poles are tested in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C136.20 & British Standards (BS) EN 40-2-2004

The Poles are designed using a specialized so􀅌ware from UK.
Parameter inputs:
• Material properties
• Geometry data of the tube
• Winding angle of fiber
• Thicknesses and so on

Calculations are verified by applying forces of
• Lateral tip force
• Bending force
• External wind pressure
Crucial design aspect such as deflected shape under load, deflection at the tip of the pole are calculated.

Keypoints and Benefits of FRP Poles

• Lightweight : Very light, weighing in at less than half the weight of steel poles
• Corrosion Resistant : The nature of the material used provide the pole with complete rust proof capabilities, as well as resistance towards high humidity, sea   water, acid rain, etc
• Electrical Conductivity : Non-Conductive materials used provide the pole with shock proof capabilities
• Transportation Costs : These are at a MINIMUM, due to the lightweight nature of the poles
• High Strength : High strength and resilience allow the poles to withstand high windspeeds. Failures are negligible
• Good Aesthetics : Environmentally friendly aesthetics help the pole blend well with the landscape
• Maintenance : There is practically no maintenance to be done, during the entire life
• Easy Movement : Very easy movement even in rough terrain, since just two personnel can handle one pole of the pole
• Earthing : No earthing is required unlike steel poles, due to the entire pole being manufactured using non conductive materials
• Colours :Large variety of colours possible, to help blend in with the surroundings

Weight Compared to Steel, Wood & Concrete Poles

• 2/3rd the weight of a steel pole
• l/3rd the weight of a wood pole
• l/8th the weight of concrete poles

This results in the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any pole material in the industry. Due to the lightweight design of the poles, the handling is much easier, and so is transport and installation