Pole Types

Guide to Pole Types

VeeLite have been trusted for years to provide expertise and reliability with regards to Pole types and offer a wide range of Pole types, finishes and door options to ensure functionality and safety with lighting installations. This page details the variety of options we have on offer & guidelines regarding construction, installation and suitability.

Tubular Poles

Heritage Poles

Conical Poles

Constant Diameter Poles

Octagonal Poles

Stainless Steel Poles

Curved Poles

Wooden Finish Poles

Construction / Finish

Steel Poles: Galvanised as standard. This provides protection but has a rough grey finish, mottled white as shown. In addition, Columns can be painted to most RALs.

Marine Areas: Additional protection can be added for Marine areas.

Stainless Steel: Galvanising is not necessary, and these Poles are usually not painted as the SS finish is attractive. Finish can be either polished or brushed stainless.

Suitability

All poles must be suitable for the load its carrying i.e. weight and especially windage. Locations with extra windage should be advised. This includes locations where the columns are installed above ground level (e.g on the roof of buildings). Poles need to be strengthened for these applications. Please specify accordingly.
Also, Banners should not be added to columns unless the column has been strengthened accordingly.

Local Authority Work – Warning : Specific requirements often apply – Please advise us in writing of requirements to ensure compliance.

Rooted V Flanged

Usual method is ‘Rooted’ – ie. a 10m pole that may have a 2m base (to bury in the ground), bringing the overall length of the Pole to 12m. (note: It is still referred to as a 10m Column). The underground section is usually coated in bitumen or other protective coating.

The alternative is flanged – the Column has a flange added and is then bolted to the ground after a suitable foundation has been prepared.

Note: J Bolts not included as standard. Please order separately.

Installation

Structural Engineer on site is necessary to decide on foundation details but VeeLite can provide guidelines for typical installations.

Builders Sleeve details (for rooted versions) or Template for J Bolts available on request and will vary depending on height and location, and load/windage which the pole is intended to carry.

Door For Fuse

On standard poles, there will be a door at ground level for fuses. Should Control Gear/Drivers be required in the base of the column, please specify accordingly, otherwise a nearby Mini-Pillar may be needed. Fuse itself is supplied by installer. Note that on architectural Poles or on poles less than 4m high, there may be no door offered and there may not be sufficient room for thru wiring with armoured cable. More Information

Spigot

This is an extension on the top of the pole, if necessary. There are typically 4 spigot sizes; 60/76/90/114mm and poles or brackets must be designed to suit this.

Door Types

Several Options are available on Door Types – See Details.

Guide to Pole Types

Construction / Finish

Suitability

Rooted V Flanged

Installation

Door For Fuse

Spigot

Door Types

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