Utility/ Lighting Poles

Kemrock produces a range of composite poles for a variety of uses, manufactured by centrifugal casting or pultrusion. Using in-house manufactured UV inhibited unsaturated polyester resins reinforced with non-crimp fibre glass technical fabrics to meet the structural needs and complemented with a polyester non-woven veil to ensure a resin rich finish that provides durability and long life, Kemrock composite poles offer a modern solution to traditional problems. They are used in places where poles of other materials face serious problems, such as coastal areas where salinity may be detrimental, as well as marshlands and areas with high temperature fluctuation. Kemrock Composite Poles are well suited for locations where traditional materials struggle to offer a definite and lasting solution.

Unlike steel or aluminium, composites are anisotropic by nature. In street furniture, such as Poles and Masts, their anisotropy is used to advantage by ensuring frangible failure, in the event of a road traffic accident, thereby saving lives.

In addition, there are no surface treatments as with traditional poles that will leech out into the ground or atmosphere. Composite products are non-polluting, have a long life and can be reused in a different location as if they are brand new. Hence, Kemrock Composite Poles also offer an ecological solution. Complying with EN40 Kemrock poles are used as light and power distribution poles, flag poles and street furniture.

Comparison - Composite Poles v/s Metal Swaged Poles

Features	GRP	Metal
Mounting	Foundation required/Optional	Concrete foundation is Compulsory
Relocation	Easy & hand carried	Not feasible
Aesthetics	Good	Periodic maintenance required
Construction	Joint less	Multiple Joints
Earthing	Not required	Required
Design Life	>25 years	Depends upon maintenance sched ule
Corrosion	Non corrosive	Highly corrosive
Maintenance	Maintenance Free	On going maintenance required
Weight	Light	Heavy(3 times heavier than Compo- site Pipes)
Installation Cost	Low	High
Colours	Colour pigmentation included	Painting to be done externally
Transport Cost	Low	High
Current Leakage	Shook proof, Electrically non conductive	Conductive(Prone to current leakage & shock)
Periodic Painting	Not required	Periodic painting required

For more details please email : composite.sales@kemrock.com