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All of our poles comply with the SABS 754:1994 specification,
our plants are adaptable and can offer poles treated to most
specifications.
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Pole species
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Our
poles are manufactured from Eucalyptus (Gum) Trees.
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Pole origin
Poles and logs are soured from FSC accredited
plantations only.
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Strength
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All of our transmission and telephone poles are tested
to withstand a fiber stress
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of 55mpa. (75mpa if so required ) The average modulus
of elasticity is 1,500 to 17,000Mpa.
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Comparative report between Eucalyptus Grandis / Pinus
Svlvestris:
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This report was compiled by an independent authority.
We trust that this report will nullify
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any doubts about the application of Eucalyptus timber
for transmission pole purposes.
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Botanical
Name
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Eucalyptus
Grandis
(Gum)
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Pinus
Sylvestris
(Scots Pine/Red Wood) Substitutes : Pinus pinaster, Pinus Radiata
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Distribution
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Eastern
Australia (Natural), South Africa (Commercially
grown plantations)
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Europe Northern Asia
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Hard/Softwood
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Hardwood
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Softwood
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Density
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680-800 kg/m³
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380-610 kg/m³
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Modules of Rupture
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128MPA
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66 MPA
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Modules of Elasticity
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16772MPA
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9467 MPA
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Compression Grain
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64.51 MPA
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35.2 MPA
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Toughness (Serviceability)
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Poles are used in a wide range of applications
from dry dessert conditions to marine jetties, (Some poles are still in
service after 80yrs)
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Wide range of applications. Good
service life.
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Drying
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The wood seasons well. Hairline
cracks dc appear on the surface of the timber at times. Very few knots.
Does not form knot clusters, therefore no weakness due to knots.
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The wood seasons well. Knots may
become troublesome when dried. Knot clusters can cause weakness in poles
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Preservation
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Preserves well Creosote, CCA
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Preserves well Creosote. CCA
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Pole Production
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Producers uniform poles that are
extremely durable and are superior strength in relation to volume in
comparison to pine softwood varieties,
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Uniform durable poles.
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Cost
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Very cost effective. Can scale down
on minimum dia requirements due to strength properties,
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Cost effective versus steel and
concrete poles.
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Availability
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Excellent. Can despatch to any
destination worldwide.
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Good.
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• Please feel free to contact us should you
require any additional information concerning Eucalyptus poles.
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• We believe we can supply a pole that will out
perform any similar product in all categories.
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• Do not hesitate to put us and our poles to
the test.
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Inspection
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Our poles are tested to the methods and procedures
outlined in the SABS 754:1994.
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Poles can be cut, drilled, planted, wire bound and
finished to the customers specifications.
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