Pole line hardware is materials or components that are used in the aerial construction of overhead power lines. They are used to hold equipment installed in place to prevent them from flowing to the earth. They include components such as guy clamps, anchor rod, secondary clevis, secondary clamp, suspension clamp, stay rod, pole band and yoke plates.
Pole line hardware is also known as pole line fittings or pole line accessories. They support the pole line hardware and stop from running thus securing the currents on the transmission lines. They have various characteristics that make them unique and to stand out in the market. These characteristics include their type of material, design of the hardware, type of application it is intended for and the safety it offers to the utility poles.
The different manufacturers I the market make different components in order to win a place in the market. They use different designs and finishing on the hardware. Thus when looking to purchase a pole line hardware, you should select according to the type of application it is intended for them. The different manufacturers famous in the market are discussed below.
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Manufacturers and suppliers in Belgium
Arcelor Steel Belgium
Arcelor steel is centered on their purpose which is to provide smarter steel for people and the environment. In the vast growing pace the world is taking, technology and the material used to build our world have a critical role. Arcelor is the leading steel and mining company. Their steel is reusable and enhances efficiency, use less energy and emit less carbon. Main products include:
- Painted cold rolled
- Stainless steel coils
Belram
Belram was established in 1964 and has been the leading distributor of connectors, cables, interconnection system and accessories for professional power, control, data, audio, video and lighting applications. Main products include:
- Connectors
- A/V equipment
- Premade cabling
- Bulk cabling
SMART Anchor
SMART Anchor is involved with the manufacture of high quality nylon, steel and chemical anchors. SMART is its brand name that develops these products. They always improve production to reach the highest standards in fasteners and fixing solutions in the high competitive market. Their products are available in different packaging and are distributed under the original SMART brand. Main products include:
- Light duty anchors
- Heavy duty anchors
- Chemical anchors
Victaulic Europe BVBA
Victaulic Europe BVBA was founded in 1919 and was mainly focused on manufacture of mechanical pipe joining solutions. They have automation that helps in engineering services faced by engineers, site owners, contractors and distributors. Their propositions put people to work faster while increasing safety, reliability and optimal efficiency. All their products are important pole line hardware components. Main products include:
- Fittings
- Pipe joining
- Flow control
- Equipment modules
Safety Product NV
Safety product NV is in involved with the development, production and selling of inert street light poles and zippoles. They are focused on combining newest technologies, economics, ethics, market needs and environmental responsibility to create high quality new products. Main products include:
- Poles
- Road safety
Manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S.A
Preformed Line Products
The company was established in 1974 and has become a worldwide designer and supplier of networking components for the infrastructure, energy and construction industries. Its products supply four sectors in the market: communications, energy, solar and special industries. Main products include:
- Rods
- Spacers
- Dampers
- Splicers
Utility Metals
This was founded in 1955 in Kentucky, USA. It is a leading supplier of commercial and utility equipment specifically in lighting components. They specialize in a range of outward mounting brackets and poles, thus providing lighting, security and communications. Main products include:
- Lighting brackets
- Light poles
- Mast arms
Power Line Hardware
This company was founded in 1989 in Florida, USA. It is a leading supplier of hardware and equipment for the utility and construction industries. They were the first to bring silicone cut-outs to the market. Main products include:
- Distribution hardware
- Anchoring
- Grounding products
- Cut-out switches
- Insulators
Eaton Corporation
Eaton Corporation was founded in 1911 in Ohio, USA and has been since involved in operating the electrical and industrial sectors in America. The company is mainly dominant in the automotive sectors, hydraulics and aerospace.