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www.sapapoleproducts.com Innovative aluminium solutions
by Sapa Pole Products

Sapa Pole Products

Postal address Visiting address Phone +31 416 386 200

P.O. Box 75 Alcoalaan 12 Fax +31 416 386 230
NL-5150 AB Drunen NL-5151 RW Drunen Email [email protected]
Netherlands Netherlands Website www.sapapoleproducts.com
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Content
Page 2 Introduction

Page 4 A most reliable partner

Page 6 Aluminium, the unique properties

Page 8 Aluminium, the green metal

Page 10 The technical characteristics of our products

Page 12 Passive Safety saves lives

Page 14 Innovative aluminium solutions

Page 16 Functional light poles

Page 18 Custom made design

Page 20 Soluxio, the advanced solar light system

Page 22 Multifunctional poles

Page 24 Raise & Lower poles

Page 26 Traffic Regulation Installations

Page 28 Traffic Signal Poles

Page 30 Traffic Sign Posts

Page 32 Surface treatment

Page 34 Solutions for different situations

Page 36 Worldwide projects

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Our mission is to develop the most innovative,

custom made solutions, together with you and for you

Since the 1960s, Sapa Pole Products has This brochure is an introduction to our
been active in developing sustainable solutions organization and capabilities. It also gives more
for public spaces, such as light poles, flagpoles insight into the aluminium material and it will
and solutions for traffic regulation systems. explain why the material of the future fits perfectly
This history of experience, makes Sapa Pole well within a policy of sustainable procurement.
Products a reliable partner in the markets in
which we operate. Finally you experience how we, together with you,
convert ideas into sustainable, beautiful and smart
Our mission is to develop the most innovative, aluminium solutions.
custom made solutions, together with you and
for you. Keeping in mind your specific needs, we If, after reading this brochure, you still have
would like to contribute toward making your cities questions, our team of enthusiastic professionals
more beautiful and the development of your urban is there for you.
heritage.

Technical expertise, passion for aluminium,

eye for design, attention to the environment
and safety, are the foundation of our products.
That makes our solutions so special!

Introduction
Everyone knows them; light poles, traffic
regulation installations, traffic sign posts...
We see them around us as part of the ­
streetscape and the design of public space.
They are indispensable in our daily lives.
Sapa Pole Products offers aluminium
solutions for public infrastructure projects.
But what makes our solutions so special?

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The Sapa Group

Sapa is the world’s leading company in its field
and has customers in the building, transportation,
engineering and telecom industry. In 2015,
the Sapa Group had combined net sales of
6.5 billion US$ and 22.800 employees.

The Sapa Group is organized into three business

areas; Building Systems, Precision Tubing and
Profiles. Sapa Profiles is the world’s largest Customer first
aluminium extrusions company with 155 presses. We see the world through our customers’ eyes, anticipate
their needs and move fast locally and globally to deliver
Sapa Pole Products excellence. With our own supplier Sapa Profiles, which is
Sapa Pole Products, part of Sapa Profiles, also located in Drunen, Sapa Pole Products has flexibility
is the leading aluminium light pole manufacturer and can optimally guarantee quality. These are all elements
with a production location in the Netherlands which contribute to customer satisfaction.
and local representation in over 20 countries.
Our products are CE certified in accordance
with the EN 40 as well as the EN 12899 ISO 9001 ISO 14001
standard. Sapa Pole Products runs a Quality
and Environmental Management system in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 Certificate of Registration Certificate of Registration
and ISO 14001. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 9001:2008

This is to certify that: Sapa Pole Products

Alcoalaan 1
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 14001:2004

This is to certify that: Sapa Profiles NL B.V.

Alcoalaan 1
Drunen 5151 RW Drunen
5151 RW Netherlands
Netherlands

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) Holds Certificate Number: FM 501969 Holds Certificate No: ESC 232

We provide all employees with a safe and and operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for the
following scope:
and operates an Environmental Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 14001:2004 for
the following scope:

The design, development, sales and manufacture of aluminium lighting columns, Casting; extrusion, machining and finishing of aluminium profiles and specific end products.

healthy workplace, with the aim of avoiding

flagpoles and overhead sign structures. This also in accordance with National
Highway scheme 6, issue SS8 for Minor Structures for the UK Market.

A most reliable partner

injuries and incidents. We continuously try to
reduce the environmental impact of our activities, For and on behalf of BSI:
Frank Lee, EMEA Compliance & Risk Director
For and on behalf of BSI:
Drs. Dave Hagenaars, Managing Director

and to optimize the use of raw materials. Original Registration Date: 01/11/2006 Effective Date: 20/06/2013 Original Registration Date: 01/03/2006 Effective Date: 01/10/2015
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We use our innovation and technical resources

to find economical solutions that fit within our This certificate was issued electronically and remains the property of BSI and is bound by the conditions of contract.
An electronic certificate can be authenticated online.
Printed copies can be validated at www.bsigroup.com/ClientDirectory
This certificate was issued electronically and remains the property of BSI and is bound by the conditions of contract.
An electronic certificate can be authenticated online.
Printed copies can be validated at www.bsi-global.com/ClientDirectory or telephone +44 (0)20 8996 7033.

sustainability policy.
“Achieving a close working relationship with customers to provide them with
Information and Contact: BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP. Tel: + 44 845 080 9000 BSI Group The Netherlands B.V.
BSI Assurance UK Limited, registered in England under number 7805321 at 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL, UK. Thomas R. Malthusstraat 3c, Postbus 74103, 1070 BC Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A Member of the BSI Group of Companies. A Member of the BSI Group of Companies.

aluminium solutions that have added value.” That is what it is all about at Sapa.
Sapa Pole Products, your most reliable partner for innovative aluminium solutions

CE certified – EN 40 CE certified – EN 12899 CE certified – EN 1090-3

Boulevard de l'impératrice Keizerinlaan 66, B-1000 BRUSSELS

Certificate of constancy of performance

1148-CPR-(20)090709
In compliance with Regulation 305/2011/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011
(the Construction Products Regulation or CPR), this certificate applies to the construction product:

Complete sets of fixed panels of vertical road signs

produced by or for

Sapa Pole Products

Alcoalaan 12
NL-5151 RW DRUNEN
and produced in the manufacturing plants
DRUNEN

This certificate attests that all provisions concerning the assessment and verification of constancy of
performance and the performances described in Annex ZA of the standard(s)

EN 12899-1:2007
under system 1 are applied and that
the product fulfils all the prescribed requirements set out above.

This certificate was first issued on (20)090709 and will, unless suspended or withdrawn, remain valid as long
as the test methods and/or factory production control requirements included in the harmonised standard,
used to assess the performance of the declared characteristics, do not change, and the product, and the
manufacturing conditions in the plant are not modified significantly.

Brussels, 20141222 Jacques DEFOURNY, Chairman of the Board

The validity of the present certificate is confirmed if visible on the OCAB-OCBS website

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OCAB OCBS Boulevard de l'impératrice Keizerinlaan 66 B-1000 BRUSSELS
Phone: + 32 2 509 14 09 Fax: + 32 2 509 14 00 E-mail : [email protected]
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Aluminium offers countless

possibilities for decorative
applications in public spaces

Low weight
The density of aluminium is much lighter than
traditional materials, resulting in fewer kilos of
material needed to manufacture an aluminium pole.
The weight saving offers many advantages such
as faster installation, less fuel consumption during
transportation as well as ergonomic advantages.

Superior malleability Excellent corrosion resistance

The excellent malleability of aluminium in both hot When aluminium reacts with the oxygen in the air,
and cold state is utilized at bending and by other a very thin layer of oxide is formed that is just a
deforming treatments. Therefore, aluminium offers few hundredths of micron thick (1 micron or 1μm
countless possibilities for decorative applications is equal to one thousandth of a millimeter). This
in public spaces. layer is dense and provides excellent corrosion
protection. If damaged mechanically, the

Aluminium, the unique properties Easy machining

Aluminium is easy to handle in most machining
methods: milling, drilling, cutting, bending,
aluminium oxide layer repairs itself immediately.

Soil is not a homogeneous material. Mineral

punching, welding, etc. An additional advantage composition, moisture content, the pH value,
is that the energy consumption during the the presence of organic materials and electrical
Did you know that after iron, aluminium is by far the most machining process is relatively low. conductivity can all vary widely from site to site.
These differences make it difficult to predict a
widely used metal in the world? The number of applications metal’s durability in soil. As a solution to this
problem, Sapa Pole Products makes use of
in which aluminium is selected is increasing continuously. corrosion protection tape around the root
section of the pole.

The range of attractive properties offers

Aluminium possesses a unique numerous possibilities to create solutions
combination of attractive properties. that are innovative, efficient and sustainable.
Many of these are extremely important in
our efforts to create a more sustainable
society. The aluminium properties that
play an important role for our poles are:

• Low weight The natural oxide layer is

• High strength
• Superior malleability dense and provides excellent
• Easy machining
• Excellent corrosion resistance corrosion protection
• Highly sustainable

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Instead of ‘less waste’, the goal is ‘no waste’

Sustainability is part of our CSR policy

Sapa does a lot of research to improve the
energy efficiency of its production processes,
to increase the percentage of recycled materials
and to minimize waste. This has led to highly
sustainable products such as Carbon Neutral
poles and Cradle to Cradle Certified™ silver
light poles. Through the Take Back system
Sapa has reached a golden level in the key area
‘material reutilization’ within the Cradle to Cradle
Certified™ program. Sapa collects complete
light poles (including fittings, cabling, etc.) at
the end of their lifespan and returns them into
the technical cycle. Cradle to Cradle®
When it comes to “green” certification, there are
Today our light poles consist of a minimum no bad products, just bad design, says German
of 95% recycled aluminum; a percentage chemist Michael Braungart and US architect
that cannot be found elsewhere in the market. William McDonough, creators of the world’s
An important role is played by the in-house leading Cradle to Cradle Certified™ program.
recycling capacity.
As Braungart and McDonough put it, “waste
In-house recycling capacity equals food”: if a product is properly designed,

Aluminium, the green metal Sapa has 9 extrusion cast houses across
Europe for recycling. These cast houses have
a yearly capacity of 200,000 metric tons
at the end of its useful life, it can be broken down
into its basic elements that become the “nutrients”
for new products. Instead of “less waste”, the
(enough for more than 7 million poles). goal is “no waste”. In a C2C model, product
materials circulate in an endless cycle with no
There are multiple examples within Sapa that show that Carbon Neutral net effect on the environment. To date, more than
At Sapa Pole Products we are aware that our 2,000 products worldwide have received C2C
aluminium is the ideal material to use when it comes to company can contribute to a better environment. certification.
As a production company we can take steps to
sustainable development. minimize CO2 emissions. That is why we analyzed A number of European cities and municipalities
our production process with the assistance of have embraced C2C sustainability as a strategy
an independent consultancy group. At different to not only protect the environment but to also
stages in our production process, we have strengthen people’s welfare and economic
Did you know that because of the use of Another example is the developments around solar energy.
implemented energy savings and, with our prospects through new business opportunities.
aluminium in cars, the weight of the car can Aluminium is often used in solar frameworks, but what
patented reinforcement profile, we reduced the Since 2011, we offer Cradle to Cradle Certified™
be reduced? If we include the production and makes aluminium so environmentally friendly? The most
weight of our poles by up to 20%. In 2007, we light poles* as first supplier in the world.*
distribution (wheel-to-wheel) of fuel, a weight important features are given below:
were the first company within the market to offer
reduction of 100 kg in a car means a saving
carbon neutral poles. *C
 radle to Cradle Certified™ is a certification mark of
of 10 g of CO2 per kilometer, in other words • About 8% of the earth’s crust consists of aluminium in the
MBDC.
2000 kg during the life of the car. form of different minerals.
• Aluminium is 100% recyclable, time after time.
• Recycling aluminium only takes 5% of the energy needed
for its initial production.
• There is no downgrade during the recycling process.
• The poles from Sapa Pole Products consist of a minimum
We are the first supplier in the world
of 95% recycled material.
to offer Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM light poles
* Check out the website of the European Aluminium
Association for more information: www.european-aluminium.eu

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According to international standards

Aluminium poles are designed and calculated
according to international standards in which
several factors are taken into account, such as
material, reference wind speed, wind pressures,
terrain category and safety factors. When all these
factors are calculated, it can be determined if the
pole meets the standard.

Europe applies the EN 40 standard for light poles

and the EN 12899 for supports for use with fixed
vertical road traffic signs.

Door section
A pole is fitted with a door (service door) with
dimensions according to the EN 40 standard.
The door section of our pole is easy to operate.
The door is equipped with a double sliding lock.
If required, the pole can be equipped with a second
door depending on the strength calculation.

Door section

The technical characteristics

of our products
Sapa Pole Products has over 50 years of experience in the machining Reinforcement profile Two-piece base One-piece base

of aluminium and has a strong ability to integrate advanced technological Patented reinforcement profile Base plates
The poles from Sapa Pole Products are equipped Poles installed on hard surfaces such as concrete
innovations into a pole. Hence, we are able to offer the most effective with the VT5+ reinforcement profile that is welded foundations, bridges and viaducts are provided with
and expanded inside the pole. This patented profile a base plate. Depending on the situation, different
and safest solutions. gives extra strength to the section around the door types of base plates, all made of aluminium, are
area. This solution is stronger than type 5, as stated available:
in the European EN 40-3-3 standard. Independent
scientific research shows that in addition to the • Functional two-piece base plates for situations
Our poles, all manufactured from a
tension, the effect of torsion is also reduced. that require a practical solution;
seamless tube of aluminium, have
• Beautifully designed one-piece base plates for
several technical characteristics
environments where aesthetics are the decisive
that form the basis of effectiveness
factor;
and safety. We will explain the
• Practical hinged base plates for places that are
most important ones.
difficult to reach and where a hinged pole is not
wanted.

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Crash tests
Since the 1970s, Sapa Pole Products has been
conducting crash tests to investigate the safest
constructions for your roads. This long history of
building up knowledge on this topic has resulted in
a range of safe, secure and sustainable aluminium
solutions for all of your lighting needs. We give you the
opportunity to design and create safe roads with Fully
Certified (and endorsed by a Notified Body) passively
safe poles in all shapes and sizes.

The use of crash friendly, also referred to as passively

safe light poles, traffic signals and sign posts are
becoming increasingly important on both highways
and rural roads. The European EN 12767 standard
specifies performance requirements for passively safe
support structures for permanent road equipment.
It both defines and limits the levels of occupant injury 100NE3 crash test
severity when impacting these structures.

Available family classifications Non energy absorbing (100NE3) poles

NE3 is the safest passive safe classification for medium-
Energy level
and high-speed roads. The impact speed of non-energy
Occupant 70NE3 100NE3 (NE) absorption combined with the 3rd occupant safety level
Safety 70NE2 100NE2 100LE3 100HE3
­demands special features from a pole. Sapa Pole Products
Level 100NE1 100LE2 100HE2
therefore developed a shear-off solution. This in-built solution
100LE1
is unique as it will shear-off in the event of a collision and is
Note: The 3 behind NE is much better for the occupant safety ­un­affected by the direction of the impact. The solution is
then the 3 behind LE or HE. based just above the ground level of the pole.

Passive Safety saves lives Explanation on classifications

Impact speed The 100 km/h (for highways) and
70 km/h (for rural roads) numbers in the family
certifications indicate the impact speed of the vehicle.

Have you ever thought of the impact of a collision when a car hits a Performance Level There are three categories
of passive safety support structures:
light pole? Accidents do happen and can happen to all of us. Even at low • High-energy (HE) absorbing: slows the vehicle
considerably on impact. The risk of secondary
speeds, a collision can be fatal. The crash friendly aluminum poles from collisions with trees, pedestrians and other road
users is reduced, however, the severity of the impact
Sapa reduce the risk of personal injury after a collision and, therefore, for vehicle occupants can be high.
• Low-energy (LE) absorbing: generally designed
increase your safety on the road. to bend in front of and under the impacting vehicle
before shearing or detaching toward the end of the
impact.
• Non-energy (NE) absorbing: allows the vehicle to
continue after the impact with a limited reduction 100HE3 crash test
in speed. They may, therefore, represent a lower
primary injury risk than energy absorbing support High energy absorbing (100HE3) poles
structures, but a higher secondary injury risk if other In urban areas where risk of a secondary impact is high, poles
hazards exist behind the support structure. require a high-energy absorbing classification. The best high
energy absorbing classification for occupants is HE3. To obtain
Occupant safety level The occupant safety level is the HE3 classification, a patented “catch-up” construction is
based on the results of the ASI (Acceleration Severity integrated into the pole. The construction ensures that, during
Index) and the THIV (Theoretical Head Impact Velocity). impact, the speed of the vehicle is significantly reduced while,
The 1, 2 and 3 levels provide increasing levels of safety, at the same time, guaranteeing maximum occupant safety.
in that order, by reducing impact severity.

Frontal impact – 100LE3 crash test

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Innovative aluminium solutions

Sapa has the ambition to turn good ideas into achievable projects.
Together with the customer, the engineers of Sapa transform your
imagination, innovation and inspiration into solutions.

Innovative aluminium solutions Page 16 Functional light poles

Sapa sees it as its task to turn good ideas into achievable projects. Page 18 Custom made design

Together with the customer, the engineers of Sapa transform your Page 20 Soluxio, the advanced solar light system
imagination, innovation and inspiration into solutions. Page 22 Multifunctional poles

Page 24 Raise & Lower poles

Page 26 Traffic Regulation Installations

Page 28 Traffic Signal Poles

Page 30 Traffic Sign Posts

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Our broad range of functional light poles consists

of conical and cylindrical stepped light poles.
Functional light poles are
They are manufactured from seamless aluminium
tubes and are supplied as standard in natural
crucial for safety in the dark
brushed aluminium. If required, we deliver the light
poles anodized or electrostatically powder coated.

A73 Nijmegen - The Netherlands Auckland Airport - New Zealand

Functional light poles,

Conical light poles
Conical light poles offer many possibilities in terms of height and diameter,
tailored to your needs, luminaries and location. You can choose from conical

the standard in our streetscape

post top light poles, conical light poles with bracket(s) and conical bended
light poles, all of excellent quality. They mostly have a cylindrical part at the
base with a door section, followed by a conical section and finally a cylindrical
top to fit a lantern.
Leeuwarden - The Netherlands

A light pole can have beautiful

Cylindrical stepped light poles
lines, an exciting shape or an Our range of cylindrical stepped light
poles consists of cylindrical stepped
interesting structure. But first post top light poles and cylindrical
stepped light poles with bracket(s).
and foremost, a light pole is Characteristic of the cylindrical
stepped light poles is that the different
part of a series. Along roads, pole diameters decrease towards
the top of the pole. The position and
they form a repeating pattern. number of steps can be altered to suit
your design.
This not only makes them
crucial for nighttime safety but
also esthetically pleasing for the
daytime appearance of roads.
Jönköping - Sweden

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Aluminium has specific properties that

make the material ideal for use in public
spaces. In decorative projects, aluminium
provides numerous opportunities. Where
light poles become limited edition works of
art, designers choose for light poles from
Sapa. We have all the facilities for in-house
product development and the production of
aluminium light poles even in small quantities.

Our long experience in machining aluminium,

our expertise in the field of the international
standards for light poles and a team of
professional and enthusiastic people enable
Tilburg - The Netherlands El Jadida - Morocco us to convert your ideas into achievable
projects. This leads to high-quality light poles

Custom made design,

in unique shapes and designs.
Together we make
Together we make innovative aluminium
innovative aluminium solutions
shaped by your ideas
solutions. Your imagination is the fuel for
our creativity...

A unique urban plan requires unique lighting. The features and functions of
your urban landscape demand custom made solutions; solutions in the form
of light poles turned into unique, specially designed objects that become one
with the surroundings or provide accents in the urban environment.

Alkmaar - The Netherlands Albertillery - United Kingdom Houlgate - France

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Efficient shape SmartControl

The circular shape is aesthetically Soluxio has an intelligent control system.
pleasing and offers numerous efficiency Once configured according to user
advantages. The patented, circular solar requirements, the main control unit operates
module has an exact fit to create a smooth autonomously without any user actions
surface, which makes sure that no dirt and being required. The lighting schedule can
sand can stick to the pole. Furthermore, the be configured in detail, allowing for smarter
overall resistance in deflection, torsion and and more sustainable lighting.
buckling is much higher than for octagonal,
hexagonal or square shapes. Moreover, the Custom design
shape is perpendicular to the sun, from all Soluxio not only offers a high technical
angles, which guarantees a better irradiation performance, but can also be customized
of the solar cells. based on your preferences. In high-profile
areas, such as boulevards or green urban
Modular system streets, the Soluxio can be designed to fit
Soluxio consists of aluminium profiles, perfectly into its surroundings or to stand
with one or more integrated solar modules. out. Powder coating, anodizing, special
Depending upon the amount of energy patterns and colored solar modules are
required, you can choose the configuration an option.
of the light pole, that is, the number of
solar modules and the number of batteries. For areas where no cabling or
The modular system can be extended with infrastructure for lighting is available
different types of brackets, depending upon or prestige projects in the field of
the luminaries chosen. sustainability, Soluxio is the solution.

Soluxio, Soluxio offers economic and sustainable benefits

the advanced solar light system

The use of solar power systems has increased considerably in recent years
including in public lighting. A new generation of stand-alone light poles is
being introduced: Soluxio, innovative solar panel technology integrated in
an aluminium light pole that offers economic and sustainable benefits.

Designed with sustainability in mind, the Soluxio

automatically adjusts to deliver the required amount
of energy even in cases of cloudy weather, low yield
or indirect sunlight. The Soluxio works exclusively
through solar power, storing generated energy
acquired through several integrated cylindrical solar
modules in built-in battery packs. The stored energy
can also be used for other applications such as
a surveillance camera, weather station or a GPS
Soluxio modules system. Rome - Italy Rheden - The Netherlands Custom design

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Multifunctional poles improve

the environment visually and operationally

Combing different elements Longevity, with ease of installation and

Multifunctional light poles deliver a wide transportation
range of options from a small number of All multifunctional poles are made of marine
components. Different elements can be grade aluminium profiles, assuring longevity in
attached to the pole such as traffic lights, all environments along with ease of installation
street signage, power outlet fittings, festive and transportation due to the light weight of
decoration support structures, banners, aluminium. Optionally, the surface can be
CCTV and security equipment. anodized or powdercoated.

Multifunctional poles are suitable for

highways, major roads, local roads,
pedestrian precincts, car parks and sports
grounds.

Strong, structural system

Sapa Pole Products is a partner of Metro
Smart International FZCo, a UAE registered
company located in Dubai, supplier of
different types of multifunctional poles.
These multifunctional poles consist of a
patented, modular and flexible system.
Marin Place, Sydney - Australia The structured profile allows us to
combine a variety of elements on the pole,

Multifunctional poles,
representing different functionalities and
giving the pole its multifunctional character.
Internal strengthening enables significant

combining different functionalities

loads to be attached in all terrain categories.

Paddington, Sydney - Australia

Are you familiar with the problem of street clutter?

Those busy crossroads with unnecessary poles that
populate the streetscape? Multifunctional poles deliver
a solution where many urban streetscape applications
can be co-­located on a single pole rather than a series
of poles with individual applications. This frees up space
and improves the environment visually and operationally.

Paddington, Sydney - Australia Marin Place, Sydney - Australia

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Raise & Lower poles with wedge Raise & Lower tool
The Raise & Lower poles with wedge The optional Raise & Lower tool provides
have an ingenious hinged mechanism easy operation of poles with a higher top
that is located just above the door weight such as heavier cameras or traffic
section. The seamless fitted hinge lights. The operation of the pole from ground
mechanism is invisibly integrated into level can still be performed manually, to
the pole. After the door is opened, you facilitate safe and cost effective maintenance.
can unlock the hinged mechanism from For a demonstration movie of the Raise &
inside the pole. Lower tool visit our website.

The Raise & Lower poles from Sapa

are especially designed to carry out
maintenance on cameras and other
devices in a safe and secure manner

Raise & Lower poles with winch

The Raise & Lower pole with winch is
provided with an integrated hinged system.
Hinged mechanism (wedge) The hinged mechanism is located halfway
up the pole, which allows the top of the

Raise & Lower poles,

pole to be lowered to working height.

allowing easy and safe operations

Cameras and traffic lights require regular
maintenance. The Raise & Lower poles from
Sapa, called Hilo, can be operated manually
due to the low weight of aluminium, allowing
the carrying out of maintenance in a safe
and secure manner.

Raise & Lower poles are mainly used for camera applications, but
also its use as a Traffic Signal Pole is increasing. Because a cherry
Raise & Lower pole (low hinged)
picker is no longer needed, you avoid the dangers of working at
height and save significantly on the cost of maintenance and traffic
management. There are two different types of hinged mechanisms
available depending on the type of pole. Both variants are crash
friendly in accordance with the European EN 12767 standard.
Raise & Lower pole (high hinged)

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Support for pedestrian crossing sign

Safety first
Safety in public spaces is a prerequisite
for products for facilitating traffic. Sapa Pole
Products test its products extensively both
by its own engineers and by an independent
accredited test institute. As a result, you are
assured of reliable products that are certified
according to the applicable European EN
12899 standard and tested in accordance ADVIOS (Temporary TRI)
with the EN 12767 standard. All certificates
are endorsed by a Notified Body.

Traffic Regulation Installations, Crash friendly

Sapa offers Passive Safe Traffic Regulation
Saving on maintenance costs
During its lifespan, a Sapa TRI does not

offering safety in public spaces

Installations, fully crash tested (NE2) and have to be disassembled for maintenance
endorsed by a Notified Body. Crash test like other material structures. Due to the
movies can be found under the Passive natural oxide layer of aluminium, surface
Safe page of our website. treatment is not necessary.

The traffic on our roads and in public spaces keeps on growing. To increase Easy and safe installation Different foundation possibilities
Due to the light weight of aluminium, TRIs Installation in soil (Soil S), concrete
safety for all road users, it is important to manage traffic in the right direction. are easy and safe to install. The light weight (Rigid R) or a special foundation (Type X)
of the horizontal beam of cantilevers and in accordance with the EN 12767 standard
Traffic Regulation Installations (TRIs) play an important role within this context. gantries allows easy preassembly of traffic is possible.
lights on site.
Combining elements
Traffic Regulation Installations can also
Besides light poles, Sapa Pole Products
combine different elements on the same
offers a variety of aluminium poles and
pole such as traffic signals, street lighting
structures for traffic signs, warning signs
and any illuminated signs to eliminate the
and static signs. The range of TRI products
number of poles in the streetscape.
can be divided into two families: Traffic Sign
Posts and Traffic Signal Poles.

By using Sapa aluminium Traffic Regulation

Aluminium is perfectly suitable
Installations, you will be impressed with
the ease of installation coupled with the
for Traffic Regulation Installations
improvements to safety and health and, in
particular, manual handling and the reduced
requirement for working at height.

Multi legged Sign Post

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Gantry

Traffic Signal Poles and push button poles

Traffic Signal Poles,

giving you the green light
Detail signal head Traffic Signal Pole (Punch 6m 165/145)
Traffic Signal Poles come in all shapes and sizes. From the largest
bespoke gantries to cantilevers and push button poles. Sapa Pole Products
has developed a range of Traffic Signal Poles that is suitable for all types
of traffic situations, helping to keep all road users safe.

The range of Traffic Signal Poles consists of: Safe installations & maintenance
• Traffic Signal Poles Raise & Lower versions of the Traffic Signal Poles
• Cranked Traffic Signal Poles overcome the problems and risks of working at height.
• Raise & Lower Traffic Signal Poles A hinge enables the pole to be cranked down by an
• Push button poles operator who can work on repairs from ground level
• Cantilevers and away from the flow of traffic.
• Gantries
• Universal poles that allow attachments Crash friendly: Passively Safe, fully crash tested
and extensions (NE2) and endorsed by a Notified Body.
Cantilever Cranked Traffic Signal Pole Raise & Lower Traffic Signal Pole
(Punch 4m cr 114/145) including hinge tool

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Support for Variable Message Sign Support for pedestrian crossing sign

Traffic Sign Posts,

leading the way
Support for smiley board PRIS (parking system) incl. lighting Single legged Sign Post
Wouldn’t it be nice if the entire streetscape was of a uniform design?
Where light poles and traffic sign posts, both aluminium structures,
are a good match? Sapa offers the ultimate solution for your ideal image,
so that beauty and signage go hand-in-hand.

We can offer a full range of The range of Traffic Sign Posts solutions
supports for static and variable can be divided into three categories:
traffic signs, all under the family • Single legged Sign Posts
name Traffic Sign Posts. They are • Multi legged Sign Posts
made from seamless aluminium • Shored-up multi legged Sign Posts
tubes and entirely passive safe.
All Traffic Sign Posts can be provided with a door
for electronic ballasts such as lighting. The low
level access door allows access to the electrical
connections, making installation and maintenance
Single legged Sign Post Double legged Sign Post Shored-up multi legged Sign Post
much safer and easier.

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Natural anodized Brushed finished

Anodizing
Anodizing is one of the most common methods
of surface treatment for aluminium, which gives

Surface treatment
the pole a nice matt appearance. The advantages
of anodizing are that it increases corrosion
durability, creates a dirt-repellent surface, offers
a decorative finish with constant color and glow,
and provides a touch friendly and functional
surface.
The corrosion resistance of aluminium is excellent. This is why there is no
Decoline
need to surface treat aluminium poles. However, if a street image needs a Are you searching for a light pole with the look
of wood, and yet prefer aluminium? Decoline is
certain color or design, there are of course possibilities to treat the surface the answer. Thanks to a unique and innovative
process, Sapa Pole Products is able to produce
with a coating or anodizing it. poles in a range of decorative designs never
before thought possible. It is also possible to
create your own surface texture. The special
Powder coating Qualicoat coating guarantees color fastness and
An electrostatically powder coated finish is offers optimal protection against the influence of
available in a range of colors. RAL colors as weather and UV radiation.
well as DB colors or maybe even your own
Barneveld - The Netherlands (Decoline wood finished)
PMS color that suits your local environment.

Powder coated finish (RAL)

We provide a sample of what is possible, however,
the shown options can differ when physically applied.

Decoline finish

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A stable placement in loose soil

To counter possible sinking into the ground or
unwanted turning from a pole in loose soil, the
universal twist-on ground plate 4 and/or twist-on
ground wings 3 , are the ideal solution. They are
made from environmentally friendly PP (polypropylene)
and easy to assemble. The universal ground plate and
wings are available separately both for Sapa poles
and poles from other manufacturers.

An additional protection against mechanical damage

In situations where a pole needs additional protection
from being damaged at ground level (e.g. during
mechanical sweeping, mowing or paving activities,
or the installation of the pole), the ground level
protector offers the solution. The ground level
protector 2 optimally protects the pole just below
and above ground level, precisely where it is needed.
The fully recyclable ground level protector is made of
PP (polypropylene) and available in the colors black
and gray. The material is UV stabilized for optimal
protection against the sun. Ground level protectors
are factory installed by Sapa or can be included in a
delivery as an accessory.

A smooth transition

Solutions for different situations between pole and bracket

When poles consist of several
parts, e.g. poles with a separate
bracket, it is possible to establish
an aesthetical finish by means
Loose sand, vandalism, work at ground level, installation in the ground ... 1
of the invisible joint. The joint
is almost invisibly integrated
All situations where a pole requires extra attention. The accessories of between the pole parts. Besides
the aesthetic benefits, the invisible
Sapa Pole Products offer a solution in such situations that will protect and joint also supplies logistical
advantages: a pole in two or more
stabilize your pole. parts is easier to transport and
2 requires less storage space.

Invisible joint
Optimal protection against vandalism
The door of a pole is often a target of vandalism.
With the development from the Alulock 1 , the unique Placement in the ground Anti-corrosion tape is applied to
patented door lock from Sapa Pole Products, vandalism In situations where a pole is installed the root section of the pole up to a
will not stand a chance. The Alulock is provided with an in the ground, the pole is provided with height of 250 mm above ground level.
oval-shaped stainless steel bolt with an oval eccentric 3 a root section. The length of the root The tape provides protection against
bolt so that you can only open the door lock with a section depends on the height of the corrosion throughout the life of the
special key. The universal Alulock is also separately pole and soil conditions as specified in pole and is, at the end of the pole’s
available for all Sapa poles. the EN 40-6 standard. The root section lifespan, completely strippable and
Alulock has a cable entry to allow the passage 100% recyclable.
4
of electric cables.

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Bacia Norte do Patane – Macau St. Margarets college, Christchurch - New Zealand

Malécon, Havana - Cuba

Worldwide projects
Schiphol Airport - The Netherlands London – United Kingdom

Hersbruck - Germany Shuaiba Refinery – Kuwait Malaga - Spain Brussels – Belgium Nouasseur - Morocco Sydney – Australia

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