Valmont® Tubular Steel Poles
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Where Design Meets Durability
No matter the line design challenge, the very nature of power transmission demands flexibility in design and durability in construction. When you partner with Valmont® Utility to meet this unique challenge, the first place we look for the best solution is steel.
The unique attributes of steel give our engineers ultimate flexibility to create steel transmission poles that meet load requirements, industry standards and your expectations. As steel can be shaped, welded and bolted into an infinite array of engineered structures that meet nearly an expectations for efficiently and aesthetic appeal.
Built into every Valmont® Utility steel transmission pole, you’ll find:
World-class Engineering—The strength of Valmont’s engineering team is in its ability to listen. Only after they fully understand your challenge, does their team of engineers and drafters will put their centuries of collective engineering experience to work creating best possible solution for your unique need.
Unparalleled Customer Service—Each phase of design, fabrication, finishing and delivery is planned and seamlessly executed to ensure that you receive your steel transmission poles as specified, but on time and delivered to the exact location you specified.
AISC Certification—American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) certification means you have the extra measure of confidence that steel transmission poles from Valmont® Utility meet the industry’s highest standards.
Valmont® Utility Steel Pole manufacturing process
Step 1: Prepping Materials
Levelized coil and rolled plate material meet strict mill test certifications. High-strength ASTM-grade steel is available for quick delivery and reliable access. Engineered data files are fed directly into the Valmont® Utility CNC controlled plasma burning equipment, creating precisely cut steel components.
Step 2: The Forming Process
The multiple 2,000 ton press brakes at Valmont Utility are among the most reliable and powerful in the industry. Limitless combinations of length, diameter, thickness, and taper are possible during the forming process. Diameter and taper are no problem for Valmont's automatic seam welders. Tracking probes are among the features that make it routine to exceed industry standards for weld penetration.
Step 3: Bolted & Welded Connections
Bolted and welded connections must be accomplished with the utmost accuracy to assure proper fit-up and mating pieces. Base plates and flanges are pre-heated according to AWS code parameters, squared to the pole section, and then skillfully welded to accomplish a 100% penetration joint.
Step 4: Application Treatments
Step 4: Finishing the Components
Components are positioned according to the detail drawings, and AWS-certified welders complete the designed connection within stringent tolerances. Full penetration welds are always inspected and verified ultrasonically. The component does not progress to the next phase of fabrication until it passes completely.
Depending on your choice of finish, Valmont® Utility poles are transported to the appropriate processor to receive professional application treatments.
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