Galvanized Metal Poles vs Concrete Pillars

Today it is difficult to imagine the lack of street lighting. Illuminated evening roads, streets, parks are something we cannot do without.

The history of street lighting dates back to the 15th century, when the mayor of London ordered the hanging of street lamps, and in the 16th century the citizens of Paris were obliged to put lamps at the windows. The very first urban street lighting system was created in the 17th century in Amsterdam on the initiative of Jan van der Heyden. His project involved the installation of 2,500 oil lanterns, which he designed himself.

With the transition to electric lighting, different types of bearing racks were used to install lighting fixtures and power lines: wooden (they can still be found in some villages), concrete pillars, and they are being replaced by metal poles.

Despite the fact that today metal poles are more technologically advanced, most often we come across concrete pillars. Their popularity is due to the good ratio of technical characteristics and price category.

However, concrete pillars have significant disadvantages, namely:

• heavy weight creates difficulties in loading, transportation and installation;
• the complexity of dismantling and subsequent disposal;
• insufficient resistance to knocks, hits and other loads;
• unpresentable appearance.

At the same time, metal poles are aesthetic, reliable and durable, easy to install and dismantle, and most importantly, they save the life of the driver in the event of an accident.

Advantages of galvanized metal poles:

• light weight;
• easy and quick installation;
• durability of the structure;
• safety for drivers in the event of an accident;
• adequate price that matches the characteristics.

The metal lighting poles are hollow inside, the electric cable is hidden inside, and the pole itself looks aesthetically pleasing.

Galvanized poles have high wear resistance, and are much less susceptible to negative environmental influences due to zinc coating, which is applied to the entire structure area.

You can buy galvanized metal multifaceted lighting poles and power transmission poles from us at Euroforvard. And why exactly multifaceted poles are superior to other types of metal poles, we will tell in the next article.