NEW! PUPI Fiberglass Transmission & H-frame Products

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1 NEW! PUPI Fiberglass Transmission & H-frame Products REV

2 PUPI Transmission and H-frame Products Everything that makes PUPI the leader in fiberglass distribution crossarms makes us the best choice for transmission & H-frame crossarms and braces, too. Stronger and lighter than wood Long-lasting performance Economical Superior insulating properties Leading technology SunGUARD UV Protection TorqueGUARD reinforcement bushings EZE-Fit adjustable brace end fittings Custom Application Engineering 2

3 PUPI Transmission Product Line Single Pole Transmission Crossarms and Braces Nearly any length or drill pattern available Deadend and tangent assemblies 2 beam profiles: 3-5/8 X 4-5/8 and 4 X 6 Optional PUPI pole mount hardware H-frame Transmission Crossarms Standard lengths: 22, 26 & 32 Deadend and tangent assemblies 2 beam profiles: 3-5/8 X 4-5/8 and 4 X 6 Single or double arm assemblies Optional PUPI pole mount hardware installed Nearly any length or drill pattern available H-frame Braces X-braces and crossarm arm braces 2 beam profiles: 3-5/8 X 4-5/8 and 4 X 6 Patent-pending EZE-Fit or fixed-length 45 angle end fittings available 3

4 PUPI Transmission Key Features Stronger and lighter than wood PUPI transmission crossarms and braces are constructed of pultruded fiberglass to deliver more consistent strength with less weight than comparable wood assemblies. PUPI products are manufactured under carefully controlled conditions, so they are free from the natural variations found in wood. The strength performance of PUPI products is consistent and reliable! 22 PUPI 4000 Series 4 X 6 22 PUPI 3000 Series 3-5/8 X 4-5/8 22 Douglas fir 5-5/8 X 7-3/8 Weight (excluding hardware) 135# 100# 304# Ultimate Strength per position (3 position, 10.5 ft pole spacing) 9,000# 6,000# 4,300# Deflection / 1000# PUPI strength and deflection based on actual testing. Wood strength and deflection estimated from PLS POLE data. 4

5 PUPI Transmission Key Features Long-lasting performance The strength and performance characteristics of PUPI crossams and braces do not change over time. PUPI products do not rot, dry out, split, or shrink from the effects of weather and UV radiation. They are completely resistant to insects and woodpeckers. PUPI products will never rust or require painting they are truly maintenance-free. Aged Wood Crossarm Aged PUPI Crossarm 5

6 PUPI Transmission Key Features Economical The initial cost of PUPI transmission crossarms and braces is competitive with other materials, but PUPI delivers so much more! PUPI s light weight assemblies often require less labor and lighter equipment to install. After installation, PUPI s long life and maintenance-free performance drives down operating costs for years and years, resulting in lower Total Cost of Ownership and greater Return On Investment. Comparable Structures Crossarm Assembly Crossarm Braces X-braces Total Wood TH-10V4X $ $ $ $1, PUPI 32 System (15,000# per position rating) $ $ $ $1, These costs are realistic estimates, however, your actual costs will vary by situation. 6

7 PUPI Transmission Key Features Superior insulating properties Unlike steel transmission crossarms, PUPI crossarms and braces have excellent insulating properties. In fact, PUPI crossarms are often used with steel or concrete poles to prevent unintended grounding. The smooth, non-porous surface of PUPI crossarms resists surface contamination and will never absorb water, making PUPI a better insulator than wood. PUPI crossarms have passed extensive electrical performance testing by leading independent laboratories. 7

8 PUPI Transmission Key Features The leader in fiberglass crossarm design and technology Only PUPI has thermally-bonded SunGUARD UV protection for long life and TorqueGUARD bushings for added hole strength. PUPI transmission braces are available with patent-pending EZE-Fit end fittings that adjust for attachment to pre-existing structures. GEOTEK, the producer of PUPI crossarms, has nearly 40 years of pultrusion experience and state-of-the-art composite testing capabilities to drive constant innovation. Cracked Competitor Peeling Competitor 8

9 PUPI Transmission Key Features EZE-Fit Brace End Fittings Patent-pending design allows brace length to be adjusted by up to 10. Adjustable angle and saw tooth holes allow fitting to poles with predrilled holes. Available for arm braces (with or with out double arm spacers) and for x- braces. Fixed length 45 angle end fittings are also available for both arm braces and x-braces. 9

10 PUPI Transmission Key Features Shorter Order Lead-times We can usually provide significantly shorter lead times than offered by wood H-frame suppliers in most cases we can ship standard product within 6 weeks of order receipt. During 2012, we expanded our facility to double our production capacity, giving us the capacity to meet the needs of the largest customers. We also redesigned our production flow specifically to accommodate the production and assembly of long transmission arms. 10

11 Custom Application Engineering PUPI offers the most complete line of fiberglass transmission crossarms and braces available. PUPI crossarms and braces can be used in combination with any type of pole material and can be fitted to a wide variety of hardware and fittings. Grey and brown colors are available. Our standard offerings are extensive and our engineers are ready to design a PUPI solution to fit nearly any transmission crossarm application. 11

12 MECHANICAL TESTING PUPI transmission crossarms are tested by applying vertical loads at a constant rate to the wire attachments, measuring load and deflection until the beam fractures. H-Frame assemblies are tested in 3 phase, 2 pole configurations. Test specimens are drilled with the same hole configuration as the final product. Production mounts and attachment hardware are used and loads are applied at the same points that will be used in the final application. To assure accuracy, our testing methods and procedures are verified by independent test facilities. PUPI mechanical test methods are designed to closely represent actual product service conditions. 12

13 ELECTRICAL TESTING PUPI transmission crossarms have undergone extensive electrical testing at leading independent laboratories. PUPI high voltage fiberglass transmission structure testing (IEC ) 15+ impulses, 15- impulses Dry lighting impulse tests to 1050 kv Dry switching impulse tests to 850 kv Dry power frequency tests to 460 kv Wet switching impulse tests to 850 kv Wet power frequency tests to 460 kv No flashover in any tests, pass all test ASTM Tests (coupons cut from beam walls) Dielectric Strength (ASTM D149) V/mil through beam wall, mean 254 V/mil V/mil along beam principal axis, mean 167 V/mil Surface Resistivity (ASTM D257) 1 4 X ohms PUPI fiberglass is an excellent high voltage insulator! 13

14 PUPI Fiberglass Transmission & H-frame Products For more information about PUPI transmission products, contact your PUPI Sales Representative or visit 14