Utility pole selection affects everything downstream: span length, conductor tension, and future maintenance. We stock quality prestressed concrete and wooden electric poles for overhead line construction, rural reticulation and street lighting projects throughout New Zealand.
Prestressed concrete poles generally offer a long service life with lower maintenance, suiting permanent distribution lines. A wooden utility pole is lighter to transport and install, favouring rural lines and sites with difficult access.
Timber poles are supplied by load rating: commonly kN tip-load figures (e.g. 6kN, 9kN, 12kN) or manufacturer class bands such as Class A, B and C, to reflect conductor and wind loading. Concrete poles are typically specified by both length and load rating. Confirm both length and load rating before ordering, since burial depth and ground conditions affect the usable height above ground.
Treated softwood poles suit most reticulation environments. Coastal exposure and corrosive soils affect service life differently depending on material, so confirm treatment and material choice with your line designer for exposed sites.
A pole is only one part of the structure. Cross arms, insulator pins, guy wire grips and transformer accessories connect the pole into a working line, while pole caps and bird deterrents protect it in service.
Concrete poles are heavier, more resistant to rot and insects, and generally need less maintenance. A wooden utility pole is lighter to handle and often more practical for rural or hard-to-access sites. The choice depends on the job's requirements, site access, and maintenance plans.
Pole class and kN rating are set by span length, conductor weight, and wind loading, and should be confirmed with your line designer or engineer. Contact our team with your span and conductor details for help matching a pole to the job.
Pole length depends on the required ground clearance for the conductor plus the depth needed for a stable footing, which varies with soil conditions. Check the relevant code of practice or your engineer's specification before confirming length.
Yes. Our utility and telco range includes cross arms, insulator pins, guy wire grips and transformer accessories.
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