LPMI Prestressed concrete poles were developed to offer a cost effective, permanent solution for the pole industry. From lighting, surveillance and utility markets to structural and specialty uses, our poles can be found all over the United States as well as internationally. Unlike wood and steel, we have the ability to color our concrete without the use of paint therefore providing a permanent, maintenance free solution. Combine our endless array of colors with an expansive selection of exposed aggregate finishes, and LPMI can provide you with a structurally sound, architectural pole that will enhance your project.
Our poles are classified by Type according to their ultimate capacity to sustain a horizontal load applied at a point 2’ from the tip and range from Type I to Type V. We typically use a 6000 PSI concrete mix design for all of our poles and often times achieve much higher 28 day breaks due to strict quality control measures and our emphasis on safety. All of our raw materials conform to the most current ASTM specifications as seen in the Concrete Pole Specifications section of the pole catalogue. Our technology, allows us to produce an extremely strong product that will outlast traditional wood and steel poles in almost any application.
At LPMI, we currently stock a full line of standard utility poles from 25-40’ in length and have the ability to stock any of our street, sports or architectural lighting poles as well. Whether you need internal grounding, tenon or simplex lighting attachments, sleeves and custom raceways, we can design the right pole for your project. Please visit our full pole catalogue for more details and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
Listed below are some of the many benefits concrete has to offer over wood and steel.
- Maintenance Free
- No Painting necessary
- Will not rust or rot
- No ground line treating or testing necessary
- Lowest life cycle cost - Average estimated life span is at least 80 years and counting.
- Large selection of sizes, designs, colors and finishes
- Guaranteed quality and uniform appearance
- Impervious to sunlight(UV radiation), chemicals (fertilizers, oils, etc)
- Impervious to animals and insects (woodpeckers, beetles, termites, etc)
- Flame resistant
- Direct burial in most applications-No foundation required
- Resist vibrations caused by wind or sudden jolts
- Non reflective surface provides for safer nighttime road conditions
- All poles are engineered and can be designed for custom applications
- A single pole can be designed to support utility lines, surveillance equipment as well as light fixtures all with internal raceways.
