&RQFUHWH3ROH*XLGH

INTRODUCTION

Rocla is South Africa’s leading manufacturer of a wide

range of precast concrete pipes, culverts, poles and CONTENTS
various other precast products. Information on each of
these products is available from your nearest Rocla sales
office to assist in the selection, specification, handling,
Concrete Poles Pg 2
installation and use of our precast concrete products.
Poles for Lighting Pg 3
This brochure contains information on Rocla’s concrete Poles for Electricity Pg 4
poles for lighting, electricity, telecommunications and Cast poles for Electrification Pg 5
other applications. Rocla worked closely together with
Eskom over the last 3 decades in the research and Reticulation Poles Pg 6
development of concrete poles for electrification. Transmission & Distribution Poles Pg 7
Other Applications Pg 8
Similar brochures are available describing precast Tractional Masts Pg 9
concrete pipes for storm water and sewage systems,
irrigation and water systems, trenchless installations Telecom Poles Pg 11
(jacking), housing and sundry items. Manufacturing & Testing Pg 12
Transporting, Handling & Stacking Pg 13
Rocla has 11 factories strategically located to service
Installation Pg 15
the demand for precast concrete products in each of the
nine provinces of South Africa together with factories Quick Product Range Guide Pg 17
in Botswana and Namibia. Every factory has a Quality
Assurance Management System and is listed in terms
of SABS/ISO 9001:2008. In addition with this, all of
the products from the factories that are governed by
SABS specifications bear the SABS Mark of Approval.
Rocla will design and manufacture products for non-
standard applications and will also manufacture to
client’s specifications. In these cases, the client has the
assurance that the product will have the benefit of
Rocla’s quality management system.

Please note that only the Roodepoort factory has the

specialised equipment required to manufacture concrete
poles. Your local Rocla sales office will advise you on
which factory can supply your specific needs most
effectively.

The information contained in this brochure is made available in good faith as a convenient guideline for product selection by clients and no liability can be accepted for any errors in the data.
Rocla’s ongoing research and development programmes may in any event result in changes and improvements to the information at the time.

www.rocla.co.za
Revised & reprinted June 2014 1
 CONRETE POLES

Rocla is the pioneer in the manufacture of concrete poles

in South Africa. The past ten years has seen particularly
rapid growth in the use of concrete poles as timber and
steel poles lost their cost effectiveness and became
increasingly unacceptable environmentally. The Rocla
product range falls into two broad categories: cast
concrete poles which are cost effective for a wide range
of applications and are made in lengths up to 13m; spun
concrete poles which are manufactured in single lengths
up to 24m and in jointed lengths to make a pole of 40m
length.

Rocla spun and cast concrete poles have

many advantages because they are:
• Maintenance free
• Aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly
• Resistant to vandalism and theft because they have:
1. No scrap or resale value
2. No value as wood or building struts for houses
• Resistant to fire
• Resistant to termites
• Standard in dimensions
• Made to client’s specifications with preformed holes
• No drilling necessary. Assembly of fittings is easy
• Amenable to being stored and stockpiled even in
remote areas, because:
1. Weight of poles discourages theft
2. Poles will not corrode or rot
3. Rectangular profile is easy to stack

In addition Rocla spun poles are:

• Exceptionally smooth and durable. Routine
maintenance inspections are not necessary.
No protective coatings are required
• Capable of an extra long service life from the high
density spun concrete and the precision steel
reinforcing cage
• Non-absorbent. Traffic and any other markings can be
painted on without the need for special primers
• Constant in taper and dimension. Handling and
installation equipment can be standardised

www.rocla.co.za
2
 POLES FOR LIGHTING

Rocla’s reinforced, hollow, spun concrete poles are the

100 mm (B)
“benchmark” product for long life, zero maintenance,
76 or 42mm Dia. street lighting poles. The poles are available in a wide
Spigot if required range of heights, load capabilities and fitting require-
ments. The elegant appearance of the poles with its
smooth light grey finish and continuous taper, makes it
very attractive for street lighting.

Rocla’s spun poles for street lighting are manufactured

from high quality durable reinforced concrete in a
standard range of lengths from 4,5m to 13.0m. The
unique centrifugal process creates a uniformly dense
strength concrete with smooth, impervious, finish. The
standard lighting pole is made to the strength specifica-
tion in SABS 470. Other strengths and lengths can be
designed and manufactured to suit customer require-
ments. All Rocla street lighting poles conform to SABS
470 and carry the SABS Mark of Approval.
(A)
Earthing
Rocla’s poles are manufactured with an integral earthing
system. Stainless ferrules, flush with the outside of the
pole, provides an electrical connection to all of the pole’s
Inspection Box
Opening (E)
reinforcement wire.

Abnormal Environments
Rocla design engineers are available to advise on the
Cable Entry most cost effective way of customising the lighting poles
(F) Hold (D)
to suit a marine environment or particularly aggressive
soil conditions. Design modifications for these circum-
stances may be additional cover for the reinforcing or
protective coatings; an appropriate concrete mix would
be designed incorporating pulverised fly ash, slagment or
(C) condensed silica fume.

Streetlight Poles
POLE SIZE
MASS CABLE ENTRY INSPECTION PLANTING STRENGTH
LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] BOX [mm] DEPTH [m] [kN]
A B C [t] D [mm] E F
4,5 130 198 0,237 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,00 2,5
6,0 130 220 0,345 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,20 2,5
7,0 130 265 0,604 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,30 5,5
7,0 160 265 0,605 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,30 8,5
7,5 130 243 0,473 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,35 2,5
7,5 160 273 0,617 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,35 5,5
8,0 130 250 0,522 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,40 2,5
9,0 130 265 0,631 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,50 5,5
10,0 160 310 0,888 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,60 8,0
11,0 160 325 1,074 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,70 8,5
12,0 130 310 1,152 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,80 5,5
12,0 160 370 1,051 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,80 8,5
13,0 130 325 1,269 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,90 5,5
13,0 190 385 1,448 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,90 8,5

www.rocla.co.za
3
 POLES FOR ELECTRICITY
A vision of electricity for all the people of South Africa
was well established in Eskom more than three decades
ago. Rocla fully subscribed to and supported it. Together
we researched and developed concrete poles for use in
electrical power transmission and distribution.
The pilot concrete pole project was Orange Farm, a
cooperative effort between Eskom, Rocla and other
companies. Rocla now provides economical cast con-
crete pole systems to the electrical distribution market.
www.rocla.co.za
4
The technically advanced tall spun pole has been used
on transmission lines for new development areas such as
Richards Bay, Venetia Mine etc.
As detailed on page 3 under “Poles for lighting”, pro-
vision for earthing is integral to a Rocla pole and the
design can be readily customised to suit aggressive
environments. Rocla has the technical and manufacturing
skills to provide concrete poles for the country’s electrical
distribution needs far into the future.
 CAST POLES FOR ELECTRIFICATION

The electrification of South Africa’s townships needs Advantages

to be done on a cost effective, productive basis. The
Rocla cast concrete pole has become a standard for this
purpose with many advantages over traditional wooden
poles and is used extensively by Eskom and other
developers.
• An optimised design enabling the use of standardised
fittings and aids productivity of installation.
• The concrete pole is resistant to vandalism and fire.
• Maintenance-free and long life design Rocla concrete
poles tackle the challenge of township electrification
with a system that has the versatility of above ground
installation while being a cost effective long term
product.

Cast Poles
LENGTH TIP DIAMETER [mm] BUTT DIAMETER [mm] PLANTING APPROXIMATE STRENGTH
[m] A1 x A2 B1 x B2 DEPTH [m] MASS [t] [kN]

7,0 100 120 100 225,0 1,30 0,257 4,0

7,5 200 350 245 462,5 1,35 1,139 20,0

9,0 100 160 154 295,0 1,50 0,515 6,0

9,3 165 275 220 414,5 1,50 1,017 17,5

11,0 130 180 196 345,0 1,70 0,836 8,0

13,0 160 250 238 445,0 1,90 1,397 10,0

www.rocla.co.za
5
 RETICULATION POLES

Reticulation systems for electricity typically refer to the Single Pole Suspension Structures Only
supply of 11kV and 22kV power to farming communi-
ties and other outlying facilities. One of the particular PLANTING PLANTING STRENGTH
advantages of the concrete pole for this purpose is its LENGTH TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] DEPTH [m] [kN]
[m] B C
resistance to veld fires. The cost of replacing damaged
wooden poles far outways the cost of a concrete pole. 7,0 160 265 0,604 1,3 5,5
These days it is, in any event, normally more cost effec- 9,0 130 265 0,631 1,5 5,5
tive to install an original concrete system, than a wooden 9,0 160 295 0,807 1,5 8,5
one based on life-cycle costing. 9,0 190 375 1,153 1,5 17,0
10,0 130 280 0,764 1,6 5,5
Rocla’s concrete poles can be designed with precast 10,0 160 310 0,888 1,6 8,0
holes and the strength to accommodate the customer’s 11,0 130 295 0,845 1,7 5,5
conductor span lengths. The standard design suits 11,0 160 325 1,074 1,7 8,5
stand off insulators. With this, the assembled pole is fully 11,0 190 355 1,508 1,7 17,0
maintenance-free and presents a very neat, pleasing 11,0 228 393 1,520 1,7 18,0
12,0 130 310 1,152 1,8 5,5
appearance.
12,0 160 370 1,051 1,8 8,5
13,0 130 325 1,269 1,9 5,5
13,0 190 385 1,448 1,9 8,5
14,0 160 370 1,532 2,0 8,5
14,0 190 400 1,770 2,0 10,0
15,0 228 453 2,285 2,1 18,0

www.rocla.co.za
6
 TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION POLES

Rocla’s technically advanced spun concrete poles are Single Sections

well suited for the exacting requirements of electrical
POLE SIZE STRENGTH PLANTING
distribution line construction. The durable, maintenance-
LENGTH [m]
TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]
free poles are not only very strong but are uniformly
strong through 360° unlike the normal cast concrete 15,6 264 498 2,872 15 2,2
poles which have a major and minor load axis. The spun 15,6 264 498 2,954 25 2,2
pole derives its extra strength properties from the unique 15,6 264 498 2,984 30 2,2
centrifugal manufacturing process which gives uniform 16,8 228 480 2,825 18 2,3
densely compacted concrete along the whole length of 16,8 228 480 3,034 32 2,3
the pole. The last stage of the spinning cycle also 16,8 300 552 4,140 50 2,3
removes water that is surplus to cement hydration 16,8 300 552 4,424 55 2,3
requirements. 18,0 228 498 3,076 15 2,4
18,0 228 498 3,250 28 2,4
Spun poles are invariably less expensive on an installed 18,0 228 498 3,328 36 2,4
basis than alternative systems and because of their long 18,0 300 570 4,822 50 2,4
maintenance-free life are certainly more cost effec- 19,2 300 552 4,242 25 2,5
tive longer term. Part of the cost saving arises from the 19,2 300 588 4,856 36 2,5
smaller servitudes, less expensive footings and quicker 19,2 300 588 4,989 50 2,5
19,2 372 660 6,003 65 2,5
installation for concrete poles compared with alternative
21,0 300 615 4,960 21 2,7
systems. Rocla manufactures its standard range of poles
21,0 300 615 5,084 32 2,7
in accordance with Eskom’s specifications. However
21,0 300 615 5,343 50 2,7
Rocla’s engineering resources are able to cater for a
24,0 300 660 6,140 32 3,0
client’s special needs.
24,0 300 660 6,510 40 3,0
24,0 300 660 6,532 50 3,0
This design drastically reduces the incentive for theft and
vandalism. The advantage of small servitude needs is
also well appreciated by farmers: particularly those doing
intensive farming on high value land. Jointed Sections
Distribution structures such as transformer poles, air DIMENSIONS STRENGTH
LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN]
PLANTING
DEPTH [m]
break switch supports and underground cable termi-
nations can all be replaced cost effectively with Rocla 26,4 300 696 9,038 50,0 3,2
concrete pole systems. The standard systems are Eskom 28,8 300 732 10,413 50,0 3,5
approved and poles are type tested at Eskom’s 31,2 300 768 11,680 50,0 3,7
Rosherville Testing Station. 33,6 300 804 13,347 50,0 4,0
36,0 300 804 15,040 50,0 4,2

Double Poles

LENGTH [m] DIMENSIONS STRENGTH PLANTING
TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]

19,2 372 660 12,006 206 2,5

21,0 300 615 10,686 156 2,7
24,0 300 660 13,064 156 3,0

The mass of the connecting steel elements is not included in the pole
mass as given in the table above

NOTE: Although the above are standard lengths and strengths

manufactured by Rocla intermediate length strength can be designed
too.

NOTE: Please see D-DT-253 series for more information on Spun

Concrete pole designs for 132kV transmission lines.

www.rocla.co.za
7
 OTHER APPLICATIONS

Other Pole Specifications

Security and Monitoring

In the world of today, Rocla’s concrete poles are playing
an important role in the particularly strong market
growth sectors of security surveillance and intelligent
transportation systems (ITS).

Rocla Spun poles are ideally suited to provide perma-

nent, low maintenance, vandal proof structures to affix
CCTV cameras or monitoring equipment. Rocla poles do
not require any stays to prevent movement unlike steel
poles.

The pole design allows for the cables to be fed from the
ground through the pole, which is hollow, so that tamper-
ing or theft of cables is significantly reduced.

We have supplied numerous poles along major routes in

Gauteng as well as large security companies who have
chosen Rocla poles for the right reasons.

Stadium Lighting
Particularly international sport is increasingly a significant
revenue earner for our country, important for our image
abroad and is playing a major role in building a sense of
pride and belonging among all our people. Whether at
the international facility level or at local recreational level,
sports grounds need to be suitable for years of maxi-
mum utilisation. Rocla’s spun concrete poles provide a
versatile, aesthetically pleasing, maintenance-free and
vandalism-free, solution for floodlighting poles that are
an investment in the decades ahead.

Park and Public Lighting

For people to enjoy the benefits of parks and public
areas to the full, the security aspects have to be
addressed and be environmentally compatible. Area
lighting has an important role to play. Rocla concrete
poles will generally be less expensive to install than their
steel and fibre glass equivalents, while giving additional
benefits of durability, zero maintenance and attractive
appearance.

www.rocla.co.za
8
 TRACTIONAL MASTS

Tractional Masts
Rocla manufactures electrification masts for the railways Concrete masts are ideal for long term OHTE structures
which require a concrete pole design capable of handling which don’t need to be maintained and aren’t affected by
very high loading. These masts are used for OHTE natural elements, vandalism or rust.
(overhead track equipment) and come in lengths of
11m, 12m and 13m. Rated at either 64kN.m or 84kN.m
strengths.

www.rocla.co.za
9
 TRACTIONAL MASTS

(B1) (B2)

WIDTH VARIES 6mm/m

75
25

65
S

DEPTH VARIES 25/30/35mm/m

30˚
TAPERS TAPERS
6mm/m ‘T’mm/m
X
‘n’ OFF Ø30 HOLES @ 1500 CRS

CENTRE OF
GRAVITY

65

TYPICAL SECTION A-A

A A

LENGTH TIP [mm] S [mm] T [mm] n [mm] X [mm] MASS [t]

[m] B1 x B2 64 kN.m 84 kN.m

11,0 172 195 1 000 30 10 6060 14,339 14,478

12,0 166 165 2 000 30 11 6 710 15,128 15,278

13,0 160 200 1 700 25 12 7 190 16,708 16,868

www.rocla.co.za
10
 TELECOM POLES

The recent rapid coverage of the country’s main urban

areas and connecting roads with tall microwave cellular
telephone masts had been handled with appropriate con-
cern for the environment. Rocla was able to satisfy the
need for an environmentally friendly structure with their
elegant spun concrete pole. Rocla’s product is also more
cost effective than traditional alternatives, while offering a
maintenance-free, longer lifespan.

The standard design Rocla concrete pole, catering

for a pre-determined load and standardised fittings, is
extremely cost effective. Whatever telecom cables are
involved, whether lightweight or heavy multicore copper,
Rocla’s engineering department can create appropriately
optimised designs to suit the need.

Telecom Pole Specifications

DIMENSIONS STRENGTH PLANTING
LENGTH [m]
TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]

21,0 300 615 10,686 50,0 2,7

24,0 300 660 13,064 50,0 3,0
28,8 300 732 10,413 50,0 3,5
31,2 300 768 11,680 50,0 3,7
33,6 300 804 13,347 50,0 4,0
36,0 300 804 15,040 50,0 4,2

www.rocla.co.za
11
 MANUFACTURING AND TESTING

Manufacturing Process Testing

Rocla’s spun poles are manufactured from high qual- Rocla’s manufacturing facilities are all ISO 9001:2008
ity, durable, partially prestressed or reinforced concrete. quality management systems accredited. It is Rocla’s
Precision formed reinforcement cages are made from policy to test poles to SABS 470 specifications and
circumferential spirals, resistance welded onto longitu- stamp it with a unique traceability reference.
dinal wires. To ensure correct concrete cover, the cages
are positioned in steel moulds using stainless steel The scope of the testing procedure
spacer studs, concrete is then introduced and the mould covers:
is spun. The poles are steam cured before being stripped
from the mould. This centrifugal process creates a uni- • Inspection
formly dense high strength concrete with a particularly • Test Frequency
smooth finish. • Dimension checks
• Straightness tests
Rocla’s cast poles are made in steel moulds from high • Proof Load test
quality concrete with a mix designed to achieve the • Cover to reinforcing checks
strength and durability required by the customer. The • Torsional test
mix is vibrated and steam cured before removal from the • Ultimate load test
mould.
Rocla’s testing policy exceeds the requirements for
testing frequency laid down in SABS 470.

www.rocla.co.za
12
 TRANSPORTING, HANDLING AND STACKING
Transporting
Normal cast concrete poles should be transported with
the narrow face of the pole upwards. Layers of poles
must be separated by timber bearers not less than
100mm x 100mm in section. The bearers should be
placed ¼ of the pole length from each end of the con-
crete pole together with a centre support. To prevent
lateral movement and damage to the poles during
transportation, they should be placed with the butts in
each layer together with packaging material between and
securely strapped. To even out the load distribution it is
good practice to alternate the pole tips and butts
between layers.
If poles of different lengths are being transported, the
longer poles should be placed in the bottom layers.
www.rocla.co.za
13
Where it is not possible to have wooden bearers for the
shorter poles positioned vertically above the lower
bearers, rubber tyres should be used under the bearers
to provide resilient support.
The transportation of spun concrete poles up to 12m in
length requires a trailer with a rigid loading platform and
chassis. The sides of the trailer should be fitted with steel
hooks spaced at not more than 1m apart to attach
holding down straps or chains.
Poles exceeding 4.5m in length must be supported at a
minimum of three points. To secure the load to the trailer
without damaging the surface of the pole, chains covered
with protective rubber, strapping or rope should be used.
 TRANSPORTING, HANDLING AND STACKING

Handling
Care must be taken when handling, transporting and
storing concrete poles to avoid overstressing them or
causing surface damage. Lack of care can be costly.
Damage can be caused by dropping poles, knocking
them together or subjecting them to point loads.

When unloading poles by crane on site, a single point lift

may be used. Please contact your nearest Rocla office
to establish the correct position of the lift points for the
particular poles. To avoid point loads or abrasion damage
at the lift point, a protective timber “corset” about 0.5m
long should be used. If no suitable timber is available,
use a thick wrapping or canvas or jute bagging under the
lifting chain. Alternatively use a fabric sling.

When the pole is to be lifted for insertion into the ground,

a one point lift must be used. The lift point must be ¹/³
of the pole length from the top of the pole. Guard against
localised damage at the lift point by taking the precau-
tions given above.

For two point lift, the lifting positions should be ¼ of the

pole length from each of the pole.

Stacking
Poles should be stored on a hard, level piece of ground.
The poles should be placed ¼ of the pole length from
each end of the concrete pole together with centre
support.

When stacking several layers high, position timber bear-

ers between each layer vertically above the bearers
below. For stable, safer stacking of tapered poles,
alternate the tips and butts of each layer. Do not stack
more than eight layers high.

It is good, safe practice to have separate stacks for each

length, diameter and type of pole.

www.rocla.co.za
14
 INSTALLATION

Planting Poles
All Rocla poles carry a mark which indicates 1,5m above
the design ground level in order to gauge the correct
planting depth.

Pole holes should be dug so that the access slope into

the hole be parallel to the feeder line. The width of the
hole should be as narrow as possible, while allowing the
pole to be planted to the correct depth.

A practical way of planting large poles is

as follows:
Use a concrete manhole as a sleeve. This sleeve could
be planted and backfilled as described below. This
method limits the craneage cost on site. The poles could
be chocked into position and the annulus between
sleeve and pole could be filled with a sand/cement mix
afterwards.

www.rocla.co.za
15
 INSTALLATION

Compacting Soil After Planting Poles

After a pole has been planted to the required depth,
dampen the soil that is to be used to fill in the hole. If the
soil is squeezed in the hand and holds its shape when
the hand is open, it indicates the right moisture content
to ensure good soil compaction.

It is important to note that there is no point backfilling the

hole completely and then trying to compact the soil. The
effects of compaction only penetrate about 300mm of
soil. Therefore backfill the hole 300mm layers at a time.
Compact each layer with a mechanical compacter or
with a hand stomper of a least 25kg in weight. Drop the
compactor 400mm per blow and apply 30 blows to each
layer of soil around the pole.

If you encounter difficult soils the

procedure must be modified:
• A loose soil that does not compact when wet must be
thoroughly mixed with three pockets of cement for each
m3 of material. The above compaction procedure can
then be carried out 300mm layers at a time. Note that
the pole will need at least two days before any tension
can be applied.

• A very clayey, wet soil must be replaced altogether by

an imported soil. The imported material should
preferably be a well grade silty soil. This should be
mixed with cement, as previous described, moistened
and used as backfill according to the previous
compaction procedure.

In the case of tall poles, such as low voltage 7m concrete

poles, in a wet clayey area, extra stabilising will be
needed. It is recommended that four concrete lintels
(1.0m long x 100mm x100mm) are used as baulks. Two
concrete lintels must be placed, one on top of the other,
at the bottom of the hole. They must be placed against
the pole on the opposite side to the intended service
take off. The soil behind the lintels must be very well
compacted as described above for clayey soils.
At 400mm from the surface, the other two lintels must be
positioned, one on top of the other against the pole,
on the same side as the intended service connections.
Finally the soil behind these two lintels must be
thoroughly compacted. If the hole is water logged, the
water must be removed before backfilling with a cement
stabilised appropriate soil.

OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained in this brochure is intended to give an appre-
ciation of the range of concrete poles and technical support available
from Rocla. Contact your nearest Rocla office for any clarification you
may need on items in this brochure or additional information to give you
cost effective, long term solutions to your problems.

www.rocla.co.za
16
 QUICK PRODUCT RANGE GUIDE

Streetlight Poles
POLE SIZE
MASS CABLE ENTRY INSPECTION PLANTING STRENGTH
LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] D [mm] BOX [mm] DEPTH [m] [kN]
A B C [t] E F
4,5 130 198 0,237 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,00 2,5
6,0 130 220 0,345 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,20 2,5
7,0 130 265 0,604 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,30 5,5
7,0 160 265 0,605 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,30 8,5
7,5 130 243 0,473 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,35 2,5
7,5 160 273 0,617 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,35 5,5
8,0 130 250 0,522 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,40 2,5
9,0 130 265 0,631 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,50 5,5
10,0 160 310 0,888 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,60 8,0
11,0 160 325 1,074 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,70 8,5
12,0 130 310 1,152 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,80 5,5
12,0 160 370 1,051 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,80 8,5
13,0 130 325 1,269 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,90 5,5
13,0 190 385 1,448 150 x 75 465 x 145 1,90 8,5

Cast Poles
LENGTH TIP DIAMETER [mm] BUTT DIAMETER [mm] PLANTING APPROXIMATE STRENGTH
[m] A1 x A2 B1 x B2 DEPTH [m] MASS [t] [kN]

7,0 100 120 100 225,0 1,30 0,257 4,0

7,5 200 350 245 462,5 1,35 1,139 20,0

9,0 100 160 154 295,0 1,50 0,515 6,0

9,3 165 275 220 414,5 1,50 1,017 17,5

11,0 130 180 196 345,0 1,70 0,836 8,0

13,0 160 250 238 445,0 1,90 1,397 10,0

Single Pole Suspension Sturcture Only

PLANTING STRENGTH
LENGTH TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] DEPTH [m] [kN]
[m] B C F

7,0 160 265 0,604 1,3 5,5

9,0 130 265 0,631 1,5 5,5
9,0 160 295 0,807 1,5 8,5
9,0 190 375 1,153 1,5 17,0
10,0 130 280 0,764 1,6 5,5
10,0 160 310 0,888 1,6 8,0
11,0 130 295 0,845 1,7 5,5
11,0 160 325 1,074 1,7 8,5
11,0 190 355 1,508 1,7 17,0
11,0 228 393 1,520 1,7 18,0
12,0 130 310 1,152 1,8 5,5
12,0 160 370 1,051 1,8 8,5
13,0 130 325 1,269 1,9 5,5
13,0 190 385 1,448 1,9 8,5
14,0 160 370 1,532 2,0 8,5
14,0 190 400 1,770 2,0 10,0
15,0 228 453 2,285 2,1 18,0

www.rocla.co.za
17
 QUICK PRODUCT RANGE GUIDE

Single Sections
POLE SIZE STRENGTH PLANTING
LENGTH [m] TIP [mm] BUTT [mm] [kN] MASS [t] DEPTH [m]

15,6 264 498 15 2,872 2,2

15,6 264 498 25 2,954 2,2
15,6 264 498 30 2,984 2,2
16,8 228 480 18 2,825 2,3
16,8 228 480 32 3,034 2,3
16,8 300 552 50 4,140 2,3
16,8 300 552 55 4,424 2,3
18,0 228 498 15 3,076 2,4
18,0 228 498 28 3,250 2,4
18,0 228 498 36 3,328 2,4
18,0 300 570 50 4,822 2,4
19,2 300 552 25 4,242 2,5
19,2 300 588 36 4,856 2,5
Telecom Pole Specifications
19,2 300 588 50 4,989 2,5 DIMENSIONS STRENGTH PLANTING
19,2 372 660 65 6,003 2,5 LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]

21,0 300 615 21 4,960 2,7

21,0 300 615 10,686 50,0 2,7
21,0 300 615 32 5,084 2,7
24,0 300 660 13,064 50,0 3,0
21,0 300 615 50 5,343 2,7
28,8 300 732 10,413 50,0 3,5
24,0 300 660 32 6,140 3,0
31,2 300 768 11,680 50,0 3,7
24,0 300 660 40 6,510 3,0
33,6 300 804 13,347 50,0 4,0
24,0 300 660 50 6,532 3,0
36,0 300 804 15,040 50,0 4,2

Jointed Sections
DIMENSIONS STRENGTH PLANTING
LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]

26,4 300 696 9,038 50,0 3,2

28,8 300 732 10,413 50,0 3,5
31,2 300 768 11,680 50,0 3,7
33,6 300 804 13,347 50,0 4,0
36,0 300 804 15,040 50,0 4,2

Double Poles
DIMENSIONS STRENGTH PLANTING
LENGTH [m] TIP DIA [mm] BUTT DIA [mm] MASS [t] [kN] DEPTH [m]

19,2 372 660 12,006 206 2,5

21,0 300 615 10,686 156 2,7
24,0 300 660 13,064 156 3,0

The mass of the connecting steel elements is not included in the pole
mass as given in the table above.

Tractional Masts
LENGTH TIP [mm] S [mm] T [mm] n [mm] X [mm] MASS [t]
[m] B1 x B2 64 kN.m 84 kN.m

11,0 172 195 1 000 30 10 6 060 14,339 14,478

12,0 166 165 2 000 30 11 6 710 15,128 15,278

13,0 160 200 1 700 25 12 7 190 16,708 16,868

www.rocla.co.za
18
ROCLA NATIONWIDE
Positioned to serve your needs, Rocla’s 11 factories are strategically located throughout South Africa’s nine
provinces and in Namibia and Botswana.

South Africa and offshore markets are cost effectively supplied by road, rail and sea.

Made by modern processes, supervised in accordance with SABS Quality Management System,
Rocla’s factories make products that proudly carry the SABS Mark of Approval.

• Blackheath: Tel: (021) 905 1270, Fax: (021) 905 2913

• Bloemfontein Depot: Tel: (051) 434 2281, Fax: (051) 435 3568

• De Aar: Tel (053) 631 3601/2, Fax: (053) 631 3351

• Gaborone, Kwena Rocla: Tel: (09267) 390 4032, Fax: (09267) 390 7160

• Nelspruit: Tel: (011) 372 8300, Fax: (086) 675 9524

• Newcastle: Tel: (034) 375 7848/9, Fax: (034) 375 6941

• New Germany: Tel: (031) 705 1525, Fax: (031) 705 1773

• Polokwane: Tel: (015) 293 1857/8, Fax: (015) 293 2821

• Port Elizabeth: Tel: (041) 486 1462, Fax: (041) 486 2835
• Roodepoort: Tel: (011) 670 7600, Fax: (011) 672 2464

• Stilfontein Depot: Tel: (018) 484 6234, Fax: (018) 484 2983

• Virginia: Tel: (057) 212 3177/8, Fax: (057) 212 3179

• Windhoek, Rocla Pipes: Tel: (0926461) 26 3128, Fax: (0926461) 21 5149

Pole Enquiries:
P O Box 92, Roodepoort 1725, Tel: (011) 670 7600, Fax: (011) 472 5754
Email: info@rocla.co.za

www.rocla.co.za