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McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc.
1.6 Hole Formation
A. Holes placed in the walls of ductile iron poles shall be drilled or machined in such a manner that
excessive heat is not generated in the fabrication process. Hole locations and diameters will be
determined by the product drawings approved by the customer. Hole tolerances are as follows:
• +/- 1/4 inch of the stated distance to the top of the pole
• +/- 1/8 inch of the specified location
• + 1/16 inch of the stated diameter of the hole
• 3” between center of holes
Note: Any deviations from the tolerances above will require approval from management.
1.7 Ground Connections:
A. Rivet nut ground connection shall be formed by drilling an 11/16” hole in the desired location and
inserting a 1/2-13 UNC-2B Rivet Nut into the hole. All rivet nuts installed below grade shall be 300
series austenitic stainless-steel construction.
B. Threaded hole ground connection shall be formed with a 27/64” bit and 1/2” 13 UNC tap. All
threaded holes will be greased with a conductive antioxidant and plugged with a temporary
plastic plug (Fastenal part number 11191779).
C. Ground location will be 14” above ground line unless otherwise specified by the customer.
1.8 Bundling
A. Poles shall be bundled using wood dunnage. Wedges shall be installed between every pole
and secured by nails. Poles shall be placed within the bundle so that there is no metal-to-metal
contact. If poles are coated, dunnage and chocks shall be covered with polyethylene foam
sheeting. Poles shall be touched up and free from marking prior to shipment.
B. Bundles containing weathered and coated poles shall have coated poles arranged on top. A pole
shall not overhang another pole in the bundle by more than 10’.
C. The maximum weight of a truckload with poles 60’ in length or less is 42,000 pounds, and the
maximum weight of a truckload with poles longer than 60’ is 38,000 pounds.
D. Pole layers may be bundled in alternating direction to minimize the total height of the truckload.
Total bundle stack height must not exceed 13’ 6” from the ground.
SPECIFICATIONS