Tower components

and technical specifications

COMPONENTS

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Move your finger over the image to discover the elements of the tower You can click on the circles to find out more.

Tower component
Anchors

Anchors

We can supply both plate anchors

and rock anchors

Both models offer high retention capacity.

Guys

Guys

We use 9/16”/14.3mm guy wires. Depending on the specific needs of the project, guys can be set-up at 3 or 4 azimuths

We use 9/16”/14.3mm guy wires. Depending on the specific needs of the project, guys can be set-up at 3 or 4 azimuths

Universal Bracket

Universal Bracket

Mast Section

Mast Section

Available in 3m/10ft long, the 412 section is at the heart of the ingenuity of the SBB system. The last section on top of the mast can be cut to reach a specific height.

A : 9 holes per side, spaced at 31cm/12” allow for an easy climb and for attaching various components (guys, solar panels, data logger, booms, etc.)

B : The 4 corners of the section allow the operation of the sliding ginpole or the installation of the integrated Fall Arrest device.

C : Structural bolts ( ¾”) are used to join 2 mast sections

We comply with Transport Canada Standard 621 and US DoT-FAA Advisory Circular AC70/7460-IL. We can also paint sections in Red/Orange and White.

Instruments

Instruments

Booms

Booms

The booms are attached to the holes on the section and can be pivoted. They also comply with IEC 61400-12-1:2005 standard

The booms are attached to the holes on the section and can be pivoted. They also comply with IEC 61400-12-1:2005 standard

LED obstruction light

LED obstruction light

A wide variety of Obstruction lights are available upon request.

Spherical marker

Spherical marker

Automatic bracket for guys

Automatic bracket for guys

Guy protectors

Guy protectors

Lightning Rod and U-Boom

Lightning Rod and U-Boom

Our lightning rod is installed on a bracket at the top of the tower. It forms a protective cone for the instruments installed on the U-Boom. The U-Boom is installed on each side of the mast.

Both lightning rod and U-Boom comply with IEC 61400-12-1:2005 standard

Both lightning rod and U-Boom comply with IEC 61400-12-1:2005 standard

Foundation

Foundation

Two types of foundations are available

Concrete base

or rock-anchored foundation plate

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Height: modular, up to 125m/40ft +
  • Self-supported capacity: up to 15-30m/50-100ft depending on loads
  • Material: Aluminum alloy 6061-T6
  • Erection time: An 80m/260ft mast can be erected in 1 day by a team of 6 people, using the sliding ginpole supplied with the tower and in favorable conditions.
  • Erection methods: sliding ginpole, winch, crane, helicopter, etc…