GENERAL DESCRIPTION

THE TRUNK of the artificial pine consists of a cane-shaped steel pole, divided into several shafts, according to the overall height of the structure.
The outside is covered with self-extinguishing fiberglass-reinforced-plastic which is resistant to UVA rays and to atmospheric agents and, in appearance, resembles the bark of the Austrian Black Pine. For a more realistic effect, artificial dry branches and knots, typical of the bark structure, are mounted along the trunk.

THE FOLIAGE consists of a suitable number of branches with tubular components of different diameters, in order to achieve the natural cone-shaped and typically irregular appearance of the true foliage.
Tufts of needles similar to those of the natural tree are attached to the branches.
The use of all-plastic and fiberglass materials ensure absolute radioelectric transparency.

ANTENNAS are fixed at the top on a central steel rod or, when different spacing is required, on special galvanised steel arms which are painted the same colour as the branches. The arrangement of the foliage totally camouflages the antennas.

FEEDERS AND SERVICE CABLES run down the inside of the trunk and are clipped to steel cables and fixed by means of clamps.
At the base, they exit through an underground opening.

FOUNDATIONS consist of a buried, reinforced concrete plinth.
Anchoring of the artificial pine is achieved by means of foundation bolts sunk in the concrete base.
The civil engineering work is completed by an underground passage for exit of the service cables and feeders.

INSTALLATION of the trunk, pre-packed at the factory, is not dissimilar to the erection of normal, slip-joint polygonal poles.
The foliage is assembled on site by inserting the branches into special steel shanks, welded to the supporting structure of the pole.
The whole erection process is easy, fast and requires no special tools or specialist personnel.
The top is accessed by means of a hydraulic cradle.

STEEL SUPPORTING STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

. DESCRIPTION:
Polygonal pole in galvanised steel, consisting of several slip-joint sections. Antennas supporting pipe made of painted galvanised steel.

. CALCULATION STANDARDS:
EIA-222-F-1996.*

. RADIANT SYSTEM LOADS:
Equivalent surface area of antennas at top = 7mē.

. SWING AND SWAY:
1° at top with wind speed 100 km/h.

. MATERIALS:
Metal sheet Fe 510 c (UNI EN 10025).*
Nuts and bolts Class 6.8 with washers and lock nuts (UNI EN 20898-1).*
. CORROSION PROTECTION:
Hot dip galvanising conforming to Standard ASTM A123 or EN 1461.*

* On request different International Standards can be applied.

PLASTIC COVERINGS

. DESCRIPTION:
Trunk in artificial bark made of fiberglass reinforced resins. Branch supporting structure in fiberglass reinforced plastic. Outer covering in fiberglass.
Needle tufts in plastic material with supporting core in glass roving and resin.

. FLAME RESISTANCE:
Class1.

. AGEING AND RESISTANCE TO ATMOSPHERIC AGENTS:
Conforming to standard ASTM G 26/83.

. OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Temperature: from -30° to +50° C - Humidity: l00%.

. RADIOELECTRIC TRANSPARENCY:
Comparative measurements on bands 400 - 2000 MHz
showed attenuation of less than 0.4 db.

CATALOGUE PRODUCTS

STANDARD SUPPLY

. Template and bolts for anchoring to the foundation
. Galvanised, slip-joint polygonal supporting pole in one or more shafts
. Internal steel cables for supporting the service cables and feeders
. Artificial bark for camouflaging the supporting pole
. Top foliage consisting of branches and leaves
. Camouflage system installation kit
. Packing list, erection and maintenance instructions
. Packed in bundles and/or wooden cases and crates.

ACCESSORIES

The range of accessories for artificial trees, includes:
. Pole fixtures for omnidirectional and panel antennas
. Pole fixtures for parabolic antennas
. Arm fixtures for Omidirectional or panel antennas systems
. Grounding kit
. Lightning protection kit
. Hydraulic piston unit for assembly of the supporting Pole shafts at a controlled pressure
. Fixing clamps for service cables and feeders.

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

ITAS is able to develop non-standard products in compliance with different international Calculation standards and with different heights, rigidity and equivalent radiant system surface areas.
We shall be pleased to send you a quotation and technical proposal for your specific requirements.