Frangible Masts & Towers for Approach Lighting

Product catalog summary

Overview: This document provides technical specifications and installation guidelines for lighting masts manufactured by Exel Composites Plc. It covers two main types of masts: Poles and Lattice Masts, detailing their features, installation methods, and compliance with international standards.

Poles Specifications:

Max Light Height: Ranges from 1.6 m (5.25 ft) to 5.5 m (18 ft), depending on the model, subject to wind conditions.
Height Adjustment: Adjustable by +/-200mm to +/-250mm (approximately +/-10 inches) on-site.
Light Adapter Size: Standard Ø60 mm (Ø2.5 inches), with other sizes available.
Cable Way: Runs inside the pole.
Mounting Systems: Fixed or hinged base plate on a concrete base; frangible coupling is not needed.
Finish: Aviation yellow with UV protection, other colors available upon request.
Material: Glass fibre composite with anodised aluminium sleeves.
Net Weight: Varies by model, from 5.3 kg (12 lbs) to 18.1 kg (40 lbs).

Lattice Masts Specifications:

Max Light Height: Ranges from 6.5 m (21.5 ft) to 35 m (115 ft), subject to the number of lights and wind conditions.
Height Adjustment: Adjustable by +/-250mm (approximately +/-10 inches) on-site.
Light Adapter Size: Standard Ø60 mm (Ø2.5 inches), with other sizes available.
Cable Way: Separate cable duct included.
Ground Mounting Systems: Tiltable base plate on concrete base or steel post, with various personnel requirements for tilting.
Finish: Aviation yellow with UV protection, other colors available upon request.
Material: Glass fibre composite with maritime stainless steel installation hardware.
Net Weight: Varies by model, from 53 kg (117 lbs) to 113 kg (250 lbs) for the mast, and up to 893 kg (1969 lbs) for the steel post.

Ordering Data:

Poles: Specify light height, luminaire make and model, and light adapter size if different from standard.
Lattice Masts: Specify light height, number of luminaires, spacing, luminaire make and model, and light adapter size if different from standard.

Compliance with Standards:

ICAO: Annex 14, para 5.3.1.4
Aerodrome Design Manual Part 6
FAA: AC 150/5345-45 C

Installation Methods: Includes tilting methods for masts and positioning of anchor bolts, with illustrations provided for dynamic impact considerations.

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HINGED BASE PLATE Exel Composites Pic Muovilaaksontie 2 FI-82110 Heinavaara FINLAND

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DYNAMIC IMPACT OF FENCE Positioning of the anchor bolts DYNAMIC IMPACT OF POLE DYNAMIC IMPACT OF LATTICE MAST Tilting a mast from the base Tilting a mast with a centre hinge Tilting a counter-balanced mast SAFETY CATCH Exel Composites Plc Muovilaaksontie 2 FI-82110 Heinävaara FINLAND

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Frangible Masts & Towers for Approach Lighting

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