![]() ![]() Second, we put quality control first in our manufacturing processes. It's one of the ways our R&D investment ultimately benefits our customers, giving them a connection to truly unique products. This coating differs from the industry standard of galvanized zinc coating by providing better protection against the elements. This prioritization leads to innovations such as our zinc-aluminum alloy coating, Bezinal®. How does our expertise make a difference in our products?įirst, we heavily invest in research and development. Among the types of wires we produce are guy wires for the power and communications industries. As with cell towers, antennas may need insulation to prevent problems with the signals sent from the tower.įor decades, Bekaert has manufactured steel wires for multiple industrial and commercial applications. The guy strands used for broadcasting antennas need to support the structure and avoid interfering with radio or television signals. As a result, guy wires play a crucial role in ensuring people have access to news, entertainment and more. In rural areas, such broadcasting can increase the number of people connected to local news. These towers can send out signals to a wider area, increasing the broadcasting range for radio or television stations. Note that taller antennas have advantages over shorter alternatives. ![]() This tower has guy wires to support it through heavy winds and inclement weather. Currently, it remains the second-tallest broadcasting mast. This guyed mast, built in 1963, measured 2,063 feet tall. In fact, one of the world’s tallest structures for decades was the KVLY-TV antenna in North Dakota. Using guy wires has enabled television and radio antennas to become some of the tallest structures in the world. Additionally, the wires may have reflective covers near their anchor points to enhance visibility and prevent accidents. ![]() To protect the public, guy wires have insulators near the top to prevent power from traveling along the guy strands to the ground. Consequently, one of the major concerns for guy wires used to support power poles is the chance of the steel wire becoming electrified. Often, guy wires for poles require placement in populated areas where the public will frequently encounter the poles and their wires. The poles at the end of a utility line run, called dead-end poles, are especially in need of guy wires because they have pulling forces from the utility lines on only one side. As a result, utility poles are sometimes called guyed poles. These wires offer additional support and stability for poles to help them stay upright even under these extra forces. Once the pole has utility lines running to and from it, it has forces pulling on either side of it. Therefore, each pole can stand on its own before it has utility lines connected to it. Unlike other structures, utility poles are buried in the ground. These poles include structures to support telephone, cable and power lines. One of the most commonly encountered uses of guy strands is to support utility poles. Whether used temporarily or permanently, guy wires protect structures from leaning or falling down, which enhances the safety of the surrounding area. Another temporary use is for tree support - trees may need guy wires to support them until they grow taller to hold themselves upright. Some applications include using guy strands to support and stabilize sections of high-rise buildings during construction or to keep heavy loads lifted by cranes stable. However, guy wires don’t always have to be used permanently. Some forces include high winds or the forces of power lines that can add weight to the sides of poles they run between. ![]() Permanent guy strands keep towers and poles upright against many forces. The extra strength and stability provided by guy wires enable the construction of towers hundreds of feet high. Consulting local requirements is best when choosing the number and type of guy wires to use for upright structures. For example, in Woodland, California, the municipal code requires guy wires to support all four sides of communication towers measuring 10 feet or higher in intervals of 10 feet. The heights of structures that require guy wires depend on the type of structure and local building requirements. These wires add stability to tall structures by connecting the tower to the ground. ![]()
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