Lowest Logistics Cost Case Study
SUMMARY
ENMAX has traditionally used wood poles for urban distribution, sub-transmission and transmission lines.
PROBLEM
Heavy wood poles are increasingly labor and cost intensive to install and replace. Maintenance costs and planning are placing an increasing burden on operations.
RS POLE SOLUTION
Lightweight, modular RS poles substantially reduced installation costs:
- Less labor intensive.
- Smaller, less expensive equipment required.
- Reduced risk of worker injury, equipment failure and live-line accidents.
- Faster installations.
- Longer pole life expectancy.
- Composite properties and integrated UV protection virtually eliminate on-going maintenance costs.
“With labor costs being a major component of our installation costs, it is important to have a product that is easy and quick to install, without extra costs for special equipment. Our 70 ft. [21.3 m] CL 1 poles were delivered nested and were very easy to transport to the installation site. The fact that the poles are maintenance-free means they will continue to save us money over the long term."
Derek Hanna, Civil Engineering Specialist
ENMAX Power Corporation