Features and Benefits
- Fast replacement of poles and columns.
- Uniform gripping action. High strength grip (2.24 kNm).
- 100% stainless steel construction – high rust resistance.
- Circular design and a stainless top cover which is concentric with the poles.
- Flexible planting depth – no extension pieces or cutting on site!
- Rotating cable entry.
- Sweeping bend duct option for easy feeding of SWA cables.
- Reduces installation, maintenance, repair costs and traffic disruption.
- Pole integrity is protected, increasing service life.
Strong Clamping Mechanism
The Atlas Retention Socket features a strong clamping mechanism able to securely hold the pole in place. The clamping mechanism features uniform gripping and will not pierce or damage the pole. This is of particular benefit with passively safe products made from softer materials such as aluminium or composite plastic.
The design of this Retention Socket also features an aesthetic improvement as its mechanism is more compact than other side-locking mechanisms and the stainless steel, decorative top covers can complement more attractive street designs. The stainless steel top covers in brushed stainless steel provide a smart look.
We’ll be happy to discuss your project needs. As manufacturers, we’re able to accommodate any customisations that may be required. Ritherdon products are manufactured in-house and made in Britain.
Flexible Planting Depth
Whilst the planting depth of the standard units (pole diameter of 76 to 89mm) is 300 and 450mm, increasing the planting depth for larger Sockets is easily achieved simply by using the Telescopic Socket. Post planting depth for all larger sockets at 115, 140-145 and 168mm pole diameters will have two ranges available: 450 up to 800mm and 850 up to 1200mm.
No need for extension pieces or cutting on-site!
Suitable for Electrical Disconnection using PolePlugs
The Atlas Retention Socket may be used in combination with the IP68 Poleplug system to make both the column and electrical/data reinstatement as fast and as easy as possible. This saves time on site following an accident: reducing cost and improving contractor safety.
Lightweight Stainless Steel Socket
The Atlas Socket is fabricated using Stainless Steel grade 1.4003. This is a utility ferritic stainless steel. It was chosen because it offers the benefits of more highly alloyed stainless steels such as strength, corrosion and abrasion resistance, durability and low maintenance (See more properties of stainless steel). In addition, type 1.4003 is weldable and formable allowing it to be fabricated using conventional techniques and is perfect for this application.
The socket is powder coated for added durability with no need to galvanise. Therefore there is no need to add extra thickness to withstand the galvanising process. The result is a lightweight product that is easy to handle on site and during installation.
