LONG-LIFE DURABILITY  – Designed for use in all climate types and with a remarkable long performance, Maplefrp® cross arm will not splinter and rot like wood, nor rust like metal. Unlike wood, composites are impervious to insects, woodpeckers,  and weather. The specified strengthfactors remain intact over the product lifespan.

SUPERB WEATHERING & UV PROTECTION  – Maplefrp® provides triple protection from ambient ultraviolet exposure.  First, during the pultrusion production process, 100% of the glass fiber strands and fiberglass mat components are saturated with UV-inhibitor-laden resins. Second, these materials are then covered with a UV-polyester-veil barrier. Third, the cross-arm exterior is coated with a high-performance urethane finish.

DEFLECTION  MITIGATION  – Maplefrp® provides the best selection for load vs. deflection considerations by offering multiple crossarms profiles to ensure low deflection rates. The engineered deflection-mitigation characteristics yield a desirable side benefit in that the cross-arm are often crafted to be stronger than necessary in order to address deflection.

LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN  – Up to one-third the weight of wood, Maplefrp® crossarm are easier to transport, lift and install than unwieldy wooden beams. Maplefrp® composite  structures can be hand carried into hard-to-reach locations, which saves utilities time and money.

EASY OF INSTALLATION  – With a high-density,  closed-cell foam fill that locks out moisture and contaminants, Maplefrp® cross-arm can easily be field drilled along the entire length of the cross-arm using standard installation equipment. Further, Maplefrp® can pre-drill crossarm to specified settings at the factory for your convenience.  Maplefrp® composite  structures are impact resistant for easy transport in the field.

SAFE  – Maplefrp® composite crossarms are strong, yet remarkably light in weight compared to wood or steel. This inherent advantage may help alleviate possible injury to linemen, warehouse staff, and other utility personnel. Further the deadend cross-arm low-weight characteristics reduces pole structural fatigue, improving overall network grid robustness.

LOW MAINTENANCE – Maplefrp®’s maintenance-free construction saves time and money over the product lifetime. Maplefrp® non-corroding composites will not deteriorate in salt-air climates, desert heat or acid rain. Regardless of humidity, they will not rust, ever, and they easily withstand harsh, industrial environments.

ATTRACTIVE  – Typically, customers choose our standard grey color and our dark red color is also popular. Custom colors are available upon request. The urethane coating provides excellent protection and color retention when exposed to the sun and environmental contaminants. Accelerated testing confirms, the 3-stage UV protection will consistently resist weathering and maintain its strength.