Introducing Koppers DuraClimb PolesTake the Climb Up
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Introducing Koppers DuraClimb PolesTake the Climb Up
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Introduction
There are approximately 160 million to 180 million wood utility poles in service in the United States. They are the backbone of overhead line construction, and most of these poles are pressure-treated with a wood pre-servative. Choosing a pole treated with an appropriate wood preservative, one that's designed for the pole's intended use and local environment, can save a utility time and money. In today’s market, utility poles are treated with one of four major preservatives. This paper compares the attributes and properties of each of the preservatives along with some historical perspective.
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE
Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) was developed in the 1930s and first listed in the American Wood Protection Associ-ation (AWPA) Book of Standards in the early 1950s. The CCA wood preservative has been used to treat millions of utility poles for over 90 years.
- CCA Performance Review
- CCA Environmental Registration
- CCA General Information
"DuraClimb is 25% easier to climb vs. penta treated poles."
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE
Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) was developed in the 1930s and first listed in the American Wood Protection Associ-ation (AWPA) Book of Standards in the early 1950s. The CCA wood preservative has been used to treat millions of utility poles for over 90 years.
- CCA Performance Review
- CCA Environmental Registration
- CCA General Information
"DuraClimb is 25% easier to climb vs. penta treated poles."
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE WITH CLIMBING ADDITIVE
Koppers developed an oil-based emulsion climbing additive for CCA treated wood utility poles to improve their climbabil-ity characteristics. CCA treated poles with the Climbing Additive, based on testing conducted at Louisiana State University (LSU) and linemen climbing trials show that gaff penetration and climbing confidence is similar to oil-based treated poles such as; oil pentachlorophenol (penta).
"DuraClimb is 22% stronger vs. penta treated poles."
CHROMATED COPPER ARSENATE WITH CLIMBING ADDITIVE
Koppers developed an oil-based emulsion climbing additive for CCA treated wood utility poles to improve their climbabil-ity characteristics. CCA treated poles with the Climbing Additive, based on testing conducted at Louisiana State University (LSU) and linemen climbing trials show that gaff penetration and climbing confidence is similar to oil-based treated poles such as; oil pentachlorophenol (penta).
"DuraClimb is 22% stronger vs. penta treated poles."
COPPER NAPHTHENATE
Copper Naphthenate (CuNap) was originally developed for wood (as a brush on preservative), textiles and other cellu-losic materials in the early 1900s and was standardized by the AWPA in 1948. In the late 1980s, its use was expanded to utility wood treated poles and crossarms. More recently, CuNap has been standardized by the AWPA for the treatment of railway ties.
- CuNap Performance Review
- CuNap Environmental Registration
- CuNap General
"DuraClimb is backed by a 50-year warranty."
COPPER NAPHTHENATE
Copper Naphthenate (CuNap) was originally developed for wood (as a brush on preservative), textiles and other cellu-losic materials in the early 1900s and was standardized by the AWPA in 1948. In the late 1980s, its use was expanded to utility wood treated poles and crossarms. More recently, CuNap has been standardized by the AWPA for the treatment of railway ties.
- CuNap Performance Review
- CuNap Environmental Registration
- CuNap General
"DuraClimb is backed by a 50-year warranty."
CREOSOTE (P1 COAL TAR CREOSOTE)
Creosote is the oldest preservative system still in use. Its history of wood treatment dates to the late 1800s, primarily for railroad ties, utility poles and piling.
- Creosote Efficacy Review
- Creosote Environmental Registration
- Creosote General
"DuraClimb is available in a natural brown color."
CREOSOTE (P1 COAL TAR CREOSOTE)
Creosote is the oldest preservative system still in use. Its history of wood treatment dates to the late 1800s, primarily for railroad ties, utility poles and piling.
- Creosote Efficacy Review
- Creosote Environmental Registration
- Creosote General
"DuraClimb is available in a natural brown color."
PENTACHLOROPHENOL (PENTA)
Pentachlorophenol (penta) has been used for utility pole treatment since the 1940s. In a review for the AWPA, Mike Freeman estimated that about 2 million poles per year are treated with penta, making it the most widely used preserva-tive system in the country.7
- Penta Efficacy Review
- Penta Environmental Registration
- Penta General
"DuraClimb is more afforable vs. Penta. "
PENTACHLOROPHENOL (PENTA)
Pentachlorophenol (penta) has been used for utility pole treatment since the 1940s. In a review for the AWPA, Mike Freeman estimated that about 2 million poles per year are treated with penta, making it the most widely used preserva-tive system in the country.7
- Penta Efficacy Review
- Penta Environmental Registration
- Penta General