Round Straight Steel
Embedded Pole
Product Code: RSPE
One-piece hot-rolled welded steel construction engineered for direct burial in concrete — no anchor bolts required. Features a factory-welded 2-3/8\u{2033} tenon mount and a factory-applied below-grade asphaltum coating for corrosion protection. Suited for streetscapes, parks, commercial sites, and municipal installations where an embedded footing is preferred.
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Key Features
Direct Burial Installation
RSPE poles are set directly in a concrete foundation — no anchor bolts, no base plate, no template required. Simplifies installation and reduces material cost for residential and light commercial applications.
Below-Grade Asphaltum Coating
Factory-applied asphaltum (asphalt) coating on the embedded section protects the steel from soil moisture, corrosive soils, and groundwater. The above-grade to below-grade transition is clearly marked on every pole.
Wire Access Slots
Oval wire access slots punched into the embedded section allow conduit and wiring to enter the pole below grade. Eliminates surface-mounted conduit runs and maintains a clean above-grade appearance.
Welded 2-3/8\u{2033} Tenon Mount
Factory-welded 2-3/8\u{2033} tenon on every RSPE pole. Compatible with standard luminaire slip-fitters, arm adapters, and single or double arm configurations. Cut-to-length available on request.
Hand Hole with Locking Bar
3\u{2033} \u{00D7} 5\u{2033} hand hole at 18\u{2033} above finished grade on side A. Includes a matching cover plate with a locking bar for tamper resistance and an integrated grounding lug on every pole.
Powder-Coat over Galvanization
Above-grade dual-layer corrosion protection: hot-dip galvanization base plus exterior powder coat. Standard colors: Black, Dark Bronze, Silver Gray, White. Premium: Pine Green, Corten Brown.
Technical Specifications
Structural Data
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Construction | Hot-rolled welded steel, one-piece |
| Shaft Yield Strength | 55 KSI Minimum |
| Installation Method | Direct burial in concrete (no anchor bolts) |
| Tenon Mount | 2-3/8″ welded, factory-installed |
| Shaft Diameter | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Wall Thickness | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Overall Length | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Above-Grade Height | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Embed Depth (below grade) | [PDF] — verify from spec sheet |
| Below-Grade Coating | Factory-applied asphaltum |
| Wire Access Slots | [PDF] — verify dimensions from spec sheet |
| Hand Hole Dimension | 3″ × 5″ at 18″ above grade |
| Above-Grade Finish | Powder-coat over galvanization |
| Standard Colors | Black, Dark Bronze, Silver Gray, White |
| Premium Colors | Pine Green, Corten Brown |
| Structural Warranty | 5 Years |
| Finish Warranty | 3 Years |
Wind Load Ratings — ASCE 7-05 (EPA ft²)
| Catalog No. | Weight | 90 MPH | 100 MPH | 110 MPH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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EPA values per AASHTO 2013 / ASCE 7-05 for side-mounted fixtures only. Full Florida (FBC 2023 / ASCE 7-10) wind ratings and 120–140 MPH columns are included in the downloadable spec sheet. Consult factory for bracket arm or luminaire pole-top loading criteria.
Applications
Streetscapes
Residential Sites
Commercial Exteriors
Parks
Pathways
Municipal Lighting
Downloads
Download the complete RSPE specification sheet for full engineering data, ordering matrices, wind load tables, embed depth schedules, and installation guidelines.
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