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FRC CMT Poles - The Centrifugally Cast Fiberglass Manufacturing Process
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Layers of veil and structural glass are measured and
wrapped around an aluminum mandrel for insertion into the mold. The mandrel is
removed prior to spinning.
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Materials are rotated in the mold, causing the materials to conform smoothly to the mold.
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While the mold is rotated at 1300-1500 rpm, specially pigmented resins and a special catalyst
are injected into the mold. This resin also contains UV inhibitors to prolong pole life.
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After curing, handholes, cable entrance holes, mast arms, and other customizations are performed.
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