Earth Anchor
Earth anchors, also called ground anchors, are widely used in power, communications, agriculture, foundations, civil construction, poles and towers, solar power systems, and so on. Rax Industry is the top earth anchor manufacturer and supplier in China, our earth anchors are available in various sizes, shapes, designs, and specifications per a customer’s needs.
The earth anchors are easily installable without causing any damage to the facility attached to it. The earth anchors are designed with a closed bottom which prevents water from entering them, due to that these anchors are highly durable. If the facility is damaged it can be easily replaced with an anchor.
Our earth anchors can have complete information engraved on them, including the company name, product description, and contact number.
Top Earth Anchor Manufacturer and Supplier
Rax Industry is a professional earth anchor manufacturer and supplier in China, our earth anchors are mainly used for power, communications, and foundations.
The earth anchors are manufactured using durable materials like stainless steel and brass. Other than the material, the earth anchors are coated or galvanized. The earth anchors are coated with the use of polyester powder coating and epoxy resin on the surface to protect the anchor from corrosion.
The earth anchors are available in various sizes and shapes as per requirements and they have 3/4″,1 1/4″ capacity for cable support. They can be acquired in many different specifications as per customer needs.
Features
- Constructed using quality material for strength and durability
- Coated and galvanized to be protected from rust and corrosion
Earth Anchors – The Complete Buying Guide
The utility companies for which earth anchor is used, provide services like electricity supply, gas supply, internet connection, etc.
Due to their easy installation feature, they have been widely accepted by utility companies all over the world.
Types of Earth anchors
There are different types of earth anchors. Let’s look at some of them and the role that they play.
1Â Cross-plate anchor:
This type of earth anchor is made up of a cross-shaped plate. It has two diagonal edges that are canted at 45 degrees angle. A utility line would be placed through this anchor and the utility line will be kept in place by the diagonal earth anchors or angles of the utility line. It is used for utility lines that are two inches in diameter.
Cross-plate anchors come in two different models. These anchors ensure that utility wires are firmly placed and will not move or shift from their place.
Such utility lines will result in utility line being free from any damage caused by harsh weather conditions such as heavy winds, storms, and hurricanes. The anchor is attached to utility poles using bolts which makes it an easy installation
2Â Disk anchor:
This earth anchor is used to maintain utility lines that are 4 inches in diameter. The utility line would be slipped through the utility line earth anchors and the utility wires will be secured by three bolts placed at 120 degrees angle from each other. This anchor type holds the wire firmly in place along with two nuts and a washer.
It is made up of three steel pieces. Utility lines installed in utility poles using disk anchors will not be affected by any weather conditions and utility lines are firmly secured to utility poles.
This disk anchor is attached to utility poles with the help of bolts, nuts, and washers, which makes the installation easy and hassle-free even for a layman.
3 Bust expanding anchor:
In utility poles that are made up of wood, utility lines are firmly secured using earth anchors. These anchor types come in two different models. One earth anchor has three sides and the utility line would be slipped through these anchors.
Bust expanding anchors are designed to be installed in the augured holes. It expands as soon as utility line anchors are placed in utility pole anchors. This anchor type is made up of eight steel pieces. These anchors expand when they are installed inside utility poles and hold utility lines firmly in place even under strong winds and harsh weather conditions.
4 Helical anchor:
Helical anchors are mainly used for earth anchoring applications. However, utility poles can also be installed using earth anchors. A helical anchor is designed with a curved shaft that penetrates the utility pole. The helical anchor comes in three different models:
Single helix earth anchor
Multi-utility line utility anchorage monolithic anchor and Split angle earth anchor. These earth anchors are quite easy to install.
Multi-utility line earth anchor:
The anchor comes with a utility line that is attached to the utility pole. This utility line has two different design features. The anchors can be installed using a single utility line and this utility line would be kept in place by two straps. The utility line earth anchors can also be installed using utility lines that are attached to the utility pole.
5 Manta ray anchor:
Manta anchors can be installed onto utility poles that are made up of concrete. It e utility line anchors in the utility pole and this utility line with an eyelet would rest on a washer or strap that is attached to utility poles.
It also comes with a swivel bolt, nut, wedge, and utility poles. It is an earth anchor that comes in different sizes.
Business Viewpoint: Manta ray anchors have many benefits and advantages associated with them. One of them is they are easy to install. They are also cost-effective, especially when compared to other types of earth anchors.
6 No-wrench screw anchor:
These anchors are securely fixed to the surface of concrete poles by no-wrench screw anchors. This type of earth anchor is installed on the exterior surface of the pole and not inside the pole.
These screws are screwed into a threaded hole with the help of an auger or by hand force. They firmly hold utility lines even in the strong winds and storms.
These no-wrench earth anchors are also easy to install and do not need any drilling. The utility pole anchors can be easily removed and replaced with other utility poles.
It also comes in different models such as screw earth anchor and wedge earth anchor.
7 Pole key anchor
A pole key anchor can be used to resist utility movement due to utility forces. A pole key anchor can be used in utility pole applications. The anchor is attached to the utility pole and installed at or near the utility ground surface. The anchor resists Utility pinning against a structure or wires crossing utility poles after being subjected to strong wind gusts b) Utility force from utility lines, utility wing-wires, and utility load from utility poles during utility pole elevation.
8 Power hub screw anchor
The earth anchor is the most common screw anchor used for utility poles.
The utility pole attachment screw consists of a taper-threaded uncased socket drive end attached to a ferrule that is placed in a utility pole attachment.
The utility pole attachment screw has since evolved into many new types, such as the utility pole anchor, utility anchor, and utility pole binder.
9 Rock anchor
A rock anchor for pole line utility is a utility pole support device delivered and installed as utility infrastructure.
An earth anchor for utility poles consists of a concrete base, steel settings (for example three pieces 120 degrees apart), steel rod (to set the utility pole in) with a wooden splining shaft inside, steel cross piece to which utility lines will be attached.
10 Other Earth Anchors
Rax Industry is a professional earth anchor manufacturer in China, we have manufactured earth anchors for more than 18 years, and we can manufacture earth anchors according to drawings and technical requirements provided by the customers.
Features of Earth anchors for utility poles
Some of the key features of the earth anchors include:
- Strong and durable: The anchors are made of galvanized stainless steel which makes them durable and strong. Even in the case of a weak utility pole, they can support both poles firmly to ensure that utility lines are properly placed.
- Agile designs: The earth anchors offer two fastening points, one at the top and another at the bottom to ensure a sound utility pole. The anchor is made in an easy-to-use design so that utility lines can be properly placed within minutes after installing utility poles.
- Versatility: These earth anchors are versatile as they can be used for utility anchors, utility poles, and even for other outdoor projects that require strong anchorage.
- Customized: The design and dimensions of the earth anchors can be customized to meet your requirements.
Summary
The earth anchor is an important device used for securing utility lines. This product has been designed to withstand high tension and stress that would occur during severe weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances (eg: breakage).
It is made up of high-grade silicon steel, with each component conforming to various international standards and regulations. This is one of the pole line hardware that you should consider buying. Contact us for more information.