Passive safety poles in aluminum

​An aluminum pole not only increases road safety, but also looks great

DAV NORDIC’s passive safety poles in aluminum, also known as ALU Round and MILEWIDE, are a sensible choice if you care about road safety, the environment, longevity and low maintenance. 

In general, aluminum has many advantages over steel. For example, aluminum has a lower weight. This makes transportation, handling and installation much easier. Furthermore, it is extremely durable and can withstand very harsh environments such as waterfronts and coastlines. Aluminum also has a much higher recycling rate than when compared to steel. 

With the right alloy, DAV NORDIC aluminum masts can last up to 40-50 years. This can be, for example, anodizing, which protects against corrosion. In addition, it is important to treat the pole underground to protect it from corrosion. This is done with the surface treatment “HDPE soil protection”.

Long lifespan and stylish appearance

All our aluminum poles are available in a variety of looks. They are available in conical, stepped and cylindrical versions. They can be supplied in raw aluminum, anodized or in any RAL colour. If you choose anodizing, you get both an extended lifespan and a beautiful finish. 

Resilient aluminum poles play a role in road safety. Because in the event of a collision between a car and a pole, they will absorb some of the force of the impact. There are three safety classes; HE, LE and NE. 

The different safety classes have different purposes, but all increase road safety: 

HE is the safety class where the car is slowed down as much as possible 

LE brakes the car to a lesser extent. The LE class poles absorbs the impact more than it brakes the car. 

HE and LE class poles are typically used in areas where there is a risk of hitting vulnerable road users, 

The NE class is the safety class where the car is slowed down the least. NE poles are largely used in more open areas without too many vulnerable road users.