Sales Manual-Flipbook-July 2021

SALES MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4. CONTACT INFO 6. BROCHURE 10. McWane Poles 12. Pole Finishes & Features 13. Pole Sizes & Information 16. Made in the USA 17. Accessories & Tools 18. Poles Testing Information 20. PUBLICATIONS 22. T&D World - Ironing Out Pole Problems 27. Entergy Newsroom - A Ductile Iron Pole is Born 28. Avista - Innovation at Avista or Thinking Outside of the Box 30. Ductile Iron Fire Exposure White Paper 40. MARKETING BULLETINS 42. Ductile Iron Supports KEYS in Hurricane Irma 44. Storm-Hardening Poles Saves Utility Millions 46. PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 48. Agenda 49. The Company 57. Iron Ductile Poles 68. Ductile Iron Poles 75. Contact Information 76. Product Code & Logic 80. OVERALL SPECIFICATIONS 82. Part 1 - General 86. Part 2 - Product 90. SAMPLES DRAWING, ACCESSORIES, & TOOLS 92. Samples Drawing 93. Accessories & Tools McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc.

94. TECHNICAL NOTES 96. Drilling Poles 97. Field Assembly 99. Reliability-Based Pole Design 101. Field Drilling Coated Poles 102. Fire Performance 103. Pole Capacity 104. Pole Inspection 105. Testing Procedures 106. Vehicle Impact 107. Zinc and Acrylic Coating 108. TESTING DOCUMENTS 110. Full Scale Destructive Testing - Class 1 50’, H2 70’, H4 80’, H4 95’ - Hardy Engineering 126. Full Scale Destructive Testing - NEETRAC 128. Fire Test - Western Fire Lab 133. Cathodic Disbondment Testing of Embedment Coating 134. Conductivity Testing - Advanced Technical Services 136. Dielectric Strength of Ceramic Epoxy Coating - Element Materials Technology 138. Pole Step Pull-Out Test - TMT Lab 158. ASTM B-117/G-1 - Weight Loss Comparison Between Cor-Ten and Ductile Iron 160. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 164. DOCUMENTS AND FORMS 166. W-9 Form 168. Credit Application 170. SDS INFORMATION 172. Almond Pole Barrier Coat 177. Black Pole Barrier Coat 183. Gray Pole Barrier Coat 188. Vermont Brown Pole Barrier Coat 194. Permasafe Pole Black Part A 200. Permasafe Pole Black Part B 206. Ductile/Iron/Compacted Graphic Iron Castings 212. SuperLube Silicone Graphite Iron Castings 222. NFT Zinc Wire 234. QUALIFYING QUESTIONS 235. DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS Sales Manual • 2019

CONTACT INFO Heather Stoffer McWane Poles Production Coordinator 592 Clow Lane [email protected] Cohocton, OH 43812 P 740-202-7482 mcwanepoles.com Mark Murfitt Gary Braaten National Sales Manager Regional Sales Manager - West [email protected] [email protected] P 614-301-8803 P 509-202-3145 Warren Stewart Marc Dray Managing Director Regional Sales Manager - North [email protected] [email protected] P 205-999-5657 P 260-433-8902 Shelby Longaberger Inside Sales Representative [email protected] P 740-202-7482 F 740-202-7494 McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc.

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Sales Manual • 2021MCWANE POLES 7 BROCHURE

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BROCHURE A Groundbreaking Alternative to Conventional Utility Poles Why McWane Ductile Iron Poles? LOW MAINTENANCE — McWane ductile iron poles are completely resistant to rot, insects, and woodpeckers, so they require less maintenance than other poles. LOWER LIFE CYCLE COST — With a 75 year plus expected service life and low maintenance requirement, McWane Poles have a lower life cycle cost than other poles. ENGINEERED CONSISTENCY — McWane Poles are engineered and manufactured for consistent strength and appearance, and, unlike wood, they will not shrink or warp over time. SIMPLE INSTALLATION — McWane Poles weigh less than wood and much less than concrete poles and are much easier to drill than steel, concrete, and fiberglass. LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT — McWane Poles are made of over 96 percent recycled material and are 100 percent recyclable, and they do not leach harmful chemicals. Sales Manual • 2021 9

MCWANE POLES Ideal for These Applications and Many More 69 kV Line Hardening Un-Guyed Angles Equipment Poles 10 McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc.

MCWANE POLES 161 kV H-Frame 115 kV Switch Poles Coastal Environments Un-Guyed Tap Poles Sales Manual • 2021 11

POLE FINISHES & FEATURES Pole Cap Options Raptor Cap Flat Cap Ductile Iron Flat Cap (Class H5 and Lower) (Class H5 and Lower) Ground Connections Ground Plates Base Plate Pole Finish Options Embed Coating Weathered Finish Coated Finish Ceramic Epoxy Self-protecting finish. Arc-applied zinc base Applied internally and coat with gray acrylic top externally from base to 1’ coat (brown and black above ground standard. also available). McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 12

POLE SIZES & INFORMATION Class 3 Class 2 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 42 42 30 C3030 42 650 6.0 11.3 1.95 43.9 5.5 30 C3030 42 749 6.0 11.2 2.41 54.1 5.5 35 C3035 41 786 6.0 11.9 1.95 35 C3035 35 906 6.0 11.7 2.41 40 C3040 35 980 6.0 12.8 1.95 52.7 6.0 40 C3040 30 1137 6.0 12.7 2.41 64.9 6.0 45 C3045 31 1139 6.0 13.8 1.95 45 C3045 26 1326 6.0 13.6 2.41 50 C3050 26 1310 6.0 14.4 1.95 62.4 6.0 50 C3050 22 1530 6.0 14.6 2.41 77.0 6.0 55 C3055 23 [15] 1549 6.0 15.3 1.95 55 C3055 19 [15] 1824 6.0 15.1 2.41 60 C3060 19 [12] 1737 6.0 16.3 1.95 71.2 6.5 60 C3060 16 [15] 2055 6.0 16.0 2.41 87.8 6.5 65 C3065 16 [12] 1937 6.0 17.2 1.95 65 C3065 13 [12] 2302 6.0 17.0 2.41 70 C3070 15 [12] 2232 6.0 17.8 1.95 80.0 7.0 70 C3070 12 [12] 2665 6.0 17.5 2.41 98.6 7.0 75 C3075 13 [12] 2529 6.0 18.4 1.95 75 C3075 11 [12] 2934 6.0 18.4 2.41 80 C3080 * 2810 6.0 19.4 1.95 88.7 7.5 80 C3080 [8] 3218 6.0 19.4 2.41 109.4 7.5 ** * 85 C3085 [8] 3644 6.0 19.8 2.41 ** * * ** * 97.5 8.0 90 C3090 [8] 3939 6.0 20.8 2.41 120.3 8.0 ** * ** * 95 C3095 4250 6.0 21.8 2.41 * ** * 106.3 8.5 131.1 8.5 115.1 9.0 141.9 9.0 123.8 9.5 152.7 9.5 132.6 10.0 163.5 10.0 ** 174.4 10.5 ** 185.2 11.0 ** 196.0 11.5 Class 1 Class H1 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed 30 Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth 30 Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth 35 C1030 (2 Pcs.) Capacity 35 H1030 (2 Pcs.) Capacity 40 C1035 (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 40 H1035 (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 45 C1040 42 45 H1040 36 50 C1045 37 873 8.7 14.1 2.93 68.5 5.5 50 H1045 30 1018 8.7 14.1 3.51 79.0 5.5 55 C1050 30 1048 8.7 14.5 2.93 55 H1050 25 1231 8.7 14.5 3.51 60 C1055 25 1291 8.7 15.5 2.93 79.0 6.0 60 H1055 23 1526 8.7 15.5 3.51 94.8 6.0 65 C1060 22 1481 8.7 16.5 2.93 65 H1060 20 1763 8.7 16.5 3.51 70 C1065 19 1683 8.7 17.5 2.93 93.6 6.0 70 H1065 17 2016 8.7 17.5 3.51 112.3 6.0 75 C1070 16 [8] 2039 8.7 17.9 2.93 75 H1070 15 [8] 2380 8.7 17.9 3.51 80 C1075 13 [8] 2311 8.7 18.9 2.93 106.8 6.5 80 H1075 12 [8] 2654 8.7 18.9 3.51 128.1 6.5 85 C1080 11 [8] 1597 8.7 19.9 2.93 85 H1080 10 [8] 2943 8.7 19.9 3.51 90 C1085 10 [8] 3034 8.7 20.3 2.93 119.9 7.0 90 H1085 10 [8] 3369 8.7 20.3 3.51 143.9 7.0 95 C1090 [8] 3332 8.7 21.3 2.93 95 H1090 [8] 3672 8.7 21.3 3.51 * C1095 [6] 3641 8.7 22.3 2.93 133.1 7.5 100 H1095 [6] 3988 8.7 22.3 3.51 159.7 7.5 [6] 4149 8.7 22.7 2.93 H1100 [6] 4487 8.7 22.7 3.51 * [6] 4482 8.7 23.7 2.93 146.3 8.0 [6] 4825 8.7 23.7 3.51 175.5 8.0 * 4826 8.7 24.7 2.93 [6] 5177 8.7 24.7 3.51 159.4 8.5 5808 8.7 25.3 3.51 191.3 8.5 * ** * 172.6 9.0 207.1 9.0 185.7 9.5 222.9 9.5 198.9 10.0 238.7 10.0 212.1 10.5 254.5 10.5 225.2 11.0 270.3 11.0 238.4 11.5 286.1 11.5 ** 301.9 12.0 BEST SOLUTION — “Ductile Iron poles offer a unique combination of high value, incredible strength, light weight, durability, and flexibility, and they will not deteriorate like wood and concrete. They are more cost effective and do a better job than anything else the utility has come across. FKEC expects them to last a long, long time.” - Keith Kropf, PE - Director of Engineering at Florida Keys Electric Co-Op Association EASY TO INSTALL — “McWane Poles are much easier to work with. Only my two biggest line trucks can install concrete poles. This causes a backlog of work for pole installations. With McWane Poles, every line truck can perform an installation.” - Zane Howard, PE - Engineering Systems at Knoxville Utilities Board Class poles are designed to wood pole equivalency, NESC Grade B construction. Sales Manual • 2021 13

POLE SIZES & INFORMATION Class H2 Class H3 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 33 30 30 H2030 28 1151 8.7 14.2 4.16 93.6 5.5 30 H3030 25 1330 8.7 14.2 4.88 109.7 5.5 35 H2035 22 4.16 35 H3035 20 1605 8.7 14.5 4.88 40 H2040 19 1416 8.7 14.5 4.16 112.3 6.0 40 H3040 17 1971 8.7 15.5 4.88 131.6 6.0 45 H2045 17 4.16 45 H3045 15 2267 8.7 16.5 4.88 50 H2050 14 1730 8.7 15.5 4.16 133.1 6.0 50 H3050 13 2584 8.7 17.5 4.88 156.0 6.0 55 H2055 13 [8] 4.16 55 H3055 12 [8] 3039 8.7 17.9 4.88 60 H2060 10 [8] 1995 8.7 16.5 4.16 151.8 6.5 60 H3060 9 [8] 3384 8.7 18.9 4.88 177.9 6.5 65 H2065 9 [8] 4.16 65 H3065 8 [8] 3743 8.7 19.9 4.88 70 H2070 8 [8] 2280 8.7 17.5 4.16 170.6 7.0 70 H3070 7 [8] 4290 8.7 20.3 4.88 199.9 7.0 75 H2075 [8] 4.16 75 H3075 [8] 4680 8.7 21.3 4.88 80 H2080 [6] 2738 8.7 17.9 4.16 189.3 7.5 80 H3080 [6] 5088 8.7 22.3 4.88 221.8 7.5 85 H2085 [6] 4.16 85 H3085 [6] 5734 8.7 22.7 4.88 90 H2090 [6] 3047 8.7 18.9 4.16 208.0 8.0 90 H3090 [6] 6169 8.7 23.7 4.88 243.8 8.0 95 H2095 [6] 4.16 95 H3095 [6] 6624 8.7 24.8 4.88 100 H2100 3373 8.7 19.9 4.16 226.7 8.5 100 H3100 739 8.7 25.3 4.88 265.7 8.5 3864 8.7 20.3 245.4 9.0 287.6 9.0 4216 8.7 21.3 264.2 9.5 309.6 9.5 4583 8.7 22.3 282.9 10.0 331.5 10.0 5176 8.7 22.7 301.6 10.5 353.4 10.5 5579 8.7 23.7 320.3 11.0 375.4 11.0 6000 8.7 24.8 339.0 11.5 397.3 11.5 6626 8.7 25.3 357.8 12.0 419.7 12.0 Class H4 Class H4 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 20 20 30 H4030 20 1506 11.4 16.9 5.66 127.2 5.5 30 H5030 20 1506 11.4 16.9 6.50 146.3 5.5 35 H4035 18 1787 11.4 17.2 5.66 35 H5035 18 1787 11.4 17.2 6.50 40 H4040 16 2210 11.4 18.2 5.66 152.7 6.0 40 H5040 15 2262 11.4 18.2 6.50 175.5 6.0 45 H4045 14 2523 11.4 19.2 5.66 45 H5045 13 2609 11.4 19.2 6.50 50 H4050 12 2855 11.4 20.3 5.66 181.0 6.0 50 H5050 11 2978 11.4 20.3 6.50 208.0 6.0 55 H4055 11 [8] 3349 11.4 20.6 5.66 55 H5055 10 [8] 3527 11.4 20.6 6.50 60 H4060 9 [6] 3704 11.4 21.7 5.66 206.4 6.5 60 H5060 8 [6] 3921 11.4 21.7 6.50 237.3 6.5 65 H4065 7 [6] 4077 11.4 22.7 5.66 65 H5065 7 [6] 4430 11.4 22.7 6.50 70 H4070 7 [6] 4674 11.4 23.1 5.66 231.9 7.0 70 H5070 6 [6] 5029 11.4 23.1 6.50 266.5 7.0 75 H4075 6 [6] 5081 11.4 24.1 5.66 75 H5075 6 [6] 5501 11.4 24.1 6.50 80 H4080 [6] 5506 11.4 25.1 5.66 257.3 7.5 80 H5080 [6] 5996 11.4 25.1 6.50 295.8 7.5 85 H4085 [6] 6214 11.4 25.5 5.66 85 H5085 [6] 6817 11.4 25.5 6.50 90 H4090 [6] 6676 11.4 26.5 5.66 282.8 8.0 90 H5090 [6] 7351 11.4 26.5 6.50 325.0 8.0 95 H4095 7158 11.4 26.5 5.66 95 H5095 7909 11.4 27.5 6.50 308.2 8.5 354.3 8.5 333.6 9.0 383.5 9.0 359.1 9.5 412.8 9.5 384.5 10.0 442.0 10.0 410.0 10.5 471.3 10.5 435.4 11.0 500.5 11.0 460.9 11.5 529.8 11.5 MORE RELIABLE — “Our guys are singing praises of this pole. All the insulators were stripped off the pole. I don’t believe any other pole we use in this application would have survived undamaged like this one.” [After a large hickory tree fell on power lines, breaking wood poles on either side of a McWane pole.] - Bart Borden - VP of Operations at Cleveland Utilities THEY JUST WORK — “They just work. They did exactly what they were designed to do - stop the domino effect.” [After a winter storm took down 1,400 wood poles. No ductile iron or wood poles failed in the sections of line hardened with McWane Poles.] - Reed Emerson, Cimarron Electric Cooperative’s Senior Vice President of Engineering and Operations Class poles are designed to wood pole equivalency, NESC Grade B construction. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 14

Class H6 Class H7 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 16 16 30 H6030 1616 14.0 19.5 7.41 166.7 5.5 30 H7030 1616 14.0 19.5 8.39 188.7 5.5 35 H6035 16 1885 14.0 19.9 35 H7035 16 1885 14.0 19.9 40 H6040 2419 14.0 20.9 7.41 200.1 6.0 40 H7040 2484 14.0 20.9 8.39 226.4 6.0 45 H6045 16 2778 14.0 21.9 45 H7045 16 2883 14.0 21.9 50 H6050 3097 14.0 22.3 7.41 237.1 6.0 50 H7050 3236 14.0 22.3 8.39 268.3 6.0 55 H6055 14 3810 14.0 23.3 55 H7055 14 3949 14.0 23.3 60 H6060 4254 14.0 24.3 7.41 270.5 6.5 60 H7060 4394 14.0 24.3 8.39 306.1 6.5 65 H6065 13 4662 14.0 24.7 65 H7065 12 4802 14.0 24.7 70 H6070 5426 14.0 25.7 7.41 303.8 7.0 70 H7070 5687 14.0 25.7 8.39 343.8 7.0 75 H6075 10 5893 14.0 26.7 75 H7075 10 6227 14.0 26.7 80 H6080 6700 14.0 27.1 7.41 337.2 7.5 80 H7080 7148 14.0 27.1 8.39 381.5 7.5 9 [6] 9 [6] 7.41 370.5 8.0 8.39 419.3 8.0 7 [6] 7 [6] 7.41 403.8 8.5 8.39 457.0 8.5 6 [6] 6 [6] 7.41 437.2 9.0 8.39 494.7 9.0 6 [6] 5 [6] 7.41 470.5 9.5 8.39 532.4 9.5 5 [6] 5 [6] 7.41 503.9 10.0 8.39 570.2 10.0 Class H8 Class H9 Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 16 16 30 H8030 1711 14.0 19.5 9.43 212.1 5.5 30 H9030 2004 16.5 22.1 10.53 236.9 5.5 35 H8035 16 2010 14.0 19.9 35 H9035 16 2321 16.5 22.4 40 H8040 2655 14.0 20.9 9.43 254.5 6.0 40 H9040 3046 16.5 23.5 10.53 284.3 6.0 45 H8045 15 3083 14.0 21.9 45 H9045 13 3493 16.5 24.5 50 H8050 3464 14.0 22.3 9.43 301.6 6.0 50 H9050 4281 16.5 24.9 10.53 337.0 6.0 55 H8050 13 4230 14.0 23.3 55 H9055 11 4793 16.5 25.9 60 H8060 4708 14.0 24.3 9.43 344.0 6.5 60 H9060 5335 16.5 26.9 10.53 384.3 6.5 65 H8065 11 5146 14.0 24.7 65 H9065 9 6273 16.5 27.6 70 H8070 6181 14.0 25.7 9.43 386.4 7.0 70 * 10.53 431.7 7.0 75 H8075 9 [6] 6826 14.0 26.7 75 * 9 * ** 80 H8080 7956 14.0 27.1 9.43 428.8 7.5 80 * * ** 10.53 479.1 7.5 8 [6] 8 [6] * ** 9.43 471.3 8.0 10.53 526.5 8.0 7 [6] 6 [6] 9.43 513.7 8.5 10.53 573.9 8.5 6 [6] * 9.43 556.1 9.0 * ** 5 [6] * 9.43 598.5 9.5 * ** 5 [6] * 9.43 640.9 10.0 * ** 11.7 Kip 12.8 Kip Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed 30 Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth 30 Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth 35 11030 (2 Pcs.) Capacity 35 12030 (2 Pcs.) Capacity 40 11035 (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 40 12035 (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 45 11040 45 12040 21 50 11045 25 2011 16.5 22 11.7 263.3 5.5 50 12045 1927 16.5 22 12.8 288 5.5 55 11050 55 12050 15 2590 16.5 22.3 60 11055 15 2447 16.5 22.3 11.7 315.9 6.0 60 12055 3251 16.5 23.4 12.8 345.6 6.0 65 11060 65 12060 13 3493 16.5 24.4 11065 12 3041 16.5 23.4 11.7 374.4 6.0 12065 4547 16.5 24.7 12.8 409.6 6.0 11 5191 16.5 25.7 11 3535 16.5 24.4 11.7 427.1 6.5 5811 16.5 26.7 12.8 467.2 6.5 9 7016 16.5 26.9 8 4381 16.5 24.7 11.7 479.7 7.0 12.8 524.8 7.0 6 7 4931 16.5 25.7 11.7 532.4 7.5 12.8 582.4 7.5 6 6 5505 16.5 26.7 11.7 585.0 8.0 12.8 640.0 8.0 5 5 6456 16.5 26.9 11.7 637.7 8.5 12.8 697.6 8.5 16 Kip 20 Kip Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. Feet Part Full Stand. Tip Base Allow. Ground Stand. No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed No. Truck Weight Dia. Dia Tip Line Embed 30 Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth Qty (Lbs.) (In.) (In.) Load Depth 35 10630 (2 Pcs.) Capacity (2 Pcs.) Capacity 40 16035 (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) (Kips) (Kip-Ft.) (Ft.) 45 16040 16 16 50 16045 2484 16.5 22 16 360.0 5.5 30 20030 2671 19 24.6 20 450.0 5.5 16050 14 2809 16.5 22.3 35 20035 12 3049 19 24.9 3767 19 25.9 16 432.0 6.0 40 20040 4203 19 25.9 20 540.0 6.0 12 4311 19 27 45 20045 10 4856 19 27 5245 19 27.1 16 512.0 6.0 50 20050 5983 19 27.1 20 640.0 6.0 10 8 16 584.0 6.5 20 730.0 6.5 8 7 16 736.0 7.0 20Sales 8M20a.n0ual • 72.0021 15

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ACCESSORIES & TOOLS Drill Bits Hole Plugs Milwaukee Tool Part Nos. Hole Plugs............................................ PLP-0750B (Black) PLP-0750G (Gray) 3/8” Quick Change Arbor............................. 49-57-0035 Pole Steps 11/16” Hole Saw Cutter.....................................49-57-8201 13/16” Hole Saw Cutter.................................. 49-57-8205 Pilot Bit (replacement).................................. 49-57-0038 (Other sizes available.) Unitec 13/16” Hole Saw Cutter................................1-1-126 (Used for double-walled holes. Other sizes available.) Pole Step with Fall Arrest Loop......................VAF 1002 15/16” x 5” HSS Straight Shank Spiral Flute Reamer - Fastenal Part No. 3370520 (Used to increase hole size. Other sizes available.) Dormer E651 High-Speed Steel Combined Drill and Tap - Dormer Part No. E6511/2 Jacking Kit Jacking Kits Available for Purchase from McWane Poles Sales Manual • 2021 17

POLES TESTING INFORMATION McWane Poles experienced no damage or loss of strength when tested by the Western Fire Center Inc. to a proposed Standard for fire resistance of wood poles. Yield Strength 42,000 psi Ultimate Strength 60,000 psi Modules of Elasticity 24,000 psi Minimum Elongation 10% Ductile iron poles are designed to withstand 142% of class load before ultimate failure. AEP Dolan Lab’s conductivity testing on a 45’ pole resulted in approximately 2,000 micro- ohms impedance - equivalent to the resistance of a 4/0 copper ground. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 18

Tip Load, Minimum Capacity, Kips Applied 2 Feet Below Pole Tip Length Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 9.43 10.53 All 1.95 2.41 2.93 3.51 4.16 4.88 5.66 6.50 7.41 8.39 Bending Moment, Minimum Capacity, Kip-Feet at Ground Line Length Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 H7 H8 H9 30 43.9 54.1 65.8 79.0 93.6 109.7 127.2 146.3 166.7 188.7 212.1 236.9 254.5 284.3 35 52.7 64.9 79.0 94.8 112.3 131.6 152.7 175.5 200.1 226.4 301.6 337.0 344.0 384.3 40 62.4 77.0 93.6 112.3 133.1 156.0 181.0 208.0 237.1 268.3 386.4 431.7 428.8 479.1 45 71.2 87.8 106.8 128.1 151.8 177.9 206.4 237.3 270.5 306.1 471.3 526.5 513.7 573.9 50 80.0 98.6 119.9 143.9 170.6 199.9 231.9 266.5 303.8 343.8 556.1 598.5 * 55 88.7 109.4 133.1 159.7 189.3 221.8 257.3 295.8 337.2 381.5 640.9 * * 60 97.5 120.3 146.3 175.5 208.0 243.8 282.8 325.0 370.5 419.3 * * * * 65 106.3 131.1 159.4 191.3 226.7 265.7 308.2 354.3 403.8 457.0 * * * * 70 115.1 141.9 172.6 207.1 245.4 287.6 333.6 383.5 437.2 494.7 75 123.8 152.7 185.7 222.9 264.2 309.6 359.1 412.8 470.5 532.4 80 132.6 163.5 198.9 238.7 282.9 331.5 384.5 442.0 503.9 570.2 85 * 174.4 212.1 254.5 301.6 353.4 410.0 471.3 * * 90 * 185.2 225.2 270.3 320.3 375.4 435.4 500.5 * * 95 * 196.0 238.4 286.1 339.0 397.3 460.9 529.8 * * 100 * * * 301.9 357.8 419.7 * * * * Sales Manual • 2021 19

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PUBLICATIONS Ironing Out Pole Problems Nevertheless, the Keys are a haven for tourists, snowbirds and the loyal “Conch Republic” residents Using ductile iron utility poles are a who live there year-round. But some of the same textbook case of a new application for an environmental conditions that contribute to the age-old product. tropical atmosphere make power distribution all the more problematic. Intense sun, heat and continuous By Keith Kropf, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative salt spray lead to ultraviolet damage and corrosion of most traditional types of equipment. Utility poles At first blush, the idea of distributing a steady, are no exception. Problems with wood, concrete reliable stream of electricity to the Florida Keys and steel are exacerbated by virtually every aspect almost defies logic. There is one challenge after of the harsh environment, including sandy soil, another. The chain of some 1700 islands off the tip coral rock, tidewater and the potential for triple- of the Florida peninsula extends all the way to Key digit winds. Therefore, innovative, cost-effective West, which represents the southernmost point solutions for improving the reliability and lifespan in the continental United States. It is literally the of poles are usually met with great interest in the end of the line — as far away from mainland power Florida Keys. sources as one can get. Minuscule and surrounded by water, none of the islands are more than 20 ft Ductile Iron (6.1 m) above sea level, so there is an ever-present risk of flooding. And, of course, the seasonal Such was the case when officials from the Florida threat of devastating winds and storm surges from Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC) first heard about hurricanes is in the air with recurring regularity. McWane ductile iron utility poles in early 2010. A distributor mentioned the poles in conversation This single-phase distribution pole is situated — as one day with some members of FKEC’s engineering is most of the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative department and happened to have one of system — within view of the water. McWane’s brochures. The engineers, one of whom was also experienced in metallurgy, immediately grasped the concept. They knew that ductile iron was much more corrosion-resistant than other materials and were surprised no one had thought of using it for poles before. Ductile iron has been the workhorse of the municipal water pipe industry for decades. It was developed as a lighter, stronger, more flexible, durable, corrosion-resistant and cost-effective alternative to cast iron. As an engineered material, the microstructure of ductile iron is controlled during production to create a product with a long list of superior properties. One of the most distinctive characteristics of ductile iron is that its graphite composition is manipulated into spherical nodules rather than flakes (as in cast iron). This gives the resulting material “ductility,” which makes it slightly elastic and therefore resistant to cracking when under extreme force. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 22

In 1955, ductile iron pipe became the standard of • Environmentally friendly, made from recycled municipal water and sewer systems throughout the material, and the poles themselves are 100% nation. And McWane Inc., based in Birmingham, recyclable Alabama since 1921, became one of leading producers of ductile iron pipe for the water • Combine the physical strength of steel with the infrastructure of cities across America. Highly corrosion resistance of cast iron adept at manufacturing products for use below the ground, McWane has now applied its knowledge • Weigh about 50% less than comparable wood and experience to developing utility poles that poles — and far less than concrete stand up to virtually all types of comparisons, as well as the most demanding environmental and • Manufactured by centrifugal casting for economic conditions. consistent dimensional control and are engineered for consistent strength with a Pole Properties minimum yield strength of 42 ksi Historically, FKEC had used three types of poles: • Cost effective versus steel and concrete concrete, steel and wood. All three materials have their advantages, but there’s a significant downside These ductile iron poles are coated with PermaSafe to each, as well. Concrete has weight issues, steel ceramic epoxy — interior and exterior — from a is corrosive, and wood’s durability is a weakness in minimum of 1 ft above groundline to the base of the the Keys environment. pole. Because of FKEC’s wind loading strength requirements, wood poles have to be huge and all the more heavy to do the job. The fact that wood is treated with toxic preservatives is also a concern in environmentally sensitive communities such as the Keys. And, in spite of being treated, wood poles do still rot. As for concrete, in addition to the weight issue (making transportation and installation both difficult and expensive), those poles have peculiarities in their design that make them prone to cracking. Once water and salt get into the pole, the rebar rusts and the concrete breaks away. That destroys the pole. Concrete is generally thought to be long lasting, and it is. But once it’s flexed, it cracks; and that affects the life cycle. Ductile iron poles are engineered and manufactured to solve those problems and then some. Ductile iron poles offer many beneficial features: Sales Manual • 2021 23

PUBLICATIONS Installation of this 45-ft (H1 equivalent) ductile Which to Use iron pole on an energized three-phase 25-kV line requires pole and conductor cover up. By using FKEC began actively researching alternative types the lighter-weight ductile iron poles — predrilled of poles after the 2004 hurricane season. Many according to specifications — FKEC significantly utilities just keep doing what they have always lowers its installation costs. done — over and over — and accept their particular weather as a fact of life. FKEC, of course, knew it • Lightweight and easy to handle, making for low could not change its weather and environmental transport costs and easy installation conditions. But since the Keys are in the highest wind area in the country, there was an urgent need • Reduce maintenance, repairs and replacements to find a better pole solution. So the utility explored because they are not affected by rot, cracking, and tested as many options as possible. insects, woodpeckers, or temperature, and they are highly corrosion resistant The utility designs its system for 150-mph (241- kmph) winds, which requires a pole with the • Has an expected lifespan of more than 75 years strength of concrete. The weight of concrete, however, drives up the installation cost dramatically. Finding a high-strength alternative with a lot less weight was initially the focus of the search. One of the options FKEC looked into was fiberglass poles. The extreme flexibility of fiberglass in high winds was a problem. Obviously, other performance characteristics, in addition to strength and weight, had to come into play in FKEC’s search. After hearing about and looking into ductile iron poles, FKEC engineers consulted with a local company that has actually had ductile iron in the ground since 1980. The engineers were able to look at some sections of pipe that had been underground for 30 years, and there was very little corrosion. That was significant because wood poles typically rot off in the Keys just below the groundline. There was no evidence ductile iron would pose such a problem. Based on the condition of the 30-year-old product that was examined, it was estimated the ductile iron would be good for at least another 30 years, if not more. The economic implications of ductile iron’s longevity are huge in terms of fewer repairs and replacements. Even though the initial purchase price of ductile iron is more than wood, life-cycle cost comparisons, which include items such as reduced maintenance over all those years as well as lower ship-ping and installation costs, can more than make up the initial cost difference. When it McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 24

came to actually making the decision to put ductile add tremendous corrosion protection by slowing iron poles into service, the choice was clear. FKEC the migration of water and salt. There are a lot of had done its research, and, based on all the facts situations where, when holes are dug, the crew hits and figures, ductile iron poles came out clearly on tidewater. The Keys are on coral rock, which is like a top. big sponge, so it is not uncommon for saltwater to fill a hole. That, of course, can be a real problem for The Transition poles. So the idea of extra insurance made sense. Having a McWane crew on-site during those first The utility’s transition to ductile iron poles is several installations also proved very helpful. They occurring on a gradual, as-needed basis. Two sites bent over backward to ensure the installations went were initially selected for test installations on Key smoothly. When there was an issue with drilling the Largo and in the city of Marathon. The test poles poles, they were quick to help solve the problem. were installed within two days, and a crew from The solution was simply a matter of setting the drill McWane was on-site to oversee and assist. speed properly to avoid buildup of too much heat. Strategically, FKEC wanted to install several poles A FKEC line crew replaces an end-of-useful- in different locations to see if any problems could service-life wood pole with a ductile iron pole on an be uncovered. Two sites that were easily accessible energized 25-kV three-phase line. and not on busy roads, where the utility already had crews, were selected. Poles at both sites were scheduled for replacement anyway, so it made sense to go there. The reaction of field personnel to the ease of handling and maneuverability of ductile iron poles was a big additional benefit. With concrete, line crews have to take extra safety precautions for installation, and it takes bigger equipment. Crews are now replacing 15,000-lb (6,804-kg) concrete poles with 1,400-lb (635-kg) ductile iron poles. Installation went faster and easier than anyone expected, in large part because of the relative ease of handling of the lightweight poles and the simplicity of grounding. They took far fewer hours of labor to install, including what may have been overkill in the area of corrosion protection. The poles FKEC ordered have an arc-applied zinc coating above ground and a ceramic epoxy coating — inside and out — on the em-bed section. Because of the extreme environmental conditions, McWane also recommended putting two polyethylene bags over the end of each pole before it went in the ground. The linemen thought that was a little strange, but it has been proven to Sales Manual • 2021 25

PUBLICATIONS McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. Now it is Routine The test has gone so well, FKEC has since ordered and received several more truckloads of ductile iron poles. The utility’s management team has agreed the poles will now be the new standard for heavy- duty applications. The ductile iron poles come in seven classes and lengths, ranging from 30 ft to 70 ft (9.1 m to 21.3 m). Most of the FKEC poles are 40 ft to 45 ft (12.2 m to 13.7 m) with a one-third- inch wall thickness for extra strength due to the potential for hurricane-force winds. Area residents seem to like the looks of the poles. They are straight and uniform, and have a light gray coating, which is barely noticeable. Best of all, however, is the fact that ductile iron poles offer a unique combination of high value, incredible strength, light weight, durability and flexibility. They can be loaded to yield strength without any damage to the pole. And, they will not deteriorate like wood or concrete. Replacing a pole is very ex-pensive, and the labor outweighs the cost of the pole. Ductile iron poles are still new to FKEC, and the industry, but they are more cost effective and do the job better than anything else the utility has come across. FKEC expects them to last a long, long time. Keith Kropf ([email protected]) has a BSEE degree from the University of Missouri. He started his career at the Empire District Electric Co. and served in a progression of engineering and management positions. He is currently the director of engineering for the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative, which serves the Florida Keys from Key Largo to Marathon, Florida. Kropf is a licensed professional engineer in Florida. Companies mentioned: Florida Keys Electric Cooperative www.fkec.com McWane www.mcwanepoles.com 26

A Ductile Iron Pole is Born Entergy Texas' engineering department provides custom-tailored solution for developer in coastal community. The developer of a high-end residential community \"The changes in the poles from other installations on Bolivar Peninsula called Seagrass Beach are mostly with the jumpers for avian and lighting contacted Entergy Texas to request underground protection,\" Huff said. \"Since it is a metal pole set electrical service so potential buyers would have extra deep, it also has a strong chance at surviving the best possible coastline views. a hurricane.\" Here's the rub. Seagrass Beach is located near Not only are they durable, but they're 100 percent the Gulf of Mexico in an area susceptible to recyclable. The poles are made of 96 percent flooding during a strong storm with a high tide. recycled cars, appliances, and other metals. And, The community's location prevented underground at the end of a pole's service life, the manufacturer service because the transformers could be can melt that pole down and produce another pole damaged often; therefore, other options had to be from the same material. considered to meet the customer's request. Although Seagrass Beach is the first time that Entergy Texas' engineering team found themselves Entergy Texas has installed ductile iron poles, it in a situation that required ingenuity and creativity may not be the last. in order to balance the request for \"curb appeal\" while protecting the company's equipment from Huff added, \"Since the subdivision will be seen storm surges. The engineering team assigned to when traveling to the beach from Beaumont, this project included: Randy Hickman, Michael Huff, we hope developers and customers will be so Kevin J. Mohr and TJ Ray. impressed that this project ushers in new requests.\" Huff, who helped design the project, determined Replacing a pole is expensive. But with lifespan of metal poles would be the best option. He and 75 years, ductile iron poles are a smart investment the engineering team had multiple meetings with that will reap benefits for generations to come in the standards department to develop a workable the Seagrass Beach community. solution. They also decided to first see how other utilities, including CenterPoint Energy and Duke Energy, construct underground primary in coastal areas. In Galveston, CenterPoint uses an option called ductile iron poles, a technology also employed by Entergy Louisiana. Ultimately the Entergy design team decided to also go with ductile iron poles, which were installed at Seagrass Beach in October. This is a hybrid option in which all the wires are hidden underground, apart from the risers on the pole. There are not any overhead wires from pole to pole. Sales Manual • 2021 27

PUBLICATIONS Innovation at Avista or Thinking Outside of the Box By Jeff Budke, PE Sometimes unique design constraints are the impetus for unique engineering solutions. Recently a simple road move project in the City of Spokane Valley turned into a design challenge. The City of Spokane Valley initiated a road improvement project on Mission Avenue, west of Barker Road. The engineering constraints city engineers left Avista with, was our utility poles could only be located within a 24” wide strip on the edge of Ductile Iron Alley Arm structure assembled on Ductile Iron Alley Arm structure being set in the ground. pole hole. the right-of-way. Normally this would not be a horrific issue. Obtaining overhang and or down guy easements for the occasional road crossing is a fairly straight forward venture. However, not in this case. This stretch of customers do not see Avista in a favorable light and many refused to sign any easement, no matter what the payment. Thus the engineering challenge. Which construction standards and materials would allow for zero overhang of the property line and withstand a non-symmetrical loading without any side guys for structural integrity? Alley Arm construction satisfies the zero overhang requirement, but Alley Arm construction requires a side guy to prevent the pole from bending and deforming over time. Engineering analysis showed a 55 foot class H1 wood pole, buried extra deep would handle a non-symmetrical framing of our largest distribution conductor (556 AAC), Joint McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 28

Use attachments, transformers and service drops. A creative grounding solution was also needed as However, all wood poles, especially wood poles Avista’s typical ground and ground left deterant are with unbalanced loads will bend and warp over attached to the wood pole. The ductile iron pole time. acts as the ground wire from the system neutral to bottom of the pole and a covered copper wire was connected to the ground rod to reduce visibility of the copper wire and help prevent any copper wire theft. The end product is an overhead power line which not only looks good but meets all of the Avista standards and also met the unique design challenges. Covered Copper Wire to help prevent copper theft. The solution is a metal, wood pole equivalent. Avista’s standard metal pole is made from hardened steel, and when the time came to order these poles, our steel pole manufacturer was experiencing a significant back log. A new solution of a ductile iron pole was then selected. The ductile iron is easier for the crew to drill, is slightly less expensive than hardened steel and the manufacturer was able to expedite the order to keep the project on schedule. The crews used a vacuum truck to excavate the pole holes. This method allows minimal disturbance of soil at the pole location. Completed Pole Line Sales Manual • 2021 29

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 32INTRO......................................................................................................................... 33WHAT IS DUCTILE IRON................................................................................... DUCTILE IRON POLES OFFER SEVERAL KEY BENEFITS TO UTILITY COMPANIES, 34BASED ON LOCATION AND NEED. ........................................................... 35WESTERN FIRE CENTER TEST..................................................................... EDM FULL-SCALE BURN AND BEND 36TEST ON CLASS 1 UTILITY POLES.............................................................. 38CERAMIC EPOXY EMBED COATING BURN TEST................................ 39OVERALL CONCLUSION.................................................................................. Sales Manual • 2021 31

DUCTILE IRON UTILITY POLES WITHSTAND THE HEAT OF WILDFIRE AND TENSION LOAD TESTING Introduction PRIOR TO 2019, 14 OF THE 20 LARGEST WILDFIRES Over the past few years, the number of wildfires IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY has increased, particularly in the western U.S. This increase has been linked to rising temperatures, OCCURRED BETWEEN drier summers, more drought periods, and earlier 200O AND 20172 snowmelt.1 California has been one of the epicenters for catastrophic wildfires. Prior to 2019, 14 of the THE DESTRUCTION 20 largest wildfires in California history occurred AND BURN AREA HAS between 2000 and 2017.2 And nationally, the World Meteorological Organization has reported INCREASED, OVER that although the overall number of wildfires has decreased, the destruction and burn area has 500% increased, over 500% since the 1970s.4 SINCE THE 1970s.4 Many utilities and government agencies in the U.S. are taking steps to mitigate risk associated with their infrastructures as they relate to wildfires. In fact, the State of California has issued General Order (GO) 95, which requires utilities to upgrade wooden utility structures, including electrical poles.3 Due to this Order, utilities will need to implement use of non- wood utility poles or other mitigation. There are several types of non-wood utility poles, including steel, concrete, steel-and-concrete hybrids, composites, and ductile iron, each of which, with an intumescent wrap for composite, is more resistant to fire than wood. These wood alternatives vary in benefits, resistance to heat, failure stress, and cost. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 32

What is Ductile Iron? Ductile iron was introduced in the 1960s as a modified version of cast iron, which has been used for hundreds of years for products dependent on strength and corrosion resistance. Ductile iron contains the same ingredients as cast iron, but with a different configuration of carbon. In cast iron, carbon is in flake form, while in ductile iron, the carbon is in nodular form. The result is that ductile iron has the ability to bend without breaking under intense load pressure and is resistant to extreme heat, even over extended periods of time. Ductile iron utility poles have been available from McWane Poles, a division of McWane, Inc., since 2007. The poles were developed as an alternative that is more durable and resilient than wood. Sales Manual • 2021 33

DUCTILE IRON POLES OFFER SEVERAL KEY BENEFITS TO UTILITY COMPANIES, BASED ON LOCATION AND NEED. 1 Low maintenance — Ductile iron poles are completely resistant to rot, insects, and woodpeckers, resulting in less maintenance. 2 Lower lifecycle cost — With an expected service life of more than 75 years and a low-maintenance requirement, ductile poles have a low lifecycle cost. 3 Engineered consistency — Ductile iron poles are engineered and manufactured for consistent strength and appearance. They do not warp or shrink over time with wear and weathering. 4 Simple installation — Ductile iron poles are lightweight and easy to drill. 5 Low environmental impact — Ductile poles are made of more than 96 percent recycled material and are 100 percent recyclable, and they do not leach harmful chemicals. 6 Weather and fire resistant — because of its strength and composition, ductile iron is highly resistant to wind, storms and heat from wildfires. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 34

MULTIPLE, INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS PUT DUCTILE IRON TO THE TEST Based on the results of three separate fire resistance tests from three different testing institutions, data reveals that ductile iron poles are among the strongest and most fire-resistant utility poles available in the United States. Summaries of the three tests are outlined in the following segments. 01WESTERN FIRE CENTER TEST SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD The Western Fire Center test followed the principles contained within the proposed American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) standard test method for fire resistance of wood utility poles. This standard was developed to evaluate the effectiveness of a pole by measuring exposure to radiative heating, convective flames and wind effects. The test on ductile iron poles was intended to evaluate ductile iron poles in order to compare them to other poles. The test was conducted using a combination of heat sources, including radiant heaters and a convection ring burner. Heat intensity was gradually added over a burn period of 10 minutes until reaching 980 degrees Celsius. In addition, a wind test was performed after the fire application, exposing the pole to a 2.0 m/s wind speed for four hours. RESULTS SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS The final results and observations reported no Ductile iron poles are resistant to the heat and significant damage to the ductile iron pole after wind parameters set by the Western Fire Center fire and wind tests. testing, making them a viable option for all utilities, especially those in areas of high risk for wildfires and excessive winds. Sales Manual • 2021 35

02EDM FULL-SCALE BURN AND BEND TEST ON CLASS 1 UTILITY POLES SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD EDM International, Inc. conducted tests on behalf of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to evaluate the fire resilience and strength of ductile iron utility poles. In this two-phase test, the poles were first subject to two and three minute periods of high-intensity fire exposure under a tension load. The flame test temperature goal was in the range of 1,472 to 2,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Tested poles were weighed and labeled and were then set 7.5 feet into the ground. A 75-foot long tension cable was connected 2 feet below the top of each pole in order to apply the tension load during the fire exposure. The fire exposure systems consisted of metal shrouds used to provide high heat to each pole using propane gas burners. To simulate the bending moment that the pole would see in use, a tension load of 1,325 pounds was applied with a wench cable prior to burning, resulting in a horizontal load of 1,125 pounds and a vertical load of 700 pounds. Phase two of this study was a full-scale bend test of the burned poles that determine what impact, if any, the fire may have created on the pole during the heating and cooling periods. The load test was developed based on ASTM D 1036, Standard Test Methods of Static Tests of Wood Poles A steel frame was used to fix the base of the pole while a wench and cable applied a tension load two feet from the tip of the pole. The poles were loaded until catastrophic failure. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 36

RESULTS SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS Results from the burn segment of the test This two-phase test concluded that not only indicated ductile iron poles showed no signs were ductile iron utility poles undamaged after of damage and fully supported the tension a burn test, but the burned poles were then able load throughout the burn period. to sustain well above-average load tests. This indicates that ductile iron poles would be able Results from the full-scale bending test to withstand the heat and maintain structural showed the ductile iron poles were able to integrity during a wildfire. sustain a 6,500-pound load before shearing after burn, which is greater than twice the NESC requirement of 2,950 pounds. Sales Manual • 2021 37

durations. Testing was performed in duplicate on a cured film (20 mils aver thickness) applied to a metal panel. 03 A yellow flame was held on the coating for duration of two minutes: CERAMIC EPOXY EMBED COATING BURN TEST SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD TEST DATA Many types of poles, including ductilePEirRoMn,AuSsAeFaEcPoOatLiEngFLatAtMhEe TbEaSseTIoNfGthe pole as an additional barrier against corrosion and wear. Many times, the embedment coating is extended several feet above the ground R. ARRINldGeuTvcOetlN.ileINn.id!rouBnrHoApnMoP,lerAosL.te35c2t3iv4e Coatings conducted a fire test of the ceramic epoxy (Permasafe) coating used on A flame test was performed on Permasafe Pole coating to gauge resistance to hea t and direct flame, using MASaAtoFrcEh tPo aOppLlyEheaCt aOt vAariTouIsNteGmAp:eftreaFrtutLeresAstinaMgndwEbithurTtnheEleynSegltlTohwsI.NflaGme, oxygen introduced to the torch to create was flame (> 2000°F). The white flame was held on the coating for 30 seconds: was perfRoErmSUeLdTSon Permasafe Pole to assess combustion of tShUeMcMuAreRdYcOoFatCinOgN. CLUSI ONS torch Awftaesr autsweod-mtoinuitnetrfoladmueceapfplalicmaetisonawt itvharious temperTahteurceusredanfidlmsbuorfnPermasafe Pole Coating on esting wteams ppeerarftourrmeseidn einxcdeusspolicf a2t,0e0o0ndaegcrueeresdF,ftilhme (20 milsduacvteilreaigroendproylefislmdid not support self-sustaining plied tocaoamtientgalchpaarnreedl. and turned to ash, buTthtehecroeawtiansg exhibicteomd bduissctioolnoraattiaonny btiumt ediddunriongt ftlaesmtiengupwiothr support self-sus no flame or burning once the torch was removed. various burn duratcioonmsbaunsdtitoenm: peratures. ellow flame was held on the coating for duration of two minutes: with the yellow flame, oxygen was introduced to the torch to create a white °F). The white flame was held on the coTahtiengcofoatrin3g0csheacrorenddasn: d turned to ash when the white flame was introduced, bu not flame up or continue to burn once the torch was removed: ing exhibited discoloration but did not flame up or support self-sustaining combustion: harred and turned to ash when the whiteRflEaSmUeLwTSas: intTrhoeducceudre, dbuftilimt wsouolfd Permasafe Pole Coating did not sup resmuosvtaeidn:ing combustion at any time during testing with various burn dura or continue to burn once the torch was temperatures. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 38

rage dry film OVERALL CONCLUSION The growing wildfire risk in many areas of the U.S. is forcing utilities and other companies to develop solutions that decrease use of flammable materials. Wood-alternative products are being considered and, in some cases, mandated by law. Ductile iron utility poles provide a non-wood solution to utilities who need to replace existing distribution and transmission pole lines or expand service. The evidence provided by three independent tests on ductile iron poles concluded the following: • Ductile iron utility poles proved to be fire-proof*, heat resistant and able to sustain loads well beyond the requirement before failure, even after being subject to excessive heat over a sustained amount of time. a white • In areas with an increased risk of wildfires, ductile iron utility poles would withstand extreme and prolonged fire/heat applications and heavy loading and emerge undamaged and completely intact.  • Ductile iron poles should be considered by utility companies with distribution and transmission lines in wildfire risk areas - for replacement or expansion. staining *As demonstrated by the Western Center Fire Center Test and EDM Full-Scale Burn and Bend Test. ut it would 1https://oehha.ca.gov/epic/impacts-biological-systems/wildfires 2https://oehha.ca.gov/epic/impacts-biological-systems/wildfires) 3https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/gos/GO95/go_95_rule_61_3.html 4https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/29/us/wildfires-california-by-the-numbers-wxc-trnd/index.html pport self- Sales Manual • 2021 ations and 39

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MARKETING BULLETINS Ductile Iron Supports KEYS Wood Pile Inspections in Hurricane Irma A second PSC Rule required utilities to inspect all Keys Energy Service used ductile iron wood poles on their systems every eight years. poles to storm harden its system, and the KEYS’ initial pole inspection in 2006 revealed that utility did not lose a single one of them 3,000 poles or 27% of its system needed to be when it was hit by Hurricane Irma – the replaced. To meet the new Storm Hardening Rule, worst storm to hit the Keys in more than the utility replaced those poles with high strength fifty years. concrete poles. After ten named storms and $28B in damage The strength of concrete was sufficient, but the in 2004 and 2005, the Florida Public Service significantly increased pole weight required KEYS Commission (PSC) ruled that each public to buy larger line trucks. The use of concrete poles utility must develop and implement an Electric led to lower installation productivity and increased Infrastructure Storm Hardening plan, with a key cost. Additionally, the poles showed stress cracks requirement to build to NESC Extreme Wind and spalling. KEYS was concerned about the Loading – Rule 250C. longevity of concrete poles. For Keys Energy Service (KEYS), a board- In preparation for its second wood pole inspection controlled public utility that provides electricity to and replacement project, the utility explored the lower Florida Keys, this new PSC Rule required options for an equally strong yet lighter alternative it to build to withstand 150 MPH wind. This strength to concrete. KEYS considered composite poles, but requirement prompted the utility to seek a pole ruled them out because of ultraviolet degradation solution beyond its traditional wood poles. concerns and excessive deflection. After consulting with other utilities, KEYS decided to pilot ductile iron poles. The line crews found the ductile iron poles much easier to work with than concrete, and the utility realized a lower total installed cost. Dale Finigan, the utility’s Director of Engineering, said, “if we ever go back to concrete poles, I think the line crew would resist.” KEYS’ second system-wide inspection in 2014 yielded 470 poles or 4% of its system for replacement. Instead of using concrete, this time the utility used ductile iron to storm harden the system. Hurricane Irma On September 10, 2017, KEYS endured a direct hit from Irma, a category 4 hurricane. It was the worst storm to hit the Florida Keys in more than fifty years, with maximum sustained winds of 135 MPH. The utility lost more than 625 poles and electricity was cut off to the entire system. Keys Energy Service installing a ductile iron pole after Hurricane Irma McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 42

Next began the largest storm recovery effort in KEYS history. It took over $40M and an orchestrated effort from suppliers, crew members, and other utilities to restore power. More than 500 crew members from seven states worked tirelessly to restore power to the entire system in less than three weeks. Of the 325 ductile iron poles already on KEYS’ system, not one fell during the storm. According to Finigan, the ductile iron poles exceeded expectations. Because of this, KEYS called on McWane to supply all of the poles to rebuild its system. McWane responded. The team worked overtime and weekends to supply 200 poles within three weeks. After power was restored, Finigan said, “we could not have done it without McWane’s help.” Sales Manual • 2021 43

MARKETING BULLETINS Storm-Hardening Poles partnered with G.H. Guernsey, a consulting Saves Utility Millions engineer in Oklahoma City, to design a stronger system and rebuild 1,250 miles of its distribution Cimarron Electric Cooperative took a system. Changes included shortening span lengths proactive approach to strengthening its and installing at least four Class 1 McWane ductile distribution system and saved its members iron poles per mile, with two poles being storm millions of dollars by preventing system poles (pictured below). The storm poles are cascading during the holiday ice storms effectively inline dead ends because they are guyed of 2015. in opposite directions in line with the circuit. Cimarron, one of Oklahoma’s largest electrical The remaining 18 poles per mile are Class 3 wood cooperatives, is no stranger to ice storms. In 2002, poles. Cimarron depends on the ductile iron storm two ice storms brought down approximately poles to limit the cascading of the other poles. 16,000 poles, which cost the utility tens of millions of dollars. And a 2013 storm caused more than The new system was first tested in May of 2015 800 poles to fail. Because of the utility’s hundreds when a tornado touched down in Orienta, of miles of straight distribution lines, a single pole Oklahoma. The twister took out four wooden failure can lead to the cascading failure of tens of poles and transported the conductor a half mile miles of line at a time. perpendicular to the line at the next standing pole. After 2013, the utility committed to increasing However, damage stopped at the first ductile iron the storm resiliency of its system by changing storm pole. Few expected the poles to withstand its standard construction practices. The utility a tornado’s high winds and flying debris, but needless to say, the utility was happy with the A Cimarron Electric Cooperative three-phase results. The utility anxiously awaited the next major distribution circuit with a ductile iron storm pole. ice storm to prove the effectiveness of the new storm design. Winter Storm Goliath On December 27, 2015, winter storm Goliath brought heavy freezing rain, which accumulated as ice on Cimarron’s distribution system. Goliath was the storm that Cimarron had been waiting for to test its new storm-hardening strategy. Heavy ice and high winds caused the utility to lose 1,158 poles and hundreds of crossarms in areas where poles did not fail. In total, the storm damage is expected to cost $8.5 million. There was good news, however. Not a single ductile iron or wood pole fell in the 750 miles that had been rebuilt as part of the storm resiliency project. Regarding the performance of McWane’s ductile iron poles, Reed Emerson, Cimarron’s Senior Vice McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 44

President of Engineering and Operations, said, “they just work…they did exactly what they were designed to do — stop the domino effect.” In total, the utility lost 1,400 wood poles in the November and December 2015 ice storms, but this is much less than if the rebuild had not been done. Some say the magnitude of ice and wind in Goliath was worse than the storm of 2002. The utility estimates that the cost for an emergency rebuild is roughly $60,000 per mile, so it is reasonable to estimate that the utility saved millions of dollars. Ductile Iron Poles Are New Standard Cimarron now incorporates ductile iron poles into its routine construction practices and installs two ductile iron poles per mile for single-phase construction and four poles per mile for three- phase construction. Sales Manual • 2021 45

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THE COMPANY McWane Incorporated • Family Owned, established 1921 • Product lines include: Utility Poles, wastewater infrastructure products, fire hydrants, fire extinguishers and fire suppression equipment, compressed air cylinders, and machine to machine communication products • 6,000 employees • HQ: Birmingham, AL • Operations in 5 continents McWane Poles, Division of McWane Inc. • Division of McWane, Inc. established 2008 • 50 employees • HQ: Coshocton, Ohio • Manufacturing Locations Coshocton, Ohio Provo, UT • Over 350 customers across 42 states in the U.S. McWane Poles, A Division of McWane Inc. 50