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STANDARD DUTY SQUARE TUFF-POLES

AQ Series:4"x4" anchor base
  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 150 lbs.
  • Up to 25' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard- pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Standard Duty Square Anchor Base 4"x4" (Series AQ)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Bolt
Hole
Circle
(in.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
6
18
20.0
20.0
20.0
8
 AQ06-00S5BB01
8
23
20.0
20.0
20.0
8
 AQ08-00S5BB01
10
27
20.0
20.0
16.1
8
 AQ10-00S5BB01
12
31
20.0
16.4
12.8
8
 AQ12-00S5BB01
14
35
14.2
10.7
8.2
8
 AQ14-00S5BB01
15
37
13.0
9.7
7.3
8
 AQ15-00S5BB01
16
39
11.9
8.8
6.5
8
 AQ16-00S5BB01
18
43
9.9
7.2
5.2
8
 AQ18-00S5BB01
20
47
8.3
5.8
4.0
8
 AQ20-00S5BB01
25
57
5.0
3.0
1.5
8
 AQ25-00S5BB01
OPTIONS
  • Anchor bolts #OPAB-1025, 5/8” x 21” x 3” (4 per set) included.
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped.
    • For 23/8” O.D. tenon, change 00 to 02 in catalog number; for 3” O.D. tenon, change 00 to 01 in catalog number; for direct arm attachment, change 00 to 99 in catalog number and supply mounting template.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
    • For Black, change S5 to S1 in catalog number; for White, change S5 to S7 in catalog number. Architectural colors available. For further information contact Shakespeare.
  • Optional Base Cover: OPSH-QE-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-QE-1 (Black); OPSH-QE-7 (White). For other colors, contact factory.

BQ Series:4"x4" direct burial base

  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 150 lbs.
  • Up to 25' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard - pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Standard Duty Square Direct Burial Base 4"x4" (Series BQ)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Suggested
Burial
Depth
(ft.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
6
17
20.0
20.0
20.0
2
 BQ08-00S5BB01
8
22
20.0
20.0
20.0
2
 BQ10-00S5BB01
10
28
20.0
20.0
16.1
3
 BQ13-00S5BC43
12
32
20.0
16.4
12.8
3
 BQ15-00S5BC43
14
37
14.2
10.7
8.2
4
 BQ18-00S5BE13
15
40
13.0
9.7
7.3
4
 BQ19-00S5BE13
16
43
11.9
8.8
6.5
4
 BQ20-00S5BE13
18
49
9.9
7.2
5.2
4
 BQ22-00S5BE13
20
55
8.3
5.8
4.0
5
 BQ25-00S5BG25
25
70
5.0
3.0
1.5
5
 BQ30-00S5BG25
OPTIONS
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
  • Optional Base Cover: OPSH-QE-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-QE-1 (Black); OPSH-QE-7 (White). For other colors, contact factory.

MEDIUM DUTY SQUARE POLES
SSA Series: 5"x5" anchor base
  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 300 lbs.
  • Up to 30' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard - pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Medium Duty Square Anchor Base 5"x5" (Series SSA)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Bolt
Hole
Circle
(in.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
10
55
40.0
32.0
25.0
10-12
 SSA5-10
15
77
15.0
12.0
9.5
10-12
 SSA5-15
20
106
12.2
9.1
6.9
10-12
 SSA5-20
25
129
8.7
6.2
4.4
10-12
 SSA5-25
30
158
4.7
2.8
1.4
10-12
 SSA5-30
OPTIONS
  • Anchor bolts #OPAB-2035, 1” x 30” x 4” (4 per set) included.
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped.
    • For 23/8” O.D. tenon, add 02 to catalog number; for 3” O.D. tenon, add 01 to catalog number; for direct arm attachment, add 99 to catalog number and supply mounting template.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
    • For Black, change SSA5 to SSA1 in catalog number; for White, change SSA5 to SSA7 in catalog number Architectural colors are available, or any color can be matched. For further information contact Shakespeare.
  • Optional Split Base Cover (2-piece), order OPSH-AR-S-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-AR-S-1 (Black); OPSH-AR-S-7 (White). For other colors, contact  factory.
SSB Series: 5"x5" direct burial base

  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 300 lbs.
  • Up to 30' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard - pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Medium Duty Square Direct Burial Base 5"x5" (Series SSB)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Suggested
Burial
Depth
(ft.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
10
61
40.0
32.0
25.0
3
 SSB5-13
15
83
15.0
12.0
9.5
4
 SSB5-19
20
116
12.2
9.1
6.9
5
 SSB5-25
25
141
8.7
6.2
4.4
5
 SSB5-30
30
173
4.7
2.8
1.4
5
 SSB5-35
OPTIONS
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped. For 23/8” O.D. tenon, add 02 to catalog number; for 3” O.D. tenon, add 01 to catalog number; for direct arm attachment, add 99 to catalog number and supply mounting template.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
    • For Black, change SSB5 to SSB1 in catalog number; for White, change SSB5 to SSB7 in catalog number. Architectural colors are available, or any color can be matched. For further information contact Shakespeare.
  • Optional Split Base Cover (2-piece), order OPSH-AR-S-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-AR-S-1 (Black); OPSH-AR-S-7 (White). For other colors, contact factory.

HEAVY DUTY SQUARE POLES

AR Series: 5"x5" anchor base

  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 150 lbs.
  • Up to 30' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard - pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Heavy Duty Square Anchor Base 5"x5" (Series AR)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Bolt
Hole
Circle
(in.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
10
61
61.5
48.0
38.4
10-12
 AR10-00S5BB01
15
78
31.0
21.0
18.0
10-12
 AR15-00S5BB01
20
113
22.3
16.7
12.6
10-12
 AR20-00S5BB01
25
138
15.9
11.4
8.1
10-12
 AR25-00S5BB01
30
164
8.6
5.1
2.6
10-12
 AR30-00S5BB01
OPTIONS
  • Anchor bolts #OPAB-2035, 1” x 30” x 4” (4 per set) included.
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped.
    • For 23/8” O.D. tenon, change 00 to 02 in catalog number; for 3” O.D. tenon, change 00 to 01 in catalog number; for direct arm attachment, change 00 to 99 in catalog number and supply mounting template.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
    • For Black, change S5 to S1 in catalog number; for White, change S5 to S7 in catalog number. Architectural colors are available, or any color can be matched. For further information contact Shakespeare.
  • Optional Split Base Cover (2-piece), order OPSH-AR-S-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-AR-S-1 (Black); OPSH-AR-S-7 (White). For other colors, contact factory.

BR Series:5"x5" direct burial base

  • Allowable top load weight including fixtures and mounting hardware: 150 lbs.
  • Up to 30' mounting height
  • Straight Square design
  • Smooth finish
  • Bronze color standard - pigments integrated into the resin
  • UV and weather-resistant pigmented polyurethane coating
  • Tenon Top or Capped for side drilling
  • EPA ratings are the same for capped or tenon top poles.
  • Poles can be predrilled for bolt-on side mount fixture(s), arms, etc.
  • Fiberglass reinforced composite shrouds optional.
  • All EPA calculations are based on poles with handholes.
All EPA recommendations are calculated per AASHTO standards and include a 30% gust factor.
Heavy Duty Square Direct Burial Base 5"x5" (Series BR)
Nominal
Mounting
Height
(ft.)
Pole
Weight
(lbs.)
80 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
90 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
100 MPH
Total
EPA
(sq. ft.)
Suggested
Burial
Depth
(ft.)
BASIC
CATALOG NUMBER
10
67
61.5
48.0
38.4
3
 BR13-00S5BC43
15
97
31.0
21.0
18.0
4
 BR19-00S5BE13
20
127
22.3
16.7
12.6
5
 BR25-00S5BG25
25
154
15.9
11.4
8.1
5
 BR30-00S5BG25
30
180
8.6
5.1
2.6
5
 BR35-00S5BG25
OPTIONS
  • Standard fixture attachment: Capped.
  • Standard color: Dark Bronze.
  • Optional Split Base Cover (2-piece), order OPSH-AR-S-5 (Dark Bronze color); OPSH-AR-S-1 (Black); OPSH-AR-S-7 (White). For other colors, contact factory.
Shakespeare Composite Structures Square Poles Anchor Base Dimensions 
Bolt Hole   Catalog
Circle      Drawing  Square    Hole     Pole Size
--------------------------------------------------
 8"         Square    7.4"    13/16"     6' to 16'
11"         Square    9.5"    13/16"     16'
11.5"       Square    9.9"    13/16"     20'
12.5"       Square   10.6"    13/16"     25'
SQUARE POLES ANCHOR BASE:
Cast A356-T6 aluminum, polyurethane coated to match pole color.
Hot dipped galvanized steel anchor bolts (4" x 4" poles: 5/8" x 21" x 3"; 5" x 5" poles: 1" x 30" x 4") complete with nuts (2) and washers (2) are supplied standard.
Handhole covers are coated to match the pole color; 2-1/2" x 5" oval handholes are standard.

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