Steel Poles
Tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, substations, and solar — from Gulf South Pole & Piling.
Transmission, Distribution & Solar
Steel for the Grid
Gulf South Pole & Piling supplies tubular steel structures for transmission and distribution lines, substation structures, wood pole equivalents, and solar pile foundations — with engineering support and fabrication to your specifications.
Steel structures are available galvanized or in weathering steel, with multiple stocking locations across the United States and Canada.
Transmission & Distribution
Pole Configurations
Transmission
Anchor-based, with the anchor cages supplied alongside the pole. Davit arms are made of steel.
Light Duty / WPE
Direct embed, with a below-grade protection application of Targuard® coal tar epoxy.
Crossarms
Available in wood or fiberglass.
Marine and foundation pilings are available by request.
Substations
Substation Steel Structures
Product Range
- Standard shapes
- Tubular structures
- Dead end structures
- Low side supports
- Box bay structures
- Static & shield wire poles
Material Options
- Galvanized steel
- Weathering steel
Choose based on the environmental and durability requirements of the site.
Engineered Performance
Substation structures are engineered to provide reliable, long-lasting performance in demanding electrical infrastructure applications.
Solar
Solar Pile Solutions
Wide Flange Beam Technology
Gulf South Pole & Piling provides solar pile fabrication and processing using wide flange beams from W4 through W44. Beams are slotted through both flanges for installation and structural performance.
Custom Manufacturing
Lengths manufactured to your exact specifications.
Fabrication Services
Complete fabrication to meet project requirements.
Strategic Distribution
Multiple stocking locations throughout the US and Canada.
Engineering Support
Technical assistance throughout the project.
Why Steel Beams
Beams as Solar Piles
Steel beams offer performance characteristics that suit solar structure foundations across a range of site conditions.
Structural Integrity
Exceptionally strong, with geometric and mass centers aligned for load distribution and stability.
Installation Versatility
Drives through the variety of soil conditions commonly found on expansive solar sites.
Connection Flexibility
Flat flange and web surfaces accommodate a wide variety of bolt patterns for superstructure connections.
Wind Load Optimization
Beams can be oriented so the strong axis carries large lateral loads from wind on solar panels.
Efficient Logistics
Bundles and stacks efficiently, reducing shipping costs.
Material Options
Available in multiple steel grades and shapes to suit specific loads and soil conditions.
Wooden distribution and transmission poles meet AWPA and ANSI standards in Southern Yellow Pine and Douglas fir, with CCA, creosote, penta, or copper naphthenate treatment. See wooden poles.
Let’s Build Your Next Project
Contact the steel pole sales team to discuss transmission, distribution, substation, or solar pile requirements.
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