Today, a majority of telecommunication processes take place in wireless mode. It is quite a common sight to see wireless networks everywhere in urban and rural areas. There are different configurations and sizes of a wireless communication network, and the towers that you see around you are the backbones of that network.
A lot of importance is given to the design of telecom towers. Some of the important telecom towers used in wireless communication network is self support towers. There are some standard designs of self support towers, but telecom tower manufacturers also manufacture customized designs as required by the client. Let’s take a look at some types of self support towers and their uses:
Self Support Tower Type 1- 4 legs Angular tower:
This type of tower is also called ‘the A Tower’. As the name suggests, it has 4 legs and the design is based on the square base form. The angular tower is ideal for primary cellular sites, central communication hubs, or MW backbone sites where the towers have to endure medium or heavy loads.
The height of an A tower is in the range of 20m to 120m. These types of self support towers can be easily transported in a standard 20-foot ISO container. The biggest advantage offered by these towers is that their modular design permits telecom engineers to make modification as per the particular design even at the last minute.
The self support 4 legs angular towers are generally used in Microwave Network Junctions, Air Traffic Control Radars, GSM/CDMA equipment, Forest Fire monitoring, Marine Radars, Hub sites, Wind Turbines, and Video Surveillance equipment.
Self Support Tower Type 2- 3 legs Angular Tower:
These types of towers are also referred to as Type E towers. As the name suggests, they are three legged towers based on a triangular base form. These towers are used at sites where they have to bear heavy to medium loads. Such towers are primarily used at standard cellular sites. The biggest difference between self support 3 legs angular towers and self support 4 legs angular towers are the design and height. The height of a 3 legs angular tower is generally between 20 to 70 m. A self support 3 legs angular tower is used for Radars, Wind Turbines, GSM/CDMA equipment, and Video Surveillance equipment.
Both 3 legs and 4 legs towers can have different types of accessories that include antenna mounts, platforms, obstruction lights, lightning protection kits, and many more such accessories used in telecom infrastructure. The accessories can be set up at any orientation and height as per a client’s requirements.
Self support Telecom towers are ideal for almost all communication purposes. They are available in different heights to meet the client’s (telecom company) specifications. They are manufactured from galvanized steel that is able to withstand even the most severe climatic conditions.
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