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ARE’s Patented 1700 Ballasted Foundation System can support heavy poles up to 150’ for most broadband configurations and a moment of 2,000,000 foot lbs.

Similar to other ARE foundations, we use a central hub or kingpost which bolts to trays and truss arms to give the foundation rigidity bringing the diameter to 21 feet. Side-walls that easily drop into keyed posts will support any fill which total 100 tons when installation is complete.

Installation of the foundation and pole can be done in 3 days by a 4 person crew once proficient at installing our systems and with the right tools and a telehandler.

Pole designs can include tilt-up models raised with hydraulic rams up to 150’ or conventional monopoles to its maximum capacity.

Engineering FAQs

Pole Height

100 - 150ft

Time to Install

3days

Base Moment Capacity

2300kip-ft

Ballast Weight

212klbs

Footprint

23ft (diameter)

Max Equipment Raising Weight

550lbs

Compatiable Products

50T Hydraulic Raising System36" Dual Platform T-ArmUniversal Pipe Mount
Shipping Information
  • Foundation Weight
    20,973 lbs
  • Pole Weight
    15,306 lbs
  • Flatbed Length
    40 ft
  • Number per flatbed
    1
  • Number per 40' container
    1

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AFS Ballasted Foundation Benefits

Fast

Ballasted Foundations don’t need large crews or expensive machines to install. Our 100’ Foundation and Pole System can be installed as fast as 1 day by a crew of 4 and a telehandler.

No Impact to Site

ARE’s Patented Ballasted Foundations require no digging. Our foundations are assembled on top of the ground and without disturbance to the earth. Our systems have been used in historic and culturally sensitive areas, on top of contaminated soils or mountain tops where digging is not practical.

Small to Large Options

ARE has 16 Ballasted Foundations support Pole Base Moments from 38 kip ft to more than 4000 kip ft, with variations designed for smaller foundations and others that are designed to support more load with the least amount of ballast.

Permanent

ARE created our foundations for the Wind Turbine Industry and rotating, oscillating mass with constantly changing frequencies. Key for wind turbines and frequency is an absolutely rigid foundation – like concrete. With these high requirements, ARE’s Ballasted Foundations easily meet TIA’s conservative requirements for permanent structures.

Temporary

The same design that is built to last and be permanent just happens to also assemble and disassemble quickly with a telehandler, or in the case of our AFS 200 – by hand. Crews doing their first installation have installed our AFS 1300 and 100’ tilt-up pole in 1 day. While not typical, with a larger crew and a long summer day – it can be done.

Above or Below Ground

The same engineering principles that are at work being installed above ground are there if we bury. Dig the hole, level the bottom and back-fill with the spoils from the hole. No concrete and you’ve got a foundation for a 100’ pole that takes 4-8 hours to assemble. For burial, ARE will apply bitumen coating over our 7-step galvanized coating to meet Buried Steel Code.

We have a Ballasted Foundation and Pole for you

AFS 200

AFS 200

Height

30' - 40'

Ballast Weight

4.8k lbs

Max Top Weight

161 lbs

Raising Sysyem

10T

Installed in

2 hours

Crew size

2

Footprint

12'

AFS 350

AFS 350

Height

40' - 60'

Ballast Weight

16.5k lbs

Max Top Weight

554 lbs

Raising Sysyem

20T

Installed in

4 hours

Crew size

2

Footprint

8'

AFS 400

AFS 400

Height

40' - 80'

Ballast Weight

35.1k lbs

Max Top Weight

946 lbs

Raising Sysyem

20T

Installed in

6 hours

Crew size

2

Footprint

12'

AFS 600

AFS 600

Height

60' - 80'

Ballast Weight

21.9k lbs

Max Top Weight

440 lbs

Raising Sysyem

20T

Installed in

8 hours

Crew size

3

Footprint

17'

AFS 1300

AFS 1300

Height

80' - 100'

Ballast Weight

95.9k lbs

Max Top Weight

1100 lbs

Raising Sysyem

30T

Installed in

16 hours

Crew size

3

Footprint

17'

AFS 1350

AFS 1350

Height

80' - 100'

Ballast Weight

66k lbs

Max Top Weight

1100 lbs

Raising Sysyem

30T

Installed in

16 hours

Crew size

2

Footprint

28'

AFS 1700

AFS 1700

Height

100' - 150'

Ballast Weight

212k lbs

Max Top Weight

550 lbs

Raising Sysyem

50T

Installed in

24 hours

Crew size

3

Footprint

23'

AFS 3000

AFS 3000

Height

150' - 250'

Ballast Weight

380k lbs

Max Top Weight

13200 lbs

Raising Sysyem

60T

Installed in

48 hours

Crew size

3

Footprint

30'