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CloseEnsuring that communications equipment is online and in excellent working order so that it can be quickly and easily deployed is critical, especially in an emergency. Thats why All Tech Communications, a leading manufacturer of mobile tower trailers designed to help deploy communications equipment, chose galvanization for its mobile tower trailer systems.
These units can be installed within minutes, do not require ground anchors, and leave a little footprint, which creates more flexibility in deployment for the end user.
The mobile tower trailer systems are for site testing, emergency communications, site repair, a disaster recovery solution, a temporary site, or the increase of existing site capacity. These units can be installed within minutes, do not require ground anchors, and leave a little footprint, which creates more flexibility in deployment for the end user.
Kris Langholtz, president of All Tech Communications, says thats why galvanizing was chosen because of the enhanced value it brings. "We use galvanizing over painting and powder coating because of the durability of the product (see pictures of 10-year-old units that have been in North Carolina coastal area), Langholtz says. When something is galvanized, it is also easier to repair and touch up, Langholtz points. Every customer I have that has owned one of these units and deployed it on a regular basis has always commented on how much they prefer the galvanizing, Langholtz says.
Although some of the communications companys competitors use paint and powder coating because they are less expensive, it doesnt always mean better quality, Langholtz notes, adding, The galvanizing is by far the superior option for trailers and towers."
Increased value to the end-user has created more demand for galvanized trailers and towers. Because of the varied environments these units can be deployed in customers tend to choose a galvanized unit over painted consistently. The reduced cost to maintain these units has a significant impact on customers perception of long-term value.
We have worked with AllTech Communications to refine design and facilitate consistent quality with both the towers and trailers. Special handling requirements created by initial painted trailer designs created discussions and suggestions for changes that facilitated easier handling of the trailers. We also provided feedback for paint over galvanizing to allow customers to pick colors that matched corporate color schemes, which is important to many customers.
Having a communications company in our court to support galvanization is good for both our customers and the galvanizing industry.
Details
Year Galvanized
2014
Award Class
Newly Complete
Award Sectors
Original Equipment Manufacturing
Environment
Industrial/Urban
Location
Tulsa, OK United States
Reasons for Galvanizing
Coating Durability, Corrosion Performance, Ease of Specifying, Initial Cost, Quality of HDG, Sustainability, Turnaround Time
Components Galvanized
Trailer, Tower, and Parts.
Tonnage/Size
Steel: 3
HDG: 3
Team Members
Specifier
AllTech Communications
Owner
AllTech Communications
Fabricator
AllTech Communications
Engineer
AllTech Communications
Member Galvanizer(s)
AZZ Galvanizing - Tulsa
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