
- A shop-made full-penetration weld is made
at pole to node connections. - Hand-hole access location is also provided
in the cast alloy steel node. - Arms are simply slipped onto the cast
node in the field and snug-tightened
through bolts are used.
Cast steel connections for monotube sign & traffic signal support structures.
The innovation in the MonoCast system comes from the use of a standard library of cast-steel alloy nodes and slid-on friction connections for mast arm and luminaire arms.
The cast steel alloy nodes smooth the stress paths from the horizontal arms to vertical poles thereby eliminating the fatigue-sensitive detail categories found in current design and fabrication practice for these structures. The slip-on connection facilitates faster erection as there are no high-strength bolts to pre-tension in the connections from mast and luminaire arms to poles. The innovative design results in inspection-free systems.
A library of six cast nodes are part of the MonoCast system used with new structural systems.
There is also a cast-node in the MonoCast library for retrofits of existing monotube signal and sign support structures. For more information, contact us.
MonoCast shown with left mast arm and single luminaire arms.
MonoCast shown with double mast arms and double luminaire arms.
MonoCast shown with right mast arm, no luminaire arm.
P4 Innovation
MonoCast is an all new modular signal and sign support system made with cast steel components. Coupled with IoT technology capabilities, it is designed to vastly improve the performance, profitability and aesthetics of roadways.
Cast steel connections for monotube sign & traffic signal support structures.
The MonoCast system of products are covered under United States design and utility patents (pending). The patents cover all potential configurations used in civil infrastructure.
US Design and Utility Patent Applications Pending:
No. 29/666,016 “Components for Lighting/Utility Mast and Traffic Signal/Sign Support” and No. 16/263,703 “Traffic Signal and Sign Support Structures and System”
The MonoCast system is proudly made in the United States of America using recycled steel materials.