Metaltreat protects 31 m high lighting masts at revamped Odsal Stadium

Citation

(2004), "Metaltreat protects 31 m high lighting masts at revamped Odsal Stadium", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 51 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2004.12851aaf.005

Metaltreat protects 31 m high lighting masts at revamped Odsal Stadium

Metaltreat protects 31 m high lighting masts at revamped Odsal Stadium

Keywords: Galvanizing, Steel, Corrosion, Metal treatments

Metaltreat Ltd, the Bradford (UK) branch of nationwide Wedge Group Galvanizing, has galvanized four, 31 m high lighting masts for the soon to be completed Odsal Stadium development, home of the World Club Rugby Champions, Bradford Bulls (Plate 1).

The robust steel masts were designed and constructed by the Cleckheaton manufacturing facility of Hertford-based CU Phosco Lighting, a world leader in high mast stadium lighting and long time customer of Metaltreat. The company chose to use galvanizing as a long-term protection against corrosion.

Plate 1

The tapered duo-decagon (20-sided) masts are constructed from three linear sections, the middle section measuring about 11 m in length, along with head units and a platform and handrail. Weighing about 7 tonnes each, the masts are designed to allow 1 m of sway in each direction at the top of the mast. Each of the four masts incorporates twenty-four, 2 kW floodlights, providing a total of 500 lux illuminance on the horizontal over the complete area of the playing surface.

Utilising the efficient network of nationwide Wedge Group plants, Metaltreat enlisted the services of Worksop Galvanizing to hot dip galvanize the longer lengths of steel in its 21 m long galvanizing bath, offering the customer a quick turnaround and a quality finish.

CU Phosco Lighting has also worked closely with The Galvanizers Association over the past 10 years to ensure that all mast designs have suitably placed vents to allow perfect drainage of zinc during the hot dip galvanizing process and prevent distortion.

Metaltreat's Commercial Manager Roger Hewitt says: “We are delighted to have worked with CU Phosco Lighting on this prestigious project. CU Phosco Lighting is a local organisation with worldwide recognition and together we have provided a durable, elegant and safe solution to Odsal Stadium's lighting requirements.”

David Hunter, Works Manager of CU Phosco Lighting, Cleckheaton comments: “We chose Metaltreat as it is a long standing supplier which offers us a quick turnaround, a quality product and an efficient service.”

CU Lighting provides complete turnkey lighting solutions including design, manufacture, installation and servicing for a diverse range of applications including sports grounds, municipal centres, seaports and airports. The company can also supply wind turbine and mobile phone masts, and has supplied its products to almost every country in the world.