Hot-Dip Galvanized Single-Eye Pole Band with Connection Lug
The single-eye pole band is a formed steel pole-line fitting designed to provide a mechanical attachment point on a round utility pole. It consists of a curved half-band, two flat bolting ends and a welded central connection lug with one mounting hole.
The curved band follows the outside surface of a concrete, steel or wooden pole. When installed with a matching rear band and the specified bolts, nuts and washers, it forms a secure pole-clamping assembly. The central lug can be connected to a compatible U-clevis, shackle, cable-hardware fitting or project-specific bracket.
This configuration is commonly described as a single-eye pole band, cable pole band, pole band with connection lug or single-offset pole band. It may be used in overhead distribution-line, telecommunications, ADSS or OPGW installations when its dimensions and mechanical capacity meet the approved system design.
Supply-scope notice: The photographs show one lugged half-band only. A complete installation may also require one matching plain half-band, two bolts, nuts, washers and the adjoining connection fitting. The exact supply scope must be stated in the quotation and packing list.
Key Features
- Curved steel band for round utility poles
- Two flat ends with mounting-bolt holes
- Central welded eye lug for hardware connection
- Suitable for use with a matching rear half-band
- Allows pole-mounted connection without drilling through the pole when correctly designed
- Compatible with U-clevises, shackles and selected cable fittings
- Multiple pole diameters and band dimensions available
- Hot-dip galvanized finish available for outdoor corrosion protection
- Custom lug position, hole diameter and welding requirements available
Typical Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Single-Eye Pole Band / Pole Band with Connection Lug |
|---|---|
| Alternative Type | Single Offset Pole Band / Cable Pole Band |
| Component Form | Lugged half-band or complete two-piece assembly |
| Main Structure | Curved steel band, two end holes and one welded eye lug |
| Main Material | Carbon steel |
| Lug Material | Carbon-steel plate |
| Manufacturing Process | Cutting, punching, bending, welding and galvanizing |
| Pole Type | Concrete pole, steel pole or wooden pole |
| Pole Diameter | Manufactured according to the approved drawing |
| Band End Holes | Two mounting holes |
| Connection Lug | One welded lug with one circular connection hole |
| Surface Finish | Hot-dip galvanized or zinc plated, as specified |
| Connection | U-clevis, shackle or project-specific cable fitting |
| Application | Pole-line, telecommunications, ADSS and OPGW hardware assemblies |
| Customization | Pole diameter, band width, thickness, hole size, lug size, welding and coating |
No final dimensions or mechanical ratings can be determined from the photographs. All technical values must be confirmed from the measured sample or approved drawing.
Product Structure
Curved Pole-Contact Band
The main band is formed to match the radius of the specified pole. Both ends are flattened and punched to receive the assembly bolts. The bending radius must match the actual pole diameter to distribute clamping pressure correctly.
Welded Connection Lug
A vertical steel lug is welded to the center of the curved band. The hole in the lug provides a connection point for a compatible clevis, shackle, bolt or cable-support component.
The lug thickness, hole diameter, projection length and weld size must be selected according to the intended load direction. The weld must be inspected for cracks, incomplete fusion and other visible defects.
Matching Rear Band
A complete pole-band assembly normally uses a second curved band on the opposite side of the pole. The rear component may be a plain two-hole half-band or another lugged band when two attachment positions are required.
Applications
- ADSS cable suspension and tension assemblies
- OPGW cable accessory mounting
- Telecommunications cable supports
- Overhead distribution-line pole attachments
- U-clevis and shackle connection points
- Guy-wire attachment assemblies when approved by the design
- Small brackets and secondary-rack mounting
- Concrete-pole installations where through-hole drilling is not permitted
- Project-specific pole-mounted equipment
The product must not automatically be described as an ADSS tension fitting, OPGW suspension fitting or guy attachment. It is a supporting pole-attachment component whose final function depends on the complete assembly.
Materials and Manufacturing
The band and connection lug are normally manufactured from carbon-steel plate. The production process generally includes material cutting, hole punching, band forming, lug positioning, welding, surface preparation and galvanizing.
The forming process must not produce cracks, sharp folds or excessive thinning in the curved section. The lug should be aligned with the designed load direction and welded according to the specified welding procedure.
Material grade, minimum thickness, weld size and mechanical properties must be stated on the approved product drawing when they are critical to the application.
Surface Treatment
Hot-Dip Galvanized Finish
Hot-dip galvanizing provides zinc protection for outdoor power-line and telecommunications environments. Coating requirements may be specified according to ISO 1461, GB/T 13912, ASTM A123/A123M or another customer-approved standard.
Zinc-Plated Finish
Zinc plating may be used for indoor, sheltered or light-duty applications when specified. It normally produces a smoother but thinner coating than batch hot-dip galvanizing.
The photographs appear to show a galvanized finish, but the exact coating process and zinc thickness cannot be confirmed visually. The purchase order must state the required surface treatment.
Installation Guidance
- Measure the pole diameter at the intended installation height.
- Select the lugged band and matching rear band with the correct radius.
- Confirm the required bolt diameter, bolt length and fastener grade.
- Position the lug in the load direction shown on the approved drawing.
- Place the matching band on the opposite side of the pole.
- Insert the bolts through the aligned end holes.
- Install the specified washers and nuts.
- Tighten both sides evenly to avoid tilting or uneven pole pressure.
- Connect the U-clevis, shackle or cable fitting to the central lug.
- Confirm that the connected hardware can move without interference.
- Inspect the weld, galvanized coating and fasteners after installation.
Installation warning: Excessive tightening can damage concrete, wood or composite poles. The tightening method must follow the approved pole and hardware design.
Quality Inspection
- Raw-material and plate-thickness inspection
- Band width and bending-radius inspection
- End-hole diameter and spacing inspection
- Lug thickness, projection and hole-diameter inspection
- Lug position and alignment inspection
- Weld appearance and weld-size inspection
- Paired-band assembly and pole-fit inspection
- Hot-dip galvanized coating appearance and thickness inspection
- Mechanical load testing according to the approved design when specified
- Marking, quantity and packaging inspection
Reference Standards
- ISO 1461:2022 – Hot-dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
- GB/T 13912-2020 – Hot-dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles
- ASTM A123/A123M – Zinc coatings on fabricated iron and steel products
- ASTM A153/A153M – Zinc coating on iron and steel hardware, when applicable
- IEC 61284:1997 – Overhead-line fitting requirements and tests, when required for the complete fitting system
- Applicable utility drawings and ADSS/OPGW hardware specifications
This pole band is commonly manufactured according to a utility or customer drawing. Reference to IEC or galvanizing standards does not constitute certification of the exact product.
Ordering Information
Please provide the following information when requesting a quotation:
- Actual pole type and outside diameter
- Lugged half-band only or complete clamp assembly
- Band width, thickness and bending radius
- End-hole diameter and center-to-center dimensions
- Connection-lug thickness and projection
- Lug-hole diameter and connection direction
- Required bolt, nut and washer specification
- Steel material grade
- Required welding and mechanical-load criteria
- Hot-dip galvanized or zinc-plated finish
- Required zinc-coating thickness
- Application, quantity, marking and packaging
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete pole band assembly?
The photograph shows one lugged half-band. A complete assembly normally also requires a compatible rear half-band and the specified bolts, nuts and washers.
What connects to the central eye lug?
The lug may receive a U-clevis, shackle, bolt or compatible ADSS/OPGW fitting. The hole diameter and load direction must match the adjoining component.
Can it be used with an ADSS cable?
It can form part of an ADSS pole-attachment assembly when the pole band, lug, clevis and cable fitting meet the approved system design and mechanical requirements.
Can it be used as a guy-wire attachment?
Only when its material, lug geometry, weld strength, clamp design and test performance have been approved for the guy-wire load. The photograph alone cannot confirm this application.
Can custom pole diameters be manufactured?
Yes. The bending radius, band dimensions, lug position and mounting holes can be customized according to a drawing or measured sample.
