Light Pole Manufacturing Line

1. What is a light pole manufacturing line?

A light pole manufacturing line is used to make steel light poles.

There are various machines involved in the process.

They can be put together to form a complete line.

A line can consist of the following:

• Plate cutting

• Edge cutting

• Plate forming

• Pole forming

• Welding

• Pole head bending

• Pipe head shrinking

• Pole straightening

• Pole grinding

• Surface treatment

If all these processes are automated you can have a fully automatic light pole manufacturing line.

Which can greatly decrease manual labor when manufacturing light poles.

Light Pole Production Line

2. Light Pole Manufacturing Process

Depending on what type of light pole you want to make the process may vary.

Here are some common processes that go into making a light pole.

Cutting Steel Plates

When making a light pole you will typically need steel plates.

Depending on your application you may need different types of steel.

Steel Plate Cutting

You need to cut the steel plate into a certain shape.

This will depend on what kind of pole you want to make and how tall it will be.

Steel Plate Forming

You need to form the steel plate into a desired shape.

By using a hydraulic machine you can apply force to the plate to make it into a certain shape.

Light Pole Welding

Once the steel plate has been formed you need to weld it together.

Using an automatic welding machine will allow you to make a seam down the pole.

Light Pole Head Bending

Some poles will need extra bending on top.

To help bend the light pole head we have created the pole head bending machine.

Light Pole Head Shrinking

Some light poles will need their pipe to be shrunk at the top.

You can use our pipe head shrinking machine to shrink your pipe.

Light Pole Straightening

When welding and forming light poles they can sometimes become deformed.

We use a straightening machine to keep the pole as straight as possible.

Light Pole Grinding

The pole will need to be ground before it can be sent off for surface treatment.

Most light poles are sent off to be galvanized.

Inspection

Make sure all dimensions are up to spec before sending your light pole off to be packaged.

3. What Equipment Can Be Used For A Light Pole Manufacturing Line?

When building a light pole manufacturing line you will want to have the following equipment.

Of course you can always add more equipment to your light pole line.

If you are making a variety of different light poles you will want to have tooling that can accommodate that.

4. Steel Plate Cutting Machine

One of the first things you will need to do is prepare your steel plate.

You will need to cut the plate to the correct dimensions.

You will want to make sure you cut your steel plates accurately.

Some things to consider when cutting your steel plates:

• Accurately cut steel plate

• Even edges

• Good feed rate

• Minimize steel plate waste

Make sure your plate is placed correctly on the machine

There are many types of plate shearing machines that can be used to make light poles.

You will need to cut your steel plate to a specific shape in order to make a light pole.

Most light poles will require you to cut a trapezoid out of the steel plate.

Plate Trapezoid Shearing Machine

5. Light Pole Forming

After you cut your steel plate you need to form it into a light pole.

There are many different ways to form a light pole.

You can use a hydraulic light pole forming machine to make different shapes of light poles.

• Polygonal

• Octagon

• Cone shaped

• Tapered

• Circle shaped

All these light poles can be formed by a hydraulic machine with the right tooling.

Making sure your light pole is formed correctly will help with welding your pole.

6. Light Pole Welding Machine

You will need to weld your light pole after it has been formed.

There are many benefits to automatically welding your light pole.

You can get better consistency with your welds.

Decrease manual labor.

Increase production rates.

Make sure you have the correct settings when welding your light poles.

• Speed

• Amps

• Volts

• Placement of torch

• Placement of weld

There are many different ways to weld light poles.

Make sure you have the right equipment for your application.

Light Pole Welding Machine

7. Light Pole Head Bending Machine

You may need to bend your light pole at the top.

There are many types of light poles that will require a pole head bending machine.

Make sure you bend your pole head at the correct angle and radius.

This will help when making consistent light poles.

You will need to have different tooling to bend different pole heads.

Light Pole Head Bending Machine

8. Pipe Head Shrinking Machine

There are some light poles that require you to shrink the pipe at the top.

This can be done by using our pipe head shrinking machine.

It can also be used to make smaller pipe connections on your light poles.

Make sure you shrink your pipe to the correct dimensions.

9. Light Pole Straightening Machine

You will want to make sure your light poles are nice and straight after they have been welded.

By using a light pole straightening machine you can keep your light poles nice and true.

Just make sure you don’t overdo it when straightening your light poles.

10. Light Pole Grinding and Surface Treatment

You will want to grind your light pole after welding to remove any weld marks.

There are many ways to prepare a light pole for surface treatment.

• Grinding weld seam

• Remove burrs

• Clean surface

• Remove rust

• Prepare edges

After grinding your light poles you can send them off for surface treatment.

Most light poles are hot dip galvanized.

You can also paint your light poles if needed.

11. Light Pole Inspection Machine

There are many things you can inspect on a light pole.

You can inspect your light poles for:

• Dimensions

• Length

• Width

• Thickness

• Pole head dimensions

You can also check your light poles for straightness.

Make sure your light poles are nice and true.

You can also inspect your welds.

If your light pole has any cracks or defects they can be detected.

After your light pole is finished you can inspect it for any cosmetic defects.

12. Automatic Light Pole Manufacturing Line 

If you want to automate your light pole manufacturing you can use an automatic light pole manufacturing line.

You can have your steel plate go through each process automatically.

Cut Steel Plate → Form Light Pole → Weld Light Pole → Bend Pole Head → Shrink Pipe → Straighten Pole → Grind Pole → Inspect Pole

You can use conveyors to move your light poles from process to process.

There are many benefits to automating your light pole manufacturing line.

Increased Production Rates

By using automatic machines you can produce light poles at a higher rate.

Less Human Error

When using automatic machines you will have less variation in your light poles.

Decreased Manual Labor

You can decrease the amount of labor needed to produce light poles.

Manage Production

You can keep track of your light poles as they go through the manufacturing process.

If you need to increase your production you can just add more equipment to your line.

13. Benefits Of Having A Light Pole Manufacturing Line

Having a light pole manufacturing line will help you produce light poles more efficiently.

Increase Workflow

You can streamline your light pole manufacturing process.

Produce Consistent Light Poles

By having a light pole manufacturing line you can produce consistent light poles.

Save Labor

You can save on labor costs by using a light pole manufacturing line.

Manage Your Production

You can easily manage your light pole production.

Make Different Types Of Light Poles

If you have the right tooling you can make many different types of light poles.

Avoid Production Bottlenecks

By having all the processes on one line you can avoid any production bottlenecks.

14. What To Look For When Buying A Light Pole Manufacturing Line

When buying a light pole manufacturing line there are a few things you should consider.

Light Pole Dimensions

What size light poles do you want to make?

• How Tall?

• How Wide?

• How Thick?

• What shape?

• Do you need a pole head?

How many light poles do you want to produce per day?

How Automated Do You Want Your Line?

There are many levels of automation you can add to your light pole manufacturing line.

Make Sure Your Machines Are Compatible

Make sure all your machines will work together on your light pole manufacturing line.

You will want to make sure your tooling is the same size across all your machines.

After Sales Service

You will want to make sure the company you buy from provides after sales service.

They should be able to install your light pole manufacturing line and train your employees.

15. Light Pole Applications

Light poles can be used in many applications.

Street Lights

You can use light poles for street lighting.

Highway Lights

Light poles can be used to light up highways.

Parking Lots

You can use light poles to light up parking lots.

Industrial Lighting

You can use light poles for industrial lighting.

Airport/Port Lighting

Light poles can be used to light up airports and ports.

Sports Fields

You can use light poles to light up sports fields.

Smart City

Light poles can be used to house many different types of technology.

As you can see there are many uses for light poles.

16. Why Should I Buy From Nanjing Bangwin Machine?

At Nanjing Bangwin Machine we sell industrial machines that can be used to manufacture light poles.

We can build you a complete light pole manufacturing line that will fit your needs.

Here are some of the machines we can provide you with.

• Steel Plate Cutting Machine

• Hydraulic Forming Machine

• Light Pole Welding Machine

• Light Pole Head Bending Machine

• Pipe Head Shrinking Machine

• Light Pole Straightening Machine

• Light Pole Grinding Machine

We can help you set up your light pole manufacturing line.

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17. Light Pole Manufacturing FAQ

1. What is a light pole manufacturing line?

A light pole manufacturing line is made up of multiple machines that can be used to manufacture light poles.

2. What machines can be used to manufacture light poles?

There are many machines that can be used to manufacture light poles. Some of them are listed above.

3. How do you make a light pole?

You can make a light pole by cutting a steel plate, forming it, welding it, bending the head, shrinking the pipe, straightening it, grinding it and inspecting it.

4. Can I customize my light pole manufacturing line?

Yes you can customize your light pole manufacturing line to fit your needs.

5. What does the welding machine do?

The welding machine will weld your light pole after it has been formed.

6. Why do I need a light pole straightening machine?

After welding and forming your light pole it can become deformed. A light pole straightening machine will help you keep your light pole straight.

7. Can I make different sizes of light poles on one line?

Yes you can make different sizes of light poles on one line. Just make sure your equipment can accommodate the size of light poles you want to make.

8. How can I increase my light pole production rates?

You can increase your light pole production rates by using automatic machines. This will allow you to produce more light poles in less time.

18. Light Pole Manufacturing Line Conclusion

A light pole manufacturing line is made up of many different machines.

It all starts with cutting a steel plate.

Then you can form your light pole and weld it together.

After that you can bend your pole head and shrink your pipe.

Then you can straighten your light pole and grind it.

Finally you can inspect your light pole and send it off for surface treatment.

When buying a light pole manufacturing line you should know what kind of light poles you want to make.

Then you can determine what machines you will need to produce those light poles.

A light pole manufacturing line can help you produce light poles faster and with less labor.