Pre-cast Foundation
Intelligent foundation systems for all post installations
The NAL Pre-cast Retention Socket System is designed to facilitate the installation of a rapid foundation all types of street furniture, thus eliminating the need for concrete on site. Retention Sockets are supplied in a pre-cast foundation designed to suit the furniture being installed and the ground conditions on-site. Manufactured with certified lifting points, the system is simply lifted into position, levelled and backfilled, drastically reducing the construction time on site.
This “Rapid Foundation” Pre-cast Retention Socket System is available for all types and sizes of NAL Retention sockets. This is a range of cast steel or ductile iron sockets which securely retain in position all types of illuminated and non-illuminated street furniture. The furniture is secured into the socket by stainless steel setscrews located in a recessed chamber in the socket head.
Features & Benefits
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No requirement for concrete on site
- Rapid installation
- Foundation design service to BS EN40 and BS EN12899 and the requirements of CD354
- Guaranteed concrete strength and size
- Certified lifting points
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Street furniture can be installed immediately
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Withstands unlimited impacts of any force
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Eliminates civils works on replacement of knockdowns
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Minimises disruption and traffic management costs during replacement
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Maintenance works can be carried out in a controlled environment
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Simplifies the erection and removal of seasonal street furniture
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Allows public areas to be cleared for events
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New & upgraded technology can be installed quickly and cost effectively
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Simplifies the works involved with wide loads
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Increases the life expectancy of the street furniture in the Retention Sockets
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100 years life expectancy allows for 4 street furniture life cycles
- Traffic signal poles
- Street lighting columns
- SVD / MIDAS radar
- EV chargers
- Information totems
- Bus time tables