Woodline Timber Industries (a division of Steinhoff Southern Cape (Pty) Ltd,) has been a leading producer of treated wooden poles in South Africa for over half a century. Our products are: Utility poles for overhead Transmission and Telephone lines, Building, fencing and agricultural poles and cylindrical machined pine poles.

Woodline has actively exported its products for over 20 years, and has established itself as a respected international supplier of quality treated poles. Some of the countries are:

EXPORT ENQUIRIES TO BE E-MAILED TO:  info@woodlinetimber.co.za or maraisw@woodlinetimber.co.za
OR FAXED TO: +27-44-8742686

Pinus radiata (Monterey Pine) and Southern yellow pine are the principal species used by Woodline. These species grow in the southernmost region of South Africa on relatively poor soils, on the coastal plateau and mountain foothills in areas with winter, or constant rainfall. The slow growth ensures that the poles are of exceptional strength and quality.

Creosoting is done using the Rueping (Empty Cell) process in pressure vessels. Creosote retention levels are set to exceed minimum requirements of the relevant specification. Nett retention of 90 – 300 Kg/m³ can be achieved. Mostly complete sapwood penetration is achieved and will always exceed minimum depth requirements and on average is at least 60% of the diameter.

CCA is a waterborne chemical that is used to impregnate poles using the Liquivac process. The entire sapwood is penetrated ensuring a life long service free from insect and fungal attack. CCA (Tanalith) is enhanced with “Weatherwood” a waxy additive that improves the weathering ability of the poles. Tanalised (CCA) treated poles can be painted or sealed for aesthetic purposes.

Woodline has a total commitment to quality, which is manifested in its SABS ISO9001: 2000 certification.

For export Woodline manufactures poles in accordance with clients specifications, which include the following international

Specifications:

BS 1990 - British Standard - Wood poles for overhead power and telecommunication lines
ANSI 05.1 – American National Standard – Specifications and dimensions for wood poles
NF C 67-100 – French Standard – Supports for overhead lines Wood poles specifications ( Supports Pour Lignes Aëriennes Poteaux en bois Spécifications)

Standard Specifications in South Africa:

SABS 457 – Wooden poles, droppers, laths, guard rail posts and spacer blocks
SABS 753 – Pine poles, cross-arms and spacers for power distribution, Telephone systems and street lighting
SABS 1288 – Treated timber

Within Southern Africa poles are processed and treated in accordance with the following client’s specifications:

ESKOM – Distribution Standard – SCSSCAAD7 Rev 8 - Specification for Wood Poles Cross-arms and Spacer Blocks
TELKOM SA – Wooden Pole Specification SP2204
BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION - Material Specifications LN/MTS/CC6100
BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION – Standard Requirement for BPC Distribution Systems – Section 2/POLEWOOD REV 2

Wooden poles are shipped from any South African Harbour, in containers or break bulk to any port worldwide. The poles are bundled and labelled to client’s specifications.

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