ARMS &

BRACES

Crossarm Braces
Narrow Profile
Dead End Arms
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No-Bolt Crossarm Braces
Unique extruded aluminum end fitting Aluma-Form braces feature end fittings of extruded aluminum
delivers more strength. Less weight, 6061-T6 alloy that eliminates the need for bolted fittings. The
eliminates static-producing bolts and greater shear and friction area gripped by the Aluma-Form end fitting
allows the use of smaller wood members thereby reducing weight and
looks better on the pole! producing a more eye pleasing brace that is stronger than bolted fittings.
Under-Arm Braces

Model “A” Model “RA”

Reversible Model “RA” Dimensions

High Density Catalog # Span Drop
APITONG BRACES A4814 or RA4814 48” 14”
Cross Section A4818 or RA4818 48” 18”
1-3/4” x 1-3/4” A4824 or RA4824 48” 24”
Hole Size A6018 or RA6018 60” 18”
9/16” at arm A6030 or RA6030 60” 30”
11/16” at pole A7222 or RA7222 72” 22”
A7236 or RA7236 72” 36”
Braces are sold in pairs

Slim Line Crossarm Braces

Economical, strong/high density 11 /4” Slim Line Reversible Braces

Square Apitong Wood, 6061-T6 Apitong-Cross Section 11 /4” x 11 /4”
Aluminum end fittings Hole size 9/16” at Arm–11/16” at pole.
• No-bolt fittings reduces static
Dimensions
• Reversible Catalog # Span Drop
• Light weight, looks better on pole
AF-4814 48” 14”
AF-4818 48” 18”
AF-4824 48” 24”
AF-6018 60” 18”
AF-6030 60” 30”
AF-7222 72” 22”
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Flat Apitong Braces
26” Flat Brace

26” length hole to hole

Cross Section Catalog # Dimensions

13/16” x 1-3/4” Span Drop
Hole Size
7/16” at arm AF626 38” 173/4”
9/16” at pole
Span 38" and
Drop 17 3/4"

Alley Arm Braces

RAAB

AAB

Come complete with lineman’s step. For applications where step is NOT required, add suffix-L/S to catalog number.
Alley Arm braces are supplied in the tradtional style (AAB series) or Reversible style (RAAB series). Alley Arm Braces are
made of high strength 2 11/16” x 211/16” ‘apitong’ wood and “boltless” aluminum end fittings. End fittings are normally
supplied containing a 11/16” dia. mounting hole.
Catalog # Dim. A Dim. B Approx. Weight
AAB or RAAB-60 60” 203/4” 14 lbs.
AAB or RAAB-76 76” 203/4” 17 lbs.
AAB or RAAB-84 84” 203/4” 19 lbs.

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Narrow Profile Arms
Maintain favorable B.I.L. with our complete line of Aluma-Form® also has a complete line of Apitong Alley
narrow profile wood conductor supports. Arms and other insulated equipment mounts, all backed
• Strong, durable Apitong wood by Aluma-Form’s high standards of quality and service.
• 6061-T6 aluminum
• Neat, narrow profile appearance

Aluma-Form Conductor Support

These low profile, structurally integrated Apitong units
are fully assembled. They include pins, braces and
horizontal support member. Optional ‘2T’ Take-off bars
are available for dead-ending primary service drops.
Also, these units are pre-drilled for double dead-end
construction using 5/8” dia. hardware.
All assemblies are supplied with 1” dia. thread
pins. Please contact us for availability should larger
pins be required.
Our standard package is (20) units per pallet. When
ordering less than standard package quantities, a
repacking charge may occur.

Catalog # Part # Weight Description

XA-3812-2T 54501 22 lbs. Conductor support assembly with

38” pin spacing and take-off bars.
XA-3812 54502 21.5 lbs.Same as above, less take-off
bars.
XA-4214-2T 54503 26.5 lbs. Conductor support assembly with
42” pin spacing and take-off bars.
XA-4214 54504 26 lbs. Same as above, less take-off
bars.
2T 01155 0.3 lbs. Take-off bar for retrofit of existing
units.

Engineering Data Dimensions

Catalog # ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘E’ ‘F’
XA-3812 38” 36” 18” 12.75” 3” 4
XA-3812-2T 38” 36” 18” 12.75” 3” 4”
XA-4214 42” 40” 20” 14” 3” 4”
XA-4214-2T 42” 40” 20” 14” 3” 4”

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Narrow Profile Arms
Narrow Profile Conductor Support
Two Position Conductor Support Assembly

Catalog # Product # Dim. A Dim. B Weight Description

NPS-38 54518 44” 38” 16 lbs. 36” pin center ass’y
less ‘2T’ take-offs
NPS-42 54519” 48” 42” 17 lbs. 42” pin center ass’y
less ‘2T’ take-offs

These narrow profile, structurally integrated units are • These assemblies are furnished with 1” dia. lead thread
fully assembled. They include crossarm pins & wood crossarm pins. Should 1-3/8” diameter thread pins be required,
arm fixed to an extruded aluminum pole gain. Optional please contact us for availability.
‘2T’ take-off bars are available for dead-ending primary • Other pin spacings can be provided in certain cases. Please
service drops. contact us for a custom quotation to your specifications.

Heavy Duty Narrow Profile Conductor Support

Two Position Conductor Support Assembly

These Heavy Duty Narrow Profile Supports are shipped

FULLY assembled, with the wood arm fixed to an
extruded aluminum pole gain. These units are predrilled
for use with standard crossarm pins (NOT included)
Optional “take-off” bars are available for dead ending
primary service drops, or mounting other electrical
equipment. Other phase spacings can be provided.
Please contact us for a custom proposal addressing
your specific needs.

Catalog # Product # Weight Description

HD-NPS-54 54525 30 lbs. Heavy Duty 54” Conductor Support Assembly

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Dead End Arms
Two Position Dead End Arm Assembly

Catalog # Product # Dim. A Dim. B Dim. C Description These Dead End Arm Supports are fully assembled. For
DEA-36-EB 54312 44” 38” 36” 36” dead-end convenience they are predrilled for dead-end hardware and
arm assembly for crossarm pins.
DEA-48-EB 54318 56” 50” 48” 48” dead-end • Our standard package is (20) units per pallet. When
arm assembly
DEA-60-EB 54319 68” 62” 60” 60” dead-end ordering less than std. package quantities, a repacking
arm assembly charge may occur.

8 Foot Dead End Assembly

This unique Dead End Assembly design features
‘apitong’ wood integrated with our extruded aluminum
hat section and pole gain. This produces a high
strength, light weight Dead End Assembly with a ‘slim
line’ appearance. NO bracing required. These units
ship FULLY assembled including dead end attachment
hardware. They are ready to install. Other sizes and
styles are available. Please contact us for information.

Catalog # Product # Weight Description

DEA-84-EB 54315 65 lbs. 8 ft. ‘Apitong’ Dead End arm
Assembly

Accessory Items

HD-2T HD-3T

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Heavy Duty Dead End Assemblies
• High performance, light weight
• Entirely factory assembled
• NO braces required
• Predrilled for standard pins
• Installs with ONLY two thru-bolts
• NO special hardware or tools needed
Model HD-DEA-86-EB-REA

REA item (gj) accepted 8 foot dead end crossarm assembly.

REA accepted 10’ dead end crossarm assemblies also available.

Apitong Dead End Assembly Product Selection Chart

Aluma-Form offers a full line of integrated Dead End Arm needs. You will find, below, a chart to assist you in selecting
assemblies in popular lengths, sizes and strengths; plus, the proper product style to meet your particular application.
various conductor spacings and three wire or four wire designs. Match desired ultimate strength per phase with needed
Available accessories include our “HD-2T” and HD-3T Take-Off” phase spacing, to find the proper product series. Then,
bars for conductor attachment or electrical equipment mounting, please contact us or your local sales representative for
and single or double down guy attachments. Our full line of high existing product selection, further assistance or for a specific
performance assemblies meet most distribution line construction proposal to your requirements.
Horizontal Capacity (lbs./phase)
(Thousands)

Phase Spacing (inches)

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