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"MX" type tower

The "MX" tower is a three legged tower, made of tubular leg members and tubular bracing members. The tower is designed for heavy loads, generally suitable for MW backbone sites or central communication hubs in hurricane zones.

The MX tower is designed for heights of 20 to 80m, and it can be easily shipped in a standard 40' ISO container.

The MX tower modular design allows last minute modification - modules can easily be changed according to the specific site design.

Each tower is equipped with a variety of accessories, such as platforms, antenna mounts, safety devices, obstruction lights, lightning protection kit etc, which can be installed at any desired height and orientation.

Optimal Height

20 to 80m.

Design Standards

TIA/EIA 222-F, AISC manual, CP3, BS8100

Material

• Tubular leg members ST 52-3 or ST37-2
• Tubular bracing members and plates ST37-2

Connections

• Bolts are ISO 8.8, SAE Grade 5, or ASTM A-325, supplied with two washers, nut and spring washer.
• A 5% hardware overage is included.

Galvanizing

All steel members are hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123.

Anchoring

Anchor rods (ASTM F1554) with leveling nuts or cast-in stubs are supplied with a positioning template.

Ladders

The MX towers are supplied with a caged or open ladder with safety climbing line. The ladder is installed in the inner side of the tower. Vertical cable hangers are located next to the climbing ladder or on any of the tower faces.

Optional accessories

• Working and rest platforms
• Horizontal cable gantries
• Antenna mounts
• Anti climb guard
• Paint kit, according to ICAO standards
• Obstruction light system according to ICAO standards
• Lightning protection kit

Shipment

The MX towers are easily shipped in any standard 40' ISO container.

Documentation

Each tower is shipped with:

• Detailed packing list
• Installation & maintenance manual.
• Foundation design guidelines