Product Overview

The Hydro Hinged Posts, offered by IPL group, are innovative aluminium columns designed for safe and efficient ground-level maintenance of cameras, traffic lights, and other mounted devices. Eliminating the dangers and costs associated with working at height and traffic management, these raise-and-lower columns feature either an invisible wedge hinge or an integrated winch mechanism. Manufactured from 100% recyclable EN AW6060 T66 aluminium, they are extensively tested and certified to British and European standards for design, calculation, and passive safety. Local technical support is available in the UK.

Key Benefits

• Enhanced Safety: Manual operation from ground level completely removes dangers associated with working at height.
• Cost Reduction: Significantly reduces costs associated with ongoing maintenance and traffic management by eliminating the need for elevated work platforms.
• Certified Compliance: Designed in accordance with British standard BS EN 40-6, calculations according to BS EN 40-3-3, and passively safe according to BS EN 12767.
• Durable & Sustainable Material: Made from seamless aluminium extrusion (Alloy EN AW6060 T66), which is 100% recyclable and inherently corrosion-resistant. Surfaces are brushed finished with electrostatic powder coating.
• Versatile Hinging Mechanisms: Available with two primary hinge types: invisible wedge hinges for full ground-level access and customizable hinge directions, or integrated winch mechanisms for controlled lowering from higher points.
• Easy Operation: An optional raise & lower tool provides easy operation for columns carrying higher top weights such as heavier cameras or traffic lights. Winch mechanisms are conveniently located behind the door for easy access.
• Comprehensive Internal Features: Includes a flush fitting door with 2 triangular locks, a welded reinforcement profile with a mounting rail (2x M6 slip nuts + 1x M8 earth nut) and mounted wooden backboard, and an extra M8 earth nut.

Applications

Hydro Hinged Posts are ideal for safe and efficient installation and maintenance of various devices in public and private spaces:

• Carrying out maintenance on cameras and other surveillance devices.
• Supporting traffic lights and signals.
• Applications where working at height is undesirable, costly, or unsafe.
• Installations requiring long-term reliability and reduced operational overheads.

Features & Construction

• Seamless tube made of aluminium extrusion (Alloy EN AW6060 T66), 100% recyclable.
• Surface brushed finish, with electrostatic powder coating available.
• Equipped with a flush fitting door secured by 2 triangular locks.
• Internal features include a welded reinforcement profile at the inside of the door section, complete with a mounting rail (2x M6 slip nuts + 1x M8 earth nut) and a mounted wooden backboard. An extra M8 earth nut is also provided inside the door.
• Ground piece is protected with corrosion protective grey tape and a ground level protector.
• Includes a cable entry slot with a protection cap.
• **Wedge Hinge Columns:** Feature an invisible hinge mechanism located just above the door section. These are tiltable until ground level and offer a choice of 4 different hinge directions (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°). Conical and cylindrical stepped designs are available.
• **Winch Mechanism Columns:** Provide an integrated hinge system located halfway up the pole. These are tiltable until 1500mm from ground level and have a hinge direction to the right, 90 degrees relative to the door. The winch is located behind the door for easy access. Cylindrical stepped designs are available.

Customisation Options

• Choice of hinge direction for wedge columns.
• Optional raise & lower tool for columns supporting higher top weights.
• Various installation options: Planted in the ground, Two-piece base plate, One-piece base plate, or Welded specialized base plate.
• Diverse bracket options: Fixed brackets, Cast piece brackets, or Invisible joint brackets.
• Available with conical and cylindrical stepped designs.
• Optional RAL powder-coated finish for aesthetics.

Technical Specifications

Installation & Maintenance

• Installation: Designed for manual operation from ground level, ensuring safety and significant cost savings by eliminating the need for elevated work platforms and reducing traffic management requirements. Various installation options are available, including planting in the ground or using two-piece, one-piece, or welded specialized base plates. Compatible with RETENTION SYSTEM™ sockets, which are intelligent foundation solutions for efficient installation and maintenance of posts. Local technical support is available in the UK.
• Maintenance: The aluminium construction is inherently corrosion-resistant, reducing long-term maintenance needs. Ground piece protection and cable entry slot with cap further contribute to durability.