Hydro Aluminium Poles
Comprehensive range of aluminium poles for lighting, traffic regulation, smart city initiatives, and rail infrastructure. Combining cutting-edge material science with environmental responsibility.
Hydro Aluminium Poles are 66% lighter than steel poles, making them easier to install and transport.
Hydro Aluminium Poles are designed to last for 50 years or more, making them a cost-effective long-term solution.
Hydro Aluminium Poles are made from 100% recycled aluminium, making them a sustainable and environmentally friendly option.
The Unmatched Benefits of Aluminium
Aluminium constitutes approximately 8% of Earth's crust, ensuring virtually unlimited raw material availability with exceptional properties for low environmental impact.
Low Weight
Reduces material needs and transport costs
High Strength
Structural applications with reliability
Superior Malleability
Allows for decorative designs
Easy Machining
Mill, drill, cut, punch, bend, weld
Corrosion Resistance
Self-repairing oxide layer
100% Recyclable
Circular economy support
Product Range
Hydro aluminium poles are designed to meet the highest safety standards. We provide detailed product information to help you choose the right pole for your project.
Hydro Lighting Columns→
Hydro Lighting Columns offer a broad range of conical and cylindrical poles with various mounting options, adhering to international standards for diverse lighting projects.
Hydro Traffic Signal Poles→
Lightweight, 50-year life, passively safe aluminium. Easy install, with raise & lower options for safe maintenance.
Hydro Hinged Posts→
Aluminium raise & lower columns for safe, ground-level maintenance. EN certified, 3-12m heights, wedge/winch options. Reduces costs & height risks.
Hydro Cantilevers→
Lightweight, robust aluminium structures (4-8m leg, up to 11m beam) for traffic signals/lighting. EN certified, custom strength, easy install.
Saving Lives on the Road
Over 50 years of development in passively safe lighting columns. European compliance with EN 40 standard and crash testing according to EN 12767 standard.
HE (High-Energy Absorbing)
Ideal where secondary danger exists behind the pole and crash barriers aren't feasible. Patented "catch-up" construction ensures significant vehicle speed reduction.
NE (Non-Energy Absorbing)
Highly effective in areas with "empty background" (no secondary hazards). Achieved through shear-off construction, unaffected by impact direction.
LE (Low-Energy Absorbing)
Cost-effective compromise for rural roads, naturally possessing required qualities without extra engineered solutions.
Understanding Safety Classifications
How Classifications Work
Each pole is classified using a 3-part code, for example: 100HE3
Speed Ratings
Energy Absorption Types
Slows vehicle down, protects from hazards behind pole
Moderate absorption, cost-effective for rural roads
Clean break-away, safe when no hazards behind
Safety Levels (1-3)
Higher levels = better occupant protection
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver
Our commitment to a circular economy where "waste equals food" - leading the way in sustainable design since 2011.
What is Cradle to Cradle?
The Cradle to Cradle Certified™ programme, co-created by German chemist Michael Braungart and US architect William McDonough, revolutionises product design with the principle of "waste equals food".
At the end of a product's useful life, its materials can be broken down and reused as "nutrients" for new products, creating an endless cycle with no negative environmental impact. Our ambition is not just "less waste," but "no waste" at all.
Hydro's Achievement
- First supplier worldwide to offer Cradle to Cradle Certified™ light poles
- Silver certification achieved since 2011
- Golden level in 'material reutilisation' category
100% Recyclable
95% Recycled Content
"Take Back" System
The Circular Economy in Action
Manufacturing
95% recycled aluminium content
50+ Years Use
Long-lasting infrastructure
Take Back
End-of-life collection service
Reborn
Materials become new poles
"By choosing Hydro's Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Silver poles, you're actively contributing to a more sustainable future and circular economy."
Aesthetics & Protection
While natural aluminium offers excellent corrosion resistance, we provide surface treatment options to meet specific aesthetic or design requirements for any streetscape.
Powder Coating
Available in wide spectrum of RAL and DB colours, or custom PMS colours. Qualicoat coating guarantees colour fastness and optimal weather/UV protection.
Anodizing
Sophisticated matt appearance with increased corrosion durability, dirt-repellent surface, and consistent decorative finish with touch-friendly surface.
Decoline (Timber Effect)
Unique process for wood aesthetic with aluminium benefits. Produces poles with decorative designs and custom surface textures for distinctive streetscapes.