The cross plate anchor is constructed from solid, hot-dipped galvanized steel, with ridged cross plate rims for added resilience. The anchor is also coated in a rust inhibitor for extra durability. To pass quality control all cross plate anchors must meet ASTM specifications.
The anchor can be manually operated by an ‘eye’ at the upper end. A nut retainer is placed on the flattened bottom of the cross plate to enable the anchor to be fixed securely into place once installed.
Because the width of the hole does not negatively affect the installed anchor’s holding capacity, their installation does not require specialist anchoring machinery - the hole can be prepared by the same augers used to install utility poles.
How does Cross Plate Anchors works?
Cross Plate anchors are designed to be inserted diagonally against the side of a bored or drilled hole, one which has already been undercut to allow the anchor to sit at a 90-degree angle to the guy wire.
Once an additional, suitably sized trench is added to allow for the placement of the Anchor rod, the cross plate anchor can be installed. The cross plate at the lower end of the anchor digs into the internal soil mass, with a nut retainer securing the anchor firmly in place. The anchor can then be operated via the upper end as required.
