
Traditional Light Pole × Smart Devices = Smart Pole
A smart pole is a new type of urban infrastructure that integrates lighting, communication, monitoring, sensing, and information display functions through modular design. It's not just a tool for illumination-it's a data collection node and interactive terminal for smart cities .
| Traditional Light Pole | Smart Pole |
|---|---|
| Single function: lighting only | Multi-function: lighting + communication + monitoring + sensing + display |
| Stands alone | Multi-function integration, saves space |
| Passive power supply | Active sensing, intelligent control |
| Non-expandable | Modular design with interfaces |
| Urban infrastructure | Urban IoT gateway |
Our Role: As a professional pole manufacturer, we provide the physical carrier for smart lighting-durable, long-lasting poles with expansion space, enabling system integrators and equipment suppliers to easily install various smart devices.
What Can Smart Poles Bring to Cities?
🏙️ For City Administrators
Multi-function integration: Consolidate lighting, traffic, monitoring, and communication poles, reducing roadside poles by over 40% and freeing up public space
Efficient construction: One pole installation, multiple functions realized, lowering infrastructure costs
Smart upgrade: Physical reserve for future 5G and IoT deployment
🌿 For Citizens
Enhanced safety: 24/7 security monitoring, one-touch emergency call, improved public security
Greater convenience: Public WiFi, information displays, USB charging, EV charging
Improved comfort: Smart dimming lighting that adjusts brightness based on pedestrian and vehicle flow
🌍 For the Environment
Energy savings: Intelligent lighting control saves 30%-50% electricity
Environmental monitoring: Real-time data collection for air quality, noise, temperature, and humidity
Green mobility: Integrated charging stations supporting new energy vehicles
Eight Core Functional Modules of Smart Poles
The value of smart poles lies in their expandability. Our poles feature standard mounting interfaces and internal cable channels for the following functional modules:
| Module | Function | Integration Method |
|---|---|---|
| 💡 Smart Lighting | Remote dimming, fault alarm, on-demand lighting | Pole-top luminaire + single-light controller |
| 📶 5G/WiFi | Wireless communication coverage, eliminate signal blind spots | Mid-pole equipment compartment |
| 🎥 Video Surveillance | Security monitoring, traffic violation capture | Cantilever arm or pole-top bracket |
| 📺 Information Display | Government information, weather forecasts, advertising | Pole-embedded display screen |
| 🔊 Public Broadcast | Emergency broadcasts, background music, announcements | Mid-pole speaker column |
| 🌦️ Environmental Monitoring | PM2.5, temperature, humidity, wind speed, noise | Pole-top sensor bracket |
| 🚨 One-Button Emergency | Emergency assistance, video intercom | 1.5m height on pole |
| ⚡ Charging Services | EV charging, USB phone charging | Pole-bottom charging station |
Note: The functional modules above are provided by system integrators or equipment suppliers. We provide the pole body with mounting interfaces and internal cable channels.
Core Product Features
🔧 Feature 1: Modular Design – Built for Expansion
Our smart poles feature compartmentalized design, with functional zones from top to bottom:
Top Equipment ← 5G antenna, environmental sensors, dome cameras
Lighting Arm ← LED luminaire, traffic signals
Mid Expansion ← Information display, broadcast speakers
Maintenance ← Access door, terminal blocks
Base Equipment← Charging station, edge gateway, power supply
Pre-welded mounting flanges: Equipment mounting flanges pre-welded at different heights-no on-site drilling required
Internal cable channels: Built-in conduit inside pole, separate channels for power and data
Slide rail options: Internal or external slide rail structure for flexible equipment mounting
🔧 Feature 2: Multi-Function Integration – Cleaner Roadsides
The core concept of smart poles is one pole, multiple functions. Our poles can simultaneously accommodate:
Road lighting luminaires
Traffic signals and signage
Video surveillance cameras
5G micro base stations
Environmental sensors
Information displays
Public broadcast speakers
One-button emergency devices
EV charging stations
Through multi-function integration, roadside poles can be reduced by over 40%, freeing up valuable public space and enhancing urban aesthetics.
🔧 Feature 3: 5G-Ready – Prepared for Ubiquitous Connectivity
5G networks require dense deployment of micro base stations, and street light poles are the ideal 5G . Our smart poles feature:
5G antenna mounting flanges: Standardized interfaces at pole top, compatible with mainstream equipment
Fiber optic channels: Internal reserve fiber conduit
Equipment compartment space: Mid-pole compartment optional for 5G BBU and other equipment
Power reserve:reserve power supply for equipment
🔧 Feature 4: Edge Computing Ready – Local Intelligent Processing
Smart poles generate massive amounts of data daily-uploading everything to the cloud is impractical. Our poles can integrate edge computing gateways , enabling:
Local data processing, reducing network load
Real-time response, millisecond-level control
Basic functionality maintained even during network outages
Data encryption, enhanced security
🔧 Feature 5: Industrial-Grade Protection – 24/7 Outdoor Operation
Smart poles integrate numerous electronic devices, requiring higher protection standards:
IP65 protection: Pole body and equipment compartments waterproof and dustproof, suitable for rain and snow
Wide temperature range: -40℃ to +60℃ operation, suitable for extreme climates
Lightning and surge protection: Built-in surge protection devices protecting electronic equipment
Wind-resistant design: Withstands typhoons up to 160km/h
🔧 Feature 6: Hot-Dip Galvanizing + Powder Coating – 20+ Years Anti-Corrosion
Hot-dip galvanizing: Complete internal and external zinc coating, 80-100μm thickness, compliant with GB/T13912 standard
Outdoor powder coating: Optional polyester powder coating, any RAL color
Corrosion resistance: Guaranteed 20+ years without rust
Technical Specifications
Pole Base Parameters
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Height | 6m / 8m / 10m / 12m / 14m | Customizable |
| Arm Length | 1m / 1.5m / 2m / 2.5m / 3m | Single or double arm |
| Pole Shape | Conical / Octagonal / Round / Square / Custom | Custom designs available |
| Material | Q235B / Q345B High-quality low carbon steel | |
| Wall Thickness | 3.5mm - 12mm | Based on height and load |
| Top Diameter | 60mm - 120mm | Based on luminaire interface |
| Bottom Diameter | 140mm - 350mm | Based on height |
| Flange Size | 300x300mm - 600x600mm | Customizable |
| Flange Thickness | 12mm - 25mm | With reinforcing ribs |
Surface Treatment Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Hot-Dip Galvanizing | Complete internal/external coating, 80-100μm thickness | GB/T13912 |
| Powder Coating | Outdoor polyester powder, thickness ≥80μm | Any RAL color |
| Corrosion Resistance | 20+ Years | Guaranteed |
| Salt Spray Test | ≥1000 hours | Suitable for coastal areas |
Structural Performance Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Resistance | ≤160km/h (45m/s) | |
| Seismic Resistance | Magnitude 8 | |
| Vertical Tolerance | ≤0.02% after installation | Tested with theodolite |
| Welding Standard | GB/T12467, GB/T3323-2005 | Inspection reports available |
| Operating Temperature | -40℃ ~ +60℃ |
Smart Feature Parameters
| Item | Specification | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Top Flange | 6-M12 / 8-M16 | For 5G antenna, sensors |
| Arm Interface | Φ60mm / Φ76mm | Standard luminaire interface |
| Equipment Compartment | Customizable dimensions | Mid-pole or base compartment |
| Access Door | 300x200mm / 400x300mm | With security lock |
| Conduit | Inner diameter Φ30mm-Φ50mm | Separate power and data |
| Power | AC220V / DC24V / DC12V | Multiple voltage outputs |
| Network Interface | Fiber / RJ45 / RS485 | |
| Display Bracket | Customizable | Compatible with P3/P4/P5 displays |
| Camera Bracket | Customizable | Compatible with dome/fixed cameras |




