Recently, a batch of power steel poles manufactured by Milky Way Steel Pole passed production‑phase inspection and were officially dispatched to Colombia. The consignment includes 10 m, 12 m, 14 m and 15 m polygonal distribution‑network steel poles. Developed as the primary pole type for the rural electrification upgrade initiative “Cundinamarca al 100%” in Cundinamarca Department, these Chinese‑made products boost the upgrade of Latin‑American distribution‑network infrastructure and deepen China‑Colombia economic and trade cooperation in power infrastructure.
    Andrés Camacho, Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia, has attended multiple groundbreaking and energization‑inauguration ceremonies for this rural electrification project in Cundinamarca Department. As a key national rural‑electrification programme of Colombia, the project has a total investment of 18.236 billion Colombian pesos. Upon implementation, it will connect more than 8,500 households across remote towns and villages within Cundinamarca Department to the national power grid. It will shore up weaknesses in rural medium‑ and low‑voltage distribution networks, improve power access for local residents for production and daily‑life purposes, empower the development of rural education, healthcare and micro‑small businesses, and advance the country’s objective of democratic‑energy transition.
    Colombia features diverse geographical operating conditions: Andean inland highlands, salt‑fog‑prone northern Caribbean coastal zones, and humid‑hot eastern tropical‑rainforest regions. The delivered 10‑15 m polygonal steel poles match Colombia’s mainstream 13.8‑34.5 kV distribution‑network voltage levels. Standard pole units are fabricated from Q235B and Q355B steel and adopt slip‑socket joints and CKD segmented flange structures. Custom‑tailored solutions are delivered for different site conditions: wind‑speed design of 28‑31 m/s for inland highlands; upgraded wind‑resistance rating of 33‑36 m/s plus increased corrosion allowance for Caribbean salt‑exposed coastal zones; reinforced special high‑bending‑moment steel poles are available for angle‑pole and termination‑pole applications.
    Manufactured in compliance with international standards IEC‑60826, ISO‑1461 and Colombia’s RETIE electrical‑installation technical regulation, the poles adopt laser cutting, polygonal bending and submerged‑arc welding with flaw‑detection procedures. Hot‑dip galvanized zinc coating reaches ≥ 85 μm for inland environments and is increased to 90‑100 μm for highly‑corrosive coastal areas. All poles are fitted with Class 8.8 hot‑dip galvanized high‑strength fasteners. Factory‑pre‑fabricated earthing points and cross‑arm mounting holes are provided; steel‑stamped identification numbers are engraved on pole bodies, and Spanish‑version nameplate documentation is supplied. The products are engineered to adapt to Colombia’s natural environment of high temperature and humidity, intense ultraviolet radiation and frequent thunderstorms.
    Full Colombian export regulatory requirements are strictly followed throughout freight and customs‑clearance procedures. Steel poles are container‑packed as CKD loose segmented components. Spacer protection is fitted between pole sections to prevent abrasion‑caused damage to galvanized layers during ocean transit. Wooden packages bear ISPM‑15 (IPPC) phytosanitary fumigation marks. Cargo is shipped from Chinese ports to Barranquilla, Colombia’s main seaport, and transported by road to multiple project sites across Cundinamarca Department upon customs release.
    Prior to shipment, RETIE‑electrical‑compliance documentation is prepared in coordination with the importer. A full technical‑document package including material certificates, galvanizing test reports and welding flaw‑detection reports is assembled. Drawing upon the importer’s RUT tax‑identification information, commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, Spanish‑language technical documents and other required papers are compiled and entered into the MUISCA customs‑declaration system. This mitigates risks of destination‑port fines and cargo detention and ensures efficient customs clearance and on‑site delivery.
    The “Cundinamarca al 100%” rural electrification project in Cundinamarca Department is a landmark livelihood programme expanding rural power‑grid coverage in Colombia. The 10‑15 m polygonal steel poles delivered by Milky Way Steel Pole represent mass‑deployed core equipment for such projects, balancing structural performance, convenient on‑site erection and compliance with local RETIE regulatory requirements. Going forward, Milky Way Steel Pole will continue to cultivate the Latin‑American overseas market and support Colombia’s steady progress toward universal affordable‑electricity access with customized power‑equipment solutions.

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