00:03When holes are not an option. Hubble's stainless steel banding is the

00:06solution on poles of various shapes and materials.

00:09Hubble's stainless steel banding products allow you to attach hardware to poles of any material

00:15including concrete and metal.

00:17The main components to the Hubble banding system are the banding available in width from

00:21half inch up to one and a quarter inches. And the buckle that secures the banding buckles

00:27are available in two styles, a folded buckle and an adjustable buckle.

00:31This video will demonstrate installation using bolt styles shown.

00:36First is an installation using stainless steel banding with the folded buckle to secure a

00:41clover leaf standoff bracket.

00:43This multi-purpose bracket has banding provisions molded into the base casting and is

00:48commonly used to mount cut outs or arrests begin by measuring the circumference of the

00:53pole where the band is to be installed, cut the band to a length of 8 to 12 inches beyond the

00:59measured circumference of the pole.

01:01It is important to take into consideration what hardware will be installed as additional length

01:06may be needed. Insert one end of the band into the folded

01:10buckle and bend the band around it.

01:13Notice that the banding is first inserted through the sawtooth edge of the slot and then

01:17fed between the ears and bent down towards the underside of the buckle,

01:22wrap the band around the pole and insert the other end of the band into the buckle.

01:27The second end of the band will first be inserted between the ears and go out through

01:32the sawtooth slot in the opposite direction that the first end of the band was inserted.

01:36The bracket is placed in the desired location at this time to tighten the band on the pole.

01:42A banding installation tool is used, insert the band into the tool is shown and tighten by

01:48turning the tools handle until all slack has been taken out.

01:52Use the installation tool to bend the band over the buckle while backing off the tension.

01:56One full turn, cut the band by pulling on the handle of the installation tool,

02:02bend the excess band between the ears of the buckle and use a hammer to flatten the ears,

02:07securing the band, the standoff bracket is now secured to the pole and is ready for equipment

02:13to be installed. In this demonstration.

02:16The installer has mounted a Hubble P DB 100 optima arrester,

02:20a heavy duty distribution arrester which protects valuable equipment from over voltages

02:25caused by surges due to lightning occurrences or switching operations.

02:30If a banding installation tool is not available or if retention is anticipated at a later time.

02:36Hubble offers an adjustable banding buckle.

02:39The next demonstration illustrates the use of banding with the adjustable style buckle on a

02:44wood pole to attach a messenger suspension clamp.

02:48Since the clamp is designed to be installed on the end of a bolt,

02:51a general purpose mounting bracket will be used in place of what could be a through bolt.

02:56In typical installations as with the folded buckle measure,

03:00the pole circumference and cut the stainless steel banding to the appropriate length

03:04allowing an extra 8 to 12 inches beyond the pole circumference.

03:09Install both buckle halves on the non bent end of the band in the appropriately sized slot

03:14measure 4 to 6 inches from one end of the band and bend the band at this mark.

03:19Once installed, fold this end of the band under the buckle.

03:23It's a good idea to flatten the fold with a hammer to create a sharp band radius,

03:28place the banded assembly around the pole and install the carriage bolt through the two

03:32aluminum retainers, install the washer and nut on the carriage bolt and tighten until the

03:37assembly is secure and all slack has been taken out of the band.

03:42The nut is tightened until the desired tension in the stainless steel banding is achieved with

03:47the banding and mounting brackets secured to the pole.

03:49The messenger suspension clamp is attached and is ready to support communications cable.

03:55If you would like more information on stainless steel banding products,

03:59visit hubble.com or contact customer service.