Routine inspection of a composite crossarm is needed far less often, but the procedure is the same as wood: a visual inspection at high-stress areas and at holes for early signs of cracking.

Unlike paints or surface coatings, ATROPOS ECLIPSE™ UV protection system integrates a proprietary composition of UV protection chemicals into the resin and concentrates them in a co-cured 8 mil outer veil during manufacturing. Because the protection is part of the crossarm itself, there is no coating to chip, delaminate, or be removed during field drilling. This integrated design provides long-term UV resistance while maintaining the crossarm's structural and electrical performance. Atropos offers an industry-leading 25-year warranty against fiber blooming caused by UV degradation.

Yes, field drilling is permissible per Atropos Guidelines. Atropos has field drilling kits with drill bits and crush bushings available here. If there is an application that falls outside Atropos’ Guidelines, please reach out and our Engineering team will be quick to assist you.

• A composite crossarm uses an engineered design to deliver reliable, consistent, and predictable mechanical and dielectric behaviors, which natural materials struggle to do.
• Composites eliminate the environmental concerns that come with standard wood preservatives.
• No moisture ingress means no rot, warp, or insects.

Yes, custom lengths and drill patterns are available and do not add to standard lead-times.

Our crossarms are tested by third party testing facilities as well as ongoing internal testing to:

• Electrical: ASTM D149, IEEE Standard 4
• Mechanical: ASTM 8019, D695, D3039, Center Mount Load Testing
• Flammability: ASTM D3801 (UL94A), E662
• UV Exposure: ASTM G154

You will realize a rapid ROI though:

• Reduced maintenance and truck rolls
• Fewer storm related failures
• Extended service intervals
• Imported safety and reliability metrics