Cross Arms

Crossarms
Hughes Brothers manufactures Douglas-fir crossarms

to a large variety of specifications and cross-sectional
dimensions. This section is intended to help the user
decide which crossarm specification is best suited to
the application at hand.
Distribution
Crossarms, 4" x 5"
and smaller
Crossarms
1) Utility Specifications:
Hughes Brothers, Inc. can manufacture crossarms in
accordance with any utility specification using material
which has been pre-graded to WCLIB Paragraph 170
and 170a. Crossarms are also routinely manufactured in
accordance with ANSI 05.3, REA 1728H-701 and the old
REA DT-5B and EEI specification TD-90.
2) REA Specification:
Unless specified otherwise, Hughes Brothers lumbergraders will apply the provisions of REA 1728H-701 as
the minimum acceptable quality of wood crossarm for
any crossarm purchased. An overview of this specification is given later in this section.
3) Utility Grade Crossarms:
Hughes Brothers Crossarms are identified by RED ENDS
User specific crossarm grading generates a certain number of timbers which do not meet the exact specification
criteria, but are still quality timbers. These timbers meet
many of the specifications of other utilities and are
manufactured and sold as "utility grade" crossarms.
Utility grade crossarms are generally graded in accordance with REA specifications and WCLIB. Knots along
or near the neutral axis near the center of the arm or pole
mounting hole are not cause for reject. This simple
change in grading rules does not effect the strength or
longevity of the crossarm, and maximizes the use of our
raw timber resource.
Choice of structural materials:

Hughes Brothers, Inc. offers distribution crossarms made
from solid sawn Douglas-fir, glue laminated wood in
accordance with ANSI 05.2. By making all types of
crossarms available, the customer can make the best
choice based on economic and other factors present at
that time.
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Hughes Brothers, Inc.
P.O. Box 159 / 210 N. 13th / Seward, NE 68434 / Phone (402) 643-2991 / Fax (402) 643-2149
2001 Hughes Brothers, Inc.
Crossarms
The following photographs and descriptions illustrate some of the naturally occuring properties of
solid sawn wood which must be limited to ensure a certain average design stress is attained.
Rate of Growth
Close grain is defined as an average of approximately 6 rings per
inch, but not more than approximately 30 annual rings per inch on
either one end of the piece or the
other. In Douglas-fir, pieces averaging 5 rings or more than 30
rings per inch are accepted as
close grain if averaging 1/3 or more
summerwood.
Pitch
Pockets
A pitch pocket is a
pitch filled, well
defined opening
between the rings
of annual growth which develops during the growth of the
tree. Pitch pockets are limited according to WCLIB
Standard No. 17 to two small (1/16" x 6", 1/8" x 4" or 1/4"
x 2") on the top face and three medium (1/6" x 12", 1/8" x
8" or 3/8" x 4") on all other faces.
Seasoning Checks
Checks are defined as a separation of the wood normally occuring
across or through the rings of annual growth and usually as the
result of seasoning.
Rot
Rot, dote or red heart
will not be permitted.
Slope of Grain
Slope of grain is the
deviation of the wood
fiber from a line parallel to the edge of
the piece. The deviation is expressed as a ratio of 1 inch per unit of length.
Examples are 1 inch in 12 inches, 1 inch in 10 inches, etc.
Hughes crossarms are limited to a slope of grain of 1 in 12
in the center one third of the arm and 1 in 10 in the outer
sections. Twenty percent of a lot may have a slope of
grain of 1 in 10 for the entire arm.
Free of Heart
Center (FOHC or
Boxed Heart)
Knots
Knots are the portion of a branch or
limb which has become incorporated
into a peice of lumber during the growth of the tree. Each
utility specification has differing knot and knot location
restrictions. In general, knots under 3/8" in diameter are
pin knots and not considered. Knots are measured by
averaging the least dimension of the knot on both faces.
If the knot appears on one face only, the average would
be the measured dimension divided by two.
FOHC means without pith.

All Douglas-fir crossarms
are manufactured FOHC on one end of the timber and no
more than 1/4 of the length of the timber may show any
heart on occasional pieces.
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Crossarms
Wane
Wane is the loss of
wood on the corner of
the piece due to bark
or any other cause. It
is limited to 1/2" measured diagonally.
Sapwood
Sapwood in excess of 25% in
volume of total arm will not be
permitted.
Warp
Shakes
Warp exceeding 1/2 inch for crossarms 6 ft or less in

length, 3/4 inch for crossarms 8 ft or less in length, and 1
inch for crossarms 10 ft or less in length. The warp shall
be determined by measuring the offset between the
crossarm and a straight-edge laid lengthwise on the
concave face of the crossarm.
Shake is the lengthwise separation of the wood which occurs

between or through the rings of
annual growth. True shake,
where separation is evident, is
prohibited.
Inspection
Worm Holes
Worm holes or
pieces containing
dead wood will not
be permitted.
Seasoning
Crossarms shall be made of
thoroughly seasoned timber.
The average moisture content of any lot of untreated
arms shall not be less than
12% nor more than 19% and
no piece shall exceed 25% as
determined by approved resistance type moisture meter
on oven dry weight.
Inspection and acceptance may be made either at the

point of manufacture or upon delivery of the finished
product. Hughes Brothers shall give to the purchaser or
his representative such access to the plant during
working hours as is reasonable and necessary to
determine the suitability of material to be supplied and
shall furnish all necessary apparatus, labor and other
facilities for making the tests herein called for without
cost to the purchaser. Waiving of inspection shall not
relieve the manufacturer from obligation to furnish
material in accordance with their specification.
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Crossarms
Overview of REA Bulletin 1728H-701
B. Knots Only sound, firm and tight knots are
allowed if well spaced.
REA Specification 1728H-701 describes the minimum

acceptable quality of wood crossarms permitted to be
purchased by or for REA borrowers and the plans of
procurement under which they may be purchased.
Material Requirements:
Manufacture:
Results of Treatments:
A. Material and grade all crossarms furnished

under this specification shall be free of brashy wood,
cracks, decay, and insect holes larger than 3/32 of an
inch, shall meet additional requirements as shown on
specific drawings, and shall be made of:
Penetration the penetration shall be no less than 3

inches from the end surfaces and from any pin and bolt
holes, and at least 3/16 inch from the surface of any
face for Douglas-fir heartwood.
Douglas-fir - conforming to the provisions of Select

Structural as described in paragraphs 169, 169a, 170
and 170a, Standard Grading Rules for West Coast
Lumber. All references to Douglas-fir shall be that of
coastal origin.
When testing penetration, a borer core shall be taken

from not less than 20 crossarms in each treating
charge. The borings shall be taken from the side or
bottom of the crossarms and should be taken in the
end sections beyond the brace bolt holes. The bored
holes shall be plugged with preservative treated plugs
driven into the arm. Borings from laminated arms shall
not be taken from the same laminate unless there is an
end joint separation. The retention of pentachlorophenol shall be no less than 0.4 pounds per cubic foot.
All laminated crossarms and structural timbers shall

meet the requirements of ANSI 05.2.
Distribution Arms
All crossarms shall be branded legibly to a depth of

approximately 1/16 inch before treatment.
The letters and figures shall be not
less than 1/2 inch in height.
Top One Half
3/4" max. knot close grain
1" max. knot dense grain
No knot allowed within 1 knot

diameter to pole
mounting hole.
CL
Bottom One Half

1" max. knot close grain
1-1/4" max. knot dense grain
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1-1/4" max. knot close grain
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Crossarms
Marking & Specifications
The brand shall include:
1) The manufacturers identifying symbol
2) Month and year of manufacture
3) Species of timber, i.e. DF for Douglas-fir
4) Preservative, i.e. P for Penta
5) Indication of preservative retention
6) WQC - Wood Quality Control program, if applicable.
3-
5/
8"
The following drawings for distribution arms are in

accordance with REA specification M-19.
"
8
1'-
6"
A
8"
1'-
"
12
4-5/8"
"
12
4"
0"
4'-
2"
-1/
1' 2
B
A
4-5/8"
6"
8"
Type 02
6"
A
"
1' 7
TOLERANCES
Sizes of Holes
"
1' 7
5/
"
1/2
"
1' 3
3-
1' 2
"
1' 3
6"
4"
Type 01
"
5' 7
A
B
C
Nominal
Go
No Go
11/16"
7/16"
9/16"
5/8"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1/2"
5/8"
Cross section tolerances

plus 1/8" or minus 0"
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Crossarms
3-
4"
"
2' 5
"
11
TOLERANCES
Sizes of Holes
A
B
C
Nominal
Go
No Go
11/16"
7/16"
9/16"
5/8"
3/8"
1/2"
3/4"
1/2"
5/8"
"
2' 5
C
4"
"
1' 3
6"
B
"
1' 7
"
11
4"
2"
/
1
A 1' 2
"
8' 0
"
1' 7
"
1' 3
"
6"
"
1' 7
"
1/2
A
B
"
2' 6
"
1' 7
"
1/2
4"
3-
5/8
"
1' 6
"
8' 0
"
1' 7
4-5/8"
8"
A 1' 2
4"
5/
1/2
' 2-
"
1' 3
1' 2
3-
A 1
"
-1/2
Type 04
6"
8"
"
1' 3
4-5/8"
Type 03
5/
1' 6
-1/
2"
6"
A
6"
"
2' 6
1' 6
Type 05
1/2
"
1' 7
"
' 0"
10
/2"
-1
1' 6
4"
4-5/8"
C
A
6"
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Crossarms
Utility Grade Distribution Crossarm
Specification
Top One Half
3/4" max. knot close grain
1" max. knot dense grain
Each utility grade arm has the

brand suffix "XO" and the hammer
stamp "UTL" on the end of the arm.
Bottom One Half

1" max. knot close grain
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1-1/4" max. knot close grain
Density: Minimum 6 rings per inch on either end of the
piece; with the exception that pieces with 5 rings per
inch are acceptable provided they contain 1/3 or more
summerwood.
Slope of Grain: Limited to 1" in 12", except that 20% of
the pieces may have a slope of grain not to exceed 1"
in 10".
Crook: Shall not exceed 1/2" in 8' arms and 5/8" in 10 '
arms.
Medium Stained Sapwood: Allowed
Medium Pitch Streak: Allowed
Medium torn Grain: Allowed
Pin Holes: Scattered
Skips: One light or equivalent light. 1/16" x 25% the
length.
Season Checks: 1/4 the depth of any face and are limited
to 10" long on the TOP face and 1/3 the length on the
other faces.
Knots: Pin Knots Allowed.
Knots in Pin Hole Zones - No knot intersecting any hole
shall exceed 1" in diameter. Loose knots and knot
holes shall drain water when the arm is normally
installed. In the center section, upper half, they shall
not be greater than 1/2 dimension round knots. Else
where they shall not be greater than the dimension of
round knots.
If a knot occurs only on one face it is allowed to be

25% bigger than the maximun knot size for that face.
Top of arm - 3/4" knots or equivalent smaller, well
spaced.
Wide face - 1-1/4" knots or equivalent smaller on the
outer 1/3 of the arm only, well spaced. Occasional
pieces may have 1 additional knot either face. Minor
surface characteristics equivalent to 1/2 the maximum
allowable knot size are permitted.
Note: Spike knots are acceptable as long as they do not
exceed a combined displacement of 3/4 of an inch and do
not exceed 1" across at the midpoint.
Bark & Pitch Pockets: Top of arm - Two small or
equivalent smaller, Other faces - Three medium or
equivalent smaller.
8' arms can have 2 - 1/16" x 12" long
2 - 1/8" x 8" long
2 - 3/8 x 4" long
Wane: - One edge only; 1" measured across the corner.
No length restriction.
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Crossarms
(Hughes Brothers does not guarantee electrical characteristics of wood products. Values
shown are typical and are intended for reference purposes only. Results are greatly
dependent upon moisture content.)
CFO Voltage
Electrical Properties of Crossarms

Condition
Table 1
Critical flashover voltage of
Douglas-fir wood crossarm,
in kV
Dry
Wet
Wet/Dry
No.
1 ft
2 ft
3 ft
4 ft
1
2
3
Avg.
224
231
225
227
368
356
396
373
529
529
603
603
1
2
3
Avg.
202
202
207
204
321
321
411
411
487
487
Avg.
0.90
0.86
0.78
0.81
Typical measured results of critical flashover voltages are presented in Table 1
CFO Strength
Calculated average CFO strength based on

Table 1 is presented in Table 2.
Table 2
Average critical flashover
strength of wood crossarm,
in kV/ft
Material
Condition
1 ft
2 ft
3 ft
4 ft
Dry
Wet
227
204
187
161
176
137
151
122
Added CFO by Second Component Wood

Crossarm
Table 3
Summary of added CFO
by wood crossarm
Results are greatly
dependent on the
moisture content of the
crossarm.
No.
Basic Insulation
I
1.
Porcelain Insulator
Pin-Type
Dry Condition
Wet Condition
Suspension Insulator
a) Vertical Position
Dry Condition
Wet Condition
b) Horizontal Position
Dry Condition
Wet Condition
2.
II
1.
Polymer Insulator
Suspension Insulator
a) Vertical Position
Dry Condition
Wet Condition
d) Horizontal Position
Dry Condition
Wet Condition
Length 0-2 ft
Length 2-4 ft
100 kV/ft
70 kV/ft
130 kV/ft
-
130 kV/ft
100 kV/ft
100 kV/ft
-
130 kV/ft
50 kV/ft
170 kV/ft
50 kV/ft
140 kV/ft
50 kV/ft
150 kV/ft
90 kV/ft
130 kV/ft
90 kV/ft
Source: IEEE Transactions, Vol. 6, no. 1 Jan '91 Jacob, Grzybowski, Ross
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Crossarms
Ordering Information
Common Cross Sections
3-1/4" x 4-1/4"
3-1/2" x 4-1/2"
3-5/8" x 4-5/8"
3-3/4" x 4-3/4"
Governing Specification
Hughes Brothers will produce to any industry specification.
Corners rounded with 3/8" radius.
Treating
Treating will be performed in accordance with AWPA ( American Wood Preservers Assoc.) standard C25-92
(Solid Sawn), C28-91 (Glue Laminated) with retention levels between 0.2 and 0.8 pounds per cubic foot of
dry penta. Treating results are verified by Asoma analysis immediately following processing.
Incising
All arms will be incised unless specified otherwise.
Boring / Drilling
For REA drilling simply reference the arm cross section, length and drilling type number. Other drilling
configurations are available. For custom drilling requirements the following information is necessary.
Arm Size . . . . . . . . . . W = _____Width (top face)
Pole Through Bolt . . . T = _____Pole Through Bolt Hole Diameter
D = _____Depth (side face)
Double Arming Bolt . .
L = _____Overall Length
Pin Holes . . . . . . . . . . . .
_____Holes Required? Y (yes) N (no)
A = _____End Distance
_____Number of Pin Holes
DA = _____Bolt Hole Diameter
P = _____Pin Hole Diameter

C = _____Center Spacing
E = _____End Distance
DA
S = _____Side Spacing
Brace Bolt Hole . . . . BB = _____Brace Bolt Hole Diameter
B = _____ Brace Bolt Spacing
BB
_____Specify Orientation: V (vertical) H (horizontal)
B
L
S
E
BB
DA
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Preservative Treatment
Hughes Brothers has long recognized the advantage of treating exposed fibers of wood components of utility
structures. Treated wood framing components have in some areas extended the life span of the components to
fifty years. Hughes Brothers uses a proprietary, non-evaporating P9 oil as a carrier for the Pentachlorophenol in
the pressure treatment process. The final color after treatment is shade 5 or lighter according to standard color
charts.
Industry Standards
AWPA C25
Sawn crossarms - preservative treatment by pressure processes.
ANSI 05.2
Specifications for wood products - structural glue laminated timber for utility structures.
ANSI 05.3
Specifications and dimensions - solid sawn wood crossarms and braces.
REA 1728H-701
Specification for wood crossarms (solid and laminated), transmission timbers and pole keys.
Hughes Brothers has two pressure treating

retorts, 40-0 and 65-0 in length.
Incising
Incising is a process where small incisions are made
along all faces of the crossarms. The benefits of
incising are to aid in the penetration of preservative
treatment and to relieve surface tension of the wood
fiber, thus reducing the possibility of surface checks.
Hughes Brothers incising machines can handle
pieces up to 6 x 12.
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Transmission Crossarms
Hughes Brothers manufactures transmission crossarms to a variety of specifications and cross-sectional dimensions. This section is intended to help the end user determine which transmission crossarm is best suited for the
application at hand.
Industry Standards
ANSI 05.2
Specifications for wood products - structural glue laminated timber for utility structures.
ANSI 05.3
Specifications and dimensions - solid sawn wood crossarms and braces.
REA 1728H-701
Specification for wood crossarms (solid and laminated), transmission

timbers and pole keys.
Common Cross Sectional Sizes

Solid Sawn
3-1/2 x 4-1/2
3-3/4 x 5-3/4
4-5/8 x 5-5/8
5-1/2 x 7-1/2(*)
3-3/4 x 4-3/4
3-5/8 x 7-1/2
3-5/8 x 9-1/2
*Suggest use of glue laminated due to availability and quality issues

Glue Laminated
(standard sizes)
3-1/8 x 7-1/2
5-1/8 x 6
5-1/8 x 9
6-3/4 x 6
6-3/4 x 9
3-1/8 x 9
5-1/8 x 7-1/2
5-1/8 x 10-1/2
6-3/4 x 7-1/2
6-3/4 x 10-1/2
Glue Laminated
(special sizes)
3-5/8 x 7-1/2
3-5/8 x 11-1/2
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
3-5/8 x 9-1/2
4-3/4 x 5-3/4
6 x 8
NOTE: Virtually any cross sectional size and length combination as well as cambered
units are available in glue laminated crossarms.
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Crossarms
3378-A Braceless Arm
8-0
3-1/2 x 4-1/2
Solid Sawn Arm
Ultimate Strength Rating

2500 lbs Vertical
(Balanced or Unbalanced)
Other sizes and strengths available
Contact Hughes Brothers with your
specific requirements.
Crossarm Pins
Not Included
5/8 Bolt,
Curved Washer
& Locknut
(ordered
separately)
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Dead End Assemblies

Double Arm Dead
End Assemblies
Hughes Brothers 2890 Series Double Arm Dead End
Assemblies are furnished factory assembled. Each
unit is supplied with assembled double arms, braces,
brace & arm mounting bolts, washers, nuts & locknuts,
ready for field installation.
Hughes Brothers factory assembled dead-ends are
stronger than conventional dead ends. Hughes
Brothers lumber graders carefully select each wood
member in the assembly. The following chart enables
the engineer to select a dead end assembly of known
strength rating for the specific loading conditions. (See
the comparison of the strength of Hughes Brothers
Double Arm Dead End versus conventional dead-end
assemblies.) As with all Hughes Brothers wood
products, special attention is given to all timber connections to ensure that timber shrinkage over time does
not result in radio frequency interference.
.......Compare the climbing space!
Conventional
Double Arms
Hughes 2890
Double Arms
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Dead End Assemblies

Buckarm vs. Hughes Dead End
Buckarm Type
Hughes Type
Weaker
Assumptions:
3.5" x 4.5" Crossarm used in both situations
13/16" Thru holes for bolts
Fiber Stress, f=7400 psi
8 ft. arm, all loads concentrated at ends of arm, 44"
from center
Ultimate Moment = fiber stress x section modulus
M=P(lbs.) x Dist(in.) = f(lb/in2) x S(in3)
Buckarm Strength Calculations

13/16" Thru Bolt Hole
b
d
S = bd2 - Bolt Hole

6
S Buckarm= (4.5)(3.5)2 - Bolt Hole

6
=(4.5)(3.5)2 - (.813)(3.5)2
6
6
=7.53 in.3
P = fs = (7400lb./in2)(7.53in3) = 1266 lbs.
dist
44in.
P =1255 lbs. for each stick times 3 sticks of wood
(3)(P) = (3)(1266) = 3798 lbs
Stronger
Hughes Dead End Strength

Calculations
d1 -13/16" Thru Bolt Hole
b
d
S = b(d3 - d13)
6d
SHughes = 3.5 (4.53 - .833)

6 (4.5)
=11.74 in.3
P= fs = (7400lb/in.2)(11.74 in.3) = 1975 lbs.
dist
44in
P=1975 lb. for each stick times 2 sticks
(2)(P) = (2)(1975) = 3950 lbs
Conclusion:
The Hughes type Dead End is stronger because:
1) Section Modulus is greater when timbers are
oriented as in the Hughes Dead End.
2) Bolt Holes are through center of gravity of arms.
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Dead Ends
Installed Cost Comparison
Field Assembled vs Hughes Brothers Assembled Dead Ends
I. Material Cost (REA C8-3 Example)
1. (3) Crossarms . . . . . . . . . .@ $________/each = ________
2. Hardware
6 D/A Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . @ $________/each = ________
18 Sq Washers (2-1/4") . . . @ $________/each = ________
18 Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ $________/each = ________
3 Eyenuts . . . . . . . . . . . . .@ $________/each = ________
2 pr. Crossarm Braces . . .@ $________/each = ________
4 Round Washers (1-3/8") @ $________/each = ________
Total Hardware Cost $ ________
3. Picking time (time required to marshall the above mat'l)
(________) Man Hours @ $________/Man Hour = $________
II. Field Installation Labor

(________) Man Hours @ $________/Man Hour = $________
Additional Benefits of
Hughes Dead Ends
Known strength rating.
Use of "Transmission" Grade
Douglas-fir.
Lower inventory costs.
One unit to order.
Special designs available.
TOTAL COST OF FIELD

ASSEMBLED ARM
$________
1. (1) Hughes Dead

End Assembly
@ $________ea.
(________) Man Hours

@ $________/Man Hr.
= ___________
(________) Man Hours

@ $________/Man Hr.
=________
TOTAL COST OF
HUGHES ARM
$________
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Dead End Assemblies

2890 Double Arm Dead
End
Completed, packaged assembly contains:

1 - Double Arm Assembly
1 - Pair 2045 Braces
All Mounting Hardware
Span
1/2" Bolt
CW70
Drop
EN70 3/4"
Eye Nut
13/16" Hole
5/8" Bolt with

CW60 and MF60
3/4" Bolt
P4
P4
P4
4-Wire
P4
11/16" Hole
A
Arm Length
6'-0"
8'-0"
10'-0"
A
1'-9"
2'-4"
2'-4"
B
10"
1'-3"
2'-3"
C
2'-7"
3'-7"
4'-7"
Note:
See chart on previous page for
maximum load "P3 or P4"
B
P3
P3
3-Wire
P3
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Dead End Assemblies

2892 Double
Arm Dead End
Completed, packaged assembly contains:

1 - Double Arm Assembly
1 - Pair 2045 Braces
All Mounting Hardware
Span
AS2277 Clevis
Link
15/16"
Hole
1/2" Bolt
Drop
5/8" Bolt with
CW60 and MF60
16"
Bolt &
Cotter
P4
P4
P4
P4
4-Wire
7/8" Bolt
15/16" Hole
B
B
P3
Arm Length
6'-0"
8'-0"
10'-0"
A
2'-4"
2'-4"
B
1'-3"
2'-3"
C
2'-7"
3'-7"
4'-7"
3-Wire
P3
P3
Note:
See chart on previous page for
maximum load "P3 or P4"
C
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Dead End Assemblies

3-Wire
P3* Calculated
Ultimate Strength
Per Attachment (lbs)
Ordering and Strength Charts

Arm Size
Brace Number
Spacing
Drop
2890-J
2890-K
2890-L
2890-M
5,800
7,000
10,000
13,000
3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 6'-0"

3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 6'-0"
3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 6'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 6'-0"
2045-AB45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
37"
58"
58"
58"
18.5"
31"
31"
31"
2890-A
2890-F
2890-B
2890-G
2892-A
4,300
5,000
7,500
9,500
12,200
3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 8'-0"

3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 8'-0"
3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 8'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 8'-0"
3-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 8'-0"
2045-CC30-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
60"
60"
60"
60"
60"
18"
30"
30"
30"
30"
2890-C
2890-E
2890-H
4,000
6,000
7,400
3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 10'-0"

3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 10'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 10'-0"
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
72"
72"
72"
36"
36"
36"
2892-B
2892-D
9,500
11,800
3-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 10'-0"

3-5/8" x 8-1/2" x 10'-0"
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
72"
72"
36"
36"
B2218-B
14,600
3-5/8" x 9-1/2" x 10'-0"
2017BB48PR
72"
31"
4-Wire
P4* Calculated
Ultimate Strength
Per Attachment (lbs)
Arm Size
2890-J4
2890-K4
2890-L4
2890-M4
4,400
5,300
7,800
9,900
3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 6'-0"

3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 6'-0"
3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 6'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 6'-0"
2890-A4
2890-F4
2890-B4
2890-G4
2892-A4
3,000
3,400
5,500
7,000
8,600
2890-C4
2890-E4
2890-H4
Brace Number
Spacing
Drop
2045-AB45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
37"
58"
58"
58"
18.5"
31"
31"
31"
3-1/2" x 4-1/2" x 8'-0"

3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 8'-0"
3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 8'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 8'-0"
3-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 8'-0"
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
2045-D45-9-11
60"
60"
60"
60"
60"
30"
30"
30"
30"
30"
2,600
3,900
5,000
3-3/4" x 4-3/4" x 10'-0"

3-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 10'-0"
4-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 10'-0"
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
72"
72"
72"
36"
36"
36"
2892-B4
2892-D4
6,000
7,800
3-5/8" x 7-1/2" x 10'-0"

3-5/8" x 8-1/2" x 10'-0"
2045-E45-9-11
2045-E45-9-11
72"
72"
36"
36"
B2218-B4
9,800
3-5/8" x 9-1/2" x 10'-0"
2017BB48PR
72"
31"
*Note: As a minimum these strengths should meet or exceed:

l. The maximum design tension of the wire times an overload capacity factor of 2.0
2. The wire tension at 60oF, no ice times an overload capacity factor of 4.0
RUS accepted
A-15
Dead End Assemblies

Conductor Strength Reference
Recommended 3 Wire Assembly
Conductor
Size
#6 AAC
#4 AAC
#4(6/1)(7/1)
#2 AAC
#2(6/1)(7/1)
1/0 AAC
1/0(6/1)
2/0 AAC
2/0(6/1)
3/0 AAC
3/0(6/1)
4/0 AAC
4/0(6/1)
266.8 AAC
266.8(26/7)
336.4 AAC
336.4(18/1)
397.5 AAC
477 AAC
556.5 AAC
636 AAC
795 AAC
Conductor
Breaking
Strength
(lbs.)
6' Arm
8' Arm
10' Arm
Conductor
Size
555
875
2,290
1,335
3,525
2,090
4,280
2,586
5,345
3,200
6,675
3,890
8,420
5,185
11,250
6,420
8,625
7,305
8,600
10,620
11,690
14,330
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-J
2890-K
2890-J
2890-L
2890-J
*******
2890-K
*******
2890-L
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
2890-A
2890-A
2890-A
2890-A
2890-A
2890-A
2890-B
2890-A
2890-B
2890-A
2890-G
2890-F
2892-A
2890-B
B2218-P
2890-G
2892-A
2890-G
2892-A
B2218-P
B2218-P
*******
2890-C
2890-C
2890-C
2890-C
2890-E
2890-C
2890-E
2890-C
2890-H
2890-C
2892-B
2890-E
B2218-B
2890-H
B2218-B
2892-B
B2218-B
2892-B
B2218-B
B2218-B
B2218-B
*******
#6 AAC
#4AAC
#4(6/1)(7/1)
#2 AAC
#2(6/1)(7/1)
1/0 AAC
1/0(6/1)
2/0 AAC
2/0(6/1)
3/0 AAC
3/0(6/1)
4/0 AAC
4/0(6/1)
226.8 AAC
266.8(26/7)
336.4 AAC
336.4(18/1)
397.5 AAC
477 AAC
556.5 AAC
636 AAC
795 AAC
Conductor
Breaking
Strength
(lbs.)
6' Arm
555
875
2,290
1,335
3,525
2,090
4,280
2,586
5,345
3,200
6,675
3,890
8,420
5,185
11,250
6,420
8,625
7,305
8,600
10,620
11,690
14,330
2890-J4
2890-J4
2890-J4
2890-J4
2890-J4
2890-J4
2890-K4
2890-J4
2890-L4
2890-J4
2890-M4
2890-K4
*******
2890-L4
*******
2890-L4
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
8' Arm
10' Arm
2890-A4 2890-C4
2890-A4 2890-C4
2890-A4 2890-E4
2890-A4 2890-C4
2890-B4 2890-H4
2890-A4 2890-C4
2890-B4 2892-B4
2890-A4 2890-E4
2890-G4 2892-B4
2890-B4 2890-E4
2892-A4 B2218-B4
2890-B4 2890-H4
B2218-P4
*******
2890-G4 2892-B4
*******
*******
2892-A4 B2218-B4
B2218-P4
*******
2892-A4 B2218-B4
B2218-P4
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*Contact Hughes Brothers, Inc. Engineering Department for

these applications.
RUS accepted
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The recommended double arm assemblies are based on a maximum load tension not exceeding
60% of the ultimate conductor tensile strength, and the induced stress in the arms not exceeding
50% of the average ultimate fiber stress of the Douglas-fir arms.
2. It is recommended the 60F bare conductor wire tension not exceed 30% of the conductor
ultimate tensile strength.
3. It is recommended the 60F bare conductor wire tension does not generate a stress in the arm
which will exceed 25% of the average ultimate fiber stress of Douglas-fir.
4. Guying conditions and attachments were not considered for the development of this chart.
A-16
Dead End Assemblies

2891 Dead End Assembly (H-Frame Const.)
Phase Spacing
Down Guys
Phase Spacing
Phase Spacing
Pole Spacing
Phase Spacing
Down Guys
Phase Spacing
Pole Spacing
6"
Pole Band & Guying

Hardware (to be
ordered separately)
Line View
Detail at Pole Bracket
1'-4"
Pole
Bracket
Ordering Information Specification Requirements

2891A 3-126-150
1. Phase Spacing
Phase Spacing (inches)
2. Pole Spacing
Pole Spacing (inches)
3. Load Requirements
Number of Wires
(These will determine D&W)
Arm Size Code
X-Brace
(to be ordered
separately)
7/8" Bolt
7/8" Washer
Head Bolt
6"
CW80
2892.1
Dead End
Fitting
3/4" Bolt
1/2" Split Bolt
Detail at Dead
End Assembly
Arm Size
W
3-5/8"
3-5/8"
3-5/8"
5-5/8"
5-3/8"
3-1/2"
5-1/8"
D
Code
7-1/2"
A
8-1/2"
B
9-1/2"
C
7-1/2"
D
7"
E
10"
F
10-1/2"
G
A-17
Dead End Assemblies

2890 / 2892 Dead End with 42,000 lb. Guying Kit
To order a 2892 Dead End
Assembly and guying hardware
(42,000 lb ultimate) in one of
three variations, the appropriate
suffix, G1, G2 or G2A is added
to the Dead End part number.
These suffixes can be used on
2890's as well.
Ordering Example: 2892-A G2
Guying Hardware
Assy.
Dead End Type
3171 Link
2817 Dead
End Tee
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
MF100
Links
Roller
7/8" Bolts
(2) 3173 Links
28083 Roller
2817-D Dead End Tee
G1 Suffix
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
MF100
2817 Dead End Tee
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
MF100
(2) 3159 Twisted Links
(2) 3155 Links
B104-1/2-2-1/4 Bolt,
MF100, (2) 28083 Rollers
G2A Suffix
B104-1/2-2-1/4 Bolt,
MF100 (2) 28083 Rollers
2817-D Dead End Tee
G2 Suffix
A-18

Dead End Assemblies

B2358-C 32,000 lb
Guying Assembly Kits
3108._ Pole Band*
The following pole band guying assemblies are

used frequently in conjunction with 2890 or
2892 Dead End assemblies.
Links
Roller
Each Guying kit provides an ultimate guy rating

of 32,000 lbs.
Dead End Assemblies purchased separately.
Pole
Diameter
B2358-C1
Guying Hardware for

a single down guy.
3108._ Pole Band*
3154 Links
7"-10"
9"-12"
11"-14"
13"-16"
15"-18"
17"-20"
19"-22"
21"-24"
Straight Links, Straight Links, Twisted Links,

One Roller
Two Rollers
Two Rollers
B2358.5C1
B2358.6C1
B2358.7C1
B2358.8C1
B2358.9C1
B2358.10C1
B2358.11C1
B2358.12C1
B2358.5C2
B2358.5C2A
B2358.6C2
B2358.6C2A
B2358.7C2
B2358.7C2A
B2358.8C2
B2358.8C2A
B2358.9C2
B2358.9C2A
B2358.10C2 B2358.10C2A
B2358.11C2 B2358.11C2A
B2358.12C2 B2358.12C2A
28082 Roller
7/8"x3" Bolt, MF80
B2358-C2A
B2358-C2
Double Guying
3108._ Pole Band*
3154 Links
Double Guy with

Twisted Links
3108._ Pole Band*

3159 Twisted Links
2-28082 Rollers
7/8"x4" Bolt, MF80
2-28082 Rollers
7/8"x4" Bolt, MF80
* Pole Bands must be sized to fit pole.
A-19
Dead End Assemblies

2817 Dead End Tee
Links
Roller
B2358-D 42,000 lb
Guying Assembly
Kits
The three guying assemblies shown on this page are
used frequently in conjunction with 2892 & 3377
Dead End assemblies. Each Guying Kit provides an
ultimate guy rating of 42,000 lbs.
Dead End Assemblies purchased separately.
B2358-D1
Guying Hardware for
a single down guy
B103-1/2-2-1/2
Bolt, Locknut
2817-15 Tee
3173Links
28083 Roller
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
MF100
B2358-D2A
Double Guy with
Twisted Links
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
Locknut
2817-15 Tee
3159 Twisted Links
2- 28083 Rollers
B105-3 Bolt,
MF100
B2358-D2
Double Guy
B103-1/2-2-1/2 Bolt,
Locknut
2817-15 Tee
3155 Links
2-28083 Rollers
B105-3 Bolt,
MF100
A-20
Dead End Assemblies

B2358-F 42,000 lb Guying Assembly Kits
B2358-F1
3107 Pole Band

(Sized to fit pole)
3155 Links
B103-1/2-2, 1" x 3-1/2"

Bolt with MF100 Locknut
28083 Roller
B2358-F2
B2358-F2A
3107 Pole
Band (sized
to fit pole)
3155 Links
B105-3, 1" x 5"
Bolt w/ MF100
Locknut
2- 28083
Rollers
Pole
Diameter
8"-10"
10"-12"
12"-14"
14"-16"
16"-18"
18"-20"
3107 Pole
Band (sized
to fit pole)
3159 Twisted
Links
2- 28083
Rollers
B105-3, 1" x 5"

Bolt w/ MF100
Locknut
Straight Links, Straight Links, Twisted Links,

One Roller
Two Rollers
Two Rollers
B2358.5F1
B2358.6F1
B2358.7F1
B2358.8F1
B2358.9F1
B2358.10F1
B2358.5F2
B2358.6F2
B2358.7F2
B2358.8F2
B2358.9F2
B2358.10F2
B2358.5F2A
B2358.6F2A
B2358.7F2A
B2358.8F2A
B2358.9F2A
B2358.10F2A
A-21
Dead End Assemblies

2894 Narrow Profile
Dead End Arm
The Hughes Brothers 2894 Braceless Dead
End Arm is shipped completely assembled with
eye nuts and optional take-off link. For wider
phase spacing, consider the Hughes Brothers
3377 Dead End Arm. Pole mounting bolts
ordered separately.
5/8" Mounting Bolts Ordered

Separately
Arm Mounting
Bracket
Take-Off Link Option
5/8" Eye Nut
13/16"
5/8" Washer
Head Bolt
Phase Spacing
2"
3"
3"
To order the 2894-A, B, C or

D units complete with (2)
take-off links add "L"
Example: 2894-AL30
Equipment Link Option
Ordering Example:
Captive
Bolts
2894 - A L 42
Phase Spacing
Link Option, if Desired
Stock No., See Chart
To order the 2894-A, B, C or D units

complete with (2) equipment links
add "EL" Example: 2894-AEL30
A-22
Dead End Assemblies

2894 Dimensions and Strengths
D Arm W Arm
Depth
Width
S Bolt
Spacing
Calculated Ultimate
Calculated Ultimate
Longitudinal Strength Per Vertical Strength Per
Attachment - Balanced Attachment - Balanced
Stock No.
Phase
Spacing
2894-A36
2894-A42
2894-A48
2894-A54
2894-A60
2894-A66
3'-0"
3'-6"
4'-0"
4'-6"
5'-0"
5'-6"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
9,180 Lbs.
7,870 Lbs.
6,890 Lbs.
6,120 Lbs.
5,510 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
4,800 Lbs.
4,130 Lbs.
3,635 Lbs.
3,240 Lbs.
2,925 Lbs.
2894-B36
2894-B42
2894-B48
2894-B54
2894-B60
2894-B66
3'-0"
3'-6"
4'-0"
4'-6"
5'-0"
5'-6"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
3 1/2"
4 1/2"
4 1/2"
4 1/2"
4 1/2"
4 1/2"
4 1/2"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
5,250 Lbs.
4,000 Lbs.
3,940 Lbs.
3,500 Lbs.
3,150 Lbs.
2,860 Lbs.
3,770 Lbs.
3,170 Lbs.
2,735 Lbs.
2,400 Lbs.
2,140 Lbs.
1,930 Lbs.
2894-C36
2894-C42
2894-C48
2894-C54
2894-C60
2894-C66
3'-0"
3'-6"
4'-0"
4'-6"
5'-0"
5'-6"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
5 3/4"
8"
8"
8"
8"
8"
8"
11,630 Lbs.
9,970 Lbs.
8,725 Lbs.
7,755 Lbs.
6,980 Lbs.
6,345 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
5,000 Lbs.
4,690 Lbs.
2894-D36
2894-D42
2894-D48
2894-D54
2894-D60
2894-D66
3'-0"
3'-6"
4'-0"
4'-6"
5'-0"
5'-6"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
3 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
4 3/4"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6"
6,260 Lbs.
5,370 Lbs.
4,700 Lbs.
4,170 Lbs.
3,760 Lbs.
3,400 Lbs.
4,600 Lbs.
3,870 Lbs.
3,330 Lbs.
2,930 Lbs.
2,610 Lbs.
2,360 Lbs.
*Note: As a minimum the longitudinal strengths should meet or exceed:

1.The maximum design tension of the wire times an overload capacity factor of 2.0.
2.The wire tension at 60 F, no ice times an overload capacity factor of 4.0.
A-23
Dead End Assemblies

3377 Braceless
Dead End
Assembly
The Hughes Brothers 3377 Series of single arm,
braceless dead ends offer a trim appearance.
The assembly uses either a solid sawn Douglas-fir
or ANSI 05.2 glue-laminated timber with a galvanized steel mounting bracket. The unique mounting
bracket features a keyhole and slot to ease installation and also provides greater climbing clearances
than a dead end with braces.
Strength ratings shown are based on theoretical strength calculations.

The 3377 is approved for REA construction.
A
1/2" Lag Screw
12"
3-1/2"
1/2" Bolt, Locknut
Saddle Washer
Eye Nut
Bent Plate
11/16" Jumper
Pin Hole
3"
A-24
Dead End Assemblies

3377 Dead End Assembly
3 Wire
A
3-1/2"
Saddle Washer
3"
11/16" Jumper
Pin Hole
12"
Eye Nut
3/4" Bolt, Locknut &

Curved Washer
(ordered separately)
Stock No.
Ordering Example
Arm Size
Weight
Calculated
Ultimate Strength
Rating Per
Phase for
B Solid and Glu-lam
3377-A7.5
3377-A8.5
3377-A9.5
3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 8'-0" 94 lbs.

3-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 8'-0" 100 lbs.
3-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 8'-0" 108 lbs.
44"
44"
44"
4"
4"
4"
6,500
8,500
10,500
3377-C7.5
3377-C8.5
3377-C9.5
3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 10'-0" 104 lbs.

3-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 10'-0" 112 lbs.
3-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 10'-0" 121 lbs.
55"
55"
55"
5"
5"
5"
5,100
6,500
8,200
3 3 7 7 - A 7.5
L - Glu-Laminated Timber
No designation - Solid Douglas-fir
Beam depth
Length, see table
A-25
Dead End Assemblies

3377 Dead End Assembly 4 Wire
5"
2'-4"
1'-3"
1'-3"
2'-4"
5"
10' Arm
5"
2'-4"
2'-3"
2'-3"
2'-4"
5"
3-1/2"
8' Arm
12"
11/16" Jumper Pin Hole

(typ. 4 places)
Calculated Ultimate
Strength Rating
Per Phase for
Solid and Glu-lam
Stock No.
Arm Size
Weight
3377-A4-7.5
3377-A4-8.5
3377-A4-9.5
3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 8'-0"

3-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 8'-0"
3-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 8'-0"
97 lbs
103 lbs
111 lbs
5,600
7,200
9,000
3377-C4-7.5 3-1/2" x 7-1/2" x 10'-0"

3377-C4-8.5 3-1/2" x 8-1/2" x 10'-0"
3377-C4-9.5 3-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 10'-0"
107 lbs
115 lbs
121 lbs
3,600
4,650
5,800
3/4" Bolt,
Locknut &
Curved Washer
(ordered
separately)
Ordering Example
3 3 7 7 - C 4 7.5
L - Glu-Laminated Timber
No designation - Solid Douglas-fir
Beam depth
Designates 4 Wire
Length, See Table
A-26
Dead End Assemblies

Conductor Strength Reference
Conductor
Breaking
Strength
(lbs)
Conductor
Size
#6 AAC
#4 AAC
#4(6/1)(7/1)
#2 AAC
#2(6/1)(7/1)
1/0 AAC
1/0(6/1)
2/0 AAC
2/0(6/1)
3/0 AAC
3/0(6/1)
4/0 AAC
4/0(6/1)
266.8 AAC
266.8(26/7)
336.4 AAC
336.4(18/1)
397.5 AAC
477 AAC
556.5 AAC
636 AAC
795 AAC
555
875
2,290
1,335
3,525
2,090
4,280
2,586
5,345
3,200
6,675
3,890
8,420
5,185
11,250
6,420
8,625
7,305
8,600
10,620
11,690
14,330
8' Arm
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A8.5
3377-A7.5
3377-A9.5
3377-A7.5
*******
3377-A8.5
3377-A9.5
3377-A9.5
3377-A9.5
*******
*******
*******
10' Arm
3377-C7.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C8.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C8.5
3377-C7.5
3377-C9.5
3377-C7.5
*******
3377-C8.5
*******
3377-C9.5
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******

Conductor
Size
#6 AAC
#4AAC
#4(6/1)(7/1)
#2 AAC
#2(6/1)(7/1)
1/0 AAC
1/0(6/1)
2/0 AAC
2/0(6/1)
3/0 AAC
3/0(6/1)
4/0 AAC
4/0(6/1)
226.8 AAC
266.8(26/7)
336.4 AAC
336.4(18/1)
397.5 AAC
477 AAC
556.5 AAC
636 AAC
795 AAC
Conductor
Breaking
Strength
(lbs)
555
875
2,290
1,335
3,525
2,090
4,280
2,586
5,345
3,200
6,675
3,890
8,420
5,185
11,250
6,420
8,625
7,305
8,600
10,620
11,690
14,330
10' Arm
3377-C4-7.5
3377-C4-7.5
3377-C4-7.5
3377-C4-7.5
3377-C4-8.5
3377-C4-7.5
3377-C4-9.5
3377-C4-7.5
*******
3377-C4-8.5
*******
3377-C4-9.5
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*******
*Contact Hughes Brothers, Inc. Engineering department for these applications.

RUS accepted
DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
1. The recommended braceless arm assemblies are based on a maximum load tension not exceeding 60% of the ultimate conductor tensile strength, and the induced stress in the arms not exceeding 50% of the average ultimate fiber stress of the Douglas-fir arms.
2. It is recommended the 60F bare conductor wire tension does not generate a stress in the arm
which will exceed 25% of the average ultimate fiber stress of Douglas-fir.
3. Guying conditions and attachments were not considered for the development of this chart.
A-27
Dead End Assemblies

Guying Options
3377.10A
Guy Plate
12"
12"
12"
Also refer to Hughes Brothers B2358 Guying Assembly

Kits shown on previous pages.
25,000 lb Ultimate Guy Rating

For 7-1/2" and 8-1/2"
3-wire arms
6"
3377.10B
Guy Plate
2817 Dead
End Tee
For 7-1/2" and 8-1/2"
3-wire arms

For 9-1/2" 3-wire and all
4-wire arms
A2121-D Cutout Arrestor

Bracket for 3377 Dead Ends
BC3 , 3/8" x Carriage
Bolt, Spring Lock Washer,
Square Nut
A2121-D7.5
A2121-D8.5
A2121-D9.5
"" Bolt
Length
3-1/2"
Stock No.
7-1/2" to 9-1/2"
10"
12"
12"
BC51-1/2, 1/2" x 1-1/2" Carriage Bolt, Spring Lock

Washer, External Tooth Lock Washer, Hex Nut.
A-28
Dead End Assemblies

3377 Testing
As with all Hughes Brothers products, the 3377 has
undergone rigorous testing.
NOTE: The 3377 Series was designed to

carry heavy loads while minimizing the arm
deflection. The 3377 has typical deflections
less than 2" under ultimate loads.
Testing a 9-1/2" arm.
Testing a 3377.10B Guying Tee
A-29
Dead End Assemblies

3376-A
3 or 4 Phase Universal Dead End
The 3376 Universal Dead End series is a 3
or 4 wire, braceless Dead End assembly
with double guying option. The dead end is
furnished assembled as shown, ready for
use in 3 or 4 wire applications. No additional
guying attachments are required.
The bracket assembly is made of galvanized steel and features a key-hole slot
allowing the whole assembly to be hung on
a mounting bolt during installation. The
bracket eliminates the need for crossarm
braces.
The crossarm is made from transmission
grade solid sawn Douglas-fir timber. Jumper
pin holes are factory drilled prior to treating.
5"
1'-3"
2'-4"
2"
13/16"
1'-3"
2"
13/16"
2"
13/16"
3376-A7.5
3376-A8.5
3376-A9.5
Arm Size
13/16" Pin Holes
12"
Stock No.
5"
2'-4"
2"
Ultimate Strength Rating

Per Phase
3-Wire
4-Wire
3-1/2" x 7-1/2"x8'-0" 6,500 lbs.

3-1/2" x 8-1/2"x8'-0" 8,500 lbs.
3-1/2" x 9-1/2"x8'-0" 10,500 lbs.
15/16" Holes
5,600 lbs.
7,200 lbs.
9,000 lbs.
A-29.5
Dead End Assemblies

3375-A
Light Duty Braceless Dead End
The 3375-A Light Duty Dead-End series is an 80 lightweight braceless pre-assembled deadend crossarm for less severe loading
requirements.
The pole mounting bracket is galvanized steel
and features a keyhole slot for ease of installation
and a single guy attachment. The bracket elimi-
nates the need for crossarm braces and in most

cases the need for additional guying attachments.
The crossarm is a laminated beam which makes
the unit economical and predictable in its strength
characteristics. Additional holes are provided for
jumper pins.
43"
5"
2"
14"
43"
14"
15"
14"
5"
14"
2"
2"
3 1/8"
2"
15"
2745.6
Washer Nut
w./ EN60
Eye Nut
11/16"
Pin Holes
Laminated Arm
1/2" Washer
Head Bolt
Part No.
3375-A6.0L
3375-A7.5L
3375-A9.0L
Arm Size
(Laminated)
3-1/8 x 6 x 8-0
3-1/8 x 7-1/2 x 8-0
3-1/8 x 9 x 8-0
Weight Ultimate Strength

Per Phase
54 lbs
2700 lbs
62 lbs
4200 lbs
70 lbs
6000 lbs
Note:
Packaged hardware to be ordered
separately, 3375-A-PH
1 - EN70, 3/4 Eyenut
2 - B712-6 3/4 x 12 Bolt
2 - MF 70 Locknut
2 - CW70 3/4 Curved Washer
Packaged hardware is boxed and
strapped to the bottom of the arm.
12"
3/4" Bolt, Locknut,

Curved Washer
(Ordered Separately)
A-29.6
Dead End Assemblies

3375-B
Light Duty Braceless Dead End
need for crossarm braces and in most cases the
need for additional guying attachments.
The 3375-B Light Duty Dead-End series is a 10-0

lightweight braceless pre-assembled dead-end
crossarm.
The crossarm is a laminated beam which makes

the unit economical and predictable in its strength
characteristics. Additional holes are provided for
jumper pins.
The pole mounting bracket is galvanized steel and

features a keyhole slot for ease of installation and a
single guy attachment. The bracket eliminates the
55"
5"
2"
14"
55"
14"
2'-3"
2'-3"
14"
14"
2"
2"
3 1/8"
2"
5"
2745.6
Washer Nut
w/ EN60
Eye Nut
11/16"
Pin Holes
Laminated Arm
1/2" Washer
Head Bolt
Arm Size
Weight Ultimate Strength Per Phase
(Laminated)
2-Wire
4-Wire
3375-B6.0L 3-1/8 x 6 x 10-0
66 lbs
2100 lbs 1400 lbs
3375-B7.5L 3-1/8 x 7-1/2 x 10-0 74 lbs
3300 lbs 2200 lbs
3375-B9.0L 3-1/8 x 9 x 10-0
82 lbs
4700 lbs 3200 lbs
Note:
Packaged hardware to be ordered
separately, 3375-A-PH
2 - B712-6 3/4 x 12 Bolt
2 - MF 70 Locknut
2 - CW70 3/4 Curved Washer
Packaged hardware is boxed.
12"
Part No.
15/16" dia.
3/4" Bolt, Locknut,
Curved Washer
(Ordered Separately)
A-29.7
Dead End Assemblies

B2218-C & B2218-D Steel
Dead End Assemblies
The B2218 series is made from steel channel in a configuration
similar to the 2892 Double Arm Dead End. Pole mounting
hardware consisting of (1) 5/8" x 14" & (2) 7/8" x 14" bolts is
furnished with the assembly.
AS1263 Link
(13/16" Hole)
Bolt &
Cotter
A
16"
AS2277 Clevis
AS1263 Link
7/8" Bolt
3/4" Bolt
2045 Crossarm Brace
Drop
Span
5/8" Bolt with

CW60 & MF60
Stock No.
B2218-C 4'-7"
B2218-D 3'-7"
Span
Drop
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Weight
Phase
6'-0"
6'-0"
3'-0"
3'-0"
336 lbs
313 lbs
10,500
13,500
A-30
Dead End Assemblies

B2218-N Steel Dead
End Assembly
The B2218-N is a 10 ft., 3 wire assembly
featuring an adaptation to facilitate a
down guy. Manufactured from steel
channel. Guying Hardware is included in
this assembly.
Pole mounting hardware consisting of (1)
5/8" x 14" & (2) 7/8" x 14" bolts is furnished with the assembly.
4'-7"
4'-7"
6'-0"
AS2355 Yoke
Plates
3'-0"
2045 Braces
AS1263 Link
5/8" Bolt with

MF60 & CW60
2817 Dead End Tee
Stock No. Span
Drop
B2218-N
3'-0"
6'-0"
7/8" Bolt
3159 Twisted Links
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Weight Phase
6"
3/4" Bolt
AS2277 Clevis
AS1263
Link
14"
1" Bolt
Links
28083 Rollers
7/8" x 14" Bolt,

CW80 Included
330 Lbs. 10,500
A-31
Dead End Assemblies

B2218-E4 4-Wire
Steel Dead End
Assembly
The B2218-E4 is a 10 ft. 4 wire assembly manufactured
from steel channel. Pole mounting hardware consisting
of (1) 5/8" x 14" & (2) 7/8" x 14" bolts is furnished with
the assembly.
3/4"
Bolt
16"
3'-1"
3'-0"
2045 Crossarm
Brace
3'-0"
6'-0"
2' 5-3/8"
3'-1"
5/8" Bolt with

MF60 & CW60
7/8" x 14"
Bolt, CW80
Stock No.
Span
Drop
Weight
Ultimate Strength
Rating per Phase
B2218-E4
6'-0"
3'-0"
327 lbs
8000 lbs
A-32
Dead End Assemblies

B2218-K 4-Wire Steel
Dead End Assembly
The B2218-K is a 12 ft. 4 wire assembly manufactured
from steel channel. Pole mounting hardware, consisting
of (1) 5/8" x 14" & (2) 7/8" x 14" bolts, is furnished with
the assembly.
3/4"
Bolt
3'-8"
3'-10"
3'-8"
2'-3"
2016GB54.6PR
16"
7'-2"
5/8" x 14" Bolt with

MF60 & CW60
7/8" x 14" Bolt, CW80
Stock No.
Span
Drop
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B2218-K
6'-0"
3'-0"
350 lbs
10,800 lbs.
A-33
Dead End Assemblies

B2684 Series Steel
Dead Ends
The B2684 Series Dead Ends are made from structural steel
tube. A diamond shaped mesh is welded in place at each end to
prevent birds from nesting in the arm. Each dead end features a
guying attachment. Other configurations available.
13/16"
2"
2"
3"
3"
13/16"
G
F
13/16" x 1-1/16" Slot
Stock No.
B2684-C
B2684-C1
B2684-E*
B2684-C2
B2684-C3
Ultimate Strength
Rating per Phase**
8'-6" 2'-5" 20" 2'-5" 1'-7"

8"
5" 1-1/4" 3600 lbs (4 wire)
10'-0" 3'-2" 20" 3'-2" 1'-7" 7-3/4" 6" 1-1/4" 3244 lbs (4 wire)
5'-4" 12" 18" N/A 2'-5"
8"
5" 1-1/4" 8500 lbs (3 wire)
12'-0" 3'-1" 20" 2'-9" 2'-9"
8"
5" 15/16" 2270 lbs (4 wire)
10'-0" 37" 21" 38" 19" 7-1/2" 6" 15/16" 2950 lbs (4 wire)
Unit Weight
in pounds
110
128
72
148
128
* 3-wire
** Assumes adequate bearing support.
A-34
Dead End Assemblies

B2684-A1 Steel Dead End
The B2684-A1 Steel Dead End is manufactured from
structural steel tube and ships with eye nuts assembled
to the arm for phase attachment. A keyhole and slot for
mounting are on 12" centers. Other configurations
available.
5"
55"
55"
5"
4"
Keyhole
Eye Nut
(Assembled
to Arm)
Washer Nut
12"
13/16" mounting hole
Stock No.
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B2684-A1
170
4850 lbs
Expanded Metal
3/4" Bolt, Locknut
& Curved Washer
Mounting hardware sold separately.
A-35
Dead End Assemblies

B2684-K Steel
Dead End Arm
The B2684-K Steel Dead End is manufactured from
structural steel tube, and differs from other steel
crossarms in the B2684 Series by its bent base plate.
Other configurations available.
36"
21-1/4"
21-1/4"
36"
2-3/4"
8"
2-3/4"
13/16" (typ)
10'-0"
Expanded Metal
Stock No.
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B2684-K
132 lbs
2400 lbs
3/4" Bolt, Locknut

w/ Curved Washer
(sold separately)
A-36
Dead End Assemblies

B2684-L Steel
Dead End Arm
The B2684-L Steel Dead End is manufactured from
structural steel tube, and differs from other steel
crossarms in the B2684 Series by its bent base plate.
10'-0"
13/16" (typ.)
2-3/4"
3'-0"
3'-4"
3'-0"
1'-9 1/4"
1'-9 1/4"
3'-0"
4"
3'-0"
2-3/4"
13/16" (typ.)
12"
4"
3/4" Bolt, MF Locknut w/ Curved Washer

(sold separately)
Stock No.
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B2684-L
142 lbs
2400 lbs
Expanded Metal
A-37
Dead End Assemblies

B1971-M Steel
Dead End
The B1971-M tubular steel dead end is manufactured
from structural steel tube and ships with eyelets
assembled to the arm for phase attachment. A key hole
and slot for mounting are on 8" centers.
5/8" Bolt with

Forged Eyelet
13/16"
12-5/8"
12-5/8"
29-1/4"
2-3/4"
60"
8"
2-3/4"
11/16"
Stock No.
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B1971-M
78 lbs
9300 lbs
A-38
Dead End Assemblies

B2684-Q Steel Dead End
The B2684-Q is a 3 wire, dead end arm manufactured from
structural steel angle and ships with eyenuts assembled to the
arm for phase attachment.
5' 4"
2' 8"
2' 8"
2"
8"
2"
13/16"
11/16" Hole
EN60, Eye Nut

4"
13/16"
13/16"
3/4"
11/16" (6 plcs,)
10-3/4"
8"
2' 2-1/2"
8"
Stock No.
Weight
Ultimate
Strength
Rating per
Phase
B2684-Q
65 lbs
5000 lbs.
10-3/4"
A-39
Dead End Assemblies

B2684-F Steel
Alley Arm
The B2684-F Steel Alley Arm is manufactured from
structural steel tube. A diamond shaped mesh is welded
in place at the end of the arm to prevent birds from
nesting in the arm. Other configurations available.
8'-6"
12"
29"
14-1/2" 14-1/2"
29"
3"
6"
.
.
13/16" (typ.)
11"
.
29"
3"
.
.
4"
12"
8"
.
3/4"
Mounting
Bolts
14-1/2" 14-1/2"
29"
13/16" (typ.)
Expanded Metal
Stock No.
Weight
B2684-F
104 lbs
A-40

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Crossarms

Hughes Brothers manufactures Douglas-fir crossarms

3) Utility Grade Crossarms:

Hughes Brothers Crossarms are identified by RED ENDS

Choice of structural materials:

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FOHC means without pith.

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Warp exceeding 1/2 inch for crossarms 6 ft or less in

Shake is the lengthwise separation of the wood which occurs

Inspection and acceptance may be made either at the

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REA Specification 1728H-701 describes the minimum

A. Material and grade all crossarms furnished

Penetration the penetration shall be no less than 3

Douglas-fir - conforming to the provisions of Select

When testing penetration, a borer core shall be taken

All laminated crossarms and structural timbers shall

All crossarms shall be branded legibly to a depth of

No knot allowed within 1 knot

Bottom One Half

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The following drawings for distribution arms are in

Cross section tolerances

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Each utility grade arm has the

Bottom One Half

If a knot occurs only on one face it is allowed to be

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Electrical Properties of Crossarms

Typical measured results of critical flashover voltages are presented in Table 1

Calculated average CFO strength based on

Added CFO by Second Component Wood

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Pole Through Bolt . . . T = _____Pole Through Bolt Hole Diameter

D = _____Depth (side face)

Double Arming Bolt . .

_____Holes Required? Y (yes) N (no)

_____Number of Pin Holes

DA = _____Bolt Hole Diameter

P = _____Pin Hole Diameter

Brace Bolt Hole . . . . BB = _____Brace Bolt Hole Diameter

B = _____ Brace Bolt Spacing

_____Specify Orientation: V (vertical) H (horizontal)

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Sawn crossarms - preservative treatment by pressure processes.

Specifications and dimensions - solid sawn wood crossarms and braces.

Hughes Brothers has two pressure treating

Specifications and dimensions - solid sawn wood crossarms and braces.

Specification for wood crossarms (solid and laminated), transmission

Common Cross Sectional Sizes

*Suggest use of glue laminated due to availability and quality issues

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Ultimate Strength Rating

Dead End Assemblies

.......Compare the climbing space!

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Dead End Assemblies

Buckarm Strength Calculations

S = bd2 - Bolt Hole

S Buckarm= (4.5)(3.5)2 - Bolt Hole

Hughes Dead End Strength