Feeder Pillar Cut-Outs for Mixed Cable Routes
A standard feeder pillar often arrives with cable entries that do not match the site. The number of openings, their position or their size forces last-minute changes. Those changes cost time and money. We at A&T Enclosures design feeder pillars and kiosks around the actual cable schedule from the start.
From cable schedule to clear routes
Every project begins with the cable schedule. We list every incoming and outgoing cable. We note size, type, armouring and destination. Mixed routes are common. Some cables enter from below. Others leave through the side or roof. Control cables may share space with power cables. We map each route so the cut-outs sit exactly where the cables need to pass.
This mapping stops the usual problems. Installers no longer drill extra holes on site. They no longer force cables through the wrong openings. The feeder pillar arrives ready for the planned routes.
Cut-out mapping that matches reality
Once the routes are clear, we place the cut-outs. Position, diameter and spacing all matter. We keep enough clear space around each opening for glands and bending radii. We avoid clashes with internal gear, busbars or mounting plates. The mapping appears on the drawings before any metal is cut.
Our engineers use the latest design software for this work. The 2D and 3D models show every cut-out in place. You see the finished layout and confirm it before fabrication begins. Changes at this stage cost little. Changes on site cost far more.
Gland plates designed for the job
Gland plates complete the entry system. We size them to the cut-outs and to the glands you specify. Plates can sit in the base, roof or sides according to the cable routes. We can supply removable plates when future cables may be added. The plates keep the IP rating intact once the glands are fitted.
Because everything is planned together, the gland plates line up with the cut-outs. No extra packing or site adjustments are needed. The seal stays reliable in outdoor conditions.
CAD design that removes guesswork
At A&T Enclosures, the CAD stage turns the cable schedule into a precise model. We show the full feeder pillar or kiosk with every cut-out, every gland plate and the internal layout. You review the model and approve it. The same data drives the CNC machines. Accuracy carries through from screen to finished product.
This process works for single units and for larger batches. It works for simple feeder pillars and for more complex kiosks with mixed power and control routes. The design stays consistent, and the cut-outs stay correct.
Fabrication under one roof
All punching, folding, welding and finishing take place in our own factory. Cut-outs are punched to the exact sizes shown on the drawings. Gland plates are made to match. Powder coating happens after the metalwork is complete so the finish covers every edge. We control the whole sequence. That control keeps quality high and lead times predictable.
The finished feeder pillar leaves our works with the right number of entries in the right places. Site teams fit the glands, pull the cables and close the doors. No extra fabrication is required on site.
Bring us your cable schedule and the preferred entry positions. We will map the cut-outs, design the gland plates and produce the CAD model for your approval. Once you sign off, we fabricate the feeder pillar or kiosk in-house and deliver it ready for installation.
Contact A&T Enclosures to discuss your next set of feeder pillars and kiosks. We will design the cut-outs around your mixed cable routes so the work on site stays simple.