ET® Treatment
Climbability additive
For nearly four decades, ET® emulsion has performed as intended, making Wolmanized® Heavy Duty™ CCA poles easier to climb. ET® emulsion is a complex mixture of co-dependent components such as oils, emulsifiers, adjuvants, etc. Each component has a specific function and while others may seem to be similar, it takes a very precise blending to create the mix of the components to accomplish a continuously performing emulsion that enhances climbability throughout the pole’s life. In the case of ET® emulsion, the components were selected to allow the emulsion to withstand the treating process, the exposure to CCA and wood constituents, as well as dirt and other impurities in the solution.
ET® emulsion’s proprietary formulation has performed well in all kinds of climates (from the arctic to the Caribbean), weather, water and impurities.
Wolmanized® ET® treated poles offer these major benefits:
•The longevity of CCA-treated or ACZA-treated wood
•Excellent climbability backed by a 30-year study
•CCA fixation minimizes preservative migration
•No need to rotate utility poles during storage because of the emulsion’s high viscosity
•Low corrosivity
•Can be touched and handled in the same manner as regular CCA-treated or ACZA-treated poles
•Easier sawing and drilling because ET® acts as a lubricant
•Retention of oil can be easily verified by inspection agencies
•Available in clear or with a brown colorant
