PEDLOCK® Universal Buried Distribution Closures Mean Lower Costs

Lightning, corrosion, flooding, fire, impact, temperature extremes, dust, insects, ground acids and chemicals are just a few of the things that can eat away your profits.

PEDLOCK pedestals provide superior environmental protection of splice connections, terminal blocks and other OSP hardware resulting in lowered costs, reduced maintenance and improved network reliability. Over 25 years of pedestal development, laboratory testing and extensive field use by Bell, Independent and RUS Telcos have produced the industry's most trusted non-metallic buried distribution closure. Charles' comprehensive line of PEDLOCK options and accessories offers service providers the flexibility necessary for every type of OSP application.

   Non-Metallic

• Lightweight PVC material
• All internal hardware is nonconductive and noncorrosive
• Will not support combustion
• Will not corrode or rust
• Maintains shape in all temperatures
• Conductor insulation is protected from high and low temperature extremes
• Does not outgas
• Will not dent or bend
• Resists gasoline, oils, chemicals, acids, alkalis and salts

    Exclusive Integral Stake

• Reduces installation costs
• Eliminates additional parts and stake kits
• Offers higher degree of stability over conventional stakes in all ground conditions, including frost heave
• Stake or post/pole mount base available
• Nonconductive

    Permanent Molded-In Color

• No paint to chip, blister, peel or fade
• UV Stabilized: Titanium Dioxide (T102)

    360° Access to Cable Splice/Working Area Above Ground

• Reduces cable splicing time
• No moving parts

    Unique Dome "Bell Jar" Design with Overlap and "3-Point" Locking System

• Protects above-ground components from high water
• Reduces potential internal damage from fire
• Prevents intrusion of moisture, dust, insects and other environmental elements
• Eliminates entry door pinched pair damage
• Self-LockÔ  dome feature available (optional)

    Design Flexibility

• Meets specific field applications and requirements
• Patented expansion kit available
• Parts are easily replaced if damaged
• Snap-in-place assembly—no special tools required

Complete test data and reports are available upon request

Pedestal Base Options

Available Pedestal Diameters

T
Coil/terminal mounting bracket

C
Service wire channel

XL
Extra long 54" base

B
Service wire bonding clamp

C
#6 type offset terminal ground

D
#6 - #12 bond strap

E
Service wire grommet

F
Padlock size 1/4"

G
Padlock size 3/8"