Composite Mounting Platforms (CPAD)
Broadband Equity Access & Deployment Program (BEAD) and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) compliant*
Charles Composite Pads (CPAD) are economical alternatives for poured in place and pre-cast concrete pads. They eliminate on-site work, save time, and reduce injury risk associated with handling and maneuvering heavy concrete. With today’s compressed schedules to complete builds, the CPAD solution enables rapid deployment with minimal on-site project planning and coordination. Made from advanced composite materials, CPAD are extremely durable, lightweight, and simple to install.
There are application specific pads for all Charles wireless and wireline cabinets. Charles has also developed a line of Universal CPAD compatible for mounting cabinets, generators, and pedestals from nearly any manufacturer. CPAD are available and suitable for a number of other outdoor equipment installations such as electric vehicle charging stations and kiosks with digital signage.
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Features and Benefits
Added benefit of additional storage under platform for cable slack and conduit
One-piece and modular designs available
Allows for rapid placement without heavy equipment or curing time
Enables same-day installation of pad mount enclosures and equipment
Non-conductive for improved safety
Usable on inclines of up to 15% grade
Suitable for a number of other outdoor equipment installations including wireline and wireless cabinets, generators, electric vehicle charging stations and signage kiosks
Documents and Download
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Wireless Enclosure Platforms
Small Cell
A variety of CPADs have been designed to match Charles groundmount Small Cell cabinet and shroud solutions
Small Cell CPAD Solutions
Macro Site
A modular CPAD solution has been designed which accommodates Charles Macro Site Cabinet Solutions including Site Support, Battery Backup and Equipment Cabinets. Separate CPAD solutions are available to support diesel generators from Generac, Kohler, Polar and MTU
Macro Site CPAD Solutions
Wireline Enclosure Solutions
Fiber Hub
The Integrated CPAD with 30″x48″ TRUE Split Cover Below Grade Enclosure in an all-in-one solution designed for mounting Primary Flexibility Point (PFP) cabinets with room below the pad and cover for sealed fiber splice cases and cable slack storage
Fiber Hub CPAD Solutions
Universal Applications
Ground Mount Cabinets & Generators
The Universal CPAD supports cabinets and generators from all manufacturers. The cabinet or generator’s mounting holes are used as a template, with holes being drilled for perfect placement, and then anchors installed from the top
Universal CPAD Solutions
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Universal CPAD designs are available for softscape installation EVC Stations, providing an economical and quick-installation alternative to concrete slabs
EVC CPAD Solutions
Whitepaper: Using Composite Mounting Pads to Rapidly and Reliably Deploy EV Charging Infrastructure Charles industries
Digital Signs & Kiosks
The Universal CPAD may also be used support digital sign and kiosk installations, providing an economical and quick installation alternative to poured concreted installations
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