How Hengsheng’s Custom Cast Aluminum Lamp Posts Transformed Spain’s City
Hengsheng's cast aluminum lamp posts have revolutionized street lighting across Spain, combining durability with elegant design. Custom-engineered for coastal climates, our aluminum lamp poles resist corrosion while reducing maintenance costs by 40%. The city of Valencia reported 30% energy savings after installing 500+ units, with enhanced nighttime visibility and historic district preservation.
1. Project Overview
In 2023, Valencia’s Municipal Urban Planning Department launched a €15 million initiative to modernize lighting across 12 historic districts while meeting EU sustainability targets. After evaluating 7 international suppliers, they selected Hengsheng as their exclusive cast aluminum lamp posts provider.
Key Project Data:
📍 Location: Valencia, Spain (coastal Mediterranean climate)
📅 Timeline: March 2023 – September 2024
📊 Scope: 537 custom lamp posts
2. Custom Engineering Solutions
2.1 Material Innovation
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Developed AlSi7Mg0.3-T6 alloy specifically for Valencia’s:
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High humidity (avg. 72% RH)
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Salt-laden sea breezes
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Urban pollution resistance
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Passed EN 1706 and ISO 9227 corrosion tests (2,000+ salt spray hours)
2.2 Structural Design
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Height | 8m (main roads), 5m (alleys) |
| Wind Resistance | 140km/h (Beaufort Scale 12) |
| Load Capacity | Supports 18kg LED luminaires + sensors |
| Base Type | Flange-mounted (Ø420mm) |
2.3 Aesthetic Customization
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Color: RAL 8017 (Chocolate Brown) to match historic buildings
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Texture: Sand-cast finish replicating 19th-century ironwork
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Custom Branding: Valencia’s city emblem cast into each post base
3. Manufacturing & Logistics
3.1 Production Process
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Pattern Making: 3D-printed prototypes approved by Valencia’s heritage committee
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Casting: Low-pressure die casting at our Ningbo facility
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Machining: CNC precision for mounting interfaces
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Surface Treatment:
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Shot blasting (SA 2.5 standard)
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Triple-layer electrostatic coating
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Quality Control: 100% X-ray inspection for porosity
3.2 Shipping & Installation
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Packaging: Each post foam-wrapped + crated in anti-corrosion paper
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Transport: 12×40HQ containers via Rotterdam transshipment
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On-Site Support: Sent 3 engineers for installation supervision
4. Measurable Outcomes
4.1 Performance Metrics
✅ Energy Savings: 42% reduction vs. old HPS system
✅ Maintenance Costs: €23,500/year saved (per city audit)
✅ Durability: Zero corrosion/fading after 18 months
4.2 Community Impact
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27% increase in nighttime pedestrian traffic
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15% reduction in lighting-related complaints
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Featured in El País as “model sustainable infrastructure”
5. Client Testimonials
Official Statement:
“Hengsheng’s technical team solved our biggest challenge – creating historically appropriate lighting that meets modern efficiency standards. Their cast aluminum solution outperformed local suppliers in both quality and cost.”
— Dra. Elena Navarro, Valencia Urban Innovation Office
Contractor Feedback:
*”The pre-drilled cable channels saved us 3 weeks of installation time. Even the heritage inspectors approved the finish quality immediately.”*
— Miguel Ángel, Grupo Electra (Installation Contractor)
6. Why This Matters for Your Project?
This case demonstrates our capability to deliver:
🔹 Climate-Adaptive Designs (coastal/marine versions available)
🔹 Large-Scale Production (500+ units with consistent quality)
🔹 Regulatory Compliance (CE, EN 40, RoHS certified)
🔹 Cost Efficiency (15% lower TCO than European alternatives)
7. Project Gallery
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📸 Image 1: Nighttime comparison – old vs. new lighting
📸 Image 2: Close-up of custom emblem casting
📸 Image 3: Installation team at Plaça de l’Ajuntament
8. Technical Support & Warranty
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10-year material warranty
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Free lighting simulation reports
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Spare parts guaranteed for 20 years
Keywords:
Cast Aluminum Lamp Posts Spain, Valencia Street Lighting Project, Marine-Grade Lamp Posts, Custom Lighting Solutions, Hengsheng European Projects, Sustainable Urban Lighting
Contact Our Spanish Market Team:
📞 +8613833705565
📧admin@hengshenggreenhouse.com
If you want to learn more about the respective advantages of aluminum lamp posts and cast iron lamp posts, please feel free to check out “Cast Iron vs. Aluminum Light Poles: How to Choose the Right Material”.
Why choose Hengsheng Casting ?
● Established in 1988, the first foundry in China to undertake outdoor garden products and municipal products in Europe and the United States.
● The founder has 60 years of rich production experience in the foundry industry, and has always adhered to the rigorous attitude of excellence in the production of products.
● There are 10 engineers of professional and experienced.
● Strong production capacity: The factory covers an area of 40,000 square meters, has 128 employees, and annual sales of RMB 100 million. Over the past 36 years, more than 18,000 containers of municipal products have been exported abroad.
● Strictly implements the quality system certification: ISO9001:2015. from Mould design to casting production , every process has strictly quality control .
● We use raw materials that meet international standards to ensure that the material of the product fully meets customer requirements.
● Cooperate with more than 20 professional municipal product manufacturers abroad with a history of more than 50 years.
● Customized service and confidentiality agreement, can be customized according to the customer's design. Sign a confidentiality agreement to strictly protect the customer's exclusive design.
● After sales warranty service: to meet the needs of cooperative customers to the maximum extent possible.
● Our cooperation purpose: to grow and develop together with customers, achieve win-win cooperation! Become a strategic partner.
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FAQS
Q1: How do I contact you? A: Please click contact us or send email: admin@hengshengcasting.com to us or call us at +86-13833705565
Q2: What kind of transportation method do you use? A: By sea freight. Generally, it's from Tianjin Port, and the port can be chosen.
Q3: How to get a quotation? A: Please let us know the products are needed? And tell us the quantity and packing method etc, So that we can give you a details quotation.
Q4: Do you accept custom orders? A: Yes, we provide custom made service. For custom orders, these items may also be ordered by calling or emailing us. Please include all specifications, and attach pictures or drawings (if needed), include (if applies) your design that you want to have designed per your specifications. Designers and or custom builders welcome.
Q5: If can sign a confidentiality agreement? A: we will protect your own design and sign the confidentiality agreement with you
Q6: What's your payment method? And what's the proportion of the deposit? A: T/T (30% deposit, and 70% of the balance to be paid upon seeing the copy of the bill of lading). LC at sight plus 30% deposit by T/T.
