Subterra Max Series Tier 3 Pedestal (45x20x24)
Approved
BABA, BEAD
Compliant
Made in USA
Description
The Subterra Max pedestal answers a specific question: why use a pedestal instead of a handhole? The answer is capacity and access. Where an operator needs to store a lot of slack and reach it often, the pedestal offers enhanced below-grade capacity compared with a traditional square-base model, giving room for hundreds of feet of slack and comfortable splice work, while keeping the access point above grade so crews never dig to service it. It is a lightweight, easy-to-handle enclosure for pedestrian areas, and it carries the same field-identification options, such as a custom logo plate, as the rest of the Subterra range, so it fits a standardized program. It is American-made and BABA and BEAD compliant, suiting federally funded broadband builds. As a pedestrian-tier product, it is intended for non-vehicle areas. Material and weight figures are being confirmed by the product team (no load rating applies to an above-grade pedestal); once supplied, this description can carry a full spec table.
Dimension
45
x
20
x
24
inches
Weight
Lid:
lb
Base:
lb
Material
Benefits
- Fiber contractors
- Municipal broadband projects
Applications
- Fiber FTTH
- Telecom Access
Environments
- Pedestrian areas
- Sidewalks
Specifications
Technical specifications and dimensions
Every detail engineered for field performance and cost efficiency. Tier 3 delivers the capacity and durability that networks demand.
Dimension
45
x
20
x
24
inches
Weight
Lid:
lb
Base:
lb
Material
Options Available:
- custom_logo_plate
Comparison
Norvant Design Innovation vs Standard Handhole Features
See how Tier 3 stacks up on capacity, lead time, installation, and compliance.
Design Feature
Why This Matters
Norvant Solution
Standard Market Offerings
Lid Security in Flood Conditions
Heavy rain causes vaults to flood, pressure buildup lifts lids into traffic or they float away
Auto-Latch System – automatic locking prevents lid displacement under pressure
Manual friction-fit lids that can dislodge; requires separate locking mechanisms or weighted lids
Ground Movement Protection
Freeze-thaw cycles and soil heaving push vaults upward, breaking seals and damaging installations
Flared Anti-Heaving Base Design – wider footprint resists vertical displacement from frost and water action
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Structural Strength
Smooth walls requiring thicker material or composite reinforcement to achieve same load rating
Working Space for Splicing
High-density fiber deployments need room for splice cases, slack storage, and future cable additions
25% Larger Internal Capacity at same price tier – future-proofs against network growth
Standard internal dimensions force premature change-outs as take-rates increase
Asset Location & Management
Field crews waste time locating buried infrastructure; asset databases become outdated
Designed for Locating Puck Integration – optional sensor enables GPS mapping and digital asset management
No provisions for tracking technology; relies on paper maps or technician memory
Design Feature
Lid Security in Flood Conditions
Why This Matters
Heavy rain causes vaults to flood, pressure buildup lifts lids into traffic or they float away
Norvant Solution
Auto-Latch System – automatic locking prevents lid displacement under pressure
Standard Market Offerings
Manual friction-fit lids that can dislodge; requires separate locking mechanisms or weighted lids
Design Feature
Ground Movement Protection
Why This Matters
Freeze-thaw cycles and soil heaving push vaults upward, breaking seals and damaging installations
Norvant Solution
Flared Anti-Heaving Base Design – wider footprint resists vertical displacement from frost and water action
Standard Market Offerings
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Design Feature
Structural Strength
Why This Matters
HDPE is lightweight but must withstand Tier 22 load ratings (33,750 lbs) without flexing
Norvant Solution
Ribbed Sidewall Engineering – internal reinforcement maintains structural integrity at lower weight
Standard Market Offerings
Straight-wall designs rely on weight alone; vulnerable to seasonal ground movement
Design Feature
Working Space for Splicing
Why This Matters
High-density fiber deployments need room for splice cases, slack storage, and future cable additions
Norvant Solution
25% Larger Internal Capacity at same price tier – future-proofs against network growth
Standard Market Offerings
Standard internal dimensions force premature change-outs as take-rates increase
Design Feature
Asset Location & Management
Why This Matters
Field crews waste time locating buried infrastructure; asset databases become outdated
Norvant Solution
Designed for Locating Puck Integration – optional sensor enables GPS mapping and digital asset management
Standard Market Offerings
No provisions for tracking technology; relies on paper maps or technician memory
