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Premium High-Performance Solid Earth Rods
Ensure unparalleled electrical safety and long-term system integrity with our robust Solid Earth Rods.
Our Solid Earth Rods are critical components in any effective grounding or earthing system, providing a low-resistance path to safely dissipate fault currents, lightning strikes, and static charges. Crafted for superior conductivity, exceptional strength, and enduring corrosion resistance, these rods are the cornerstone of reliable electrical protection for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Key Features & Benefits:
Superior Conductivity: Manufactured from high-grade materials, primarily solid copper or copper-bonded steel (with a minimum of 250 microns of pure electrolytic copper), ensuring an extremely low resistance path for fault currents and optimal grounding performance.
Exceptional Strength & Durability:
Solid Copper Rods: Offer inherent strength and supreme corrosion resistance, ideal for highly corrosive environments or where maximum conductivity is paramount.
Copper-Bonded Steel Rods: Feature a steel core that provides immense tensile strength, allowing for deep driving into tough soil conditions without bending or mushrooming. The metallurgical bond ensures copper continuity.
Unrivaled Corrosion Resistance: The thick copper outer layer (on copper-bonded rods) or the pure copper composition (on solid copper rods) provides excellent protection against corrosion, extending the operational life of the grounding system in various soil types and moisture conditions.
Easy Installation: Designed with a pointed or tapered end for effortless driving into the earth, minimizing installation time and effort. Available in various lengths and diameters to suit diverse soil conditions and resistance requirements.
Versatile Connectivity: Available with precision-machined threads (e.g., UNF, Metric) for easy extension using couplers, allowing deep earth penetration to achieve desired resistance levels. Compatible with a wide range of earth clamps and connection accessories.
Standards Compliant: Our earth rods are manufactured to meet or exceed international standards such as UL® 467, BS EN 50522, IEC 62561-2, ensuring reliability, safety, and compatibility with global earthing practices.
Maintenance-Free Performance: Once installed, our solid earth rods offer a reliable, long-lasting grounding solution with virtually no maintenance required, providing peace of mind for decades.
Applications:
Our Solid Earth Rods are indispensable for a broad spectrum of grounding applications, including:
Residential & Commercial Buildings: Protecting occupants and sensitive electronics.
Industrial Facilities & Factories: Safeguarding machinery, control systems, and personnel.
Telecommunication Towers & Data Centers: Ensuring uninterrupted service and protecting critical infrastructure.
Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, transformers, and switchgear grounding.
Lightning Protection Systems (LPS): Providing a safe discharge path for lightning strikes.
Surge Protection Systems (SPD): Enhancing the effectiveness of surge suppressors.
Renewable Energy Systems: Grounding solar panel arrays, wind turbines, and associated inverters.
Oil & Gas Installations: Essential for safety and equipment protection in hazardous environments.
Solid Electrolytic Copper: >99.9% pure copper. Copper-Bonded Steel: High tensile strength steel core, electro-plated with minimum 250 microns (0.25mm) pure electrolytic copper.
Diameter (Nominal)
1/2" (12.7mm), 5/8" (15.8mm), 3/4" (19mm), 1" (25.4mm) - and other metric sizes.
Length (Nominal)
4 ft (1.2m), 6 ft (1.8m), 8 ft (2.4m), 10 ft (3.0m), 12 ft (3.6m) - and custom lengths available.
Ends
Pointed: For easy driving. Threaded: UNF or Metric threads for coupling. Chamfered: For direct connection.
Tensile Strength
Solid Copper: Approx. 200 N/mm² Copper-Bonded Steel: Varies by steel core grade, typically 500-700 N/mm² (ensuring deep driving capability).
Copper Coating Purity
99.9% pure electrolytic copper (for copper-bonded rods).
Standards Met
UL® 467 (Grounding and Bonding Equipment), BS EN 50522 (Earthing of power installations above 1 kV a.c.), IEC 62561-2 (Lightning protection system components - Part 2: Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes), ASTM B961 (Standard Specification for Copper-Coated Ground Rods).
Corrosion Resistance
Excellent in most soil conditions, saltwater, and chemical environments.
Why Choose Our Solid Earth Rods?
Uncompromising Quality: We adhere to the strictest manufacturing standards, utilizing premium materials and precise engineering to deliver earth rods that perform flawlessly under demanding conditions.
Expert Support: Our team is available to help you select the right earth rod for your specific project requirements, ensuring optimal grounding solutions.
Comprehensive Range: We offer a wide variety of sizes, materials, and accessory options to meet every grounding need, from simple residential installations to complex industrial systems.
Safety & Compliance: Invest in peace of mind, knowing our products not only meet but often exceed international safety and performance standards.
Protect your investments, personnel, and data with a foundation of reliable electrical safety. Choose our Solid Earth Rods for your next project.
