Description

Copper Earthing Plate

Product Overview

The Copper Earthing Plate is a critical component in any robust and reliable electrical grounding system. Engineered for superior conductivity and exceptional corrosion resistance, our earthing plates provide a low-resistance path for fault currents and lightning strikes to safely dissipate into the earth. This safeguards personnel, protects sensitive electrical equipment from damage, and ensures the stability and integrity of your entire electrical infrastructure.

Manufactured from high-purity electrolytic copper, these plates offer an unparalleled combination of performance and longevity, making them an essential investment for diverse industrial, commercial, and residential applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• High Purity Electrolytic Copper (99.9% ETP): Guarantees maximum conductivity, ensuring the most efficient dissipation of electrical energy into the ground. This leads to lower earth resistance and enhanced safety.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: Unlike other materials, copper naturally resists oxidation and corrosion, especially when buried in various soil conditions. This significantly extends the service life of the earthing plate and maintains its effectiveness over decades.
• Robust & Durable Construction: Designed to withstand the stresses of burial and environmental factors, ensuring a long and maintenance-free operational life.
• Optimal Surface Area: The flat plate design provides a large contact area with the surrounding soil, maximizing current dissipation capacity and achieving stable low earth resistance.
• Pre-Drilled Connection Holes: Strategically placed holes facilitate easy and secure connection of earthing conductors using clamps or brazing, simplifying installation and ensuring reliable contact.
• Versatile Sizing & Thickness Options: Available in a range of dimensions and thicknesses to suit varying soil conditions, current dissipation requirements, and specific project specifications.
• Enhanced Safety: By providing an effective path for fault currents, it significantly reduces the risk of electric shock, equipment damage, and fire hazards.
• Compliance with Standards: Manufactured to meet or exceed relevant national and international earthing standards (e.g., IEC 62561-2, IEEE 80, BS 7430), ensuring regulatory compliance and peace of mind.

Technical Specifications (Typical)

• Material: 99.9% Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) Copper
• Purity: > 99.9% Cu
• Standard Sizes (Length x Width):
  • 300mm x 300mm (12" x 12")
  • 600mm x 600mm (24" x 24")
  • 900mm x 900mm (36" x 36")
  • Custom sizes available upon request
• Thickness Options: 1.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 10mm (and beyond, based on requirement)
• Drill Hole Diameter: Typically 10mm, 12mm, or 14mm (customizable)
• Connection Type: Suitable for bolted connections (using tinned copper bolts and washers) or exothermic welding (brazing).
• Standards Complied: IEC 62561-2, IEEE 80, BS 7430, IS 3043 (where applicable)

Applications

Copper Earthing Plates are essential for creating highly effective and long-lasting earthing systems in a wide range of environments:

• Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, power plants, transformers.
• Industrial Facilities: Factories, manufacturing plants, heavy machinery grounding.
• Commercial Buildings: Office complexes, shopping centers, hospitals.
• Residential Buildings: Homes, multi-story apartments, ensuring domestic electrical safety.
• Telecommunication Towers & Data Centers: Protecting sensitive electronics from surges and lightning.
• Lightning Protection Systems: As part of a comprehensive lightning dissipation network.
• Oil & Gas Installations: Refineries, pipelines, storage tanks.
• Renewable Energy Projects: Solar farms, wind turbines.
• Railway & Transportation Systems: Signal grounding, trackside equipment.

Why Choose Our Copper Earthing Plate?

Investing in a high-quality copper earthing plate means investing in the long-term safety and reliability of your electrical systems. Our plates are meticulously manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring optimal performance where it matters most – protecting lives and assets. Choose our copper earthing plates for peace of mind, unparalleled durability, and superior conductivity that stands the test of time and environmental challenges.

Installation & Maintenance

The Copper Earthing Plate is typically buried vertically or horizontally in the ground, in an area with sufficiently low soil resistivity, and connected to the main earthing conductor. For optimal performance, the plate should be surrounded by a low-resistance backfill compound (such as Bentonite or Earth Enhancing Compound) to further reduce earth resistance. Regular inspection and resistance testing are recommended to ensure the continued effectiveness of the earthing system.

Note: Always consult with a qualified electrical engineer for the design and installation of earthing systems to ensure compliance with local regulations and specific site requirements.