Copper Bonded Earthing Electrode

      Description


      Premium Copper Bonded Earthing Electrode: Unrivaled Safety & Durability

      Overview

      Ensure the absolute safety and reliability of your electrical systems with our Premium Copper Bonded Earthing Electrode. Designed to provide a highly conductive and stable path for fault currents to dissipate safely into the earth, our electrodes are the cornerstone of effective grounding and lightning protection systems. Crafted with a high-tensile steel core molecularly bonded with a thick layer of electrolytic copper, these electrodes offer superior performance, exceptional corrosion resistance, and a significantly longer service life compared to traditional galvanized alternatives.

      Key Features

      • Superior Copper Bonding: A molecularly bonded layer of 99.9% pure electrolytic copper (minimum 250-micron thickness) to a high-tensile steel core. This ensures a permanent, unyielding bond that will not crack, peel, or separate under stress or varying temperatures.
      • High Conductivity: The dense copper layer provides excellent electrical conductivity, ensuring a low resistance path to earth for fault currents and lightning strikes.
      • Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Copper's inherent resistance to corrosion ensures the electrode maintains its integrity and performance over decades, even in aggressive soil conditions.
      • High Mechanical Strength: The steel core provides robust mechanical strength, allowing for deep driving into hard soil without bending or fracturing, ensuring effective earth contact.
      • Long Lifespan: With its durable construction and superior corrosion resistance, our electrodes offer a significantly extended operational life, reducing replacement costs and maintenance.
      • Uniform Diameter & Smooth Finish: Facilitates easier driving and ensures consistent contact with the surrounding earth.
      • Tapered/Pointed End: For easy penetration into various soil types.
      • Threaded Ends (Optional): Available with threaded ends for easy coupling, allowing for deeper installations and achieving lower earth resistance.
      • Compliance: Manufactured in accordance with relevant international standards, including UL 467, IEEE 80, IS 3043, and IEC 62561-2.

      Benefits

      • Enhanced Electrical Safety: Protects personnel from electrical shock by rapidly dissipating dangerous fault currents.
      • Equipment Protection: Safeguards sensitive electronic equipment from overvoltage surges and lightning damage, minimizing downtime and repair costs.
      • System Stability: Provides a stable reference potential for electrical systems, improving power quality and system reliability.
      • Cost-Effective Solution: Despite a higher initial cost than galvanized rods, the extended lifespan and superior performance lead to lower total cost of ownership.
      • Regulatory Compliance: Helps meet local and international electrical safety codes and standards.
      • Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of earthing requirements across various industries.

      Technical Specifications

      CharacteristicDetails
      Core MaterialHigh-tensile low carbon steel (e.g., ASTM A36 / ASTM A572 Grade 50 equivalent)
      Copper Purity99.9% Electrolytic Copper
      Copper BondingMolecularly bonded, minimum 250 microns (0.25mm) thickness per side. Exceeds international standards.
      Tensile Strength> 600 N/mm² (or > 60,000 PSI)
      Diameter RangeAvailable in common diameters: 14.2mm (1/2"), 17.2mm (5/8"), 19.0mm (3/4"), 25.4mm (1"), 38mm (1.5") (Custom sizes available upon request)
      Length RangeAvailable in standard lengths: 1 Meter (3.3 ft), 2 Meter (6.6 ft), 3 Meter (9.8 ft), 4 Meter (13.1 ft), 6 Meter (19.7 ft) (Custom lengths available upon request)
      Straightness Tolerance< 1mm deviation per meter
      Bonding AdhesionGuaranteed not to crack or separate when bent (e.g., to a 90-degree angle over a radius equal to the diameter of the electrode).
      Temperature RangeStable performance from -40°C to +80°C
      Accessories (Optional)Couplers (threaded), Driving Heads, Clamps (various types), Earth Enhancing Compounds
      Standards MetUL 467 (Grounding and Bonding Equipment), IEEE 80 (Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding), IS 3043 (Code of Practice for Earthing), IEC 62561-2 (Lightning Protection System Components - Part 2: Requirements for Earthing Rods and Earth Electrodes), BS EN 50522 (Earthing of power installations exceeding 1kV AC) where applicable.

      Applications

      Our Copper Bonded Earthing Electrodes are indispensable for a wide array of applications, including:

      • Residential Buildings: Homes, apartments, and housing complexes.
      • Commercial Establishments: Offices, shopping malls, hotels, hospitals.
      • Industrial Facilities: Factories, manufacturing plants, warehouses.
      • Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, power plants, transmission lines, switchyards.
      • Telecommunications: Cell towers, data centers, server rooms, communication hubs.
      • Renewable Energy: Solar farms, wind power installations.
      • Oil & Gas Industry: Refineries, pipelines, storage facilities.
      • Transportation: Railway systems, airports.
      • Lightning Protection Systems (LPS): Integral component for effective lightning dissipation.

      Why Choose Our Copper Bonded Earthing Electrodes?

      We commit to delivering only the highest quality earthing solutions. Our electrodes undergo stringent quality control processes, from raw material sourcing to the final bonding and finishing. We offer:

      • Uncompromising Quality: Each electrode is meticulously manufactured to exceed industry standards for bonding, corrosion resistance, and mechanical strength.
      • Expert Support: Our team of specialists is available to assist you in selecting the right earthing solution for your specific project requirements.
      • Competitive Pricing: Premium quality doesn't have to mean premium price. We offer cost-effective solutions without sacrificing performance.
      • Reliable Performance: Invest in peace of mind knowing your earthing system is built on a foundation of superior protection and longevity.

      Safeguard your assets and ensure continuous operation with our robust Copper Bonded Earthing Electrodes. Contact us today for a consultation or to request a quote!

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