Description

Premium Copper-Bonded Earthing Electrode

The Foundation of a Safe and Stable Electrical System

Our Premium Copper-Bonded Earthing Electrode is a critical component designed to establish a robust and reliable connection to the earth, forming the cornerstone of any effective grounding system. Engineered for superior performance, longevity, and safety, it provides the essential low-resistance path needed to dissipate fault currents, lightning strikes, and transient surges, protecting personnel, sensitive equipment, and ensuring optimal system stability.

Key Features:

• High-Purity Copper Bonding: Manufactured with a high-tensile steel core uniformly bonded with a minimum of 250 microns (or specified thickness conforming to standards like UL 467) of 99.9% pure electrolytic copper. This ensures exceptional conductivity and superior corrosion resistance.
• Corrosion Resistance: The thick, molecularly bonded copper layer provides an excellent barrier against oxidation and corrosive soil conditions, significantly extending the electrode's service life compared to galvanized alternatives.
• High Tensile Strength: The robust steel core allows for easy and deep mechanical driving into various soil types without bending, mushrooming, or fracturing, ensuring a secure and stable installation.
• Consistent Conductivity: The uniform copper coating guarantees consistent electrical performance throughout the electrode's length, minimizing resistance to earth.
• Cost-Effective Longevity: Designed for a lifespan of over 30 years, reducing the need for frequent replacement and maintenance.
• Versatile Design: Available in various diameters and lengths, with optional threading for seamless connection with couplers, driving heads, and clamps, adapting to diverse installation requirements.
• Compliance & Certification: Manufactured to meet and exceed stringent international standards, including UL 467, IEEE 80, IEC 62561-2, and relevant local electrical codes, ensuring reliability and acceptance in professional installations.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Safety: Provides a safe path for fault currents, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock to personnel and minimizing fire hazards.
• Equipment Protection: Dissipates harmful surges and lightning energy, preventing damage to expensive electrical and electronic equipment, extending their operational life.
• System Stability: Reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), providing a stable reference ground for sensitive electronic systems, improving signal integrity and performance.
• Long-Term Reliability: Resists degradation in harsh underground environments, offering a dependable grounding solution for decades.
• Ease of Installation: The rigid steel core and design facilitate straightforward installation, often requiring only standard driving tools.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps installations meet local and international grounding requirements, avoiding potential fines or operational shutdowns.

Applications:

Our Copper-Bonded Earthing Electrodes are ideal for a wide range of critical applications, including:

• Residential & Commercial Buildings: General electrical grounding for safety.
• Industrial Facilities: Grounding for machinery, control panels, and electrical distribution systems.
• Data Centers & Telecommunications: Providing stable earth reference for sensitive networking equipment and ensuring uninterrupted operation.
• Power Generation & Substations: Critical for high-voltage grounding and fault current dissipation.
• Renewable Energy Systems: Essential grounding for solar PV arrays, wind turbines, and energy storage systems.
• Lightning Protection Systems: Serving as the primary earth termination for diverting lightning energy safely into the ground.
• Oil & Gas Installations: Grounding in hazardous environments.
• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Ensuring patient safety and equipment reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Material: High-tensile low-carbon steel core, electro-molecularly bonded with pure electrolytic copper.
• Copper Purity: 99.9% minimum.
• Copper Bonding Thickness:
  • Standard: ≥ 250 microns (0.25 mm)
  • Heavy Duty: ≥ 330 microns (0.33 mm)
  • Custom: Available upon request.
• Diameter Options:
  • 12.7 mm (1/2")
  • 14.2 mm (9/16")
  • 16 mm (5/8")
  • 17.2 mm (11/16")
  • 19 mm (3/4")
  • 25 mm (1")
• Length Options:
  • 1.2 meters (4 feet)
  • 1.5 meters (5 feet)
  • 2.4 meters (8 feet)
  • 3.0 meters (10 feet)
  • Custom lengths available.
• Tensile Strength: Typically > 600 N/mm² (or 90,000 PSI).
• Threading: UNC standard (optional, for extendable rods and couplers).
• Corrosion Rate: Extremely low, ensuring consistent performance over decades.
• Standards Complied: UL 467, IEEE 80, IEC 62561-2, BS EN 50522, IS 3043.

Why Choose Our Earthing Electrodes?

We are committed to delivering grounding solutions that offer unparalleled safety and performance. Our Earthing Electrodes undergo rigorous quality control processes, from raw material inspection to final product testing, ensuring every electrode meets the highest industry standards. With a focus on durability, compliance, and customer satisfaction, our products provide peace of mind and long-term value for all your grounding needs.

Ensure the integrity and safety of your electrical infrastructure. Contact us today to learn more about our Premium Copper-Bonded Earthing Electrodes or to request a quote.