Description
Premium High-Conductivity Copper Earthing Plates
Ensure Uncompromised Safety, System Stability, and Equipment Protection with Our Superior Copper Earthing Plates.
Product Overview
Our Copper Earthing Plates are meticulously engineered to provide a low-resistance path to the earth, safeguarding personnel, sensitive electronic equipment, and entire electrical systems from the dangers of fault currents, lightning strikes, and transient voltages. Crafted from high-purity electrolytic copper, these earthing plates offer exceptional electrical conductivity and robust corrosion resistance, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting grounding solution for the most demanding applications.
Key Features & Advantages
- Exceptional Electrical Conductivity: Made from 99.9% pure electrolytic grade copper (ETP Grade), our plates offer superior conductivity, efficiently dissipating fault currents and ensuring stable grounding resistance.
- Corrosion Resistance: Copper's inherent resistance to oxidation and corrosion ensures longevity and consistent performance, even in aggressive soil conditions or coastal environments.
- High Mechanical Strength: Robust and durable, these plates can withstand burial stresses and environmental factors without degradation.
- Precision Manufacturing: Uniform thickness and smooth, burr-free edges ensure optimal contact with the surrounding soil and ease of installation.
- Versatile Dimensions: Available in a wide range of standard sizes and thicknesses, with custom dimensions available to meet specific project requirements.
- Pre-Drilled Holes (Optional): Can be supplied with pre-drilled holes for easy connection of earthing conductors, ensuring secure and reliable terminations.
- Standards Compliant: Manufactured in accordance with relevant national and international standards such as IS 3024, IEC 62561-2, and IEEE 80, guaranteeing quality and performance.
- Long Lifespan: Offers a significantly longer operational life compared to other earthing materials, resulting in reduced maintenance and replacement costs.
Benefits of Reliable Earthing
- Enhanced Safety: Protects human life from electric shock by providing a safe path for fault currents.
- Equipment Protection: Safeguards expensive electrical and electronic equipment from damage due to surges, overvoltages, and lightning strikes.
- System Stability: Helps stabilize voltage within electrical systems, preventing fluctuations and improving overall operational efficiency.
- Reduced Downtime: Minimizes equipment failures and operational interruptions, leading to increased productivity.
- Compliance: Meets regulatory requirements for electrical safety and grounding systems.
- Improved Signal Integrity: Essential for sensitive instrumentation and communication systems to prevent noise and interference.
Technical Specifications
- Material: 99.9% Pure Electrolytic Copper (ETP Grade)
- Purity: Minimum 99.9% Cu
- Standard Dimensions (L x W):
- 300mm x 300mm (12" x 12")
- 600mm x 600mm (24" x 24")
- 900mm x 900mm (36" x 36")
- Custom dimensions available upon request.
- Standard Thicknesses:
- 3mm (0.118")
- 6mm (0.236")
- 10mm (0.394")
- Other thicknesses available upon request.
- Density: 8.94 g/cm³
- Conductivity: ~100% IACS (International Annealed Copper Standard)
- Tensile Strength: 200-250 MPa
- Hardness: 45-60 HRB
- Applicable Standards: IS 3024, IEC 62561-2, IEEE 80, BS 7430
Typical Applications
Our Copper Earthing Plates are indispensable in a diverse range of industries and settings:
- Industrial Plants: Chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and processing facilities.
- Power Generation & Substations: Critical for high-voltage systems, transformers, and switchgear.
- Telecommunications: Cell towers, data centers, and communication infrastructure.
- Renewable Energy: Solar farms (PV installations), wind turbine grounding.
- Commercial & Residential Buildings: Main electrical service entrances, lightning protection systems.
- Data Centers & IT Infrastructure: Protecting sensitive servers and networking equipment.
- Petrochemical Facilities: Ensuring safety in hazardous environments.
- Railway & Metro Systems: Grounding of tracks, signalling, and overhead lines.
- Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities: Critical for uninterrupted power and equipment safety.
Installation & Maintenance
Installation should always be performed by qualified personnel, adhering to local electrical codes and engineering specifications. The plates are typically buried horizontally in a prepared pit, surrounded by a conductive backfill compound to reduce earth resistance and improve performance. Due to copper's inherent stability, these plates require minimal maintenance once installed, offering a truly 'fit-and-forget' solution.
Why Choose Our Copper Earthing Plates?
- Guaranteed Purity: We use only the highest grade of electrolytic copper, ensuring maximum conductivity and durability.
- Quality Manufacturing: Our plates are produced using state-of-the-art processes, ensuring consistent quality, precise dimensions, and superior finish.
- Rigorous Testing: Each batch undergoes stringent quality control checks to meet or exceed industry standards.
- Customization Capability: We offer flexible manufacturing to produce plates tailored to your unique project specifications.
- Expert Support: Our team of experts is available to assist with product selection and technical inquiries.
- Competitive Pricing: High-quality products at cost-effective prices, offering excellent value for your investment.
Invest in the ultimate protection for your electrical systems. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and receive a detailed quote for our Premium Copper Earthing Plates.