Description

Premium Copper Bonded Grounding Rods

Ensuring Unparalleled Safety and Optimal Electrical Performance

Our Copper Bonded Grounding Rods are meticulously engineered to provide superior performance and longevity in all types of earthing and lightning protection systems. As a critical component for effective grounding, these rods deliver an unbeatable combination of high conductivity, exceptional corrosion resistance, and robust mechanical strength, ensuring maximum safety and reliability for your electrical installations.

Crafted from a high-tensile steel core, molecularly bonded with a thick, uniform layer of 99.9% pure electrolytic copper, our grounding rods surpass conventional standards, offering a durable and cost-effective solution for diverse applications.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Superior Conductivity: The 99.9% pure electrolytic copper bonding provides an extremely low-resistance path to earth, crucial for dissipating fault currents and lightning strikes effectively.
• Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: The thick copper layer offers excellent protection against corrosion in various soil conditions, extending the lifespan of the grounding system significantly.
• High Mechanical Strength: A robust, high-tensile steel core (typically >600 N/mm² tensile strength) ensures the rod can withstand deep driving with power hammers or manual driving without bending, mushrooming, or breaking.
• Molecular Bonding: The copper layer is molecularly bonded to the steel core, preventing separation, cracking, and peeling during installation or under fault conditions, unlike simple copper plating.
• Uniform Copper Thickness: Manufactured with a consistent and specified copper thickness (e.g., minimum 0.25mm / 250 microns), guaranteeing reliable performance across the entire rod length.
• Long Lifespan & Cost-Effectiveness: Due to their inherent durability and resistance to degradation, these rods offer a longer service life, reducing the need for frequent replacement and lowering long-term maintenance costs.
• Ease of Installation: Equipped with a chamfered or pointed tip for effortless ground penetration and a flat or threaded end for coupling with other rods or connecting to earthing conductors.
• Compliance & Certification: Manufactured to stringent international standards, including UL 467, IEC 62561-2, BS EN 50164-2, and IEEE Std 80, ensuring global acceptance and reliability.

Technical Specifications:

• Core Material: High-tensile steel (e.g., ASTM A529 Grade 50 or equivalent)
• Bonding Material: 99.9% pure electrolytic copper
• Copper Thickness:
  • Standard: 0.25mm (250 microns)
  • Heavy Duty: 0.50mm (500 microns) or as per specific project requirements
  • Can be customized based on standard (e.g., UL minimum 0.06mm)
• Diameter:
  • 1/2" (12.7mm)
  • 5/8" (15.88mm)
  • 3/4" (19.05mm)
  • 1" (25.4mm)
  • Custom diameters available upon request
• Length:
  • 1.2 meters (4 feet)
  • 1.8 meters (6 feet)
  • 2.4 meters (8 feet)
  • 3.0 meters (10 feet)
  • Custom lengths up to 6 meters available
• Tensile Strength: Typically >600 N/mm² (600 MPa)
• Finish: Bright, smooth copper surface
• End Treatment: One end pointed/chamfered, other end flat or threaded (UNC thread) for couplers.

Applications:

Our Copper Bonded Grounding Rods are essential for:

• Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Grounding Systems: Providing a safe path for fault currents.
• Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Substations, transformers, switchyards.
• Telecommunications & Data Centers: Protecting sensitive electronic equipment.
• Lightning Protection Systems: Diverting dangerous lightning strikes safely to earth.
• Oil & Gas Facilities: Ensuring safety in hazardous environments.
• Renewable Energy Installations: Solar farms, wind turbines.
• High-Voltage Installations: Critical for safety and operational stability.

Why Choose Our Copper Bonded Rods?

We pride ourselves on delivering grounding solutions that combine advanced engineering with uncompromising quality. Our Copper Bonded Rods are manufactured using state-of-the-art electro-plating processes, ensuring a durable, corrosion-resistant, and highly conductive product. When you choose our rods, you invest in:

• Reliability: Products built to perform flawlessly under demanding conditions.
• Safety: A critical component in protecting personnel and assets from electrical hazards.
• Durability: Engineered for a long service life, even in aggressive soil environments.
• Compliance: Adherence to the highest international standards.
• Expert Support: Our team is ready to assist you in selecting the right grounding solution for your project.

Ordering Information:

Available in a range of diameters, lengths, and copper thicknesses to suit specific project requirements. Accessories such as clamps, couplers, and driving studs are also available.

To request a quote or for more information, please contact our sales team today!

Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Always refer to the latest product datasheets for exact details. Professional installation is recommended to ensure optimal performance and safety.