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Superior Performance Copper Bonded Ground Rods & Comprehensive Earthing Accessories

Ensure the utmost safety, reliability, and longevity of your electrical systems with our premium range of Copper Bonded Ground Rods and a complete suite of Earthing Accessories. Engineered for exceptional conductivity, corrosion resistance, and structural integrity, our products provide a robust foundation for effective grounding and lightning protection in diverse applications.

Copper Bonded Ground Rods

Our Copper Bonded Ground Rods are designed to meet stringent international standards, offering a cost-effective yet highly efficient alternative to solid copper rods.

Key Features of Our Copper Bonded Rods:

• High-Tensile Steel Core: Utilizes a low-carbon, high-tensile steel core that ensures superior strength, rigidity, and resistance to bending during installation, even in challenging soil conditions.
• Pure Electrolytic Copper Bonding: A molecularly bonded layer of 99.9% pure electrolytic copper coats the steel core. This permanent bond guarantees consistent electrical performance and exceptional corrosion protection.
• Consistent Copper Thickness: Available in various copper thicknesses (e.g., 250, 300, 350 microns or customized) to meet specific design life requirements and standards like UL 467, IEEE 80, BS EN 50164, and IEC 62561.
• Corrosion Resistance: The copper layer provides excellent resistance to oxidation and corrosion, significantly extending the lifespan of the ground rod even in aggressive soil environments.
• Low Resistance: The high conductivity of the copper surface ensures minimal impedance to earth, facilitating the safe dissipation of fault currents and lightning strikes.
• Threaded & Unthreaded Options: Available with precision-rolled threads for easy extension using couplings, or plain pointed ends for direct driving.
• Durability: The robust construction ensures they withstand the rigors of installation and provide decades of reliable service.

Benefits of Choosing Our Copper Bonded Rods:

• Enhanced Safety: Provides a low-resistance path to earth, protecting personnel and sensitive equipment from dangerous electrical surges and faults.
• Cost-Effective: Offers the performance of solid copper at a fraction of the cost, making it an economically viable solution for large-scale projects.
• Long Lifespan: Superior corrosion resistance and robust construction ensure a long operational life with minimal maintenance.
• Easy Installation: High tensile strength allows for direct driving into the ground, reducing installation time and labor costs.
• Standards Compliant: Manufactured to meet and exceed major international grounding standards, ensuring reliability and acceptance globally.

Comprehensive Range of Earthing Accessories

To complement our ground rods and ensure a complete, compliant, and highly effective earthing system, we offer a wide array of precision-engineered accessories.

Our Range of Earthing Accessories Includes:

• Ground Rod Clamps:
  • 'U' Bolt Clamps: For secure connections of various conductor types (flat, round) to ground rods.
  • Square Clamps: Heavy-duty clamps designed for robust connections.
  • Rod-to-Tape Clamps: Specialized clamps for connecting earth tapes to ground rods.
  • Test Clamps: Designed for easy disconnection and testing of the earthing system.
• Ground Rod Couplings:
  • Threaded Couplings: For mechanically joining multiple threaded ground rods, ensuring a continuous, low-resistance path. Made from high-strength brass or copper alloy.
  • Drive Rod Connectors: For connecting unthreaded rods with a secure, driven fit.
• Driving Heads & Studs:
  • Driving Studs/Heads: Designed to protect the ground rod's threads and tip during installation, ensuring a straight drive and preventing damage. Available for both threaded and unthreaded rods.
• Inspection Pits / Earth Chambers:
  • Heavy-Duty Plastic Inspection Pits: Lightweight, durable, and chemical-resistant, providing easy access for testing and maintenance.
  • Concrete Inspection Pits: Robust and load-bearing, ideal for areas with heavy traffic.
• Exothermic Welding Materials:
  • Thermite Welding Kits: For creating molecular, permanent, and highly conductive connections between ground rods, conductors, and other metallic structures, ensuring zero resistance over time. Includes weld metal, molds, and ignition materials.
• Earth Enhancing Compound (EEC):
  • A highly conductive, non-corrosive, and maintenance-free material used to lower the earthing resistance of existing systems, especially in areas with poor soil resistivity.
• Disconnecting Links:
  • Allows for the isolation of the earth electrode for routine testing without disrupting the entire system.

Applications:

Our Copper Bonded Rods and Accessories are essential for:

• Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, transmission lines, power plants.
• Telecommunications: Cell towers, data centers, communication infrastructure.
• Industrial Facilities: Factories, manufacturing plants, chemical processing units.
• Commercial & Residential Buildings: Ensuring occupant safety and equipment protection.
• Renewable Energy: Solar farms, wind turbines.
• Lightning Protection Systems: Diverting high-current lightning strikes safely to ground.
• Surge Protection Systems: Protecting sensitive electronics from transient overvoltages.

Technical Specifications (General):

• Material: High-tensile steel core, 99.9% pure electrolytic copper.
• Copper Bonding: Molecularly bonded, highly uniform thickness.
• Copper Thickness: Standard options: 250, 300, 350 microns. Custom thicknesses available upon request.
• Diameter Range: 10mm to 38mm (various imperial and metric sizes).
• Length Range: 1 meter to 3 meters (custom lengths available).
• Standards Compliance: UL 467, IEC 62561-2, BS EN 50164, IEEE 80, IS 3043.

Why Choose Our Copper Bonded Rods & Accessories?

• Uncompromised Quality: Manufactured using state-of-the-art processes and premium materials, ensuring superior performance and durability.
• Industry Compliance: All products meet or exceed the toughest national and international earthing standards.
• Comprehensive Solutions: A single source for all your grounding and earthing requirements, simplifying procurement and ensuring system compatibility.
• Expert Support: Our team of specialists is available to assist with product selection, technical specifications, and system design.
• Reliability & Longevity: Invest in a grounding system that offers decades of maintenance-free service and peace of mind.

Contact us today to discuss your specific earthing project requirements and let our experts help you design a safe, reliable, and compliant grounding solution.