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Copper Bonded Grounding Electrode
Superior Earth Grounding for Uncompromised Safety & Performance
Ensure the utmost safety and reliability of your electrical installations with our premium Copper Bonded Grounding Electrodes. Engineered for superior earth contact and long-lasting performance, these electrodes are the cornerstone of effective grounding systems, protecting personnel, equipment, and sensitive electronics from fault currents and lightning strikes.
Our Copper Bonded Electrodes combine the strength of high-tensile steel with the exceptional conductivity and corrosion resistance of pure copper, offering a cost-effective and robust solution for all your earthing requirements.
Key Features
High-Strength Steel Core: Provides exceptional mechanical strength, allowing for deep driving into diverse soil conditions without bending, mushrooming, or damage.
99.9% Pure Electrolytic Copper Bonding: A uniform, minimum 250-micron (0.25mm) layer of pure, highly conductive copper is molecularly bonded to the steel core. Custom thicknesses up to 500 microns or more are available.
Molecular Bonding Process: Achieves an inseparable, permanent bond between copper and steel, preventing delamination, cracking, or peeling during installation and throughout its lifespan, even under stress.
Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: The thick copper layer offers robust protection against oxidation, rust, and chemical degradation in various soil environments, significantly extending service life to 30 years or more.
High Conductivity: Delivers a stable, low-resistance path to earth, crucial for rapidly dissipating fault currents and lightning discharges effectively and maintaining a stable ground reference.
Versatile Options: Available in a wide range of diameters (e.g., 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 1") and lengths (e.g., 4 ft, 6 ft, 8 ft, 10 ft), with pointed or threaded configurations for easy installation and seamless coupling.
Theft Deterrent: Less attractive to thieves compared to pure copper rods, protecting your investment without compromising performance.
Standards Compliant: Manufactured to meet or exceed international grounding standards such as UL 467, IEEE 80, BS EN 50522, IEC 62561, and local electrical codes.
Benefits
Enhanced Safety: Provides a safe, low-impedance path for fault currents, significantly reducing the risk of electric shock, equipment damage, and fire hazards.
Equipment Protection: Safeguards sensitive electronic equipment and machinery from voltage transients, surges, and overloads, ensuring operational continuity.
System Stability: Improves the overall stability and performance of electrical systems by maintaining a stable and consistent ground reference.
Cost-Effective Solution: Offers the superior electrical properties of copper at a fraction of the cost of solid copper rods, combined with the superior mechanical strength of steel.
Easy & Efficient Installation: Can be easily driven into the ground using conventional power tools or manual methods, with threaded options allowing for seamless extension for deeper earth penetration.
Long-Term Reliability: Designed for a maintenance-free service life of decades, minimizing replacement costs and ensuring consistent grounding performance.
Durability in Harsh Environments: Withstands aggressive soil chemistries, moisture, and adverse weather conditions, ensuring sustained performance.
Applications
Our Copper Bonded Grounding Electrodes are indispensable for a broad spectrum of grounding applications across various industries:
Residential and Commercial Buildings: Main service panel grounding, sub-panel grounding.
HVAC Systems & Renewable Energy Installations: Grounding for solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps.
Oil & Gas Facilities: Grounding for pipelines, storage tanks, and processing equipment.
Railways & Transportation Infrastructure: Signal grounding, trackside equipment protection.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Detail
Core Material
High-Tensile Low Carbon Steel (e.g., ASTM A36, JIS G3101)
Bonding Material
99.9% Pure Electrolytic Copper
Bonding Type
Molecular / Electrolytic (non-laminated)
Copper Coating
Standard: Min. 250 microns (0.25mm)
Optional: 330, 400, 500 microns+ (customizable)
Diameter Range
1/2" (12.7mm) to 1" (25.4mm); other custom diameters available
Length Range
4 ft (1.2m) to 10 ft (3m) standard; custom lengths up to 20 ft+
Tensile Strength
>600 N/mm² (or 90,000 PSI min.)
Straightness
<1mm per meter deviation
Resistance
Highly resistant to corrosion, bending, and mechanical stress
Connection Type
Pointed (for direct driving), Threaded (for extendable rods)
Standards Met
UL 467, IEEE 80, BS EN 50522, IEC 62561, NFPA 70 (NEC)
Operating Temp.
-40°C to +80°C
Why Choose Our Copper Bonded Electrodes?
Unrivaled Quality Assurance: We adhere to the most stringent manufacturing processes and implement rigorous quality control at every stage, ensuring every electrode meets and exceeds the highest industry standards for purity, bonding integrity, and performance.
Expert Technical Support: Our team of experienced engineers and grounding specialists is available to assist you with product selection, system design, and technical advice tailored to your specific project requirements.
Customization Capabilities: Beyond our extensive range of standard sizes, we offer comprehensive customization options for diameter, length, and copper coating thickness to perfectly match your unique specifications.
Competitive Pricing: Benefit from premium quality and superior performance without compromising your budget, offering exceptional long-term value.
Reliable Supply Chain: With efficient logistics and robust inventory management, we ensure timely delivery for projects of any scale, from small residential installations to large industrial complexes.
Commitment to Safety: We are dedicated to providing products that form the bedrock of safe and reliable electrical systems, protecting lives and investments.
Complementary Products & Accessories
To build a complete and robust grounding system, explore our comprehensive range of related accessories:
Ground Rod Clamps: High-quality bronze, copper, or stainless steel clamps for secure conductor connection.
Ground Rod Couplers: Threaded brass or bronze couplers for extending ground rods to desired depths.
Driving Heads & Sockets: Durable steel components for safe and efficient driving of electrodes.
Exothermic Welding Materials: For permanent, molecularly bonded connections between conductors and electrodes.
Grounding Enhancement Backfills: Low-resistance compounds to improve earth contact in challenging soil conditions.
Inspection Pits: For easy access and testing of grounding connections.
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