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Advanced Conductive Backfill Earthing Compound

Superior Grounding Performance for Critical Applications

Our Advanced Conductive Backfill Earthing Compound is a high-performance, non-corrosive, and environmentally friendly material meticulously engineered to provide superior, long-lasting grounding solutions for a wide range of electrical infrastructure. Designed to significantly reduce earth resistance, stabilize ground potential, and enhance the overall safety and reliability of earthing systems, it is the ideal choice for challenging soil conditions and critical applications.

Key Features & Innovations:

• Ultra-Low Earth Resistivity: Formulated with highly conductive materials, our compound achieves exceptionally low resistivity, significantly reducing ground resistance and ensuring rapid dissipation of fault currents and lightning strikes.
• Non-Corrosive & Inert: Chemically stable and non-reactive with earth electrodes (copper, galvanized steel), our compound prevents degradation and extends the lifespan of your grounding system. It will not leach harmful chemicals into the soil.
• Excellent Moisture Retention: Features advanced hygroscopic properties that allow it to absorb and retain moisture even in dry conditions, maintaining consistent performance year-round, unlike traditional backfills that dry out.
• Stable & Permanent Performance: Unlike salt-based solutions, our compound's resistivity is stable over time and across various environmental conditions, including temperature fluctuations and seasonal changes. It will not dissolve, decompose, or migrate.
• High Thermal Stability: Maintains its electrical and physical properties even under high fault current conditions, preventing thermal runaway and ensuring system integrity.
• Easy to Install: Supplied in a dry granular form, it can be mixed with water to create a slurry or applied dry around the earth electrode, making installation straightforward and labor-efficient.
• Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic, non-polluting, and compliant with international environmental standards. Safe for workers, groundwater, and local ecosystems.
• Versatile Application: Effective in all soil types, including rocky, sandy, and arid terrains, where natural soil resistivity is high or unstable.

Benefits for Your Earthing System:

• Enhanced Safety: Provides a more effective path for fault currents, significantly reducing touch and step voltages, protecting personnel and equipment.
• Improved Equipment Protection: Minimizes transient overvoltages, protecting sensitive electronic equipment from damage due to lightning and electrical surges.
• Long-Term Reliability: Ensures consistent and stable earth resistance readings over the lifetime of the installation, reducing maintenance requirements and costly repairs.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Reduces the need for extensive earthing networks or deep boreholes, leading to lower material and labor costs. Its permanence avoids repeat treatments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps achieve and maintain compliance with critical grounding standards (e.g., IEEE 80, NEC, BS 7430) for safe and reliable operations.
• Optimized Performance: Maximizes the efficiency of your earth electrodes, ensuring peak performance even in challenging environments.

Typical Applications:

• Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Substations, switchyards, power plants, transmission line towers.
• Telecommunications: Cell towers, data centers, communication shelters, broadcasting stations.
• Renewable Energy: Solar farms (PV installations), wind turbine foundations.
• Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing plants, chemical processing units, mining operations.
• Commercial & Residential: High-rise buildings, critical infrastructure, hospitals, airports.
• Lightning Protection Systems: Enhancing the effectiveness of lightning arresters and surge protection.
• Explosion-Proof Areas: Where reliable grounding is paramount for safety.

Technical Specifications (Typical Values - Refer to Datasheet for Specifics):

• Resistivity (Mixed with Water): < 0.1 Ohm-meter (typically 0.05 - 0.08 Ohm-meter)
• pH Value: 7.0 - 9.0 (Neutral to slightly alkaline)
• Thermal Resistivity: < 0.25 K.m/W
• Density (Dry): 1.0 - 1.2 kg/liter
• Density (Mixed Slurry): 1.2 - 1.4 kg/liter
• Water Requirement: Approx. 0.5 - 0.7 liters per kg (variable for desired consistency)
• Corrosivity: Non-corrosive to copper, galvanized steel, and common construction materials.
• Environmental Impact: Non-toxic, non-polluting, non-leaching.
• Shelf Life: > 5 years when stored in original, sealed packaging in a cool, dry place.
• Composition: Proprietary blend of highly conductive carbonaceous materials, hygroscopic compounds, and inert fillers.

Installation Guide (General - Refer to Detailed Instructions):

1. Excavation: Dig a trench or borehole to the required dimensions for your earth electrode.
2. Electrode Placement: Position the earth electrode (e.g., rod, plate, tape) in the center of the excavation.
3. Mixing (Optional): For a slurry application, gradually add the compound to clean water while mixing thoroughly until a smooth, workable paste or fluid slurry is achieved.
4. Backfilling: Pour or pack the compound evenly around the earth electrode, ensuring full contact. For dry application, compact the dry compound in layers around the electrode, then thoroughly water the area.
5. Compaction: Compact the compound gently to remove air voids and ensure good contact with the electrode and surrounding soil.
6. Completion: Cover with native soil and restore the surface.

Packaging:

• 25 kg (55 lb) Bags: Heavy-duty, moisture-resistant bags, palletized for bulk orders.
• 1000 kg (2200 lb) Bulk Bags: Available for large-scale projects, designed for efficient handling.

Compliance & Standards:

Our Advanced Conductive Backfill Earthing Compound is manufactured under stringent quality controls and is designed to help meet and exceed the requirements of international and national earthing standards, including:

• IEEE 80: Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
• BS 7430: Code of Practice for Protective Earthing of Electrical Installations
• NEC (NFPA 70): National Electrical Code
• IEC 62305: Protection against Lightning
• RoHS & REACH Compliant

Why Choose Our Advanced Earthing Compound?

With decades of experience in electrical safety solutions, our Advanced Conductive Backfill Earthing Compound represents the pinnacle of grounding technology. We combine cutting-edge material science with a commitment to environmental responsibility, delivering a product that not only outperforms but also lasts. Trust us for a safer, more reliable, and more cost-effective earthing solution for your critical infrastructure.

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