Description

COPPER BONDED PIPE ELECTRODE

Reliable Grounding | Exceptional Conductivity | Unmatched Durability

The Copper Bonded Pipe Electrode is a critical component for establishing robust and long-lasting earthing systems in various industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Engineered for maximum conductivity and longevity, our electrodes combine the high tensile strength of steel with the excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of copper, ensuring a stable and reliable low-resistance path to earth for effective protection against electrical faults, lightning strikes, and transient overvoltages.

Key Features:

• Molecular Copper Bonding: A uniform, permanent, and inseparable layer of 99.9% pure electrolytic copper is molecularly bonded to a high-strength steel core. This ensures maximum surface contact for superior electrical conductivity and prevents delamination.
• High Tensile Steel Core: Provides exceptional mechanical strength, allowing for deep driving into diverse soil conditions without bending or breaking, ensuring a secure and stable installation.
• Superior Corrosion Resistance: The thick copper layer offers excellent protection against corrosion, rust, and degradation caused by soil chemicals, moisture, and electrolysis, significantly extending the electrode's service life.
• Exceptional Electrical Conductivity: With a conductivity rating superior to galvanized steel, our electrodes facilitate efficient dissipation of fault currents and lightning surges, ensuring rapid and safe discharge.
• Long Service Life: Designed to withstand harsh underground environments for decades, minimizing maintenance and replacement costs over the system's lifetime.
• Consistent Performance: The molecular bond ensures stable and consistent electrical performance throughout the electrode's lifespan, even under varying soil conditions.
• Versatile Sizing: Available in a comprehensive range of diameters and lengths to meet specific grounding requirements and soil resistivity challenges.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a more economical and mechanically robust alternative to solid copper rods, without compromising on performance.

Technical Specifications (Typical):

• Material:
  • Core: High-tensile, low-carbon steel (e.g., Q235, SAE 1010/1020)
  • Bonding: 99.9% pure electrolytic copper
• Copper Layer Thickness: Typically 250 microns (0.25mm) or greater, compliant with international standards (e.g., UL 467, IEC 62561-2).
• Diameter Range: 12.7mm (1/2"), 14.2mm (5/8"), 16mm, 17.2mm, 19mm (3/4"), 25mm (1")
• Length Range: 1 meter (3.3ft), 1.5 meter (5ft), 2 meter (6.6ft), 2.4 meter (8ft), 3 meter (10ft) – custom lengths available upon request.
• Tensile Strength: >600 N/mm² (80,000 psi)
• Bonding Type: Molecular/Electrolytic Process
• Hardness: HRC 100-150 (Copper Layer)

Applications:

• Industrial Facilities: Factories, manufacturing plants, heavy machinery grounding.
• Commercial Buildings: Office complexes, shopping centers, hotels.
• Residential Grounding: Homes, apartments, multi-dwelling units.
• Telecommunication & Data Centers: Protecting sensitive electronic equipment.
• Power Generation & Distribution: Substations, power plants, transmission towers.
• Lightning Protection Systems: Diverting lightning currents safely to ground.
• Surge Protection Systems: Safeguarding equipment from transient overvoltages.
• Oil & Gas Sector: Refineries, pipelines, offshore platforms.
• Renewable Energy: Solar farms, wind turbine grounding.
• Cathodic Protection: As sacrificial anodes in certain configurations or for supporting CP systems.

Why Choose Our Copper Bonded Pipe Electrodes?

• Certified Quality: Manufactured under strict quality control processes, adhering to global standards like UL 467, IEC 62561-2, and IEEE 80.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Our molecular bonding process ensures a permanent, non-peeling copper layer, guaranteeing performance and longevity.
• Expert Support: Our team provides technical assistance and guidance for selecting the optimal grounding solution for your specific needs.
• Reliability & Safety: Invest in peace of mind with a grounding solution that consistently delivers superior performance and enhances overall electrical safety.
• Environmental Durability: Engineered to perform flawlessly in a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, from dry rocky terrain to corrosive coastal areas.

Installation & Accessories:

Our Copper Bonded Pipe Electrodes are designed for easy installation using standard driving equipment. We also offer a full range of complementary accessories to facilitate a complete and efficient grounding system:

• Driving Heads: For secure installation without damaging the electrode.
• Couplers: To extend electrodes for deeper grounding requirements.
• Ground Rod Clamps: For reliable connection to grounding conductors.
• Earthing Compounds: To reduce soil resistivity and enhance electrode performance.

Ensure the safety and longevity of your electrical infrastructure. Contact us today to discuss your specific grounding requirements and request a quote for our premium Copper Bonded Pipe Electrodes.

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