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Safeguard Your Assets: High-Performance Lightning Arrester
Protect your critical electrical infrastructure and sensitive equipment from the devastating effects of transient overvoltages caused by lightning strikes and switching surges. Our advanced Lightning Arresters are engineered for superior performance, reliability, and longevity, ensuring continuous operation and safeguarding your investments.
What is a Lightning Arrester?
A Lightning Arrester (also known as a surge arrester or surge diverter) is a protective device used to divert dangerous high-voltage surges to the ground, thereby limiting the voltage that reaches connected equipment. It acts as a safety valve, providing a low-impedance path to ground for surge currents while maintaining high impedance to normal operating voltages.
Key Features & Engineering Excellence
Our Lightning Arresters are designed with cutting-edge technology and robust materials to deliver unparalleled protection:
Advanced Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Varistors: Utilizes gapless Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) blocks with superior non-linear current-voltage characteristics, ensuring rapid response and highly effective surge diversion.
High Energy Absorption Capacity: Engineered to withstand and dissipate extreme surge currents and energy, providing maximum protection even under severe lightning conditions.
Low Residual Voltage: Clamps transient overvoltages to a very low and safe level, minimizing stress on insulation and protecting sensitive electronic components.
Rapid Response Time: Activates in nanoseconds, responding instantly to voltage surges before they can cause damage.
Robust & Weather-Resistant Housing: Available in high-quality polymer (silicone rubber) or porcelain options, offering excellent UV stability, hydrophobicity, pollution resistance, and mechanical strength for outdoor environments.
Explosion-Proof Design (Optional): Internal pressure relief system for enhanced safety in case of severe internal failures.
Contamination & Arc Resistance: Designed to perform reliably in heavily polluted or challenging atmospheric conditions.
Compliance with International Standards: Fully compliant with IEC 60099-4, IEEE C62.11, ANSI, and other relevant national and international standards.
Compact & Lightweight Design: Facilitates easier handling, transport, and installation.
Unrivaled Benefits for Your Operations
Investing in our Lightning Arresters translates directly into significant advantages for your electrical systems:
Maximized Equipment Lifespan: Protects transformers, switchgear, motors, generators, and other critical assets from insulation breakdown and costly damage.
Reduced Downtime & Enhanced Reliability: Prevents operational interruptions caused by surge-induced failures, ensuring continuous power supply and productivity.
Significant Cost Savings: Avoids expensive repairs, replacements, and unscheduled maintenance related to surge damage.
Enhanced Safety: Safeguards personnel and facilities from potential hazards associated with high-voltage transients and arc flash.
Peace of Mind: Ensures compliance with safety regulations and provides confidence in the resilience of your electrical infrastructure.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of voltages and protection levels across various industries.
Diverse Applications
Our Lightning Arresters are essential for protecting vital assets in numerous sectors, including:
Power Transmission & Distribution Networks: Substations, overhead lines, cable systems.
Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing plants, chemical processing plants, data centers.
Commercial Buildings: High-rise buildings, hospitals, communication centers.
Renewable Energy Systems: Solar farms, wind turbine generators, battery storage systems.
Telecommunication Infrastructure: Communication towers, broadcasting stations.
Oil & Gas Refineries: Critical equipment in hazardous environments.
Residential & Municipal Utilities: Ensuring stable power delivery to communities.
Technical Specifications (Example – Specific values vary by model)
Parameter
Value (Example)
Unit
Type
Station Class / Distribution Class
Rated Voltage (Ur)
3 kV - 550 kV
kV
Nominal Discharge Current (In)
5 kA - 20 kA
kA (8/20 µs)
High Current Impulse (Ipeak)
100 kA - 200 kA
kA (4/10 µs)
Residual Voltage (Up)
3.2 x Ur (max)
kV
Energy Absorption Capability
1.8 kJ/kV - 8.0 kJ/kV (Ur)
kJ
BIL Withstand
Up to 1550 kV
kV
Housing Material
Silicone Rubber / Porcelain
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +55°C
°C
Standards Met
IEC 60099-4, IEEE C62.11
Mounting Options
Vertical, Horizontal, Pedestal
Note: Please refer to individual product datasheets for precise technical specifications, ratings, and dimensions.
Why Choose Our Lightning Arrester?
With decades of expertise in electrical protection, we stand for:
Uncompromising Quality: Manufactured using premium materials and stringent quality control processes.
Proven Performance: Extensively tested in accredited laboratories and field-proven in diverse applications worldwide.
Innovative Design: Continuously integrating the latest advancements in surge protection technology.
Dedicated Support: Our team of experts is ready to assist you in selecting the ideal arrester for your specific requirements.
Long-Term Value: A reliable investment that pays dividends through enhanced protection and operational continuity.
Don't leave your valuable assets vulnerable to the unpredictable forces of nature. Choose our high-performance Lightning Arresters for superior protection and peace of mind.
