Description

Copper Earthing Electrode - Superior Grounding for Uncompromised Safety

Product Overview

The Copper Earthing Electrode is a critical component in any electrical grounding system, designed to provide a safe and effective path for fault currents, lightning strikes, and static electricity to dissipate into the earth. Crafted from high-purity electrolytic copper, our electrodes offer unparalleled conductivity and exceptional resistance to corrosion, ensuring a stable and long-lasting earthing solution for a wide range of applications.

Essential for protecting personnel, sensitive equipment, and entire electrical installations, our copper earthing electrodes guarantee reliable performance even in harsh environmental conditions.

Key Features

• High-Purity Electrolytic Copper (99.9% Cu): Guarantees maximum conductivity and minimal resistance, crucial for efficient fault current dissipation and lightning protection.
• Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Unlike other materials, copper naturally resists oxidation and corrosion, ensuring a stable connection to the earth over decades, even in aggressive soil conditions.
• Robust Mechanical Strength: Manufactured to withstand the rigors of installation, our electrodes maintain structural integrity when driven into the ground.
• Consistent Performance: Provides a stable and low-resistance path to earth, crucial for maintaining voltage stability and preventing dangerous potential differences.
• Longevity & Durability: Designed for a long service life, minimizing the need for replacement and reducing maintenance costs.
• Versatile Sizing & Configuration: Available in various diameters and lengths, with options for threaded or plain ends, to meet specific project requirements and soil resistivity conditions.
• Compliance with International Standards: Manufactured in accordance with leading global standards such as IEC 62561, UL 467, IEEE 80, and BS 7430, ensuring safety and performance.

Benefits

• Enhanced Safety: Protects personnel from electric shock and equipment from damage by providing a reliable path for fault currents.
• Equipment Protection: Safeguards sensitive electronics and machinery from overvoltage damage caused by lightning strikes and electrical surges.
• System Stability: Helps to stabilize voltage levels, improving the overall reliability and performance of electrical systems.
• Reduced Maintenance: Its inherent corrosion resistance means fewer inspections and replacements, leading to lower lifecycle costs.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent safety and electrical codes, ensuring your installations are fully compliant.
• Long-Term Reliability: Offers peace of mind with a grounding solution that remains effective for many years.

Technical Specifications (Standard Options - Customization Available)

• Material: High-Purity Electrolytic Copper (≥ 99.9% Cu)
• Typical Diameters: 12.7 mm (1/2"), 17.2 mm (5/8"), 25.4 mm (1")
• Typical Lengths: 1.2 meters (4 ft), 2.4 meters (8 ft), 3.0 meters (10 ft)
  • (Other custom lengths and diameters available upon request)
• Connection Type:
  • Plain: For direct clamping connections.
  • Threaded: For coupling multiple rods together to achieve greater depths.
  • Tapered: For ease of driving and coupling.
• Tensile Strength: Minimum 200 N/mm²
• Surface Finish: Smooth and polished, ensuring excellent contact with the earth.
• Standards Complied: IEC 62561 Series (e.g., IEC 62561-2), UL 467, IEEE 80, BS 7430.
• Optional Accessories: Earthing clamps, inspection pits, coupling dowels, driving heads, termination kits.

Applications

Our Copper Earthing Electrodes are indispensable for a diverse range of sectors and installations:

• Residential & Commercial Buildings: Essential for general electrical safety.
• Industrial Facilities: Protection for machinery, control panels, and automation systems.
• Telecommunication Towers & Data Centers: Critical for protecting sensitive electronics from transient voltages.
• Solar & Wind Farms: Grounding inverter stations, panels, and turbines.
• Substations & Power Generation Plants: High-current fault path and lightning protection.
• Lightning Protection Systems: As the primary interface with the earth for dissipating lightning energy.
• Railway & Transportation Systems: Grounding trackside equipment and signaling systems.
• Oil & Gas Installations: Static discharge and fault current dissipation in hazardous environments.
• Electrified Fences & Security Systems: Providing a safe ground return.

Why Choose Our Copper Earthing Electrode?

We are committed to providing earthing solutions that stand the test of time and performance. Our copper electrodes are manufactured under stringent quality control, utilizing only the finest raw materials and advanced production techniques. We offer:

• Guaranteed Purity: Ensuring maximum conductivity and longevity.
• Expert Support: Our team can assist with product selection and technical advice.
• Customization: Tailored solutions to meet unique project specifications.
• Competitive Pricing: Delivering exceptional value without compromising on quality.
• Prompt Delivery: Efficient logistics to ensure your projects stay on schedule.

Ordering Information

To inquire about our Copper Earthing Electrodes or to place an order, please contact our sales team. Provide details regarding:

• Required diameter and length.
• Quantity.
• Connection type (Plain, Threaded, Tapered).
• Any specific project requirements or standards compliance needs.

Invest in superior safety and reliability. Choose our Copper Earthing Electrodes for your next project.