High-Security 350 MPa Tensile Strength Earthing Grounding Rod Used for Electric Pole-Mounted Transformer Safety with UL Certification
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| Usage: | Working Earthing, Earthing System, Lightning Protection Earthing, Protection Earthin |
| Working Voltage: | Low Voltage |
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Basic Info.
- Model NO.
- Earth Ground Rod
- Application
- High-rise Buildings
- Earthing Method
- Arc Suppression Coil Earthing Method
- Material
- Galvanized Aluminum
- Symbol
- IT
- Certification
- CCC, ISO9001, ROHS
- Size
- Large
- Brand
- KLY
- Product Name
- Earth Ground Rod
- Keywords
- Bonded Earth Ground Rod
- Cross-Sectional Area
- Calculated Based on Diameter
- Weight
- Varies by Length and Material
- Coating Thickness
- 0.254mm (10mil) or 0.5mm
- Temperature Tolerance
- -40°c to 80°c
- Corrosion Resistance
- High Corrosion Resistance for Long-Term Burial
- Installation Method
- Driving, Spiral Pushing, or Machine Installation
- Conductivity
- Excellent Conductivity
- Ductility
- Good Resistance to Bending
- Environmental Certification
- Complies with RoHS, Reach Standards
- Driving Head Type
- Round Head, Tapered Head
- Ground Wire Material
- Typically Bare Copper Wire
- Product Lifespan
- up to 30 Years
- OEM & ODM Custom
- Accept
- Transport Package
- Standard Packaging or Customized
- Specification
- Standard Specifications or Customized
- Trademark
- DALIAN BESTON
- Origin
- Zhejiang, China
- Production Capacity
- 5000000 Pieces/Year
Product Description
A ground rod is a long metal rod driven into the ground to provide a path for electrical current to escape. When a fault occurs, excess electrical energy needs a safe path to dissipate. A ground rod helps prevent the dangers associated with static discharge voltages, reducing the risk of damage during storms. It is connected to the electrical system's switchboard via a ground wire, ensuring that excess electrical current has a safe path to escape to the earth.
Copper: Copper is typically the most commonly used material for a ground rod. These rods are created by coating a steel core with copper. Copper-clad ground rods have a longer lifespan than those made from other materials.
Stainless steel: Ground rods made from stainless steel are expensive but highly corrosion-resistant. Therefore, it is ideal for environments with high salt content.
Galvanized steel: Galvanized steel ground rods are produced by applying a protective zinc coating to a steel base to guard against rust. These represent a more economical alternative among ground rods, though they do not match the reliability of copper options.
GROUND ROD INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Length: When installed vertically, the ground rod must be driven at least eight feet (2.45 m) deep into the soil, meaning the length of the rod extending below the ground surface should not be shorter than eight feet from the surface. This ensures that the rod is in contact with moist soil, which has lower resistance than dry soil. Grounding rod sizing regulations necessitate that the standard length for residential use is usually 8 feet, while for commercial or industrial applications or in areas with high soil resistivity, longer rods may be required for effective grounding.
Diameter: Common diameters for ground rods range from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch (15 - 23 cm). Larger diameters have a lower resistance to earth but are more expensive and more difficult to drive into the ground.
| Technical Parameters | |
| Product Name | Earth Ground Rod |
| Keywords | Bonded Earth Ground Rod |
| Cross-Sectional Area | Calculated Based On Diameter |
| Weight | Varies By Length And Material |
| Coating Thickness | 0.254Mm (10Mil) Or 0.5Mm |
| Temperature Tolerance | -40°C To 80°C |
| Corrosion Resistance | High Corrosion Resistance For Long-Term Burial |
| Installation Method | Driving, Spiral Pushing, Or Machine Installation |
| Conductivity | Excellent Conductivity |
| Ductility | Good Resistance To Bending |
| Environmental Certification | Complies With RoHS, REACH Standards |
| Driving Head Type | Round Head, Tapered Head |
| Ground Wire Material | Typically Bare Copper Wire |
| Product Lifespan | Up To 30 Years |
| OEM & ODM Custom | Accept |
THE ROLE OF A GROUND ROD IN A GROUNDING SYSTEM
* PROTECTION IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
In electrical wiring, ground rods are used to establish a grounding system. The rod is driven into the ground and connected to the grounding conductor of an electrical circuit or the ground terminal of electrical equipment. This helps to safely dissipate electrical faults, lightning strikes, and static electricity into the Earth, preventing electrical shock hazards and equipment damage.
* LIGHTNING PROTECTION
Ground rods are a key component of lightning protection systems. Lightning rods and conductors are connected to ground rods to provide a path for lightning strikes to safely dissipate into the ground, reducing the risk of fire or structural damage.
* TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Ground rods are used in telecommunications systems to provide a common ground reference for various equipment and protect against voltage surges and electromagnetic interference.
The ground rod must be connected to the building or structure's electrical grounding system using a grounding conductor. The grounding conductor must be at least 8 feet (about 2.4 meters) long and made of copper or galvanized steel.
The entire grounding system design may require multiple ground rods to provide adequate grounding. When multiple ground rods are used, they should be spaced at least 6 feet (about 1.8 meters) apart, as specified by the Electrical Code (NEC).
Ground rods are used to provide an electrical path to discharge static discharge voltage to ground. Our steel/copper ground rods
are pointed on one end for easy insertion into the ground.
The conductor can be connected to the ground rod using a clamp or exothermic welding.
Soil resistivity is critical to the effectiveness of a ground rod. Burying a ground rod 8 feet (about 2.4 meters) in rocky or very dry soils may be challenging and may require alternative methods such as horizontal mounting or using multiple ground rods.
Q1: Are you a factory or a trading company?A: We are a factory located in Dalian, Liaoning Province, China.
Q2: What's the payment term?
A: We accept T/T 30% deposit and 70% before shipment, also Western Union, L/C At Sight is ok!
Q3: How to solve the problem of product error, leakage, and size?
A: We provide quality and quantity guarantees, and after-sales service can provide solutions quickly and online to ensure the interests and interests of customers.
Q4: Do you accept joint research and development of new products?
A: Of course, we can jointly develop new products based on samples or drawings provided by our customers. The details can be discussed in detail.
Q5: Are Regional product agents available?
A: We are happy to accept agency agreements, offer more favorable prices, and achieve long-term, friendly relationships.
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