Description
Extendable threaded earthing rod made of copper-plated steel with a standard 250 µm electrolytic copper coating. This 2000 mm long rod has an actual diameter of 14.2 mm and a nominal diameter of 16 mm (5/8″), and weighs 2.400 kg. It conforms to UL SPEC 467, IEC 62305 (and by extension NF C 17:102:2011).
The use of extendable ground rods with threaded sleeves offers several practical and technical advantages for lightning protection systems, particularly for lightning protection:
– Installation Flexibility: Extendable rods allow for customized installation based on the required depth. The threaded coupling sleeves facilitate the addition or removal of sections to achieve the desired depth, which is especially useful in areas where the conductive soil layer is at a variable depth.
– Ease of Transport and Handling: Sectional rods are easier to transport and handle, especially on hard-to-reach or remote sites. This simplifies transport and handling compared to long, one-piece rods.
– Secure and Reliable Connection: The threaded sleeves provide a strong and reliable mechanical connection between the rod sections. This method ensures good electrical and mechanical continuity, essential for the performance of the grounding system.
– Adaptability to Terrain Conditions: In varied terrain, where soil composition or density can change, the extendable stakes with threaded sleeves allow you to adjust the stake length for optimal installation.
– Easy Assembly and Disassembly: The threaded design facilitates the assembly and disassembly of the stakes for inspections, maintenance, or necessary adjustments, without needing to completely remove the stake from the ground.
– Robustness and Durability: The threaded sleeves ensure high structural strength, which is crucial in environments where the stakes may be subjected to significant mechanical forces, such as in very dense or rocky soils.
– Compliance with Safety Standards: These stakes are designed to meet current safety and quality standards, ensuring effective and reliable conductivity against lightning currents.
