The nVent ERICO Six-Point Plan of Protection is a system that provides comprehensive electrical protection for infrastructure and assets by integrating
GROUNDING & BONDING SOLUTION: Every Grounding Application is Unique. We Make Safe, Reliable, Quality Solutions to Meet Your Needs Grounding and bonding needs vary according to each specific application. The grounding and bonding requirements of telecom grounding, power system grounding for C&I systems, power utility substations, transmission and distribution systems, and cathodic and lightning protection can vary greatly. In all cases, the purpose of a high-quality grounding and bonding system is to:
Protect people Provide protection in the event of unintentional contact between live conductors and bonded/grounded parts Ensure maximum safety from electrical system faults and lightning nVent ERICO has the experts and experience to select the ideal grounding and bonding solution for your application from the ground up.
Lightning Protection Solutions We make safe, reliable and high-quality solutions for every spec and project. Lightning protection needs vary according to each specific facility. The requirements of telecom structures, buildings, power utility substations, transmission and distribution systems and grounding and bonding requirements can all vary greatly. In all cases, the purpose of a high-quality lightning protection system is to: Secure critical infrastructure and assets Provide protection in the event of unintentional contact between live conductors and bonded/grounded parts Ensure maximum safety from lightning nVent ERICO has the experts, experience and technology options to select and design the ideal lightning protection solution for your application from the ground up.
WHY LIGHTNING PROTECTION IS IMPORTANT
While lightning itself cannot practically be prevented, a lightning protection system is intended to control the passage of a discharge in such a manner that minimizes property damage or system disruption. In a world of increasingly complex and sophisticated facilities and equipment, lightning is a constant risk. A single direct strike can result in physical damage to buildings and catastrophic failure of equipment. It can start fires, cause major breakdowns to electrical, communications and utility installations, and simultaneously cause substantial loss of revenue.
Achieving an adequate level of protection results in the prevention of costly downtime. Proper protection of structures, operations and assets demands a systematic and comprehensive approach. A lightning protection system or expensive surge protective device (SPD) will not function properly without a good grounding system. A low-impedance grounding system may create hazards to personnel and equipment without proper bonding. These interdependent disciplines are best applied when considering a total facility, rather than an individual portion.
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