Lightning / Surge Protection & Grounding

Sources Of Transients And Surges

Surge protection products are designed to help protect against damaging electrical surges on power and communications lines caused by lightning and other switching events.

Although lightning is the most spectacular form of externally generated surges, it is only one source of over-voltage. Other sources include the switching of power circuits, the operation of electrical equipment by neighbouring industries, the operation of power factor correction devices, and the switching and clearing of faults on transmission lines. It is important to note that lightning does not need to directly strike a power line for such damage to occur; a strike several hundred meters away can induce large damaging transients, even to underground cables.

It is estimated that 70 to 85% of all transients are generated internally within one’s own facility by the switching of electrical loads such as lights, heating systems, motors and the operation of office equipment. Modern industry is highly reliant on electronic equipment and automation to increase productivity and safety. The economic benefits of such devices are well accepted.

Computers are commonplace and microprocessor-based controllers are used in most manufacturing facilities. Microprocessors can also be found embedded in many industrial machines, security & fire alarms, time clocks and inventory tracking tools. Given the wide range of transient sources and the potential cost of disruption, the initial installed cost of surge protection can readily be justified for any facility.

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  • Typical Application Current Rating: 160 – 630A
  • Max Working Voltage, IEC (Ui): 1,000 VAC; 1,500 VDC
  • Busbar Width: 15 mm; 20 mm; 25 mm; 30 mm
  • Busbar Thickness: 5 – 10 mm
  • Three-phase with neutral circuit
  • Visual inspection of wire and confirmation of connection
  • Halogen-free
  • IP 20 finger safe
  • 95% fill ratio
  • Self extinguishing: UL94 V-0
  • Visual inspection of wire and confirmation of connection
  • Halogen-free
  • IP 20 finger safe
  • 95% fill ratio
  • Self extinguishing: UL94 V-0
  • Visual inspection of wire and confirmation of connection
  • Halogen-free
  • IP 20 finger safe
  • 95% fill ratio
  • Self extinguishing: UL94 V-0
  • Standard wire diameter: 0,15 mm
  • 25m - standard packaging quantity
  • Available in stock
  • Self-extinguishable/flame retardant
  • Full range from 19.5 mm² up to 1200 mm² and 125 A to 2800 A
  • Easily bent, folded, and twisted, improving assembly flexibility, shortening connections, and decreasing footprint
  • No lugs needed, reducing installation time and improving resistance to vibration
  • High copper quality (99.9% purity)
  • Tinned copper allows for copper or aluminum conductor connections
  • Suitable for all main molded case circuit breakers: Schneider, ABB, GE, Eaton, Legrand & Siemens.
  • Improves assembly flexibility and aesthetics
  • No cutting, stripping, crimping or punching. Time-saving for installation
  • Resistant to vibration, improving reliability and performance
  • Tinned copper allows for copper or aluminum conductor connection
  • We keep in stock IBSB flexible braided conductor from 160A to 630A
  • Self-extinguishable material
  • IEC 61439-1“Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies”(metric range insulator) compliance
  • Hexagonal profile to facilitate assembly
  • Polyamide material reinforced with glass fiber
  • Heavy-duty power connection insulator
  • Working temperature –40°C up to 130°C
  • Busbar Width from 30mm to 100mm
  • Installs quickly and easily
  • Ideal for on-site modifications
  • Allows for excellent electrical contact

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