nVent ERICO

Category : Grounding & Lighting Arrest Systems

Lightning Protection Solutions

nVent Engineered Electrical & Fastening Solutions is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of superior engineered products for niche electrical, mechanical and concrete applications. These nVent products are sold globally under a variety of market-leading brands: nVent ERICO welded electrical connections, facility electrical protection, and rail and industrial products; nVent CADDY fixing, fastening and support products; nVent ERIFLEX low voltage power and grounding connections; and nVent LENTON engineered systems for concrete reinforcement.

Grounding, Bonding and nVent ERICO Cadweld

INTRODUCTION

Grounding and bonding are an integral part of any modern electrical protection system design. An effective, low-impedance ground system is a key element of this system. It is crucial to help provide personnel safety, as well as reliable protection for vital equipment and to minimize interruptions of service and costly downtime. With over a century of experience in the design and manufacture of bonding and grounding products, nVent ERICO, a single source provider, offers what we believe is the best range of long lasting and cost-effective grounding products available.

nVent ERICO Cadweld Welded Electrical Connections

Cadweld Plus is a revolutionary system that simplifies the process for exothermically welded connections.

Reliable – Cadweld connections consistently perform the best in independent IEEE® 837 tests. Innovative – Cadweld Plus offers easy ignition and increases flexibility in hard-to-reach areas. Easy to Use – Cadweld Plus connections require fewer parts, no starting material and no cumbersome tools. Most Experienced – nVent ERICO, the recognized leader in grounding and bonding.

Surge Protection Solutions

Critical factors need to be considered when determining the need for facility protection. Many factors can be determined by answering the following questions:

  • What is the risk to personnel?
  • What is the risk of equipment damage?
  • What are the consequences of equipment failure?
  • Is the equipment associated with an essential service?
  • How will equipment failure affect overall facility operation and revenue generation?
  • What are the legal implications of providing inadequate protection?

The statistical nature of lightning and the broad spectrum of energy delivered by a lightning flash, the problems created by various power generation and distribution systems, and the continued trend to more sensitive and specialized electronics, requires careful selection of available technologies if adequate protection is to be provided.