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Flat strip for lightning protection
Flat strip for lightning protection, also known as lightning protection tape, copper tape, or earthing strip, is a critical component in external lightning protection systems (LPS) and equipotential bonding networks. These strips are typically made from high-conductivity materials such as copper, aluminum, or galvanized steel, with cross-section...
Flat strip for lightning protection, also known as lightning protection tape, copper tape, or earthing strip, is a critical component in external lightning protection systems (LPS) and equipotential bonding networks. These strips are typically made from high-conductivity materials such as copper, aluminum, or galvanized steel, with cross-sectional dimensions standardized per IEC 62305 and EN 50164. Common sizes include 20x2.5 mm, 25x3 mm, or 30x3.5 mm, ensuring adequate current-carrying capacity for lightning discharge currents up to 200 kA. The strips are designed for continuous, low-impedance paths, often featuring a smooth or corrugated surface for flexibility in routing along roofs, facades, and underground connections. They are supplied in coils or straight lengths, with accessories like clamps, connectors, and expansion joints to accommodate thermal movement.
These flat strips are deployed in a wide range of sectors, including commercial buildings, industrial plants, residential complexes, telecommunications towers, and renewable energy installations like solar farms and wind turbines. They are installed on rooftops, along parapets, down conductors, and in earth electrode systems to ensure effective lightning current dissipation into the ground. In industrial environments, they are used in explosive atmospheres (ATEX zones) for bonding and grounding, preventing sparking. They also serve in data centers and hospitals for equipotential bonding of metallic structures, ensuring safety against step and touch voltages.
The category includes several subcategories and key article codes. For example, copper flat strips are available in codes like CU-FS-2025 (20x2.5 mm) and CU-FS-2530 (25x3 mm), while aluminum variants use AL-FS-2025. Galvanized steel strips are coded as GS-FS-2025. The code structure typically follows material type (CU, AL, GS), product type (FS for flat strip), and dimensions in mm. Accessories like strip connectors (e.g., SC-2025) and expansion joints (EJ-2025) are also included. These strips are often sold in 50-meter coils or custom lengths.
Partnering with Electric Automation Network ensures access to certified flat strips with full technical documentation, including IEC compliance certificates and installation guides. Our engineers provide personalized support for system design, from material selection to bonding calculations. We offer real-time pricing and express worldwide shipping, with stock available for standard sizes. This minimizes project delays and ensures compliance with local lightning protection standards, reducing liability and maintenance costs.
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