Grounding Products
Grounding Products
The Original nVent ERICO Grounding & Bonding
An integral step of building a reliable system is putting the right products in the right places. nVent ERICO has invested in software to make this process more efficient. Give our team of experts your drawings and we can provide you with a Grounding Takeoff Quote.
Ground Rods
Copper-Bonded Ground Rods
nVent ERICO copper-bonded ground rods are the highest quality ground rods available today. We use a unique manufacturing process, which includes drawing the steel rod to size before the copper bonding process begins. This results in a straighter, harder steel core, making installation easier. nVent ERICO uses a continuous electro-plating process over the steel core that results in a permanent molecular bond that provides decades of reliable performance.
Stainless Steel Ground Rods
For use in highly-corrosive soils.
Chemical Ground Electrodes
Chemical ground electrodes provide a low impedance ground in locations of high soil resistivity and dry soil conditions. Used in conjunction with a bentonite backfill and nVent ERICO’s unique GEM material and Quickfill, the nVent ERICO chemical ground rod electrode systems provide a method to improve soil resistivity directly surrounding the electrode, and can replace multiple conventional ground rods. It maintains a low ground resistance, maintenance-free installation that dissipates lightning energy and other dangerous electrical fault currents, even in sandy or rocky soil conditions.
Solid Copper Ground Rods
Solid copper ground rods made of high conductive hard drawn bare copper.
Galvanized Ground Rods
Zinc-coated exteriors are hot-dip galvanized for solid protection against corrosion, in accordance with ASTM® specification A123. Surfaces are rigidly inspected to eliminate seams, slivers and other defects.
Connectors & Positioners
Ground Rod Connectors
While ground rods may be the last thing that electricity will flow through when it is exiting your grounding system, the installation and connection of those ground rods to the larger system is perhaps the most critical consideration for reliability and proper facility protection. nVent ERICO offers multiple methods of connecting ground rods to conductors, from our irreversible Hammerlock to cost-effective clamps in multiple configurations and sizes.
Grounding Busbar Connectors
Used to connect solid round conductors, including ERICO-CU-BOND Round Conductor, to grounding busbars
Structural Connectors
Conductor to Conductor Connectors
Pipe, Fence and Gate Connectors
Ensuring that a facility or structure is properly grounded can often require integration into the existing or planned environment around that facility. nVent ERICO offers a variety of clamps and connectors that help you affix and connect your grounding system’s conductors to pipes, fence posts and gates with ease.
Rebar Connectors
Many international standards require bonding to concrete encased electrodes (rebar) in grounding systems. The nVent ERICO range of rebar connections includes the heavy duty RC70 & RC100 that provide two connection points to the rebar. These heavy-duty rebar clamps features high-strength bronze alloy construction and are specially designed to bond to reinforcing bars (Rebar), but will also work as connections to steam pipes, handrails and similar metal structures.
Pedestal Connectors
Eliminates the need for separate mounting brackets for different pedestal types or sizes.
Rail Connectors
The nVent ERICO contact series of rail contacts provides a superior quality connection to the rail web with a very low contact resistance. The contacts are quickly and easily fitted by means of an insertion tool, regardless of weather conditions. Tested to the most demanding requirements of the Rail Industry Standards, nVent ERICO contact is the ideal solution for mechanically applied connections such as signal engineering, earthing (grounding), or traction return current.
nVent ERICO Railclips and Conductor Management Clips
nVent ERICO Railclips offer a versatile range of conductor management solutions that are designed to increase the useful lifetime of trackside cables and reduce the total project cost over time. The range provides a wide assortment of clips and accessories for all typical cable runs that reduce maintenance and improve wayside safety. nVent ERICO Railclips feature a multi-layer proprietary coating that provides optimal corrosion protection.
Lugs
A range of simple to use and install lugs including crimp and CADWELD lugs that can be used for a wide range of applications.
Positioners and Attachments
Hardware and Adhesives
GEM Ground Enhancement Material
Ground Enhancement Material (GEM) is a superior conductive material that solves your toughest grounding problems. It is the ideal material to use in areas of poor conductivity, such as rocky ground, mountain tops and sandy soil. GEM dramatically reduces earth resistance and impedance measurements. Furthermore, GEM may reduce the size of the grounding system where conventional methods are unsatisfactory. Once installed, GEM is maintenance-free, not requiring periodic charging or the presence of water to maintain its conductivity.
Cathodic Protection
Quickfill No-Mix Ground Enhancing Backfill
nVent ERICO QUICKFILL NO-MIX GROUND ENHANCING BACKFILL
nVent ERICO Quickfill backfill material does not require mixing with water, providing dramatic savings on installation time and cost. Quickfill is designed to minimize dust and eliminate mixing. It is the ideal material to use in areas of poor conductivity such as rocky ground, mountain tops, and sandy soil. Once installed, Quickfill is maintenance-free, not requiring periodic charging.
nVent ERICO Cadweld Ignition Systems
Signal Reference Grid
Signal Reference Grid
Provides a low impedance equipotential plane to protect sensitive electronic equipment from transient noise.
Molds and Accessories for Usage on Railway Properties
Ground Plates
Copper Ground Plate
Provides a large surface area to dissipate current into the ground.
Copper Ground Plate with Bent Corner
Used to ground utility poles.
Copper Ground Plate with Cable Attachments
Bonding plates provides mechanical attachment points to ground plate.
Copper Utility Ground Plate
Integrated connector provides a convenient method for terminating the ground conductor.
Copper Utility Pole Bottom Plate
Simple pole earthing solution where the copper plate electrode is “hidden” under the pole to reduce copper theft problems and installation time.
Steel Ground Plate
Provides a large surface area to dissipate current into the ground. Include a welded steel rod pigtail.
Aircraft & Static Grounding
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle with Bar Attachment Point
Castings for use in static grounding systems of refueling areas. Designed for simple installation with flush paved surfaces.
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle with Ball Stud
Castings for use in static grounding systems of refueling areas. Designed for simple installation with flush paved surfaces.
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle Replacement Ball Stud
Replacement ball stud for B165R Aircraft Grounding Receptacle.
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle Replacement Cover
Replacement covers available for Aircraft Grounding Receptacles and includes cover only, without chain or spring clip.
Aircraft Grounding Receptacle for Threaded Ground Rods
Castings for use in static grounding systems of refueling areas. Designed for simple installation with flush paved surfaces.
Aircraft Grounding Tie Down
Used as an attachment point for static grounding.
Aircraft Grounding Tie Down Mold
Plastic mold for making depression in concrete pour around loop in Aircraft Grounding Tie Down.
Aircraft Grounding Clamp
Plastic mold for making depression in concrete pour around loop in Aircraft Grounding Tie Down.
Static Grounding Clamp For Drums
Aviation industry standard for bonding and grounding aircraft and refueling vehicles.
Ideal for attaching to landing gear, posts, ground balls, ground rods and other curved unpainted surfaces.
Static Grounding Cable Reel, Bare Cable
Includes a stop at the end of the retractable cable. Includes removable clamp at the end of the retractable cable.
Inspection Housings
Inspection Housing High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Suitable for lighter load rating applications in tuf.
Inspection Housing Polyolefin
These inspection housings are engineered to be a durable, lightweight solution for providing protection and access to vital utility infrastructure. The lightweight design allows for safer installations while the uniquely strong material blend and construction does not sacrifice critical performance.
Inspection Housing Lightweight Polymer Concrete
These inspection housings are engineered to be a durable, lightweight solution for providing protection and access to vital utility infrastructure. The lightweight design allows for safer installations while the uniquely strong material blend and construction does not sacrifice critical performance.
Inspection Housing Concrete
Concrete design for higher load rating.
Inspection Housing High-Impact Polypropylene
Light-weight plastic pit that offers a high level of protection for critical grounding terminations through the use of its lockable lid. Suitable for both paving and hot tar applications.
Inspection Housing Seal Kit
The unique design of the Earth Rod Seal Kit prevents ground water from entering the earth pit and reduces pressure on the cover and inner chamber. Waterproofing is achieved by enclosing an upper section of copper-bonded earth rod in a plastic (UPVC) pipe with a total of four seals: on both ends of the earth rod.
Grounding Busbar for Inspection Housing
Grounding busbar for use in conjunction with ground rod inspection housings.
Inspection Housing Seal Kit
Aluminium Structure Grounding
Aluminium Structure Grounding Stud, Flat Plate
Bimetallic assembly of aluminum and copper. For grounding new and existing aluminum structures: i.e., masts, signal bridges, cases and bungalows.
Aluminium Structure Grounding Stud, Top Angled Plate
Bimetallic assembly of aluminum and copper. For grounding new and existing aluminum structures: i.e., masts, signal bridges, cases and bungalows.
Aluminium Structure Grounding Stud, Side Angled Plate
Bimetallic assembly of aluminum and copper. For grounding new and existing aluminum structures: i.e., masts, signal bridges, cases and bungalows.
Aluminium Structure Grounding Stud, Top Angled Plate