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In a grounding system, the ground electrode provides the physical
connection to the earth and is the instrument used to dissipate current
into it. There are two main types of electrodes.
“Natural†electrodes are intrinsic to the facility
and include metal underground water pipe, the metal frame of the
building (if effectively grounded), and reinforcing bar in concrete
foundations.
“Made†electrodes are installed specifically to
improve the performance of the grounding system and include wire
meshes, metallic plates, buried copper conductor and rods or pipe
driven into the ground.
The ground rod is the most widely used grounding electrode. ERICO®
is the world's largest manufacturer of ground rods and offers a
complete line of rods and accessories to meet the needs of every user.
Features Copperbonded Ground Rods
- Resist corrosion better than galvanized rods allowing for a 30-year service life in most soils
- State of the art manufacturing process ensures uniform plating thickness
- Average tensile strength of 80,000 psi and straightness tolerance of .010" per linear foot
- Exceed the requirements of ANSI®/UL® 467-1984, CSA®, and ANSI/NEMA® GR-1
Pointed Copperbonded Ground Rods
- Manufactured of high strength 1035 cold drawn steel
- The ERICO preferred ground rod
Compression Couplers for Pointed Rods
- For use when coupling pointed rods
Sectional Copperbonded Ground Rods
- For use when it is necessary to deep-drive rods
- Cold-rolled threads - stronger than cut threads
Threaded Couplers for Sectional Rods
- For use when coupling sectional rods
Drive Studs for Sectional Rods
- Screws into threaded coupler while rod is being driven
Applications ERICO has a complete line of ground rods and accessories to meet the needs of every user.
More Information
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Product Information - North & Latin America Return to Top
Pointed Copperbonded Ground Rods
* UL Listed
Sectional Copperbonded Ground Rods
* UL Listed
Product Information - Europe Return to Top
* Non-Extending
Product Information - Asia & Australia Return to Top
*UL listing requires a minimum of 10 mil thickness of copper with minimum rod diameter 0.500" and a minimum of 8 feet length
ANSI is a registered trademark of the American National Standards Institute. UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories. CSA is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association Int'l. NEMA is a registered trademark of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Due to a policy of continued product development, specifications are subject to change without notice.
CADDY, CADWELD, CRITEC, ERICO, ERIFLEX, ERITECH, and LENTON are registered trademarks of ERICO
International Corporation.
Warning, Warranty and Limitation of Liability
WARNING
ERICO products shall be installed and used only as indicated in ERICO's product instruction sheets and
training materials. Instruction sheets are available at www.erico.com and from your ERICO customer service
representative. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ERICO's
instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
WARRANTY
ERICO products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of shipment.
NO OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE), SHALL EXIST IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OR USE OF ANY ERICO PRODUCTS. Claims for errors,
shortages, defects or nonconformities ascertainable upon inspection must be made in writing within 5 days
after Buyer's receipt of products. All other claims must be made in writing to ERICO within 6 months from the
date of shipment or transport. Products claimed to be nonconforming or defective must, upon ERICO's prior
written approval in accordance with its standard terms and procedures governing returns, promptly be returned
to ERICO for inspection. Claims not made as provided above and within the applicable time period will be
barred. ERICO shall in no event be responsible if the products have not been stored or used in accordance
with its specifications and recommended procedures. ERICO will, at its option, either repair or replace
nonconforming or defective products for which it is responsible or return the purchase price to the Buyer.
THE FOREGOING STATES BUYER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF ERICO WARRANTY AND FOR ANY CLAIM, WHETHER
SOUNDING IN CONTRACT, TORT OR NEGLIGENCE, FOR LOSS OR INJURY CAUSED BY THE SALE OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ERICO excludes all liability except such liability that is directly attributable to the willful or gross
negligence of ERICO's employees. Should ERICO be held liable its liability shall in no event exceed the
total purchase price under the contract. ERICO SHALL IN NO EVENT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR
PROFITS, DOWNTIME OR DELAY, LABOR, REPAIR OR MATERIAL COSTS OR ANY SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS
OR DAMAGE INCURRED BY BUYER.
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