ERICO® OFFERS EFFECTIVE FACILITY ELECTRICAL PROTECTIONLightning protection, grounding, equipotential bonding and surge protection are all interdependent disciplines and the focus of ERICO’s Facility Electrical Protection product line. 
Lightning protection, grounding, equipotential bonding and surge protection are all interdependent disciplines and the focus of ERICO’s Facility Electrical Protection product line. Reliable protection of personnel and structures demands a systematic and comprehensive approach to minimizing threats caused by lightning strikes, transients and other system disturbances. For instance, no air terminal can safely capture and arrest the lightning energy without a dependable route to ground. Equally, even the most expensive Surge Protection Device (SPD) will not provide optimum protection if a low-impedance electrical connection to the ground is not present. In addition, a low-impedance ground system may create hazards to equipment and personnel alike if equipotential bonding is not in place. These interdependent disciplines are best applied when looking at a total facility rather than an individual piece of equipment or a portion of the facility.
Since no single technology can eliminate the harmful effects of lightning or induced-surge transients, ERICO has developed the Six Point Plan of Protection. The concept behind this plan is a holistic and coordinated approach that embraces all aspects of effective facility electrical protection. The six interdependent disciplines that form the protection plan are:
1. Capture the lightning strike
2. Convey this energy to the ground
3. Dissipate energy into the grounding system
4. Bond all ground points together
5. Protect incoming AC power feeders
6. Protect low-voltage data/telecommunications circuits
At ERICO, we offer innovative, efficient grounding and bonding products as well as engineering experience and technical support. With this experience, ERICO is a world-leading authority in the design and construction of highly effective lightning-protection systems and permanent, low-impedance grounding systems.
Our research and development capabilities provide continuous design improvement with new and enhanced products that respond to the challenging requirements of ever-evolving industry applications. Engineering expertise is shared among the other ERICO operations worldwide, to provide a comprehensive global knowledge pool.
ERICO employs a quality-assurance program to help ensure that detailed procedures required for every step of the operation produce the best possible system. This attention to detail includes design, materials procurement, manufacturing, installation and testing.
Trust ERICO for all of your facility electrical protection needs.
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