The sme group of companies are specialist companies in the fields of lightning protection, earthing and surge protection solutions. And, compliant to the local regulations, then you are definitely in the right. Sme lightning protection and earthing is one of south africas leading lightning, earthing and surge protection specialist groups, celebrating over 35 years in the lightning protection industry. For customers in the uk and worldwide, bailey lightning protection operates an expert team of earthing specialists offering tailored earthing solutions across a. Lightning protection design and installation in australia, lightning is one of the most dangerous and frequently encountered weather hazards. Sme has been operating as a specialist company, in the fields of lightning protection, electrical earthing and surge protection, in pinetown since 1985.
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Swe lightning protection and earthing is a leading namibian lightning, earthing and surge. And, in some of the most active regions of the planet. Earthing and lightning protection association launched ee. Manufacturers of earthing and lightning protection ssi. About us lightning protection and grounding systems. Click on a branch below to see useful data including bbbee information, uptodate contact details, branch details, gps details and much more, all in one easytouse company profile. Lightning protection and earthing components bim object. Certified updated tstlp early streamer emission lightning protection active lightning protection is designed according to the international most popular standards nf c 17102. When it comes to earthing and lightning protection, earth tech is one of the countrys leading authorities. The earthing and lightning protection association elpa was launched on 19 june 2017 to regulate the lightning protection industry, establish a uniform interpretation of the codes of practice, and to protect the rights of the enduser. Forend since 1977, forend electrical co had precious experiences in lightning protection and earthing sector,early 2000 forend established its own trademark and tookholdof its place in the sector.
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We stock a range of electrical earthing and lightning protection products, protecting critical systems and buildings in the event of overvoltage lightning strikes. For customers in the uk and worldwide, bailey lightning protection operates an expert team of earthing specialists offering tailored earthing solutions across a wide range of earthing requirements. Sme lightning protection and earthing sabs iso9001. Home national company lightning protection services. Hospitals in kuwait, telecoms towers in thailand, schools in oman, railways in hong kong, residential towers in the uae, petro chemical facilities in malaysia and substations in saudi arabia. Introduction to lightning protectionintroduction to lightning protection lightning factslightning facts globally some 2000 on going thunderstormsglobally some 2000 on going thunderstorms cause about 100 lightning strikes to earth eachcause about 100 lightning strikes to earth each second. Bs material 25 x 3mm copper aluminium conductor system, pvc covered conductor, clamps, fixings, earth rods, earth pits and earth bars for lightning protection. Bes does not compromise anything in manufacturing one of the safest electrical earthing systems while making sure it. Lightning protection design earthing arrangements hv. Sme lightning protection, earthing and surge protection. Smart ground lightning protection by lightning eliminators. Join facebook to connect with danie erasmus and others you may know.
The lightning grounding electrode is a dedicated part of the lightning protection system. Basic lightning lightning protection earthing and grounding. Our lightning protection earthing product range includes products for protecting buildings from mechanical destruction caused by lightning effects and the associated risk of fire. All categories air termination system conductor supports clamps down conductors accessories earth termination system isolated lightning protection system. Principles of grounding of lightning protection systems.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Specialist earthing soil resistivity testing is part of the design process which enables us to recommend the most suitable earthing system for the particular ground conditions whether it be driven electrodes, earth plates or deep drilling bore holes. Lightning voltages and currents up to 200ka are very high and do cause damage to buildings and electrical or electronic equipment. No other ground shall be used as a lightning ground see section 4. For the lightning protection system to function as designed in the event of a lightning strike, it is essential that the system is maintained and kept in good order. Principles of grounding of lightning protection systems per. The company provides a range of specialised services from risk assessments and soil resistivity surveys to supply and installations to plantwide audits.
We pride ourselves in installing systems to the highest standard using only the. Three point protection plan 1 capture the lightning at a desired point on a buildingstructure. Sme lightning protection and earthing is a sabs iso 9001. Designs of lightning protection and earthing systems for structures, substations, computer and data systems, exposed power lines, etc, including approval and stamped drawings by sans are carried out by hhk, as well as surge protection to electronic equipment and computers, etc. Specialist advice from our fully qualified technical team, which focuses on earthing and lightning protection. An example use may be within a lightning protection system. Lightning and surge protection systems clearing ground faults quickly protecting critical electronic systems yet many facilities never make needed repairs because buried grounding systems are difficult to inspect and test. Lightning protection guide d updated edition test reports, test certifi cates and data sheets. The dehn lightning protection guide has been an indispensable aid for technical experts and is. Other nonlightning systems requiring grounding shall be integrated bonded or connected to the lightning ground to form a common ground potential see section 4.
Ese lightning protection china ese lightning protection. Products for installing external lightning protection systems. The lightning protection earthing catalogue comprises components for lightning protection, earthing and equipotential bonding. Bbbee certificates, tax clearance certificates, branch contacts, trade references, catalogues are accessable as well as access to advanced search and tender tools. We pride ourselves in installing systems to the highest standard using only the best materials sourced from within the united kingdom.
Prior to this was bs cp326, first published in 1965. The telescopic test joint box is specifically designed for integration in thermal insulation composite systems full thermal insulation. In addition to our lightning protectionearthing portfolio, we offer customised products e. The product terms mentioned in the lightning protection guide that are also registered trademarks.
Sme lightning protection and earthing has the activity of trade, earthing,contractors. In his keynote address at the launch on the wits university johannesburg campus, prof. Equipotential bonding and earthing bars for equipotential bonding of extraneous conductive parts according to vde 0100 and lightning equipotential bonding according to en 623053. A sandcast industry is the prominent manufacturer and exporter of earthing and lightning protection system and grounding products. Lightning protection practical design and installation the information covered in this document is intended to be a practical guide for basic design and installation of a lightning protection system lps.
As a registered member other relevant company information e. This means if you are looking for an effective lighting design service. Sme lightning protection and earthing has the activity of trade,earthing,contractors. Air terminals are described by characteristics such as material, format and size.
Earthing and lightning protection systems ee publishers. The company has vast experience and expertise in consulting, design and installation of these systems in accordance with the relevant sans codes of practice. A world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of earthing and lightning protection system, furse combines over 100 years of technical expertise to provide a total solution to all earthing, lightning and transient overvoltage protection needs. Earthing and lightning protection association launched.
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