LT0359

Grounding & Bonding
For Electrical Systems
COMMERcIAL
UTILITY TELECOM INDUSTRiAL RAILWAY
COMMERcIAL
TELECOM
INDUSTRiAL
Facility Electrical Protection

Lightning protection, grounding, equipotential bonding and surge protection are all interdependent disciplines and the focus of the ERITECH brand of facility electrical protection products. Reliable protection of personnel and structures demands a systematic and comprehensive approach to minimizing threats caused by 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 lowimpedance electrical connection to the ground is not present. Additionally, 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 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, efcient 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 permanent, low-impedance grounding systems. ERICO employs a quality-assurance program to help ensure that detailed procedures required for every step of the operation produce the best possible system for our clients. This attention to detail includes design, materials procurement, manufacturing, installation and testing. Our research and development capabilities provide continuous design improvement with new and improved products that preempt 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.
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UTILITY
Founded in 1903 as the Electric Railway Improvement Company, ERICO developed the CADWELD exothermic welding process in 1938. CADWELD connections have found industry-wide acceptance as the ultimate grounding and bonding connection. During the 1970s, ERICO pioneered the copperbonded steel ground rod electrode. Today, ERICOs range of facility electrical protection products includes ERITECH ground rods, grounding clamps and accessories, electrical bonding products, ground enhancement material, ground testers, lightning protection components, equipotential mesh and mats, and signal reference grids; low-voltage surge protection devices; and CADWELD exothermic connections.
Table of Contents
Grounding Principles........................................ 2 10 Grounding System Components.................... 11 28 Ground Conductors................................................. 12 13
Ground Rods and Couplers...................................... 14 17 Ground Clamps and Connectors.............................. 18 23 Chemical Ground Electodes...................................... 24 25 Ground Enhancement Material................................. 26 29 Grounding Accessories..................................................... 30 Ground Plates.......................................................... 31 32
Equipotential Bonding.................................... 33 62

Grounding Bus Bars.................................................. 34 37 Telecom Ground Bars............................................... 38 39 Perimeter Grounding Bus Bars.................................. 40 41 Equipment Ground Plates................................................. 42 Equipment Ground Plate Assemblies................................ 43 Aircraft Grounding Receptacles........................................ 44 Signal Reference Grids.............................................. 45 49 Equipotential Mesh and Mats................................... 50 53 Bonding Devices....................................................... 54 55 Copper Bonding Straps............................................ 56 57 Fence Clamp Assemblies.......................................... 58 60 Static Grounding and Bonding................................. 61 62
Ground Resistance Testers.............................. 63 65

Ground Resistance Testers........................................ 64 65
Technical Information..................................... 66 68
CADWELD is an exothermic welding system for developing permanent welded electrical connections that will never loosen, corrode or increase in resistance. High-quality CADWELD connections are an integral part of the grounding and bonding process. Contact an ERICO representative today to request additional information on CADWELD.
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Grounding Principles
Introduction
Grounding and bonding are an integral part of any modern electrical protection system design. An effective, low-impedance ground system is a key element of this system. It is crucial to help provide personnel safety, as well as reliable protection for vital equipment and to minimize interruptions of service and costly downtime. With over a century of experience in the design and manufacture of bonding and grounding products, ERICO, a single source provider, offers what we believe is the best range of long lasting and cost-effective grounding products available. Soil conditions and seasonal patterns vary from site to site, the methods of grounding need to be considered on an individual basis.
Basic Definitions GroUNdiNg PriNciPles

Ground: A conducting connection, whether intentional or accidental, between an electrical circuit or equipment and the earth, or to some conducting body that serves in place of the earth. Earth: The conductive mass of the earth, whose electric potential at any point is conventionally taken as equal to zero. (In some countries the term ground is used instead of earth.) Bonding: The permanent joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path that will ensure electrical continuity and the capacity to conduct any current likely to be imposed.
It is a fundamental fact that electricity ALWAYS flows to the point of lowest potential. The task is to help ensure that electricity, including faults, lightning and electronic noise, flows to this point with maximum safety to people, while maintaining the reliability of equipment. Therefore we must help ensure the safe, controlled flow of electricity with minimum voltage drop to earth in all cases.
Grounding Codes and Standards

Grounding needs vary according to function. The grounding requirements of a power system will vary from those of electrical equipment, lightning protection or for the proper function of electronic equipment. Proper installation of appropriate grounding systems requires knowledge of the needs and layout of the facility. Soil characteristics, grounding conductor materials grounding connections and terminations, are significant factors determining the design of a grounding system. Applicable standards and codes must be applied. While many codes and standards contain minimum grounding and bonding requirements, the design and installation of electrical grounding systems is one of the most important aspects of any electrical distribution system. However, codes and standards are often misunderstood and grounding systems subsequently installed improperly.
The need to ground!
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
There are important reasons why a grounding system should be installed. 1 The most important reason is to help protect people! 2 To help provide protection of structures and equipment from unintentional contact with live conductors. 3 To help support maximum safety from electrical system faults and lightning.
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Why is Good Grounding Important?
The transient nature of lightning with its associated fast rise times and large magnitude currents mean that special consideration needs to be given to grounding, for lightning protection to be effective. Many factors such as soil resistivity variations, installation accessibility, layout and existing physical features are all site specic and tend to affect decisions on grounding methods employed. The primary aim of a direct strike grounding system is to: Efficiently dissipate lightning energy into the ground Help protect equipment and personnel
Ground Impedance
Soil resistivity is an important design consideration. It varies markedly for different soil types, moisture content and temperatures and gives rise to variations in ground impedances.
Short, Direct GroundConnections

The voltage generated by a lightning discharge depends primarily on the risetime of the current and the impedance (primarily inductance) of the path to ground. Extremely fast rise times result in signicant voltage rises due to any series inductance resulting from long, indirect paths, or sharp bends in the routing of ground conductors. This is why short, direct ground connections are important.
Low impedance is the key to lightning protection. All grounding connections should be as short and direct as possible to minimize inductance and reduce peak voltages induced in the connections. The ground electrode system must efciently couple lightning surges into the ground by maximizing capacitive coupling to the soil. The resistance of the ground itself to lightning currents must also be minimized. Only when all these factors are taken into account will maximum lightning protection be achieved.
Coupling fromtheElectrodeSystem totheGround

The efciency of a ground electrode system in coupling a lightning current to ground is dependent on a number of factors, including the geometry of the ground electrode system, the shape of the conductors and the effective coupling into the soil.
Downconductor
Earth Pit GEM
A typical grounding system.
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GroUNdiNg PriNciPles
Good corrosion resistance
Figure 1-A Distance from the electrode
The ground electrode system should be corrosion resistant, and compatible with other conductors that are buried and bonded to the ground system. Copper is by far the most common material used for grounding conductors. In general, some form of maintenance or inspection procedure should be adopted to ensure the long-term effectiveness of a grounding system.
Ground Rod
Electrically and mechanically robust and reliable

Mechanical coupling can be used to join ground conductors, but suffers from corrosion effects when dissimilar metals are involved. As well as mechanical strength, CADWELD connections provide excellent low impedance, long life electrical connections with excellent corrosion resistance.
Ground Resistance
Figure 1-B
When current flows from a ground electrode into the surrounding soil, it is often described as flowing through a series of concentric shells of increasing diameter. Each successive shell has a greater area for current flow and consequently, lower resistance. At some point distant from the earth conductor the current dissipation becomes so large and current density so small, that the resistance is negligible. In theory, the ground resistance may be derived from the general formula:
Figure 1-B illustrates current ow from the injection point of a single ground electrode. As current ows out from the central injection point, a voltage gradient on the ground surface around the electrode is produced. This gradient levels off to a plateau at some distance from the electrode, as seen in Figure 1-A. The impedance seen by the current is determined by the soil particles in direct contact with the surface of the rod, and by the general impedance of the soil.
Characteristics of a Good Grounding System

Good electrical conductivity Conductors capable of withstanding available electrical fault currents Long life at least 40 years Low ground resistance and impedance The basic philosophy of any grounding installation should be an attempt to maximize the surface area of electrodes or conductors with the surrounding soil. Not only does this help to lower the earth resistance of the grounding system, but it also greatly improves the impedance of the grounding system under lightning surge conditions. Equipotential bonding Equipotential bonding helps ensure that hazardous potential differences do not occur between different incoming conductors such as metallic water services, power systems, telecommunication systems and the local ground, and also minimizes step and touch potentials.
R = P L Resistance = Resistivity x Length A Area

This formula illustrates why the shells of concentric earth decrease in resistance the farther they are from the ground rod:
R = Resistivity of Soil x Thickness of Shell Area

In the case of ground resistance, uniform earth (or soil) resistivity throughout the volume is assumed, although this is seldom the case in nature. The equations for systems of electrodes are very complex and often expressed only as approximations. The most commonly used formula for single ground electrode systems, developed by Professor H.R. Dwight of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the following:
R = __ 2L
{(ln 4L) - 1} r
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Conditions Influencing Soil Resistivity
The resistance of the earth itself (soil resistivity) can significantly impact the overall impedance of the grounding system. Several factors, such as soil composition, moisture content, mineral content, contaminants, etc., determine the overall resistivity of the earth.
Resistivity ohm-cm SOIL TYPE
Fills ashes, cinders, brine wastes Clay, shale, gumbo, loam Clay, shale, gumbo, loam with varying proportions of sand and gravel Gravel, sand, stones, with little clay or loam
U.S. Bureau of Standards Technical Report 108
Average
2,370 4,060 15,800 94,000
Min.
590 340 1,020 59,000
Max.
7,000 16,300 135,000 458,000
Figure 2
The Four-Point Method

1. Four test stakes are positioned in a straight line an equal distance apart and are hammered into the ground to be surveyed to a depth of not more than 1/20 the distance between the adjacent stakes. 2. An earth resistance tester is connected to these four stakes as shown in Figure 2.
Soil Resistivity Testing

To properly design a grounding system, it is essential to test soil resistivity. Several methods can he used to measure earth resistivity: the four-point method, the variation in-depth method (three-point method) and the two-point method. The most accurate method and the one that ERICO recommends is the four-point method.
4. The soil resistivity level r (in ohms/cm) is then calculated using the formula: r=2paR where: R = the resistance figure, in ohms a = the separation of the test stakes, in meters.
p = 4AR 1 + 2A 2A 2 2 (A2 + 4B2) (A + 4B ) Where: A = distance between the electrodes in centimeters B = electrode depth in centimeters If A > 20 B, the formula becomes: p = 2 AR (with A in cm) p = 191.5 AR (with A in feet) p = Soil resistivity (ohm-cm) This value is average resistivity of the ground at a depth equivalent to the distance A between two electrodes.
Sphere of Influence - electrical current flows from the ground rod into surrounding soil and progressively dissipates in waves of increasing diameter.
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3. The DC test option on the tester is then selected and performed, and the resistance figure R recorded.
GROUNDING PRINCIPLES
Step and Touch Potential

Step Potential
Step Potential is the voltage difference between a persons feet caused by the dissipation gradient of a fault entering the earth.
Without Protection
Avoid hazardous Step and Touch Potentials (shock) or even death by low impedance grounding and bonding between metallic equipment, chassis, piping, and other conductive objects so that currents, due to faults or lightning, do not result in hazardous voltage rise.
Without Protection
Touch Potential
Touch Potential is similar to Step Potential except that the fault current passes through the persons arm and torso on the way to the ground. Another function of the grounding system is to provide a reference for circuit conductors to stabilize their voltage to ground during normal operation. The earth itself is not essential to provide a reference function; another suitable inductive body may be used instead. The function of a grounding electrode system and a ground terminal is to provide a system of conductors, which ensures electrical contact with the earth.
Difference of Potential 50% Drop
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Grounding / Earthing System Design
Grounding systems are important. It is not expensive to build an appropriate ground system during initial construction of a facility, but it can be very expensive to add to it, enhance it, or replace it after the facility is complete. Care should be taken to design a system that is appropriate both for clearing ground faults and dissipating lightning energy. The system must have a long performance life, meet applicable codes / standards for safety, and have sufficient bonding points to make it easy to add new equipment / facility grounding to it easily. A proper facility grounding system incorporates these necessities in the most cost-effective manner that will last for the design life of the facility. ERICO is a manufacturer and marketer of grounding, bonding, lightning protection and surge protection products and systems. ERICO has many knowledgeable and experienced engineers on staff with the training and the tools (including some of the latest design software) to design appropriate grounding systems. These engineers can assist facility owners, engineers and contractors in designing the most appropriate system for the facility in question. Grounding Chain 1. Grounding Electrode Conductor 2. Grounding Connections 3. Grounding Electrode 4. Electrode to Soil Resistance 5. Soil
Design considerations include:

Purpose of facility Design life of facility Soil resistivity at 3 depths Corrosive nature of soil Shape and available area of facility site Existing structures and their grounding systems Seasonal variations in moisture and temperature for facility site Public access & personnel use Adjacent facilities and electrical systems Future uses, additions, equipment for facility For proper operation of overcurrent devices, it is important to have a low DC ohmic resistance to remote earth. In many instances, this is best achieved by installing a deep ground electrode on site. It should be driven deep enough to reach the permanent water table. For dissipation of direct or indirect lightning currents, it is better to have many horizontal ground conductors in the soil, preferably in a radial array. This provides a low impedance path of dissipation to the high frequency component of the lightning energy. For personnel, particularly where people congregate or where equipment operators will be located, it is important to have a grid system or other equipotential plane to reduce step potential and have equipment and metal structures bonded to the ground system to reduce touch potential.
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The Grounding Chain
The performance of the grounding system is determined by the quality of the following five components all of which are of equal importance. 1. The Grounding Electrode Conductor. Typically made from copper or copper-bonded steel, the grounding electrode conductor must be large enough to withstand the maximum available fault current over the maximum clearing time. 2. The Grounding Connections. Often overlooked, the grounding connections are used to tie the elements of the electrode system together. Exothermically welded connections provide a molecular bond that will never loosen or corrode. Mechanical connectors, such as crimp, bolted, and wedge type, rely on physical pointto-point surface contact to maintain the integrity of the electrical connection. IEEE Standard 837 provides detailed information on the application and testing of permanent grounding connections. ERICO can provide an independent, third-party test report evaluating the performance of these connectors in accordance with the testing procedures set forth in IEEE 837 Standard for Qualifying Permanent Substation Grounding Connections. 3. The Grounding Electrode. The grounding 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 ground system and include wire meshes, metallic plates, buried copper conductor and rods or pipes driven into the ground. The ground rod is the most widely used electrode. 4. Electrode to Soil Resistance. Amount of rod surface and rod replacement are the controlling factors. Doubling diameter reduces resistance by only 10% and is not cost effective. Doubling rod length, however, theoretically reduces resistance by 40%. The most common solution is proper placement of multiple rods that are driven to the required depths. 5. The Soil. The soil resistivity, measured in ohm-centimeters or ohm-meters, plays a significant role in determining the overall performance of the grounding system and must be known before a proper grounding system can be engineered. Measuring soil resistivity allows the design engineer to locate an area with the most conductive soil
and to determine the depth of the conductive soil so that electrodes can be placed accordingly. T he grounding system will carry little or no current for long periods of time until a fault occurs or a lightning strike or other transient requires dissipation. At that point, the grounding system components will be expected to perform like new while conducting large amounts of current. Most of the grounding system is concealed below grade, making inspection of the grounding components difficult or impossible. The underground environment is a harsh one. The initial selection of the components used in the grounding system is of critical importance to its long-term effectiveness.
CADWELD Exothermic Connection
Ground Enhancement Material (GEM)
ERITECH Copper-bonded Ground Rod
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Ground System Components

Ground Electrodes
The ground electrode is a critical component of the grounding system. Many different types of electrodes are available, some natural and some made. The natural types include metal underground water pipe, the metal frame of a building (if effectively grounded), a copper wire or reinforcing bar in a concrete foundation or underground structures or systems. Consideration should be given to bonding of natural earths to ensure electrical continuity with a facilitys other earths. Made electrodes are specifically installed to improve the system grounding or earthing. These earth electrodes must ideally penetrate into the moisture level below the ground level to reduce resistance. They must also consist of metal conductors (or a combination of metal conductor types), which do not corrode excessively for the period of time they are expected to serve. Made electrodes include rods or pipes driven into the earth, metallic plates buried in the earth or a copper wire ring encircling the structure. Underground gas piping or aluminum electrodes are NOT permitted for use as ground electrodes.
Ground Rods Which ground rod should be used?

Ground rods are often selected on the basis of their resistance to corrosion. The other major factor is cost. All too often, the cost of a product is seen as the initial up front price, but the real cost is determined by the serviceable life of the ground rod. Galvanized steel rods are one of the cheapest electrodes available. However, they are not the most cost effective since they have a relatively short service life. Solid copper and stainless steel rods have a long service life. However, they are considerably more expensive than galvanized steel rods. In addition to this, solid copper rods are not suited to deep driving or even driving short lengths into hard ground, without bending. Ask for the ERICO White Paper on Ground Rods Copper-bonded vs. Galvanized.
Copper-Bonded Ground Rod

Cost-effective long service life Copper-bonded coating: Permanent molecular bond Low resistance performance High fault current capacity (IEEE Std 80) Will not slip or tear when driven Will not crack if rod is bent Copper coating may vary to meet required standards
Galvanized Ground Rod

Lower purchase price not as cost-effective over the expected life as Copper bonded
Galvanized coating: Relatively short service life May crack if rod is bent
3.9 mil (99 micron) minimum coating per ASTM 123
The photo shows two ground rods subjected to the same pressure load test. The ERITECH copper-bonded ground rod, shown on the left, will bend without tears, cracks or folds, to the outer sheath. The inferior copperclad rod shown on the right, has developed cracks and creases to the outer sheath, which will significantly reduce its serviceable life and put the integrity of the entire electrode at risk.
Carbon Steel core and tip*: Greater tensile strength Deep driving capability
* ERICO copper-bonded and galvanized rods
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10 mil (254 micron) minimum coating on rods listed to UL 467
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Ground System Components

NEGRP Copper-Bonded Ground Rod
The copper-bonded ground rod has an electrolytic coating of copper deposited over a layer of nickel. This process ensures a long lasting, molecular bond between the copper layer and the steel core. ERICO recommends copper-bonded ground rods because the copper coating will not slip or tear when driven, nor will it crack if the rod is bent. The tough, carbon steel core has good characteristics for deep driving. Copper-bonded ground rods have a high resistance to corrosion and provide a low resistance path to ground. The photo on the left shows two ground rods that were driven into the soil vertically at the Pecos testing site in Las Vegas, NV in December of 1992. The top ground rod is galvanized steel, 3/4 x 10. Bottom ground rod is copper-bonded, 5/8 x 8. Both ground rods were exhumed from the site in April of 2004. The loss of zinc resulted in excessive corrosion of the steel. The copperbonded steel ground rods showed minimal corrosion.
The Stainless Steel Ground Rod Option

It is important to note that certain soils and land fill areas may not be compatible with copper. In these situations, stainless steel is a better proposition. Stainless steel may also be an alternative, where structures or components, such as steel towers, poles or lead sheathed cables are in close proximity to an array of ground electrodes. In these circumstances, consideration must be given to the consequence of galvanic corrosion. The high cost of stainless steel rods prohibits their widespread use.
Excavated after 12 years. Excavated after 11 years.
groUNd system comPoNeNts
The photo on the right shows a galvanized steel ground rod driven vertically into the ground at the Pawnee testing site in Las Vegas, NV. One area is reduced from a 3/4 diameter to approximately a 1/4 diameter due to extensive corrosion. The eventual failure would result in a potentially catastrophic loss of ground.
Ground Rod Life Expectancy

50 45 40 400%
Ground Rod Annual Cost
Comparative Cost
35
300%
Years
30 25 20
200%
15 10 5 0
100%
Copper-bonded Steel (10 mil/254m)
Zinc Galvanized
Zinc Galvanized
Stainless Steel
10
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0%
Grounding System Components
PGS 14-17
GROUND RODS
PG 21
PG 17
COMPRESSION cOUPLER
PG 18
FENCE CLAMP
PG 28
GROUND ROD CLAMPS

GroUnding SYSTEM COMPONENTS
GROUND PLATE
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Ground Conductors
Conductors
There are two basic criteria for grounding conductor selection: 1. The physical characteristics of the conductor must be of a robust nature, sufficient for the environment. 2. The cross sectional area of the conductor must be of sufficient size, so that it shall successfully conduct the maximum fault current for a period, which allows the operation of protection equipment (or the dissipation of this energy).
GROUND CONDUCTORS
Physical Characteristics
The most common ground conductor is a soft drawn, stranded copper conductor. Flat copper strip / tape is also popular because it offers a large surface area, resulting in lower impedance. In some circumstances, the maximum fault current for the installation is small. While a conductor of correspondingly small size could be used, a minimum cross section, often set by the governing authority or applicable standards body (to minimize potential damage likely to occur from any future excavation on the site), is applied.
Bare Copper & Tinned Copper

Contact ERICO for available sizes #8 AWG and up.
Insulated Cables
Contact ERICO for available sizes #8 AWG and up.
Flat Strip Ground Conductor

Pure electrolytic copper Low impedance Lower impedance than equivalent sized round conductor
Contact ERICO for available sizes minimum thickness of 26 gauge (0.159 in)
Maximum Fault Current

Where higher fault conditions exist, the conductor size is determined by considering the circumstances required to avoid fusing (melting) the conductor. The accepted industry standard is IEEE 80, Guide for Safety in Substation Grounding.
Copper-Bonded Steel Conductor

Contact ERICO for more information.
Cross section
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Ground Conductors
Theft Deterrent Composite Cable
Theft deterrent composite cables are bare or insulated concentric stranded conductors that consist of peripheral galvanized steel stranding, which protects and conceals the internal tinned copper strands. These conductors are ideal for exposed elecrical distribution grounding leads where copper theft may occur. These conductors are difficult to cut with hand tools and the outter steel stranding is magnetic, which further deters thieves looking for copper.
CC5A04
CC5A05
Global Part Stranding Number (Reel) CC5A04
Resistance
Fusing Standard Outside Capacity Weight Packaging Diameter EquivaQuantity lency 57 lbs (25.85 kg)* 58 lbs (26.31 kg)* 109 lbs (49.44 kg)*
(1) Tinned 112% of 0.330 in Copper, (6) 0.485 /1,000 4 AWG 250 ft (0.838 Galvanized ft; 1.499 /km (100% of (76.2 m) cm) Steel 16 mm) (3) Tinned 113% of 0.334 in Copper, (16) 0.457 /1,000 4 AWG 250 ft (0.848 Galvanized ft; 1.591 /km (100% of (76.2 m) cm) Steel 16 mm) (133) Tinned Copper, (21) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (21) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (24) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (24) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (24) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (28) Galvanized Steel (133) Tinned Copper, (28) Galvanized Steel 0.098 /1,000 ft; 0.320 /km 100% of 0.526 in 2/0 AWG (1.336 (> 50 cm) mm) 100% of 0.526 in 2/0 AWG (1.336 (> 50 cm) mm) 100% of 0.572 in 3/0 AWG (1.453 (> 70 cm) mm) 100% of 0.572 in 3/0 AWG (1.453 (> 70 cm) mm) 200 ft (61.0 m)
CC5A05
CC5A20 CC5A20INS
CC5A20
CC5A20INS
CC5A30 CC5A30INS
0.098 /1,000 ft; 0.320 /km
200 ft (61.0 m)
135 lbs (61.24 kg)* 135 lbs (61.23 kg)* 135 lbs (61.23 kg)*
CC5A30
0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km
200 ft (61.0 m)
CC5A30INS
0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km
200 ft (61.0 m)
CC5A40
CC5A40INS
CC5A30INSK
0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km
Aluminum Composite Cable Clip

For use with CC5A04 Theft Deterrent Cable
CC5A40
100% of 0.572 in 677.2 lbs 3/0 AWG 1000 ft (1.453 (367.2 (> 70 (304.8 m) cm) kg)* mm) 100% of 0.656 in 4/0 AWG (1.666 (> 95 cm) mm) 100% of 0.656 in 4/0 AWG (1.666 (> 95 cm) mm) 200 ft (61.0 m) 172 lbs (78.02 kg)* 199 lbs (90.27 kg)*
0.057 /1,000 ft; 0.188 /km
Part No. CCL04A
Conductor Range (AWG) 14 solid 2/0 solid
Standard Package 100

*
CC5A40INS
0.057 /1,000 ft; 0.188 /km
200 ft (61.0 m)
Weight does not include reel.
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GROUND CONDUCTORS
Ground Rods and Couplers

Ground Electrodes
Ground Rod Accessories and Application
ERICO, a leading manufacturer of UL listed copperbonded ground rods, offers a complete range of rods, driving sleeves and studs, rod coupling methods and connections for reliable grounding in nearly any application.
Driving Sleeves
The driving sleeve fits over the pointed ground rod to protect the rod end from mushrooming as the ground rod is driven into earth.
Ground Rods
GROUND RODS AND COUPLERS Ground Rod Diameter and Length
Ground rod diameter must also be considered. Although larger diameter rods are more rigid and less prone to whip or bending, they may have a greater drag than smaller diameter rods when being driven. It must also be noted that increasing the ground rod diameter has relatively small impact on grounding system resistance when compared to length. Standards nominate a minimum diameter or periphery and thickness if not cylindrical, mainly based on mechanical strength. In general, lightning protection standards recommend copper-bonded electrodes of specified diameter. Standard UL 467 requires a minimum rod length of 8 with a minimum diameter of 0.50 and 10 mils of copper. Other standards may nominate a specific resistance for the installation. If space is limited, the contractor may be required to install electrodes to a depth that achieves the required value.
Compression Coupling
Couplings enable ground rods to be driven quickly and easily without the risk of rod separation. They are generally tapered so when the rod is driven into the coupling, the two parts compress to form a conductive connection.
Threaded Coupling
Threaded couplings allow for full contact of the rod point with the butt end of the preceding rod.
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Copper-Bonded Ground Rods
Pointed Rods
Steel Driving Sleeves for Pointed Rods*

Slides on top of ground rod to prevent mushrooming while driving into ground
99.9% pure electrolytic copper coating Molecular bond to nickel-sealed high strength steel core Tensile strength greater than 80,000 PSI on 1/2 & 90,000 PSI on 5/8 and 3/4 Minimum copper coating of 10 mils on rods listed to UL 467 Legibly marked with manufacturers ID and catalog designation Manufactured to exceed the requirements of ANSI /NEMA GR1
Part No. 613840** 613880** 611380 615880 615883 613480 613483 611300 615800 615803 613400 614400 615812 613412 615815 613415 Nominal Diameter (in) 3/8 3/8 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 1 5/8 3/4 5/8 3/4 Length (ft) 4 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 15 15 Plating Weight per Standard Thickness (mils) 100 rods (lbs) Bundle 10 135 5 10 10 10 13* 10 13* 10 10 13* 10 10 10 10 10 10 270 553 680 680 1,000 1,000 738 844 844 1,240 2,204 1,000 1,480 1,275 1,850 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Part No. B13714 B13716 B13731 B13718 B13733 B13722 B13737
Ground Rod Size (Unthreaded) 1/2 Copper-Bonded or Steel rod 5/8 Copper-Bonded rod (.563 diameter) 5/8 Steel rod (.625 diameter) 3/4 Copper-Bonded rod (.682 diameter) 3/4 Steel rod (.750 diameter) 1 Copper-Bonded rod (.914 diameter) 1 Steel rod (1.00 diameter)
Standard Package 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
*For unthreaded ground rods only.
Economical Sleeves for 5/8 Copper-Bonded, Pointed Rods
Part No. EDS58
Ground Rod Size 5/8 Copper-Bonded Rods (.563 diameter)
Standard Package 1
* 13 mils of copper meet specifications of RUS. ** Non-UL listed rods. Additional lengths available.
Driving Heads For Copper-Bonded Pointed Rods

For use in power assisted ground rod drivers
7.00 4.00
Threadless Compression Couplers for Copper-Bonded Pointed Rods

Made of high-strength silicon bronze
.850
UL & CSA Listed
Part No. DH58 DH34
Ground Rod Size 5/8 Copper-Bonded Rods (.563 diameter) 3/4 Copper-Bonded Rods (.682 diameter)
Standard Package 1 1
Part No. CC12F CC58 CC34
Nominal Rod Diameter (in) 1/2 (full) 5/8 3/4
Unit Weight (lbs) 0.240 0.300 0.450
Unit Weight (kg) 0.108 0.134 0.202
Standard Package 25 25 25
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Tapered so when rod is driven into coupling, parts compress to form a conductive connection
GROUND RODS AND COUPLERS

Couplers For Threaded Rods
High-strength couplings are threaded bronze and chamfered at both ends for easy driving Corrosion-resistant couplings ensure permanent, lowresistance copper-to-copper connections UL & CSA Listed
Part No. CR12S CR58 CR34 CR100 Nominal Rod Diameter (in) 1/2 (full) 5/8 3/4 1 Standard Package 25 25 25 1
Copper-Bonded Ground Rods

Sectional, Threaded Rods
Ground Rod Driver GROUND RODS AND COUPLERS

Usable on all types of round ground rods: copperbonded, galvanized, stainless steel 5/8 (14.2 mm) and 3/4 (17.2 mm) inserts are interchangeable with standard driver body The driver will not deform the end of the rod, making connection of the ground conductor quick and easy
Part No. EGRD58 EGRD58 I * EGRD34 EGRD34 I * Description 5 Driver body with insert for up to 5/8ground rods Replacement insert for 5/8 copper-bonded ground rods 5 Driver body with insert for up to 3/4 ground rods Replacement insert for 3/4 copper-bonded ground rods and 5/8 galvanized ground rods Weight (lbs) 23 6 23 6
Cold-rolled threads with continuous, unbroken grain flows preserve copper coating and are stronger than cut threads Electrolytically copper-bonded steel: copper is molecularly bonded to nickel-sealed, high-strength steel cores Minimum copper coating of 10 mils on rods listed to UL 467 ERITECH name, length, diameter and part number is roll-stamped within 12 of chamfered end UL logo and control number where applicable stamped on each rod for easy inspection after installation Manufactured to exceed the requirements of ANSI/NEMA GR1
Part No. Nominal Diameter (in) 1/2 1/2 3/4 3/4 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 Length (ft) 10 8 10 8 10 10 3 4 5 6 8 8 Plating Thickness (mils) 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 13* Weight per 100 rods (lbs) 688 540 1,240 1,000 2,204 844 262 344 420 504 680 680 Standard Bundle 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
*Both 5/8 and 3/4 inserts fit standard driver body.
GROUNDINg SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Driving Stud For Threaded Rods
631300 631380 633400 633480 634400 635800 635830 635840 635850 635860 635880 635883
Part No. DS12S DS58 DS34 DS1
Nominal Rod Diameter (in) 1/2 (full) 5/8 3/4 1
Standard Package 25 25 25 1
* 13 mils of copper meet specifications of RUS
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Stainless Steel Ground Rods
Sectional rods utilize a cut thread for highly corrosive soil

Part No. 681300 683400 683450 683480 685800 685880 681300S 683400S 683450S 685800S 685880S Nominal Diameter Length (in) (ft) 1/2 (full) 10 3/4 (full) 10 3/4 (full) 5 3/4 (full) 8 5/8 (full) 10 5/8 (full) 8 1/2 (full) 3/4 (full) 3/4 (full) 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) 10 10 5 10 8 Stainless Steel Type 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 302 - 304 Rod Type Pointed Pointed Pointed Pointed Pointed Pointed Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Sectional Standard Bundle 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Galvanized Pointed Ground Rods

Meets ANSI /NEMA GR1 RUS Approved where indicated Zinc-coated exteriors are hot-dip galvanized for solid protection against corrosion, in accordance with ASTM specification A153-78 Surfaces are rigidly inspected to eliminate seams, slivers and other defects
Part No. 811350 811360 811380 813400* 813460* 813480 814400 815800* 815850 Nominal Diameter (in) 1/2 (full) 1/2 (full) 1/2 (full) 3/4 3/4 3/4 1 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) Length (ft) 5 6 8 10 6 8 10 10 5 6 8 Weight per 100 rods (lbs) 344 413 550 1,396 858 1,120 2,716 1,060 530 636 844 Standard Bundle 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Couplers for Threaded Stainless Steel Ground Rods
Part No. CR58SS CR34SS
Nominal Rod Diameter (in) 5/8 (full) 3/4 (full)
815860* Stainless Steel Type 304 304 Standard Package 1 1 815880*
* For rods with a UPC label, add UPC to end of part number (example: 813400UPC). Meets specifications of RUS.
Compression Couplers for Threadless Stainless Steel Ground Rods
Convenient Ground Electrode (CGE) Kits
Part No. CC58SS CC34SS
Nominal Rod Diameter (in) 5/8 (full) 3/4 (full)
Stainless Steel Type 304 304
Galvanized Steel Compression Coupler
The UL-Listed, NECCompliant ERITECH CGE kit allows for installation from ground level and is much easier to transport than eight-foot ground rods. The ERITECH CGE kits are designed for #6 and #4 solid copper conductor applications.
KIT INCLUDES 2ERITECH ERITECH Article Part ERITECH HAMMERLOCK Drive Wire Sizes Metric Wire Sizes No. No. Ground or Clamp Sleeve Rods 155991 CGE51K 615840 EHL58C1K EDS58 #4 Sol - #6 Sol 10mm2 Str - 16mm2 Str 155993 CGE5CP 615840 CP58 EDS58 #8 Sol - #2 Str 10mm2 Sol - 35mm2 Str
Part No. GCC58F GCC34
Rod Diameter (in) 5/8 (full) 3/4 (.727-.738)
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GROUND RODS AND COUPLERS
Ground Clamps and Connectors

ERITECH HAMMERLOCK
Low resistance connection Irreversible connection with excellent mechanical strength Fast and simple installation cULus Listed
Part No.
Ground Rod Size (in)
Conductor Range (AWG) 1/0 stranded 2/0 stranded 4 stranded 2 stranded 6 solid 4 solid 1/0 stranded 2/0 stranded 4 stranded 2 stranded 6 solid 4 solid 1/0 stranded 2/0 stranded 4 stranded 2 stranded 6 solid 4 solid
GROUND CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS
For Copper-bonded Ground Rods 1/2 (full) EHL12FC2G EHL12FC1V EHL12FC1K EHL58C2G EHL58C1V EHL58C1K EHL34C2G EHL34C1V EHL34C1K Standard Package: 25 Part No. EHL58G2G EHL58G1V EHL58G1K EHL34G1V EHL34SG1V* EHL34G1K EHL34SG1K* Standard Package: 25 Ground Rod Size (in) 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) 5/8 (full) 3/4 3/4 3/4 3/4 1/2 (full) 1/2 (full) 5/8 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 3/4
ERITECH HAMMERLOCK for 2 Conductors
Conductor Range (AWG) 1/0 stranded 2/0 stranded 4 stranded 2 stranded 6 solid 4 solid 4 stranded 2 stranded 4 stranded 2 stranded 6 solid 4 solid 6 solid 4 solid
For Galvalnized Ground Rods Part No. Ground Rod Size (in) Conductor Range (AWG) 6 solid 4 solid 6 solid 4 solid 6 solid 4 solid
For Copper-bonded Ground Rods 1/2 in EHL12FC1K1K* EHL58C1K1K* For Galvalnized Ground Rods EHL58G1K1K* *Not UL Listed
5/8 in 5/8 in
Bronze Ground Rod Clamps

High-strength silicon bronze For use with copper-bonded ground rods Suitable for direct burial UL Listed for direct burial in earth or concrete CSA Listed
Part No. Standard Duty CP38 CP58 CP34 Heavy Duty HDC12 HDC58 HDC58R HDC34 HDC34SP* HDC1
Rod Diameter (in) 3/8 1/2 - 5/8 1/2 - 3/4 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4 1
Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 1/0 stranded 10 solid 2 stranded 8 solid 1/0 stranded 8 solid 1/0 stranded 8 solid 1/0 stranded 8 solid 3/0 stranded 8 solid 4/0 stranded
Standard Package 100 50 50 50 50 50 25 25 1
HDC58 threads are 1/2 13 UNC. HDC58R threads are 7/16 14 UNC. * Not UL Listed Not CSA Listed
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SP58 Stainless Steel Ground Clamp
Unique stamped body design will not crack with excessive torque values Provides a greater surface area contact to allow improved performance of the connector Compatible with copper, copper bonded, galvanized, stainless steel, rebar and plain steel ground rods and electrodes cULus Listed; RUS Approved
Part No. SP58* SP58 B916
Split Bolts
Silicon Bronze
Tin-Plated Silicon Bronze
High strength Silicon bronze for copper to copper connections. Tin plated, high strength copper alloy split bolt with spacer separates dissimilar conductors which allow you to connect: copper to copper; copper to aluminum; aluminum to aluminum. (Oxide inhibitor recommmended when used on aluminum conductor.) UL Listed
Rod Diameter Conductor Range (in) (AWG) 1/2, 5/8 1/2, 5/8
Minimum Torque
Rebar Size #4 #4
10 solid 2 stranded 300 in lbs 10 solid 2 stranded 300 in lbs
* With 9/16 bolt head UL Listed for direct burial in earth or concrete.
Tinned Bronze Ground Clamps

Made of high copper-content alloy Theft-deterrent appearance Stainless steel nuts, bolts and washer included For use on 5/8 - 3/4 rods
Standard Package 50 50 5
Part No. Silicon Bronze ESB8 ESB6 ESB4 ESB2 ESB1/0* ESB2/0* ESB4/0* Tin-Plated Silicon Bronze ESBP8* ESBP6* ESBP4* ESBP2* ESBP1/0* ESBP2/0* ESBP4/0* ESBP350* * Not UL Listed
Conductor Range (AWG) 16 stranded 8 stranded 10 solid 6 stranded 8 solid 4 solid 6 solid 2 stranded 4 solid 1/0 stranded 2 solid 2/0 stranded 1/0 solid 250 MCM 14 stranded 8 stranded 10 stranded 6 stranded 8 solid 3 stranded 8 solid 2 stranded 6 solid 1/0 stranded 8 solid 2/0 stranded 4 stranded 250 MCM 3/0 stranded 350 MCM
Standard Package 100 100 100 50 50 25 25 100 100 100 100 50 25 25 25
Part No. GC064 GC065 GC065TH
Conductor Range (AWG) 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded
Direct Burial Ground Clamps

Universal use for rebar, rods or pipes Lay-in feature cuts installation time Bronze alloy construction with bronze screws Approved for direct burial in earth and concrete cULus Listed
EK16: Parallel connection EK17: Perpendicular connection Part No. EK16 EK17 Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid - 2 solid 10 solid - 2 solid Conductor Range (metric) 5.5 mm2 25 mm2 5.5 mm2 25 mm2 Rebar Size (imperial) #4 #8 #4 #8 Rebar Size (metric) 10 25 mm 10 25 mm Standard Package 50 50
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Clamp for Water or Gas Pipe
Bronze Clamps for Water or Gas Pipe

(including brass hex fittings)
Bronze Clamps for Water Pipe
CWP1JU
CWP2JU*
High-strength silicone bronze High-strength silicone bronze Used for connecting copper conductors to metallic water pipe, ground rods, or flexible gas pipe (CSST) with brass hex fittings Conform to the requirements of the 2009 edition of NFPA 54, NFGC (National Fuel Gas Code) and NEC (National Electric Code) for bonding corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) gas piping systems to the grounding conductor of the buildings electrical system SH version for outdoor applications cULus Listed
Part No. CWP1J CWP2J CWP3J CWP1JSH CWP2JSH CWP3JSH Water Pipe Size (in) .5 1 1.25 2 2.5 4 .5 1 1.25 2 2.5 4 Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 2 solid 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 4 stranded 10 solid 2 solid 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 4 stranded Hex Nut Size (in) 1 1.25 1.5 2.125 2.5 3.125 1 1.25 1.5 2.125 2.5 3.125 Standard Package 25 12 4 25 12 4 Part No. ZWP1J Water Pipe Size (in) .5 1 Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 6 solid Standard Package 25
Used for connecting copper conductors to metallic water pipe or ground rods CSA Listed
Part No. CWP1JJ CWP1JU* CWP2JU* CWP6J CWP4J** Water Pipe Size (in) .5 1 .5 1 1.25 2 4.25 6 2.5 4 Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 4 stranded 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 2 stranded 10 solid 4 stranded 10 solid 4 stranded Standard Package 100 1 1 1 1
* With copper screw for use in direct burial applications ** UL Listed Not CSA Listed
Zinc Clamp for Water Pipe

Zinc die cast cULus Listed
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Bronze Pipe Clamp to Rigid Conduit
For use in grounding rigid conduit systems to metallic water pipe
Part No. CWP1JH12 CWP1JH34 CWP2JH34 CWP4JH34 CWP2JH44
Water Pipe Size (in) .5 1 .5 1 1.25 2 2.5 4 1.25 2
Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 6 solid 10 solid 2/0 stranded 10 solid 2/0 stranded 10 solid 2/0 stranded 10 solid 3/0 stranded
Conduit Size (in) .5 .75 .75 .75 1
Standard Package 100 100 100 50 100
Bronze Pipe Clamp to Rigid Conduit GROUND CLAMPS AND CONNECTORS

Conductor Size (mm2) 16 - 70 Stranded 50 - 120 Stranded 16 - 70 Stranded 50 - 120 Stranded 16 - 120 Stranded 16 - 70 Stranded 50 - 120 Stranded 16 - 120 Stranded Pipe Size (mm) 40 40 50 50 65 80 80 90 50 65 90
For use in grounding rigid conduit systems to metallic water pipe
Tinned Bronze Fence Clamps
Part No. CWP12SHE CWP34SHE
Water Pipe Size (in) .5 1 .5 1
Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 6 solid 10 solid 2/0 stranded
Conduit Size (in) .5 .75
Bronze Vise Clamps
Made from high copper-content alloy Theft-deterrent appearance Stainless steel nuts, bolts and washers included
Part No. Single Hole FC073 FC074 FC075 FC076 FC078 FC079 FC080 FC082 Dual Hole Standard Package 25 25 FC076 DH FC078 DH FC082 DH 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2-1/2 3 3 3-1/2 2 2-1/2 3-1/2 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded Pipe Size (in) Conductor Size (AWG)
VC62
VC220
Used to splice 2 conductors together

Part No. VC62 VC220 Conductor Range (AWG) 6 solid 2 solid 2 solid 2/0 stranded
2 x 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 50 - 120 Stranded 2 x 2/0 Solid - 250 MCM Stranded 16 - 120 Stranded 2 x 4 Solid - 2/0 Stranded 16 - 120 Stranded
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Transformer Tank Grounding Connectors
Cast of high conductivity bronze and 1/2 13 stud Fit all EEI-NEMA distribution transformers
TGC2/0 CC207
No special tools required use regular linemans wrench RUS Approved
CC207SI Part No. TGC2/0* CC207 CC207SI
CC207SIJ Conductor Range (AWG) 10 solid 2/0 stranded 6 solid 1/0 stranded 6 solid 1/0 stranded 6 solid 1/0 stranded 2/0 stranded 4/0 stranded Stud Thread Size 1/2 13 1/2 13 1/2 13; 1 long 1/2 13; with jam nut 1/2 13 Standard Package 100 50 50 50 25
CC207SIJ CC2074/0
* Eye bolt rotates to accommodate cable in either vertical or horizontal direction
Tin-Plated, Silicon Bronze Jumper Clamp
For use in telecom applications UL Listed

Part No. Conductor Range (AWG) 6 solid Standard Package 100
Heavy Duty Rebar Clamps
KUL
Copper Lug Mechanical Connector

Provides two connection points to concrete encased electrodes (rebar) for states where the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requires it. Meets 2005 NEC standard requirement for bonding to rebar into the grounding system Has high-strength bronze alloy construction Easy to install UL Listed
Part No. RC70 Conductor Range (AWG) 8 solid 2/0 stranded Conductor Range (metric) 10 70 mm2 10 100 mm2 Rebar Size (imperial) #3 #6 #6 #11 Rebar Size (metric) 8 18 mm 18 36 mm Standard Package 1 1
Part No. EL4
Conductor Range (AWG) 14 solid 4 stranded
Stud Thread Size 5/16-24 UNF-2B
Standard Package 100
RC100 8 solid 4/0 stranded
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Lay-In Lug
Tinned Copper Lay-in feature allows for easy positioning cULus Listed
Part No. EL6CEDB
Conductor Range #14 Solid #4 Solid
Standard Package 50
Solar Bonding Lug
Bonds the frames and mounting structures of solar photo voltaic systems in accordance with NEC requirements
Intersystem Bonding Termination Bar (IBTB)
Copper alloy is corrosion resistant and galvanically compatible with copper grounding conductors and aluminum photo voltaic module frames Lay-in feature allows for easy positioning along multiple frames cULus Listed
Part No. EL6CS EL6CS8 EL6CSNH EL6CSDB Description Tinned Bronze Lug with #10 Hardware Tinned Bronze Lug with #8 Hardware Tinned Bronze Lug without Hardware Direct Burial - Tinned Bronze Lug with #10 Hardware Direct Burial - Tinned Bronze Lug with #8 Hardware Direct Burial - Tinned Bronze Lug without Hardware Conductor Range (AWG) #14 Sol - #6 Str #14 Sol - #6 Str #14 Sol - #6 Str #14 Sol - #6 Str #14 Sol - #6 Str #14 Sol - #6 Str
Ideal for residential and small commercial applications Meets requirements of 2008 NEC Article 250.94 cULus Listed
Potential Equalization Clamp - PEC100

High peak current capability - long service life Weatherproof enclosure - suitable for direct burial
Part No. IBTB
Conductor Range (5) 14 Solid - 6 Stranded; (1) 6 Solid - 2 Stranded; (5) 1.5 - 25mm2; (1) 16 - 35 mmm2
Standard Package 10
ATEX approved
The PEC is an equipotential bonding device that can be used to minimize damage in applications where separated ground systems are required. The PEC is ATEX approved, making the device suitable for use in explosion hazard areas such as the protection of pipeline insulated joints.
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Interconnects and terminates grounding conductors from electrical power service, telephone, CATV, radio and TV antennas
EL6CSDB8 EL6CSDBNH
Chemical Ground Electrodes

Chemical ground electrodes, part of the ERITECH line of Facility Electrical Protection products from ERICO, provide a low impedance ground in locations of high soil resistivity and dry soil conditions. Used in conjunction with a bentonite backfill and ERICOs unique GEM material, the ERITECH brand of chemical ground electrode system provides 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. The chemical ground electrode is useful for providing an effective earth in poor soil conditions where space for electrodes is limited. Market applications include telecommunications, power generation and distribution, commercial and industrial, manufacturing, transporation (rail and aviation), lightning protection, recreational facilities, and defense. ERITECH brand of chemical ground electrodes are most effective when installed as part of a total system that includes high conductivity backfill materials, access/inspection wells, and permanent, reliable CADWELD connections. They may be installed either vertically or horizontally.
Lightning Downconductor
Conducts the lightning energy to ground.
UL Name Plate
Inspection Well from ERICO

Protects chemical electrode while allowing necessary air and moisture to enter. Provides access for maintenance.
Ground Electrode Conductor
CADWELD Connections:
Permanently bond all elements of the grounding system.
Pigtails
Factory attached conductor connection. Upward or downward orientation available.
Features CHEMICAL GROUND ELECTRODES

Contain natural electrolytic salts, which permeate into the surrounding soil to condition the soil and increase its conductivity Low impedance to effectively dissipate lightning and electrical fault currents Easy connection to ground electrode conductor using the factory provided pigtail (up or down orientation) Provides decades of reliable services due to rugged construction, and high quality metals with a 30-year minimum service life 2-1/8 outside diameter, Type K copper pipe, 0.083 wall contains natural electrolytic salts that permeate into the surrounding soil, improving electrode to soil connection
Chemical Ground Electrode
Provides continual conditioning of high resistivity soils.
Bentonite Clay

Low resistance, non corrosive material, fills void between electrode and earth.
Electrolytic Roots
Typical vertical installation showing major components required to form an effective ground electrode.
Reference Part Number Code
ECR V 10 Y4 4 U B
ERICO Ground Electrode System (V) Vertical Style (H) Horizontal Style (E) Extended Vertical Electrode Length (in feet) Pigtail Cable Code Add (B) for rod assembly only Pigtail Orientation (D) Down (U) Up Pigtail Length (in feet)
Available in continuous sections up to 10 feet in length; longer rods can be field assembled using 5- or 10-foot extensions Optional factory attached radial strips are available to reduce impedance to highfrequency lightning energy and to control the direction of the dissipation L-shaped rods are available for horizontal installation applications where it is impractical to auger deep vertical holes Access segment on horizontal (L-shaped) chemical ground electrodes is 32 deep Over 100 configurations available
Chemical ground rods can be ordered as individual components or as a complete kit. Kits include the chemical electrode (pre-filled with electrolytic salts), Bentonite, GEM backfill, and an access well. To order the chemical electrode only, add B to the end of the part number.
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Chemical Ground Electrodes

Part No. ECRH081T4D ECRH081T4U ECRH081T4UB* ECRH082C4U ECRH101T4D ECRH102C4U ECRH102Q4D ECRH102Q4DB* ECRH102G4U ECRH102G4D ECRH102Q4U ECRH101T4U ECRHE152Q4D ECRHE202Q4U ECRV102L4U ECRV102Q3U ECRV102C4U ECRV102Q10U ECRV102V4D ECRV101T4D ECRV101V10D ECRV102Q5U ECRV102Q4UB* ECRV102Q5UB* ECRV103Q4D ECRV102G4U ECRV101T4U ECRV102G4D ECRV102Q4D ECRV102Q4DB* ECRV102Q4U ECRV121T4U ECRV122Q4U ECRE152Q4U ECRE201T4U ECRE202G4U ECRE202Q4U ECRE402Q4U ECRE401T4D Height (in) 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 32 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 15 20 20 20 40 40 Length (ft) 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 20 Conductor Size (AWG) #2 Solid, Tinned #2 Solid, Tinned #2 Solid, Tinned 1/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 3/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 250 MCM Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned #2 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 500 MCM Stranded 2/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #2 Solid, Tinned Cable Code 1T 1T 1T 2C 1T 2C 2Q 2Q 2G 2G 2Q 1T 2Q 2Q 2L 2Q 2C 2Q 2V 1T 1V 2Q 2Q 2Q 3Q 2G 1T 2G 2Q 2Q 2Q 1T 2Q 2Q 1T 2G 2Q 2Q 1T Pigtail Length (ft) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 10 4 4 10 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Electrolytic Roots 5 Bentonite Clay CADWELD Connections Chemical Ground Electrode GEM Ground Enhancement Material Factory Attached Pigtail Up Orientation Access Well
Vertical Installation
Horizontal Installation
Horizontal Installation UL Name Plate
Chemical Ground Electrodes can be installed either vertically or horizontally. Chemical electrodes are available in a range of standard and custom configurations. They can be purchased individually or part of a complete kit.
* Includes rod assembly only. * All chemical ground rod kits contain the following components, except part numbers ending in B. * Contact ERICO for additional configurations.
Kit Components
Part No. GEM25A BENTFILL T416B Description 25 lb (11.36 kg) bag of GEM Ground Enhancement Material 50 lb (22.68 kg) bag of Bentonite backll High-density polyethylene inspection well for no trafc areas
Copper Pigtail Cable Codes

Conductor Code Conductor Size (AWG) 1T 2C 2G #2 Solid Tinned 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded Conductor Code Conductor Size (AWG) 2Q 2V 3Q 4/0 Stranded 250 MCM Stranded 500 MCM Stranded
Salt Mix
Part No. ECRCHM15LB Description Chemical Ground Rod Salt Mix, 15-lb package (6.8 kg)
Chemical Ground Electrodes can be extended using threaded couplers.
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CHEMICAL GROUND ELECTRODES
Ground Enhancement Material
groUNd eNhaNcemeNt material

Developed in 1992, 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 is also the answer in situations where ground rods cant be driven or where limited land area makes adequate grounding difcult with conventional methods. Only rarely do grounding system designers and contractors get to work on a site with good grounding conditions. Even under ideal circumstances, soil structure can vary and make it difficult to achieve uniform, low levels of resistivity across a wide area. Under almost all soil conditions, the use of a ground enhancement material will improve grounding effectiveness. Some are permanent and require no maintenance. When selecting a ground enhancement material be sure it is compatible with the ground rod, conductor and connection material. To improve the conductivity of a grounding system, ERICO recommends using Ground Enhancement Material (GEM). GEM is a low-resistance, non-corrosive, carbon dust based material that helps improve grounding effectiveness, especially in areas of poor conductivity. GEM contains cement, which hardens when set to provide a permanent, maintenance-free, low-resistant grounding system that never leaches or washes away. GEM does not adversely affect soil and will not leach ions or contaminate ground water. It meets all EPA requirements for landll (USA). A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available on request.
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Features and Benefits
GEM helps reduce earthing resistance and maintains low resistance permanently. GEM helps provide conductivity for the life of the grounding system.
GEM is effective
Dramatically reduces earth resistance and impedance measurements Maintains constant resistance for the life of the system once in its set form Performs in all soil conditions even during dry spells
GEM is easy to use

Easy-to-handle 25 lb (11.36 kg) bags or 25 lb bucket (GEM25ABKT) Requires one person to install Can be easily mixed into a slurry Solidifies into a conductive cement in three days May reduce the size of the grounding system where conventional methods are unsatisfactory Reduces vandalism (ground rods cannot be easily removed when set in concrete)
Part Number
GEM25A GEM25ABKT
Description
25-lb. (11.36 kg) bag with handles 25-lb. (11.36 kg) plastic bucket with locking lid
For more information, contact your local ERICO sales representative for a quote. You can reference the GEM part numbers.
GEM is permanent
Does not dissolve, decompose or leach out with time Does not require periodic charging treatments or replacements Does not require maintenance Does not require the continuous presence of water to maintain its conductivity
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ERICO provides 25 lbs of Ground Enhancement Material (GEM) in a convenient, easy to handle bucket container. Just pour the required amount of clean-potable water into the bucket and mix to create a slurry form. Then proceed to pour the slurry mixture into the hole or trench.

Trench Installation:
1. Premix GEM into a slurry form. Use 1.5 to 2 gallons (5.7 to 7.6 liters) of clean-potable water per bag or bucket of GEM. To mix GEM into a slurry form, use a standard cement mixer or mix in a mixing box, wheelbarrow, etc. Use 1.5 to 2 gallons (5.7 to 7.6 liters) of clean-potable water per bag of GEM. Do not mix GEM with salt water. 2. Spread out enough GEM to uniformly cover bottom of trenchabout 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. (See Table) 3. Place conductor on top of GEM. (See Note 1) 4. Spread more GEM on top of conductor to completely cover conductor about 1 inch (2.5 cm) deep. Allow GEMto harden. Wait 30 minutes to one hour before lling the trench with soil backll. 5. Carefully cover the GEM with soil to a depth of about 4 inches (10 cm), making sure not to expose the conductor. 6. Tamp down the soil, then ll in the trench.
Ground Conductor GEM 4 (10 cm) 30 (76.2 cm) Trench
1 (2.5 cm)
GEM
GEM
1 (2.5 cm)
Note 1: Wait for the GEM to harden, about 15 to 20 minutes, before placing the conductor on top of the GEM. You must apply 4 inches (10 cm) of insulating material to the conductors and ground rods exiting the GEM, starting 2 inches (5 cm) inside the GEM. Note 2: Excess standing water must be removed from trench.
Soil 4 (10 cm)
Soil Backll
Estimated linear feet of ground conductor covering with each bag of GEM.
Total Thickness of GEM
Trench Width In (Cm) 4 (10.0) 6 (15.2) 8 (20.3) 10 (25.4) 12 (30.5) 1 in (2.54 cm) 14.0 ft 9.3 ft 7.0 ft 5.6 ft 4.7ft 35.6 cm 23.6 cm 17.8 cm 14.2 cm 12 cm 2 in (5.08 cm) 7 ft 4.7 ft 3.5 ft 2.8 ft 2.3 ft 17.8 cm 12 cm 8.8 cm 7.0 cm 5.8 cm 3 in (7.62 cm) 4.7 ft 3.1 ft 2.3 ft 1.9 ft 1.6 ft 12 cm 7.8 cm 5.8 cm 4.8 cm 4 cm 4 in (10.16 cm) 3.5 ft 2.3 ft 1.8 ft 1.4 ft 1.2 ft 8.8 cm 5.8 cm 4.6 cm 3.6 cm 3 cm
A 25-pound bag of GEM will cover 7 linear feet (2.1 m) of conductor length for a 4-inch-wide (10 cm), 2-inch-thick (5 cm) covering 1 inch (2.5 cm) below and 1 inch (2.5 cm) above conductor), based on a density of 63.5 lb/cu.ft.
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Ground Rod Backll Installation:
1. Auger a 3-inch (7.5 cm) or larger diameter hole to a depth of 6 inches (15 cm) shorter than the length of the ground rod. 2. Place ground rod into augered hole and drive 1 foot (30 cm) (if possible) into bottom of the hole. The top of the ground rod will be approximately 6 inches (15 cm) below grade. At this time, make any connections to ground rod using CADWELD connections. (See Note 1) 3. Premix GEM into a slurry form. Use 1.5 to 2 gallons (5.7 to 7.6 liters) of clean-potable water per bag or bucket of GEM. 4. Pour the appropriate amount of GEM (see table) around the ground rod. To ensure the GEM material completely lls the hole, tamp around the ground rod with a pole. Wait 30 minutes to 1 hour before lling the hole with soil backll. 5. Fill remainder of augered hole with soil removed during augering. For various augered-hole diameters and depths, see the table below.
Diameter Auger Hole 6 (15.2 cm) shorter than Ground Rod
6 (15.2 cm)
Ground Rod 12 (30.4 cm)
6 (15.2 cm)
GEM packed around Ground Rod
Note 1: 4 inches (10 cm) of insulating material should be applied to the conductors and ground rods exiting the GEM, starting 2 inches (5 cm) inside the GEM. Note 2: Excess standing water must be removed from the hole.
Soil Backll
Estimated bags of GEM for backlling around ground rods to a density of 63.5 lb/ft 3
Depth of Hole*
Diameter of Hole In (Cm) 3 (7.6) 4 (10) 5 (12.7) 6 (15.2) 7 (17.8) 8 (20.3) 9 (22.8) 10 (25.4) 6 ft (1.83 m) 2 bags 2 bags 3 bags 5 bags 6 bags 8 bags 10 bags 12 bags 7 ft (2.13 m) 2 bags 3 bags 4 bags 5 bags 7 bags 9 bags 12 bags 14 bags 8 ft (2.44 m) 2 bags 3 bags 4 bags 6 bags 8 bags 11 bags 13 bags 16 bags 9 ft (2.74 m) 17 ft (5.18 m) 19 ft (5.79 m) 20 ft (6.10 m) 2 bags 3 bags 5 bags 7 bags 9 bags 12 bags 15 bags 18 bags 4 bags 6 bags 9 bags 13 bags 17 bags 22 bags 28 bags 34 bags 4 bags 7 bags 10 bags 14 bags 19 bags 25 bags 31 bags 38 bags 4 bags 7 bags 10 bags 15 bags 20 bags 26 bags 32 bags 40 bags
* 8-foot (2.44 m) minimum rod length required to be in contact with the soil (or GEM), per NEC 250-83-C. Note: To mix GEM into a slurry form, use a standard cement mixer or mix in a mixing box, wheelbarrow, etc. Use 1.5 to 2 gallons (5.7 to 7.6 liters) of clean-potable water per bag of GEM. Do not mix GEM with salt water. For storage and safety precautions, see product packaging.
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Grounding Accessories
Light Weight Polymer Concrete Inspection Wells
C A
T416A A (in) 21.5 12.875 12 12.875
T416D B (in) 14 12.875 12 12.875 C (in) 18 12 18 23
T416E Cover Weight (lbs) 35 11 11 11
T416F Weight of Box Base with Inserts (lbs) 36 15 17 30
Part No. T416A T416D T416E T416F
Product specifications subject to change without notice.
Plastic Inspection Wells
GroUNdiNg accessories
T416F
T416BH
High Density Polyethylene Inspection Wells (HDPE)

ER IC O GR OU ND ER IC O GR OU ND
PIT03
PIT05
T416B Part No. T416B Diameter at grade level (in) 9.125
T416BH Outside Diameter (in) 13 Depth (in) 10.25
T416C Cover Weight of Box Base Weight (lbs) with Inserts (lbs) 1.5 3 WGRS200 Part No. PIT03 Includes locking pin and key PIT05 UV-stabilized against degredation by sunlight; non-brittle to prevent cold weather damage WGRS200 Double ange earth seal with PIT05 IP900C Concrete Inspection Pit IP900C Dimensions (in)
length x width x depth
Stainless steel lock bolt ( 3/8 16 x 1-3/4); boxes and covers nest in 3.25 increments; 2 knockouts per box (3.5 x 1.5); color: green T416BH 9.125 13 10.25 1.5 3 Includes 4 additional 1/2 bolts on cover. Stainless steel lock bolt ( 3/8 16 x 1-3/4); boxes and covers nest in 3.25 increments; 2 knockouts per box (3.5 x 1.5); color: green T416C 11 24.5 Pipe slot (2 places); color: black T416CKEY: Key for T416C Inspection Well 18.25 4.2 13.4
Weight of Box Base with Inserts (lbs) 3 5 9.5 60
9.84 x 7.87 x 8.46 9.76 x 9.76 x 8.27 12.8 x 12.8 x 5.71
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Ground Plates
Pigtail Pigtail Connection Cable Type Type Plate Width
CADWELD Cable Codes Bare, Concentric Stranded Copper Conductor

2Q 2L 2G 2C 4/0 Stranded 3/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 1Y 1V 1Q 1L #1 Stranded #2 Stranded #3 Stranded #4 Stranded 1H 1E 1B #6 Stranded #8 Stranded #10 Stranded
Plate Length Plate Thickness
Pigtail Length
Terminated Pigtails
CADWELD Cable Codes Bare, Solid Copper Conductor

2P 2K 2F 2B 4/0 Solid 3/0 Solid 2/0 Solid 1/0 Solid 1X 1T 1P 1K #1 Solid #2 Solid #3 Solid #4 Solid 1G 1D 1A #6 Solid #8 Solid #10 Solid
Part Number:
Ground Plate Electrode Material Pigtail Connection Type Plate Thickness Code
(Stock Tolerance)
GPE C E A H 024 1L 024 (T)

Plate Width
Pigtail Pigtail Connection Cable Type Type
Plate Width Code

(inches) (3 digits required)
Plate Length
Pigtail Length
Plate Length Code Pigtail Cable Type
Through Pigtail
(ERICO Cable Code)
Pigtail Length (inches) T = Tinned
Example: GPECEAH0241L024
Copper Ground Plates with Terminated, Welded Pigtails
Material A B C D Steel (HRS M1020) Stainless Steel (SS304) Copper (C11000) Galvanized Steel C E N
Pigtail Connection Type Continuous (2 x L J ERICO Conn.) End (L J ERICO Conn. Style) No Pigtail Plate Thickness Code
Part No. GPECEAH0241L024 GPECEAH0241T024 GPECEAH0242Q024 GPECEAJ0181G024 GPECEAJ0182Q024 GPECEAJ0241G024 GPECEAK0241G024 GPECEAK0241H024 GPECEAK0241T024 GPECEAK0241V024 GPECEAK0241Y024 GPECEAK0242G024 GPECEAK0242Q024 GPECEAK0242V024 GPECEAM0362Q024 GPECEAP0481H024 GPECEBH0121V024 GPECEBH0122G024 GPECEBH0241K024 GPECEBH0242G024 GPECEBH0242L024 GPECEEK0242Q060 GPECEEK0361T024
Thickness Width Length Cable (in) (in) (in) Code 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/4 1/4 12 12 12 18 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 36 48 12 12 12 12 12 24 24 24 24 24 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 36 48 12 12 24 24 24 24 36 1L 1T 2Q 1G 2Q 1G 1G 1H 1T 1V 1Y 2G 2Q 2V 2Q 1H 1V 2G 1K 2G 2L 2Q 1T
Cable Size #4 Stranded #2 Solid 4/0 Stranded #6 Solid 4/0 Stranded #6 Solid #6 Solid #6 Stranded #2 Solid #2 Stranded #1 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 250 MCM Stranded 4/0 Stranded #6 Stranded #2 Stranded 2/0 Stranded #4 Solid 2/0 Stranded 3/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #2 Solid
Pigtail Length (in) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 60 24
Plate Width Code A B C D E F G H 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 12 J K L M N P Q R 18 24 30 36 42 48 17 10
A B C D E F G H J
1/32 (Min. for Lightning Cu) 1/16 (Min. for Power Cu) 3/32 1/8 1/4 (Min. for Power Stl.) 3/8 1/2 1/64 (26 Gauge) 3/16
Contact ERICO for additional product configurations.
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GroUNd Plates
Ground Plates
Copper Ground Plates with Welded, Through Pigtails Copper Utility Pole Bottom Plates
Part No. GPECCAH0242Q024 GPECCAJ0181V024 GPECCAJ0242Q024 GPECCAJ0361L024 GPECCAK0241L024 GPECCAK0241T024 GPECCAM0362C024 GPECCAM0362Q024 GPECCBH0122Q024 GPECCBH0242G024 GPECCEK0242C036
Thickness Width Length Cable (in) (in) (in) Code 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/16 1/16 1/4 12 18 18 18 24 24 36 36 12 12 24 24 18 24 36 24 24 36 36 12 24 24 2Q 1V 2Q 1L 1L 1T 2C 2Q 2Q 2G 2C
Cable Size 4/0 Stranded #2 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #4 Stranded #4 Stranded #2 Solid 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded
Pigtail Length (in) 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 36 EGP100 Part No. EGP100 EGP100HL Description Utility Pole-Bottom Plate with Lug* Utility Pole-Bottom Plate with ERITECH HAMMERLOCK Connector EGP100HL Thickness (in) .025 .025 Diameter (in) 7.5 7.5 Conductor Size Range #14 Solid #4 Stranded #14 Solid #4 Stranded
* RUS Approved
Copper Utility Ground Plates
Copper Ground Plate with Bent Corners and Welded Pigtail
Part No. GPECEHX1
Thickness (in) .064
Width (in) 17
Length (in) 17
Cable Code 1G
Cable Size #6 Solid
Pigtail Length (ft) 10
Part No. UGP719 UGP719BP5 UGP719SBP5
Description Utility Ground Plate with SRGC46 Connector* Utility Ground Plate with Connector, quantity of 5 per package Utility Ground Plate with ESB2 Split Bolt Utility Ground Plate with SRGC46 Connector* Utility Ground Plate with SRGC46 Connector, quantity of 5* Utility Ground Plate with ESB2 Split Bolt
Thickness (in) 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16 1/16
Width (in) 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Length (in) 19.25 19.25 19.25 38.5 38.5 38.5
Copper Ground Plates Without Pigtails
GroUNd Plates
UGP738 UGP738P5 Part No. GPECNAK024 GPECNDF006 GPECNEB024 GPECNEK024 GPECNEM040 Thickness (in) 1/32 1/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 Width (in) 24 6 2 24 36 Length (in) 24 6 24 24 40 UGP738SBP5
* SRGC46 Connector (for Signal Reference Grids) can be used for #4 solid #6 stranded AWG.
Copper Ground Plates with Cable Attachments
Steel Ground Plates

CSA Listed for Canada and US
LPC750 LPC751 LPC752
LPC753 LPC754 LPC755
Copper ground plates made from 20 gauge thick, high conductivity copper sheet Cable attachment (LPC535L) securely fastened to plate
Part No. Thickness (gauge) Width (in) Length (in) Number of Cable Attachments LPC750 20 12 24 2 LPC751 20 18 18 2 LPC752 20 36 36 2 LPC753 LPC754 LPC755 20 20 20 12 18 36 24 18 36 1 1 1
Part No. EGGP EGGPC
Description Galvanized Steel Ground Plate, without Connector Galvanized Steel Ground Plate, with HDC58 Connector
Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4
Width (in) 10 10
Length (in) 16 16
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Equipotential Bonding
PGS 30-33
GROUNDING BUSBARS
PGS 41-45
PG 38
GROUND PLATES
PGS 52-53
SRG
PGS 54-56
BONDING STRAPS
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EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING
FENCE ASSEMBLY
Grounding Bus Bars
Proper bonding is essential to create an equipotential plane between service grounds and equipment during fault and transient conditions. This equipotential plane provides a near zero voltage differential and serves to protect people and equipment during these events. The most popular bonding product in use today is the ground bar or bonding bar. Ground bars provide a convenient, single-point grounding and bonding location. Conductors are welded to the bar
using a CADWELD exothermic connection or are mechanically fastened by using lugs. ERICO can design and manufacture custom bars. In addition, the breadth of the product offering includes TMGB bars, which meet the requirements of TIA/ EIA 607 and conform to BICSI recommendations. Our perimeter bus system allows for fast and easy field installation of halo and other perimeter grounding schemes.
7 77/ 16 /16 /16
2 2 2
77 77 7 16 /16 //16 16 /16
2 2 2 2 2
7 77 7 16 / 16 16 //7 7 16 / 16 //16
2 2 2 2 2 2
3 334 4 4
/ //
2 2 2
1 1 1 2 2
1 1 1 1 21
PATTERN AA PATTERN: " AA" PATTERN: PATTERN: " AA" " AA"
7 77 7 7 16 7 7 16 16 16 16 16 16
PATTERN BB PATTERN: " BB" PATTERN: PATTERN: " BB" " BB" PATTERN: " AA" PATTERN: " AA"
1 11 11 /88 /18/ Typ. Typ. Typ. 3 4
PATTERN CC PATTERN: " CC" PATTERN: PATTERN: " CC" " CC" BB" PATTERN: " BB" PATTERN: " AA"
1 1 11 /8 /8 Typ. Typ.
PA PAT PA PA P PAT
1 1/ 8 Typ.
3 4
GroUNdING BUS BARS
/ / // ///
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
#6 32 32 #6 #6 32 7 9 99 2 7 77 7 16 2 32 32 32 16 16 2 16 16 3 334 22 4 4
/ / / / / / //
/ //
#6 32 7 777 9 2 9/ 1 #6 32 2 /716 / 16 7/ 16 1 1 / 16 16 32 / 32 2 3 3 16 // /4 3 3 /4/4 /4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
2 21 1
1 1 1 1 1
PATTERN: " CC" PATTERN DD PATTERN: " DD" PATTERN: " AA" PATTERN: " AA" EE" PATTERN: PATTERN: " EE" " EE"
7 77/ 16 7 16 /716 / 7 7 / 16 / 16 / /1616
PATTERN: " DD" PATTERN " EE PATTERN: BB" PATTERN: " BB" PATTERN: " FF" PATTERN: FF" " FF" EE" PATTERN: " EE"
1 11 1 /8 /8 Typ. Typ. 3 334 4 4 7 77/7 1#6 16 1 1 /16 / 16 7 32 32 1 /7 16 / 9 1 9 1#6 /16 16 33 / 32 / 32 33 /4 /3/ 4 /4 /4 4
PATTERN FF PATTERN: " CC" PATTERN: " CC" PATTERN: " GG" PATTERN: " GG" GG" FF" PATTERN: " FF" PATTERN: " EE"
7 77 7 7 / 16 5 55/ 1 / 16 /7 16 1 16 / /16 1 16 77 /16 /16 / 1 1 1 1 /16 /16 16
PAT PA PA PAT P PAT

// / 1 1 1
3 3 44 3 4
32
3 4
1 1 1 2 2 11
/ //
3 3 44
//
1 1
1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1 11
PATTERN: " JJ" PATTERN GG PATTERN: PATTERN: " JJ" " JJ" PATTERN: " GG" PATTERN: " HH" PATTERN: " EE" PATTERN: " EE"
3 4
PATTERN: " LL" PATTERN HH PATTERN: PATTERN: " LL" " LL" PATTERN: " JJ" PATTERN: " JJ" HH" PATTERN: " FF" PATTERN: " FF"
77 /16 /16 3 3 44
PATTERN: " M M " PATTERN JJ PATTERN: PATTERN: " M " M M M " " LL" PATTERN: " LL" PATTERN: " JJ" PATTERN: " GG" PATTERN: " GG"
3 3 44
PA PAT PA PA PAT PAT PA
7 7 7/ 16 /16 /16
2 5/16 1 1 1
1 1
//
3/4
//
77 /16 /16
55 /16 /16
1 1 1 1 1 1
1 1
1 1
PATTERN: " MM" PATTERN KK NN" PATTERN: " JJ" PATTERN: " JJ"
PATTERN LL PATTERN: " NN" PATTERN: " LL" PATTERN: " LL"
PATTERN MM PATTERN: " M M " PATTERN: " M M "
PAT PA
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Grounding Bus Bars
3 4
7/16
C"
PATTERN:" DD"
7/16
G"
PATTERN:" HH"
GroUNdING BUS BARS
1
1 1 1
7 7 /16 /16
3 43 4 7/8 7/8 7/8 7/8
/ /
M"
3 4 7/8 7/8
PATTERN NN PATTERN: " NN"

7/16 1
3 /4
PATTERN PP PATTERN: "PP" PATTERN: "PP"

3/4
PATTERN QQ PATTERN: "QQ" PATTERN: "QQ"

2
3/4
7/8
3 /4
"
PATTERN RR PATTERN: "RR"
PATTERN SS
PATTERN CCSKY
PATTERN CIGBE
PATTERN HIG
PATTERN TES
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Grounding Bus Bars
GroUNdING BUS BARS
ERITECH Ground Bar Designaton
E G B A1 4 4 1 2 C C
Pig Tail Length Ft. (Empty if none)
A = 1 E = 5 J = 9 N = 16 S = 24 W = 32 B = 2 F = 6 K = 10 O = 17 T = 25 X = 34 C = 3 G = 7 L = 11 P = 18 U = 26 Y = 36 D = 4 H = 8 M = 12 Q = 19 V = 27 Z = 38
Conguration
A = Insul & Brkt C = None (Bar only) B = Brkt only D = Insul only
ERICO Cable Code (Empty if none)

1K = #4 Sol Tin 1T = #2 Sol Tin 2C = 1/0 SG = 2/0 2L = 3/0 2Q = 4/0 2V = 250 KCM 3D = 350 KCM 3Q = 500 KCM 4L = 750 KCM
Tin Plating Thickness

18 = 1/8 38 = 3/8 58 = 5/8 12 = 1/2 14 = 1/4 34 = 3/4
(Empty if none)
T = Tinned Hole Pattern
Width
1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 3 4 = 4 7 = 7 5 = 5 8 = 8 6 = 6 9 = 9
Length (rounded to the nearest inch, up

to 96 inch max.)
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Grounding Bus Bars

Commonly Stocked Copper Grounding Bus Bars* with Insulators & Brackets QQ Pattern, Copper and Tinned Copper Grounding Bus Bars with Insulators & Brackets*
7/16
3 4 7/8 7/8
Part No. 1 wide bar EGBA14112EE 2 wide bar EGBA14212BB EGBA14212EE EGBA14212HH EGBA14212NN EGBA14215JJ EGBA14224GG EGBA14224NN 4 wide bar EGBA14410FF EGBA14412AA EGBA14412BB EGBA14412CC EGBA14412GG EGBA14412LL EGBA14412NN EGBA14420CC EGBA14420NN EGBA14424CC EGBA14424LL EGBA14424MM EGBA14424NN
Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4
Width (in) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Length (in) 12 12 12 12 12 15 24 24 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 20 20 24 24 24 24
Hole Pattern EE BB EE HH NN JJ GG NN FF AA BB CC GG LL NN CC NN CC LL MM NN
PATTERN: "PP"
Part No. EGBA14412QQT EGBA14420QQ EGBA14420QQT EGBA14424QQ EGBA14424QQT Thickness (in) Width (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 4 4 4 4 4
PATTERN: "QQ"
Length (in) 12 20 20 24 24 Hole Pattern QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ Plating Tinned Copper Tinned Copper Tinned
Pattern QQ
PA
QQ Pattern, Copper & Tinned Copper Grounding Bus Bars (Bar only)*
Part No. EGBC14412QQT EGBC14424QQT EGBC14420QQ EGBC14424QQ EGBC14412QQ Conguration Bar only Bar only Bar only Bar only Bar only Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Width (in) 4 4 4 4 4 Length (in) 12 24 20 24 12 Hole Pattern QQ QQ QQ QQ QQ Plating Tinned Copper Copper Copper
* Tinned bars with QQ hole pattern are electro-tin plated after holes are punched.
* Also available using pre-tinned copper bar. Add T to the part number.
Mounting Kits
Ground Bar Insulators
Include stainless steel hardware, 3/8 fasteners, insulators and brackets cULus listed
Part No. B548A39* B548A41 B548A42 * Not UL Listed Description Mounting kit for steel beam Mounting kit for 1 & 2 wide bars Mounting kit for 3 & 4 wide bars
UL Recognized for Canada and US Fiberglass reinforced thermoset polyester

Part No. 559600 559620 559660 559685 559686 559687 Height (in) 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2-1/8 2-1/4 2-1/4 Diameter (in) (A) 1-1/8 1-5/8 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 Thread Size 1/4 20 x 5/16 1/4 20 x 5/16 3/8 16 x 3/8 5/8 11 x 5/8 1/2 13 x 5/8 3/8 16 x 5/8
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GroUNdING BUS BARS
Tinned
Telecom Ground Bars

TGB & TMGB Telecom Ground Bars
UL listed; meet TIA/EIA 607 and conform to BICSI recommendations Comply with NEMA Standards 1/4 thick copper bars Type 304 stainless steel brackets and insulators included with ground bar kits Electro-tin plating available (add T to ground bar part number) All bars contain 2 mounting holes (7/16)
29 18 PAIR 5/16 29 5/8 2 2 2 5/8 5/8 1 1 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 18 PAIR 5/16 18 PAIR 1 15/16 / 8 TYP 18 PAIR 5/16 1 TYP 8 29 29 18 29 18 24 18 29 24 18 24 18 24 18 18 24 20 18 5 PAIR 7/16 18 PAIR 5/16 18 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 7/16 18 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 7/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 5 PAIR 17/16 1 TYP /8 18 PAIR 5/16
1 1/ 8 TYP 5 PAIR 7/16 18 PAIR 7/16 5/16 5 PAIR 14 PAIR 5/16 1 PAIR 5/16 5 18 PAIR / 8 TYP 7/16 14 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 7/16
1
29 29 29 29 5 PAIR 7/16 1 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 29 18 5 PAIR 7/16 18 29 24 18 29 24 24 18 4 5/8 1 5/8 4 5/8 5/8 1 4 4 4 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 41 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 41 PAIR 5/16
1 1/ 8 TYP
41 PAIR 5/16 29 1 41 PAIR 5/16 29 29 18 24 29 18 24 29 18 24 18
5 PAIR 7/16 41 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 41 PAIR 7/16 5/16 41 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 7/16
29 29 29 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 29 18 24 18 29 18 24 29 24 18 24 18 18 24 18 20 18 24 20 20 18 PAIR 7/16 7/16 53PAIR PAIR 7/16 7/16 53PAIR 3 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR PAIR 7/16 7/16 5 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16
5/8
1 / TGBA29L18PT
4 5/8 TMGBA29L41PT 5/8 5/8 4 1 5/8 1 4 1 4 5/8 5/8 1 4 5/8 5/8 4 5/8 1 5/8 4 4 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 4 4 5/8 5/8 1 4 5/8 5/8 1 4
/ 8 TYP 5 PAIR 7/16 41 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP

PAIR 55PAIR 7/16 7/16 11 8 TYP 33 PAIR PAIR 5/16 5/16 41
11
5/8
18 PAIR 1 1 5/16 / 8 TYP 14 PAIR 5/16

1 1/ 8 TYP 18 PAIR 5/16 14 PAIR 5/16
1 TYP 14 PAIR 15/16 /8
5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16 5 PAIR 7/16
33PAIR PAIR 5/16 5/16 41 1 1/ 8 TYP 33PAIR PAIR 5/16 1 1 141 / 8 TYP 5/16
5/8 2 5/8 2 2 2 1 5/8 2 2 1 1 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 1 5/8 2 5/8 2 2 1 1 1 5/8 5/8 5/8
1 1/ 8 TYP
14 PAIR 5/16 1 TYP 5 PAIR 1 7/16 /8 1 1/ 8 TYP

1 TYP /8 5 PAIR 1 7/16 1 TYP 14 PAIR 15/16 /8
18 24 18 18 18 24 20 18 24 20 20 18 5 PAIR 7/16
1 1/ 8 TYP 14 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP

1 8
TGBA24L14PT 14 PAIR 1 5/16 / TYP 2 112 PAIR 5/8 5/16

1 5/8 2 2 1 1 1 5/8 5/8 5/8
TELECOM GROUND BARS
5/8 2
5/8 2 2 2
1 1/ 8 TYP 1 TYP 1 12 PAIR 5/16 145/16 PAIR 5/16 PAIR 5/16 514 PAIR 7/16 /8 12 PAIR 3 PAIR 7/16 1 5/8 18 20 2 1 5/8 12 PAIR 5/16 1 1 / 8 TYP 3 PAIR 7/16 112 PAIR 5/8 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 1/ 8 TYP 2 1 5/8 20 18
1 1/ 8 TYP 5 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 PAIR 5/16 12 PAIR 14 5/16 24 18 20
53 PAIR PAIR 7/16 7/16 PAIR 7/16 7/16 53 PAIR 3 PAIR 7/16
5/8 TMGBA24L33PT 5/8 1 4

1
5/8 4 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 4
5/8 1 5/8 33 PAIR 5/16 1 5/8 4 5/8 1 1/ 8 TYP 24 1 5/8 5/8 18 33 PAIR 5/16 18 5/8 5/8 4 5/8 1 TYP 24 1 5/8 /8 20 18 18 1 27 PAIR33 PAIR 5/16 5/16 4 1 1/ 8 TYP 24 5/8 18 20 5/8 33 PAIR 27 PAIR 5/16 5/16 11 1 / 8 TYP 4 5/8 1 27 PAIR 5/16 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 4 1 / 8 TYP 4 5/8 1 27 PAIR 5/16 5/8 5/8 4 5/8 4
1
33 PAIR 5/16 PAIR 41 7/16 7/16 55PAIR PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 33 PAIR 5/16 5 PAIR 7/16
1 1 TYP 1 1 88 TYP 5 PAIR 7/16
33 PAIR 5/16 TYP 1 11 1 //88 TYP
//
53 PAIR 7/16 1 1/ PAIR 7/16 8 TYP 27 PAIR 33 PAIR 5/16 5/16 27 PAIR 33 5/16 PAIR 5 PAIR 3 PAIR 7/16 7/16 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 27 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16
5/8 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8
18 20
12 PAIR 5/16 2 1 5/8 1 1/ 8 TYP 10 PAIR 5/16 12 PAIR 5/16 2 1 5/8 10 PAIR 5/16 TGBA20L12PT 5/8 12 PAIR 5/16
2 1 2 1 2 2
1 5/8 1 5/8 1 1
5/8 5/8 5/8
2 1 5/8 2 1 5/8 10 PAIR 5/16 2 1 5/8 2 1 5/8 10 PAIR 5/165/8 2 1
3 PAIR 17/16 9 1 / 8 TYP 12 PAIR 5/16 3 17 1 1/ TYP 20 8 18 / 4 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9 10 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 123 PAIR 5/16 17 20/ 4 5/16 9 10 PAIR 3 PAIR 7/16 12TYP PAIR 35/16 PAIR 7/16 1 1/ 8 17 3/ 4 10 PAIR 5/16 9 3 PAIR 7/16 1 1 8 TYP 3 1 1//17 /4 8 TYP
1 1/ 8 20 TYP 18
4 3 PAIR 7/16 4 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 5/8
1
9 / 8 TYP 18 3 17 /4 20 9 1 1 TYP
11
/8
17 3/ 4 9 20
17 3/ 4 1 1/ 8 TYP
1 4 TMGBA20L27PT 4 5/8 5/8

1
2 1
1 5/8
5/8
2 1 2 2
1 TGBA18L10PT 5/8 5/8 1 1 5/8 5/8
1 2 1 2 2
5/8 1
5/8
5/8 1 1
5/8 5/8
TGBA16L08PT
2 1 5/8
5/8
5/8
TGBA12L06PT
3 PAIR 7/16 9 9 10 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 3 TYP 15 1 17 1 1/ //42 8 TYP 8 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR PAIR 7/16 7/16 10 PAIR 9 5/16 3 8 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 9 TYP 10 PAIR 5/16 2 1 5/8 1 3 15 17 // 2 94 8 PAIR 5/16 8 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 10 PAIR 5/16 10 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 3 PAIR 7/16 15 1/ 2 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 5/8 2 1 15 8 PAIR 5/16 /2 2 1 5/8 9 8 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9 1 5/8 1 2 111/ 8 TYP 1 / 815TYP 2 1 5/8 11 /2 8 TYP 1 1 1/ 15 / 8 TYP /2 8 PAIR 15/16 3 PAIR 7/16 99 2 5/8 8 PAIR 5/16 9 1 1/ 8 9 TYP 111/ 8 TYP TYP 1 TYP 1 1 1 /15 8 /2 /8 12 1 9 8 PAIR 5/16 1 1/15 TYP 3 PAIR 7/16 /2 129 8 99 38PAIR 6 5/161 1/ 8 TYP PAIR 7/16 5/16 2 PAIR1 5/8 6 PAIR 5/16 9 1 1 12 / 2 15 15 /2 12 9 PAIR 8 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 3 8 5/16 PAIR 7/16 6 PAIR 5/16 1 3 PAIR 7/16 6 PAIR 5/16 1 /8 12TYP 1 5/8 2 1 5/8 2 12 9 6 PAIR 5/16 9 3 PAIR 7/16 6 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 5/8 2 1 TYP 1 15/8 2 /12 8 11 TYP 1 1/ 12 /8 8 TYP 9 3 PAIR 7/16 6 PAIR 1 5/8 9 2 5/16 9 6 PAIR 5/161 1 9 1 1/ 8 TYP TYP 1 1/ /8 8 TYP 1 1/ 8 TYP 12 9 129 9 3 PAIR 7/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 6 PAIR 5/16 1 TYP 1 15/8 6 PAIR 5/16 2 /8 9 12 12 9 7/16 6 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 3 PAIR 6 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 5/8 2 9 9 1 TYP /8 1 1 5/8 2 1 1/ 8 TYP 9 9 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 1/ 8 TYP 9 9
9 1 1/17 3 8 TYP /4 1 1/ 8 TYP 9 1 1/ 8 TYP 9 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 159 3 2 //4 1 1/17 8 TYP 9 1 159 / 2 3 17 / 4
5/8 5/8 1
3 PAIR 7/16
4 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 5/8 4 4 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 1 4 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 1 4
3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16
TMGBA18L23PT 4
3 PAIR 7/16 5/8 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 4 4 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 4 4 5/8 5/8 1 4 5/8 5/8 4 4
3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16 3 3 PAIR PAIR 7/16 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16
4 3 PAIR 7/16
TMGBA16L19PT
3 PAIR 7/16 3 PAIR 7/16
20TYP 1 1/ 8 1 1/ 8 TYP 18 3 PAIR 7/16 9 27 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 5/8 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 1/20 8 TYP 5/8 18 3 27 PAIR 5/16 179 / 4 3 PAIR 7/16 1 27 23 PAIR 5/16 1 3 PAIR 5/16 7/16 1 / 8 TYP 4 23 PAIR 20 5/8 9 17 3/ 4 27 3 PAIR 5/16 7/16 27 PAIR 5/16 5/8 PAIR 1 1/ 8 TYP 3 PAIR 23 23 PAIR1 5/16 PAIR 7/16 1 4 9 3 17 4 23 PAIR / 4 5/8 1 23 PAIR 5/8 5/16 5/8 1 1 1 TYP 3 PAIR 7/16 /8 4 4 5/8 1 1 3TYP 17 9/ 5/8 4 /8 1 5/8 23 PAIR 5/8 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9 23 PAIR 4 5/8 1 1/ 8 TYP 5/8 1 31 1 TYP 15 /8 42 5/8 17 9 // 23 19PAIR PAIR 5/16 5/16 9 33 PAIR 7/16 PAIR 7/16 1 19 PAIR PAIR 23 4 1 1/ 8 TYP 31 15 17 42 5/8 9// 19 PAIR 19PAIR PAIR 5/16 5/16 23 23 PAIR 5/8 33 PAIR 7/16 PAIR 7/16 1 1 11 / 8 TYP 19 PAIR 15 1/ 2 4 4 9 19 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 1 5/8 1 5/8 5/8 15/8 1 4 1 TYP 15 4 1 1/ 8 /2 8 TYP 1 19 PAIR 5/8 5/16 5/8 3 PAIR 7/16 99 19 PAIR 4 5/8 5/8 5/81 1 1 15 /12 2 / 8 TYP 5/8 19 PAIR 5/16 15 PAIR 3 5/16 PAIR 7/16 1 99 3 PAIR 19 PAIR 7/16 4 1 1/ 8 TYP 1 12 15 5/89/ 2 PAIR 3 5/16 19 PAIR 5/16 15 5/8 PAIR 19 PAIR 7/16 1 3 PAIR 7/16 1 11 / 8 TYP 121 4 9 5/16 4 PAIR 15 5/8 5/8 1 5/8 1 3 PAIR 7/16 5/8 1 5/8 12 TYP 5/8 4 1 1/ 4 18 TYP 1 15 PAIR 5/16 / 8 1 3 PAIR 7/16 9 5/8 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 4 9 5/8 5/8 125/8 1 1/18 TYP 1 TYP 8 5/8 15/PAIR 5/16 5/8 9 1 9 1 3 PAIR 7/16 5/8 1 TYP 14 12 / 8 5/8 15 PAIR 5/16 5/8 9 5/8 1 5/8 3 PAIR 7/16 1 1 1/ 8 TYP 4 9 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 1 5/8 4 11 / 8 TYP 5/8 5/8 9 5/8 5/8
1 1/ 8 TYP
20TYP 1 1/ 8 18 3 PAIR 9 1 1 / 8 TYP 18 9 20 11 17 / 8 3TYP / 4 3 PAIR 5/16 9 3 PAIR 20 17 3/ 4 3 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 11 / 8 3TYP 17 /4 5/16 9 3 PAIR
1 1 8 TYP 3 17 11 4 89 TYP
7/16
7/16 7/16 7/16 7/16 7/16
5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9 11 8 TYP 1 1/ / 89 TYP 1 3 2 159 17 /4 1 1/ 8 TYP 33 5/16 PAIR 7/16 7/16 5/16 PAIR 1 159 /4 2 17 3/ 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 15 1/ 2 1 1/ 8 TYP 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9
15 TYP 1 1 /2 11 //88 TYP 5/16 3 PAIR 9 1 TYP 1 1 / 8 1 / 8 TYP 1 12 9 159 /2 1 PAIR 115 5/16 / 8 TYP 35/16 3PAIR PAIR 912 15 1/ 2 15 PAIR 5/16 5/16 PAIR 33PAIR 12 1 PAIR 115 / 8 TYP 5/16 3 PAIR 9
1
/ / /
7/16
7/16 7/16 7/16 7/16 7/16
12 TYP 1 11 //88 TYP 1 15 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16 9 9 1 1 TYP 11 //88 TYP 12 9 15 PAIR 5/16 1 1/ 8 TYP 3 PAIR 7/16 912 15 PAIR 5/16 3 PAIR 7/16
1 1/ 8 TYP
9
1 1/ 8 TYP
9
1 1/ 8 TYP
TMGBA12L15PT
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Telecom Ground Bars

TGB Telecom Ground Bars with Insulators & Brackets TGB & TMGB Telecom Ground Bar Splice Kits
Includes 2 tinned copper splice plates and stainless steel fasteners
TGB Splice Kit

Part No. TGBA12L06P TGBA12L06PT TGBA16L08P TGBA16L08PT TGBA18L10P TGBA18L10PT TGBA20L12P TGBA20L12PT TGBA24L14P TGBA24L14PT TGBA29L18P TGBA29L18PT Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Width (in) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Length (in) 12 12 15.5 15.5 17.75 17.75 20 20 24 24 29 29 Tin Tin Tin Part No. TGBSPLICEKIT TMGBSPLICEKIT Width (in) 1/4 1/4 Tin Tin Tin Plating
TMGB Splice Kit

Length (in) 2 4 Material Tinned Copper Tinned Copper
Connecting Clamps
BC FC
BC FC
ERIFLEX FLEXIBAR Clamp

553020 Part No. Description A (in) B (mm) C (in) D (in) E (in) F (in) Diam (mm) Torque (ft/lbs) FC 50 x 24 2 20-24 2.32 1.42 2.95 2.05 M8 0.7 FC 50 x 32 FC 50 x 40 FC 80 x 24 FC 80 x 32 FC 80 x 50 FC 120 x 32 2 2 3.18 3.18 3.18 4.4 32 40 20-24 32 50 32 32 2.32 3.5 3.5 3.5 1.73 1.42 1.73 2.44 2.95 2.36 4.13 4.13 4.13 2.05 2.36 3.07 M8 M8 M8 M8 M8 M8 M8 0.8 0.91 0.95 1.08 1.41 1.67 2.32 2.05 2.95 2.68
553030 Part No. TMGBA12L15P TMGBA12L15PT TMGBA16L19P TMGBA16L19PT TMGBA18L23P TMGBA18L23PT TMGBA20L27P TMGBA20L27PT TMGBA24L33P TMGBA24L33PT TMGBA29L41P TMGBA29L41PT Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Width (in) 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Length (in) 12 12 15.5 15.5 17.75 17.75 20 20 24 24 29 29 Tin Tin Tin Tin Tin Tin Plating 553040 553050 553060 553070 568700 568730
5.08 1.73
4.92 2.36
Ribbed-Steel Busbar Clamp

Part No. Description A (in) B (in) C (in) (mm) Torque (ft/lbs) 553200 553210 553220 553230 553250 553260 BC 30 BC 40 BC 50 BC 63 BC 80 BC 100 2.2 2.6 3.26 3.66 4.64 5.67 1.65 2.05 2.52 2.91 3.78 4.64 1.37 1.77 2.16 2.55 3.34 4.21 M6 M6 M8 M8 M10 M10 5.16 5.16 14.75 14.75 29.5 29.5
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FC 100 x 32 3.97
4.29 1.73
4.92 2.36
1.47
TELECOM GROUND BARS
TMGB Telecom Main Ground Bars with Insulators & Brackets
Perimeter Grounding Bus Bars
E P G
PERIMETER GROUNDING BUS BARS ERITECH Perimeter Ground Designation Conguration
A = Insulator & Bracket C = Bar only
Length
Stock Length = 120 Bent Bars (Radius) = 6 x 6 Bent Bars (Flat) = 8 x 8
Thickness
18 = 1/8 14 = 1/4
Width
1 = 1 2 = 2 4 = 4
EPGC1428X8FL (Typ) (Flat)
Example: A) 1/4 x 2 x 120 (straight bar) = EPGC142120 B) 1/4 x 2 x 6 x 6 (right angle corner) = EPGC1426X6
30 Spacing Typ. EPGC142120 (Typ) Note: Not all insulators and brackets are shown
CADWELD Connection
EPGC1426X6 (Typ)
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Perimeter Grounding Bus Bars

Straight Perimeter Bars with 7/16 Holes on 30 Centers
Length Width
30
Bus Bars with Flat 90-degree Angle for Doors (8 x 8)

Width
Part No. EPGC141120 EPGC142120 EPGC142120T* EPGC142144 EPGC143120 EPGC144120 EPGC181120 EPGC182120 EPGC183144 EPGC184120
Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8
Width (in) 1 2 2 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Length (in) 120 120 120 144 120 120 120 120 144 120 Part No. EPGC1418X8FL EPGC1428X8FL EPGC1448X8FL EPGC1818X8FL EPGC1828X8FL EPGC1848X8FL
Length
Width
Thickness (in) 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8 Width (in) 1 2 4 1 2 4 Length (in) 8 8 8 8 8 8
* Tinned copper bar
Bent Bus Bars with 90-degree Angle for Corners (6 x 6)

Width
FAA Ground Bars

Width (in) 3 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 1 2 4 Length (in) 6 6 6 6 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 FAA-Style Ground Bar 1/2 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8
Part No. EPGC1236X6 EPGC1416X6 EPGC1426X6 EPGC1426X6T* EPGC1428X8 EPGC1436X6 EPGC1446X6 EPGC1446X6T* EPGC1816X6 EPGC1826X6 EPGC1846X6 * Tinned copper bar
Thickness (in)
FAA ground bars available in many sizes. Customer to provide: Ground bar size Hole pattern Plexiglass size Plexiglass markings
CADWELD Type BA Connections
Plexiglass Protective Covers

Mold Part No. BACCE BACCH BACCK BADCM BACEE BACEH BADEK BADEM Bar Thickness (in) 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Bar Width (in) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Welding Material 45 90 200 250 90 200 200 (2) 500 B540C130C B540C131C B540C132C 1/4 1/4 1/4 6 6 6 14 10 10
* Specify size. Contact ERICO for quote.
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Thickness (in)
Width (in)
Length (in)
PERIMETER GROUNDING BUS BARS
Equipment Ground Plates
Cast Ground Plates

Convenient ground system connection points in concrete structures Used for equipment, machinery and structure grounding Made from a copper alloy Result in current carrying capacity equal to that of the conductor or stud Will not loosen or corrode
EqUiPmeNt GroUNd Plate Assemblies
Use a CADWELD mold (Type TA or Type SS) when connecting the ERITECH brand of cast ground plate to the ground conductor. The cast ground plate stud size noted above fits the mold opening for a cable of the same size. Reference CADWELD catalog (A1A) for more information. Examples: Tee connection of 250 cable to B1642Q (4/0 stud size), use mold TAC2V2Q. Splice connection of 250 cable to B1642Q, use mold SSC2Q2V.
2 1/ 2 1 1/ 2
2 1/ 4
3 16, 1 DEEP 4 HOLES 8 2
Part No. B1612Q B1613Q
Description Cast ground plate with 4/0 stud Cast ground plate with 500 MCM stud
1 5 8
ClampStyle Ground Plate

Cast bronze grounding plate Dimensions similar to B164 Series Cable connection under bolt tension
LPC682
1 13, 1 DEEP 2 HOLES 2 2
1 3/ 4
3 1/ 4
Part No.
Description Cast ground plate with 4/0 stud

3 1/ 4 1 3 4 3
DB Series
B1622Q
1 3/ 4
3 1/ 4
Reference Code DB-10A DB-12A DB-16A
A M10 M12 M16
B (mm) 16 16 16
D (mm) 50 50 50
F (mm) 55 55 55 Part No. B1642Q B1643Q

1 13, 1 DEEP 4 HOLES 2 2
Description Cast ground plate with 4/0 stud Cast ground plate with 500 MCM stud
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Equipment Ground Plate Assemblies
Assemblies use equipment ground plate parts: B1612Q [A], B1613Q [B], B1622Q [C], B1642Q [D], and B1643Q [E] Custom lengths available; contact ERICO for details
RA = B530 RB = B531 SS = B532 TA = B533
Ground Plate Part Number

B1612Q = A B1613Q = B B1622Q = C B1642Q = D B1643Q = E
Cable Code
#6 Solid = 1G #4 Stranded = 1L #2 Stranded = 1V 1/0 Stranded = 2C 2/0 Stranded = 2G 4/0 Stranded = 2Q 250 MCM Stranded = 2V 350 MCM Stranded = 3D 500 MCM Stranded = 3Q
B532
SS
B531 B530
RA TA
RB
B533
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EqUiPmeNt GroUNd Plate Assemblies
Ground Plate Conguration
B530 A 2Q 72
Cable Length (inches)
Aircraft Grounding Receptacles

Copper alloy castings for use in static grounding systems of aircraft refueling areas Easily connected to grounding system conductor and/or ground rods Designed for simple installation with flush paved surfaces Compatible with CADWELD connections
Grounding Receptacles with Ball Stud

Ball, 3/4 Diameter (B165R) Ball, 5/8 Diameter (B165)
B
Grounding Receptacles with Bar Attachment Point

Attachment Bar
B
1/2 Pipe for Type RA & RB Connections
1/2 Pipe for Type RA & RB Connections
Part No. B165*
Attachment Point 3/4 Ball Stud (Cover for B165, included) Removable 3/4 Ball Stud Removable 3/4 Ball Stud
Depth (in) (A) 4-1/2 4-1/2 4-1/2
Diameter (in) at Grade Level (B) 2-3/4 2-3/4 2-3/4 2-3/4
Standard Packaging Quantity 1 1 1 1
Part No. B166* B166B B167 B167B
Attachment Point 3/4 Diameter Bar (Cover for B166, included) 1.5 Diameter Bar (Cover for B167, included)
Depth (in) (A) 6-1/4 7-1/4
Diameter Maximum Standard (in) at Grade Diameter Packaging Level (B) (in) (C) Quantity 3-7/8 3-7/8 4-3/4 4-3/4 4-3/4 6-1/2 1 1 1 1
Aircraft GroUNdiNg RecePtacles
B165B B165R* B165RS*
* Aircraft static grounding clamp B2617A can be used to connect to the B165, B165R, and B166.
Copper-bonded Aircraft Tie Down Rods

Specications 663400 Nominal 3/4 diameter x 10 length
1-1/2 5
Grounding Receptacles for Sectional Ground Rods

Copper alloy castings for use in static grounding systems of aircraft refueling areas Easily connected to grounding system conductor and/or ground rods Designed for simple installation with flush paved surfaces Standard pin connection Chain-retained cover plate Couple directly to 3/4 sectional or extension rod
Part No. LPC680 LPC681** Standard Packaging Quantity 1 1
1 10
Depression Mold DM5834
Plastic for making 3 x 6 x 2.5 deep depression in concrete pour around loop in aircraft tie-down.
** Spring clip included to secure cover plate.
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Signal Reference Grid (SRG)
The importance of SRGs for Computer Applications

In order to minimize the effects of noise, many computer manufacturers, users and government agencies have detailed specifications regarding computer grounding. Computer installations are particularly sensitive to: Coupling between adjacent power, data circuits and ground, where noise can be introduced into cables even nearby lightning strikes can be a real threat. Noise levels from nearby transmitters may be a serious problem and require shielding.
Components of the SRG

Effective SRG uses: A multitude of conductors to create a very low impedance to noise at any frequency 2-foot spacing between conductors Terminations that provide a constant impedance over the life of the facility Multiple paths within the SRG to allow the noise currents to divide at each crossover, which further reduces voltage drop A mesh made of flat copper strips to provide the most functional low impedance and cost effective computer grounding system available Welded connections to assure a noise-free bond
Welded Connections
Welded connections are often specified because they are the only connections proven to assure a noisefree bond. Normal shock and vibration jar mechanical connections, creating electronic noise. This causes relatively high Ldi/dt voltages, due to a sudden change in connection impedance. This sudden change can result in pulses which can be coupled onto the signal circuits. These unwanted signals can create false data or even cause permanent circuit damage. Corrosion, dirt and cleaning fluids cannot interfere with the molecular bond of a welded joint.
Pre-fabricated Signal Reference Grid installed under computer room floor.
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SigNal RefereNce Grid (SRG)

The Signal Reference Grid (SRG) is a pre-fabricated, low impedance network of conductors established to create an equipotential plane for high frequency, low voltage digital signals in such applications as intensive computer, telemetry and telecommunications installations. Digital signal line voltages are typically low. Their sensitivity to transient noise is very high (typically 1 volt for some digital systems). The SRG complies with IEEE Standard 1100-1992 for grounding practices in sensitive electronic environments. Proper grounding and bonding of sensitive electronic systems, including computer installations, requires careful consideration of all frequencies from DC to over 100 megahertz. The local requirements for electrical fault current and lightning protection must also be met. The safety grounding system required by code does not address the special requirements of noise immunity. An additional grounding system called the Signal Reference Grid (SRG) is needed for trouble-free equipment performance.
Computer Equipment Power Ground Center, #4 AWG minimum CADWELD CADWELD connection, connection, #4 AWG to steel column #4 AWG to steel column All conduits, water pipes, etc. bonded to SRG
Low impedance riser equipment bond, with CADWELD connection to SRG Concrete Floor Slab
Power Center
CADWELD connection #6 AWG to pedestal CADWELD connection #6 AWG to SRG Signal Reference Grid (SRG) Pre-engineered copper strip sections CADWELD exothermic Type TW welded connections
CADWELD connection #6 AWG to SRG CADWELD connection between adjacent SRG sections
Important points to consider when installing an SRG:

Local codes must be followed.
All equipment shall be bonded to the ERITECH brand of SRG using low impedance risers. Never connect to strip closest to outside wall.
All columns, conduits, water pipes, ducts, etc. entering the computer room shall be bonded to the SRG (at each end of the room if these are horizontal).
Power distribution panels and power distribution center should be mounted directly to the building steel or All raised floors within the computer room should be bonded to it by a short length of grounding conductor bolted stringer type. equal to the green wire ground but at least #4 AWG copper. The grounding wire inside any panel or Every sixth raised floor pedestal in each direction shall be enclosure supplying AC power to the computer must be connected to the SRG using a #6 AWG concentric copper bonded to its enclosure. conductor. The connection to both thepedestal and the SRG shall be a CADWELD exothermic connection.
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Signal Reference Grids
Manufactured from 2 wide x 26 gauge (0.0159) copper strips Custom sizes available (see part numbering below)
Factory-made connection
Copper SRG Strips
CADWELD Type TW connection
The pre-fabricated Signal Reference Grid sections are constructed with factory-made connections, and then each section is connected on site with type TW field made connections.
Low Impedance Riser (LIR)

Type TW field-made connection
Overlapped strips from adjacent sections
Misalignment allowed between adjacent sections
Welded to the SRG using CADWELD mold type TW 5 /16 hole in one end for connecting to equipment (same material as SRG) 40,481 circular mils 23 ohms impedence for 12 length at 20 MHz
Part No. B802D01A72 Thickness 26 gauge (0.0159") Width (in) 2 Length (in) 72
SRG Part Numbering
How to Specify
The Signal Reference Grid shall be manufactured from 2 wide by 26 gauge (0.0159 inch thick) copper strips on 2, 600 mm or 1200 mm centers. All crossovers shall be joined by welding. The SRG shall be furnished 4 to 16 wide. The sections shall be rolled on tubes with the outside of the roll protected for shipment. These sections shall be bonded to each other in the field with CADWELD connections.
SRG
Grid Spacing
B = 24 C = 48 F = 12 G = 36
Part No. SRGBD100 SRGBE100 SRGBG100
Width
A = 4 B = 6 C = 8 D = 10
24 x 24 24 x 24 24 x 24
E = 12 F = 14 G = 16 H = 2
J = 3 Feet K = 5 (3 digits) L = 7 M = 9
10 12 16
Length in
Note:
1. Other strip sizes are available 2. Other spacing is available 3. Roll weight usually limited to about 200 lbs. gross weight for convenience (1200 sq. ft.)
Grid Spacing (in)
Width (ft)
Length (ft) 100 100 100
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CADWELD StandardConnections to SteelPedestal

Conductor Size (7-Strand) #6 AWG #6 AWG #4 AWG #4 AWG #2 AWG #2 AWG Pedestal Type 1 round 7/8 square 1 round 7/8 square 1 round 7/8 square CADWELD Mold Part No. VTP1H005M VGT1H004M VTP1L003M VGT1L010M VTP1V004M VGT1V004M Welding Material 15 15 15 25 15 25 Handle Frame B399CS B399AS B399CS B399AS B399CS B399AS
CADWELD EXOLONConnections to SteelPedestal

Conductor Size (7-Strand) #6 AWG #6 AWG #4 AWG #4 AWG #2 AWG #2 AWG Pedestal Type 1 round 7/8 square 1 round 7/8 square 1 round 7/8 square CADWELD Mold Part No. XLVTP1H005M XLVGP1H004M XLVTP1L003M XLVGP1L010M XLVTP1V004M XLVGP1V004M Welding Material XL15 XL15 XL15 XL15 XL15 XL15 Handle Frame B399CS XLB399BS XLB399CS XLB399BS XLB399CS XLB399BS
CADWELD Connections to 26 Gauge x 2 SRG

Conductor Size (7-Strand) #6 #4 #2 Mold Style CADWELD EXOLON Standard CADWELD EXOLON Standard CADWELD EXOLON Standard Mold Part No. XLHAC1H013 HAC1H013 XLHAC1L020 HAC1L020 XLHAC1V012 HAC1V012 Welding Material XL25 25 XL32 32 XL32 32 Handle Clamp XLL160 L160 XLL160 L160 XLL160 L160
CADWELD Type TW Connections
Common Bonding Network Jumper (CBNJ)

Mold Part No. XLTWR107A3 TWR107A3 Mold Style CADWELD EXOLON Standard Welding Material XL32 32 Handle Clamp XLL160 L160
SRG
*CADWELD EXOLON is a low-emission welding

process and is recommended on retrot jobs. To start the CADWELD EXOLON reaction, the CADWELD EXOLON battery pack is required (part # XLB971A1). Welding tray (part # XLB974B2) can be used under the mold to protect cables and equipment from hot materials.
Helps to achieve a secure electrical connection in telecommunications Stranded wire allows for small radius bends Tinned copper lug and hardware included
Part No. CBNJ09 CBNJ09P10 Cable Size (AWG) 6 Stranded 6 Stranded Cable Length (ft) 9 9 Standard Package 25 50
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Mesh Bonding Network Connectors
SRGC46
SRGC46
MBNC heavy duty clamps with stainless steel hardware, suitable for direct burial (UL 467 Listed) Allow for fast, simple and economical field connection of grounding and bonding wires
MBNC
Can accommodate additional pigtails that can be used to connect to building steel and equipment Can be combined with Universal Pedestal Clamp (part # UPCJ) for bonding to various pedestal sizes for mesh bonding networks (MBN)
Part No. MBNC82
Conductor Range (AWG)* 8 solid 2 stranded
Conductor Range (Metric) 10 mm2 35 mm2

2
Standard Package 25
* Stranded conductors #8 2 AWG (10 mm 35 mm2): 7 or 19 strands
Universal Pedestal Clamp with Cable Management Feature

Only one attachment required for both mesh bonding and cable management Eliminate need for separate mounting brackets for different pedestal types or sizes Stainless steel construction of bracket and hardware reduces potential for galvanic corrosion
SRG Clamp & Connector
UL Listed as a grounding/bonding clamp in addition to a cable support (Full Code compliance NEC Article 250 and 300)
Part No. Part No. SRGC46 SRGC46BR Description SRG Connector for #4 and #6 AWG solid or stranded conductor Pedestal mounting bracket for 7/8 square or 1 round pedestals Standard Package 20 10 MBNUPCJ82 Conductor Range (AWG)* Standard Conductor Range Pedestal Size (Round or Square) Package (Metric)*
7/8 2 8 solid 25 10 mm2 35 mm2 (2.2 cm 5.1 cm) 2 stranded * Stranded conductors #8 2 AWG (10 mm2 35 mm2): 7 or 19 strands
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Mesh bonding conductors do not have to bend around each pedestal to conform to grid pattern
Equipotential Mesh and Mats

Prefabricated Wire Mesh
ERITECH brand of prefabricated wire mesh from ERICO is a convenient, efficient and economical means of improving grounding systems at facilities with highvoltage installations and wherever large area grounds are required. Equipotential mesh reduces step potentials at power plants and substations, and effectively minimizes ground plane fluctuations at communications antenna sites. Wire mesh is also an excellent ground screen, reflector and electronic shield for large facilities. Personnel safety mats, made of prefabricated wire mesh, are ideal for systems designed to protect operators against touch potentials at manually operated disconnect switches.
Overhang Configurations
M = Conductor Spacing L = Total Length W = Total Width
Standard overhang for interconnecting sections of mesh
EquipotentialMesh Features
Silver brazed joints provide strength to resist separation during installation and bear the traffic of heavy vehicles Furnished in rolls up to 20 wide 500 lbs. maximum weight Conductor spacing in many rectangular configurations up to 24 x 48 in 2 increments Normally supplied in sections with standard overhang for interconnecting (1/2 conductor spacing + 2) No overhang
EQUIPOTENTIAL MESH AND MATS
CADWELD Connections Ground Conductor
Half-spacing overhang
Mesh
Available Wire Sizes and Conductivity

Wire Size (AWG) #6 #6 #8 #8 #10 Material pure copper copper-clad steel pure copper copper-clad steel pure copper Conductivity 100% 30% or 40% 100% 30% or 40% 100%
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EasyInstallation
No digging or trenching required Unroll over the ground Interconnect by welding to adjacent sections of mesh using CADWELD Weld to the main ground grid in substations or welded to ground rods May be covered with a layer of earth or crushed stone depending on the application
Interconnecting
The CADWELD process provides a rapid and economical method of interconnecting mesh in the field Resulting weld is permanent and corrosion resistant Current carrying capacity equal to that of the conductor
Weight of Mesh
Net Weight (lbs) per 100 Square Feet
Conductor Spacing (in) 2x2 4x4 6x6 8x8 12 x 12 24 x 24 48 x 48 Copper-clad Steel Wire (AWG) #6 888 443 295 222 148 74 56 #8 558 279 186 139 93 47 35 #10 351 175 117 88 59 29 23 Solid Copper Wire (AWG) #6 974 487 325 243 163 91 62 #8 609 305 203 153 102 51 38 #10 383 192 128 96 64 32 24
CADWELD Connections Joining Adjacent Sections of Wire Mesh or Safety Mats

Solid Wire Sizes (AWG) #6 solid copper #6 copper-clad steel #8 solid copper #8 copper-clad steel #10 solid copper #10 copper-clad steel
* Includes mold handles.
CADWELD Mold Part No.* PGT-06CU PGT-06CS PGT-08CU PGT-08CS PGT-10CU PGT-10CS
Welding Material 25 15 15 15 15 15
Add 75 lbs per roll for approximate shipping weight.
Suggested Specifications
Prefabricated wire mesh shall be manufactured using (a)* AWG bare, solid (b)* wire on a (c)* inch x (c)* inch conductor spacing with all cross connections silver brazed using a 35% silver alloy brazing material and a non-corrosive flux. It shall be (d)* feet, (d)* inches wide by (e)* feet, (e)* inches long with (f)* inches overhang on both sides and both ends, and shall be wound on a fiber tube with the outside of the roll protected by wood strips interconnected with steel wire.
* (a) Wire size, #6, #8, #10, or #12 AWG. (b) 30% or 40% conductivity copper-clad or pure copper. (c) 2 x 2 minimum to 48 x 24 maximum (in 2 increments). (d) 20, 4 maximum. (e) Maximum length determined by weight, with a 500 lbs. maximum net weight. (f) No overhang, an overhang equal to one-half conductor spacing or an overhang equal to one-half conductor spacing plus 2 (for interconnecting).
Connection Type PG
CADWELD Connections of Center Wire to Mesh or Safety Mats

Mat Wire (AWG) #6 Solid Center Wire Size (AWG) 1/0 2/0 4/0 1/0 #8 Solid 2/0 4/0 1/0 #10 Solid 2/0 4/0 CADWELD Mold Part No.** PTC1G2C PTC1G2G PTC1G2Q PTC1D2C PTC1D2G PTC1D2Q PTC1A2C PTC1A2G PTC1A2Q Welding Material 65 65 90 65 65 90 65 90
** Molds require L160 handle clamps sold separately.
Connection Type PT
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Personnel Safety Mats
Available Mat Wire Sizes and Materials

Wire Size (AWG) #4 #6 #6 #8 #8 Material pure copper pure copper copper-clad steel pure copper copper-clad steel Conductivity 100% 100% 30% or 40% 100% 30% or 40% Conductor Spacing (in) 2x2 4x4 6x6 8x8 12 x 12
Standard Safety Mat
Standard Mat Sizes (ft) 4x4 4x6
Standard Configurations
6x8
M = Conductor Spacing in Inches L = Length in Feet (not including overhang) W = Width in Feet
Suggested Specifications
Standard Personnel Safety Mats:
Prefabricated personnel safety mats shall be manufactured using (a)* AWG bare, solid (b)* wire on (c)* inches x (c)* inches conductor spacing. All cross connections shall be silver brazed using a 35% silver brazing alloy and a noncorrosive flux. Overall mat size shall be (d)* feet x (d)* feet.
Mats With Center Wire:
Prefabricated personnel safety mats shall be manufactured using (a)* AWG bare, solid (b)* wire on (c)* inches x (c)* inches conductor spacing with (e)* diameter solid copper center wire through the (f)* length overhanging each end (g)* inches. All cross connections shall be silver brazed using a 35% silver brazing alloy and a non-corrosive flux. Overall mat size shall be (d)* feet x (d)* feet.
* (a) #4, #6 or #8 AWG (see chart above). (b) 30% or 40% conductivity copper-clad or pure copper (#4 available only in pure copper). (c) Minimum of 2 inches, maximum of 12 inches in 2-inch increments (not available in 10-inch increments). (d) Standard sizes are 4 feet x 4 feet and 4 feet x 6 feet with maximum 6 feet x 8 feet. 5/16 inch (1/0 solid) or 3/8 inch (2/0 solid). (e) Stranded cable is also available (see chart above). (f) Longest or shortest. (g) Center wire is either flush (0-inch overhang) or with a 6-inch overhang.
Safety Mat with Center Wire*
Safety Mat with Overhanging Center Wire*
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Pool Mesh
Part No. POOLMESH250 POOLMESH2100 POOLMESH350 POOLMESH3100 Width (ft) 2 2 3 3 Length (ft) 50 100 50 100 Conductor (AWG) 8 Solid 8 Solid 8 Solid 8 Solid
Wire Size (AWG) 1/0 Solid or Stranded 2/0 Solid or Stranded 4/0 Stranded 250 MCM Stranded 300 MCM Stranded
Expanded Metal Mesh
*Standard Center Wire

(length-wise or width-wise)
350 MCM Stranded 500 MCM Stranded
Net Weight (lbs) per Standard Mat*

Conductor Spacing (in) 2x2 Wire Size 4 x 4 #6 Copper-clad 14.6 steel wire #8 Copper-clad 9.2 steel wire 4x6 21.7 13.7 4x4 4x4 7.6 4.8 4x6 11.2 7.1 6x6 4x4 5.3 3.3 4x6 7.7 4.9 8x8 4x4 4.1 2.6 4x6 6.0 3.8 12 x 12 4x4 2.9 1.9 4x6 4.2 2.7 Standard Mat Size (sq ft)
L S T
* Weights are for copper-clad wire. Add 10% for approximate weight of solid copper wire. Safety mats are palletized for shipment. Add 50 pounds per pallet for gross weight. Maximum of 100 mats per pallet.
Contact ERICO for more information.
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L = Long dimension S = Short dimension W = Strand width T = Thickness
Bonding Devices
B21-Series Prefabricated Lug Bonds
Prefabricated lug bonds are custom made to specifications. Common usage includes cable tray bonding and grounding, structure bonds, surge arrester leads and power jumpers. Made with bare annealed copper cable Tinned copper NEMA lugs welded to the cable with CADWELD connections Part Number Coding
B21 2 1L X
Bond Length in inches
(from outer-most hole center)
B-21 Lug Bond Assembly
Cable Code
#4 Stranded = 1L 1/0 Stranded = 2C #2 Stranded = 1V 2/0 Stranded = 2G #1 Stranded = 1Y 4/0 Stranded = 2Q 250 MCM Stranded = 2V = = = = = = = = 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (see image A) (see image B) (see image C) (see image D) (see image E) (see image F) (see image G) (see image H)
Lug Conguration
ouble-Lug Bond, 1-Hole each on Straight Lugs D Double-Lug Bond, 2-Holes each on Straight Lugs Double-Lug Bond, 1-Hole each on 45 Lugs Double-Lug Bond, 2-Holes each on 45 Lugs ingle-Lug Bond Stub, 1-Hole on Straight Lug S Single-Lug Bond Stub, 2-Holes on Straight Lug Single-Lug Bond Stub, 1-Hole on 45 Lug Single-Lug Bond Stub, 2-Holes on 45 Lug
Double-Lug Bond with 1-Hole NEMA Lugs (Straight)
Double-Lug Bond with 2-Hole NEMA Lugs (Straight)
Double-Lug Bond with 1-Hole NEMA Lugs (45 Angle)
Double-Lug Bond with 2-Hole NEMA Lugs (45 Angle)
A
Cable Size Stranding (AWG) Lug Size (in) 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 B212-parts One Hole B2121L -X B2121V -X B2121Y -X B2122C -X B2122G -X B2122Q -X B2122V -X
B
B213-parts Two Hole B2131L -X B2131V -X B2131Y -X B2132C -X B2132G -X B2132Q -X B2132V -X
D
B214-parts One Hole 45 B2141L -X B2141V -X B2141Y -X B2142C -X B2142G -X B2142Q -X B2142V -X B215-parts Two Hole 45 B2151L -X B2151V -X B2151Y -X B2152C -X B2152G -X B2152Q -X B2152V -X
Double-Lug Bond Part No.*

#4 #2 #1 1/0 2/0 4/0 250 MCM 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 19-strand
BONDING DEVICES
* X indicates total bond length in inches.
Single-Lug Bond Stub with 1-Hole NEMA Lug (Straight)
Single-Lug Bond Stub with 2-Hole Single-Lug Bond Stub with Single-Lug Bond Stub with 2-Hole NEMA Lug (Straight) 1-Hole NEMA Lug (45 Angle) NEMA Lug (45 Angle)
E
Cable Size Stranding (AWG) 4 2 1 1/0 2/0 4/0 250 MCM 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 7-strand 19-strand Lug Size (in) 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1 B216-parts One Hole B2161L -X B2161V -X B2161Y -X B2162C -X B2162G -X B2162Q -X B2162V -X
F
B217-parts Two Hole B2171L -X B2171V -X B2171Y -X B2172C -X B2172G -X B2172Q -X B2172V -X
H
B218-parts One Hole 45 B2181L -X B2181V -X B2181Y -X B2182C -X B2182G -X B2182Q -X B2182V -X B219-parts Two Hole 45 B2191L -X B2191V -X B2191Y -X B2192C -X B2192G -X B2192Q -X B2192V -X
Single-Lug Bond Stub Part No.*
* X indicates total bond length in inches.
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Bonding Devices
Arc Weldable Bonds
Arc weldable bonds are 4-ft pieces of concentric cable (19-strand) which are flash-welded to steel rod for a bonding connection to structural steel and to rebar. Arc weldable bonds are an economical alternative to exothermic welding when only a few connections need to be made and an arc welder is available on site. The rod is sized to match the ampacity of the cable for fault currents. Complete instructions are provided.
Part No. EWB2G9164 EWB2L584 EWB2Q344 Cable Size (AWG) 2/0 Stranded 3/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded Cable Length (ft) 4 4 4 Steel Rod Diameter (in) 9/16 5/8 3/4 Steel Rod Length (ft) 8 8 8
All cable is 19 strand concentric.
Welding to Rebar
Rebar
Welding to Building Steel
Structural Steel
8 inch Steel Rod
4 1/4 inch minimum weld length
Steel Rod
Rebar
Steel Rod
Copper Cable
8 inch Steel Rod
4 1/4 inch minimum weld length
Copper Cable
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BONDING DEVICES
Copper Bonding Straps

Tinned electrolytic copper 0.15 mm wire UL 467 File E220029 Allows bend very close to the contact Area working temperature up to 105 C
Earth Braids With Integral Palms

Flexible copper bonding straps (or Earth Braids) have one lug hole at each end, and are tinned for bimetallic use. Extra flexible construction for use on hinged or sliding door bond and on vibrating machinery bond. Lug holes for 1/4 diameter bolt. Higher electrical contact Resistance to vibration and fatigue Excellent tensile strength Recommended for EMI protection
Comparison of Tensile Strength
Solidified palms
MBJ 6 - 150 - 6
Section mm2 Length mm Holes mm
Part No. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 0.010 0.0167 0.022 0.033 0.018 0.018 0.035 0.035 0.033 0.033 0.040 0.050 0.050 0.082 0.027 0.039 0.052 0.052 0.052 0.064 0.077 0.013 0.032 0.047 0.062 0.075 0.092 0.155
Traditional braid
MBJ-Series COPPER BONDING STRAPS

Part No. Description J T Ampacity Thick. Section L A mm mm2 mm mm mm mm 40 40 75 75 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 120 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 180 180 180 180 180 180 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 2 2 2 2 6 6 10 10 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 30 30 30 30 30 30 150 200 200 300 100 100 150 150 200 200 250 300 300 500 6.5 13 6.5 13 6.5 12 6.5 12 6.5 15 8.5 15 6.5 15 8.5 15 6.5 15 8.5 15 8.5 15 6.5 15 8.5 15 8.5 15 23 23 22 22 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 Description 556600 MBJ 6-150-6 563410 MBJ 6-200-6 556930 MBJ 10-200-6 556610 MBJ 10-300-6 563540 MBJ 16-100-6 556620 MBJ 16-100-8 563550 MBJ 16-150-6 556630 MBJ 16-150-8 563300 MBJ 16-200-6 556640 MBJ 16-200-8 556650 MBJ 16-250-8 563320 MBJ 16-300-6 556660 MBJ 16-300-8 556940 MBJ 16-500-8 556670 MBJ 25-100-10 556680 MBJ 25-150-10 563340 MBJ 25-200-6 556690 MBJ 25-200-10 563430 MBJ 25-200-12 556700 MBJ 25-250-10 556710 MBJ 25-300-10 556950 MBJ 25-500-10 556720 MBJ 30-100-10 556730 MBJ 30-150-10 556740 MBJ 30-200-10 556750 MBJ 30-250-10 556760 MBJ 30-300-10 556960 MBJ 30-500-10 556770 MBJ 35-100-10 556780 MBJ 35-150-10 556790 MBJ 35-200-10 556800 MBJ 35-250-10 565000 MBJ 35-250-25 556810 MBJ 35-300-10 556970 MBJ 35-500-10 556820 MBJ 50-100-10 556830 MBJ 50-150-10 563350 MBJ 50-200-6 556840 MBJ 50-200-10 563440 MBJ 50-200-12 563360 MBJ 50-200-16 563370 MBJ 50-200-18 556850 MBJ 50-250-10 563380 MBJ 50-300-6 556860 MBJ 50-300-10 563390 MBJ 50-300-16 563400 MBJ 50-300-18 556980 MBJ 50-500-10 563560 MBJ 50-500-12 563450 MBJ 70-300-6 563460 MBJ 70-300-10 563420 MBJ 70-300-12 563470 MBJ 70-300-16 563480 MBJ 70-300-22 563490 MBJ 70-500-10 563500 MBJ 100-250-16 563510 MBJ 100-250-30 563520 MBJ 100-500-16 563530 MBJ 100-500-30 197 197 197 197 197 197 197 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 290 290 290 290 290 290 349 349 349 349 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 5 5 5 5 3.5 5 4 4 4 4 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 70 70 70 70 70 70 100 100 100 100 100 10.5 23
Displacement
Ampacity Thick. Section L J T A mm mm2 mm mm mm mm 33 33 33 33 50 33 33 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 38 50 38 60 60 60 60 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 0.037 0.054 0.072 0.089 0.089 0.110 0.180 0.052 0.077 0.120 0.120 0.120 0.110 0.110 0.127 0.150 0.153 0.150 0.140 0.255 0.255 0.210 0.210 0.210 0.200 0.200 0.340 0.254 0.254 0.508 0.508 150 10.5 23 200 10.5 23 250 10.5 23 250 25.5 40 300 10.5 23 500 10.5 23 100 10.5 28 150 10.5 28 200 6.5 28 200 10.5 28 200 12.5 28 200 16.5 28 200 18.5 28 250 10.5 28 300 6.5 28 300 10.5 28 300 16.5 28 300 18.5 28 500 10.5 28 500 12.5 28 300 6.5 28 300 10.5 28 300 12.5 28 300 16.5 28 300 22.5 40 500 10.5 28 250 16.5 50 250 30.5 50 500 16.5 50 500 30.5 50
100 10.5 23 150 10.5 23 200 6.5 23 200 10.5 23 200 12.5 23 250 10.5 23 300 10.5 23 500 10.5 23 100 10.5 23 150 10.5 23 200 10.5 23 250 10.5 23 300 10.5 23 500 10.5 23
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Copper Bonding Straps

Contact Kits
Metal nuts, bolts and washers for good electrical contact 100 nuts 100 bolts 200 flat washers 200 contact washers (SAE Grade 5 hardware)
Part No. 561400 561401 561402 561403 561404 561405 561406 Description Contact Kit 1/4 20 x 5/8 Contact Kit 5/16 18 x 1-1/4 Contact Kit 7/16 14 x 1-1/4 Contact Kit 7/16 14 x 2 Contact Kit 1/2 13 x 1-1/4 Contact Kit 1/2 13 x 1-1/2 Contact Kit 1/2 13 x 2 Torque (ft/lbs) 9 18 50 50 75 75 75 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Recommended Assembly
Custom Solutions (Made-to-order)

ERICO can provide made-to-order, custom configurations to your drawing specifications. ERIFLEX brand of copper braids can be made to custom lengths, widths, thicknesses and hole patterns; with PVC insulation; in flat or tubular shapes; using copper wire; in continuous coils; or with soldered studs or crimped lugs. Let ERICO solve your design and production scheduling challenges.
Cable Runway Ground Strap (CRGS)

Bonds cable tray, wire mesh tray and cable runway components to the telecommunications grounding and bonding infrastructure Offers a better electrical connection than wires with lugs
Part No. CRGS6 Braid Cross Sectional Equivalent 6 Stranded Cable Length (in) 8 Standard Package 50
* Hardward pack (part no. CRGA6HW sold separately).

Part No. CRGS6HW Description Hardware Pack for CRGS6 Screw Size #12 - 24 Standard Package 50
BJ-Series
Part No. 556900 556910 556920 Description BJ 6-150 S BJ 6-200 S BJ 10-300 S Section mm2 6 6 10 L mm 150 200 300 D mm 6.5 6.5 6.5 Intensity A 45 45 75 10 10 10 0.010 0.015 0.033
* Must have
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Round braids with crimped lugs
*Braid: Bare Copper ____ Tinned Copper ____ Stainless Steel ____ *Contact: Bare Copper ____ Nickel Plated ____ Silver Plated ____ Tinned Copper ____ Design: *OAL (Overall Length) ______ Number of Rows ______ Number of Layers ______ *Pad # 1 L_____ x W______ x T ______ *Pad #1 Number of holes ____________ *Pad # 2 L_____ x W______ x T ______ *Pad #2 Number of holes ____________ *Estimated cross section ____________sq.mm
COPPER BONDING STRAPS
MTO Braid Check List:
CADWELD Connection Type VB
Fence Clamp Assemblies

Flexible Jumpers for Fence and Gate Grounding
Made from welding cable, flexible jumpers provide both conductor flexibility and strand protection, and are used to bond gates, switch operating handles and any other item where movement or vibration requires a flexible grounding jumper. The connections are made with CADWELD exothermic connections using the same mold required for other fence post connections.
CADWELD Connection Type VB CADWELD Connection Type VB CADWELD Connection Type TA
Part Number Coding

Example:
FJ 2Q 24
Cable Code #2 Solid = 1T 2/0 Stranded = 2G 4/0 Stranded = 2Q
Cable Code 1T 1T 1T 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2G 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q 2Q
CADWELD Connection Type VB
Flexible Jumper
Length of Jumper (inches)
CADWELD Connection Type TA
Part No. FJ1T18 FJ1T24 FJ1T96
Cable Size (AWG) #2 Stranded #2 Stranded #2 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded
Length (in) 18 24 96 12 16 18 24 36 48 72 84 96 120 144 156 192 240 300 360 12 16 18 24 36 48 60 96 120 144 156 180 192 240 252 4/0 Conductor Size (AWG) 2/0 Pipe Size (in) * 1-1/4 3-1/2 * 1-1/4 3-1/2 CADWELD Mold Part No. VBC2G008V* VBC2G009 VBC2Q006V* VBC-2Q-003 Welding Material Size 90 90 115 115
FENCE CLAMP ASSEMBLIES
FJ2G12 FJ2G16 FJ2G18 FJ2G24 FJ2G36 FJ2G48 FJ2G72 FJ2G84 FJ2G96 FJ2G120 FJ2G144 FJ2G156 FJ2G192 FJ2G240 FJ2G300 FJ2G360 FJ2Q12 FJ2Q16 FJ2Q18 FJ2Q24 FJ2Q36 FJ2Q48 FJ2Q60 FJ2Q96 FJ2Q120 FJ2Q144 FJ2Q156 FJ2Q180 FJ2Q192 FJ2Q240 FJ2Q252
* Made to exact pipe size. Add nominal pipe size mold to part number.
Example for CADWELD Mold Part Numbering: 1. A 4 outside-diameter pipe is a 31/2 nominal pipe size. The mold part number for a 4/0 concentric conductor to this pipe would be:
VSC2Q V 3.50
Base number
(for at surface)
For vertical pipe
31/2 nominal pipe size
2. A nominal 2 x 21/4 H section uses mold code PH2. A 4/0 Type VB weld to this post would be VBC2QPH2.
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Fence & Gate Clamp Assemblies
Ideal for when CADWELD connections cannot be made to aluminum pipe or thin-wall steel tube Made of tinned, electrolytic copper Stainless steel hardware Available for field-welding or with pre-fabricated cable and ground leads
A235 Pre-fabricated Fence Clamp Assemblies with Single Ground Lead

Part Number Coding
Example:
A235 B 2C 3 LH
Cable Code (AWG)
2C = 1/0 Stranded 2G = 2/0 Stranded 2Q = 4/0 Stranded
Nominal pipe size (inches)

B = 1-1/4 F = 3 C = 1-1/2 G = 3-1/2 D = 2 H = 4 E = 2-1/2
Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH) Ground Lead Length (feet)
Part No. A235B2C3LH A235C2C1LH A235C2C1RH A235C2G2LH A235D2C1RH A235D2G2LH A235D2Q4RH A235E2C3RH A235E2G4LH A235E2Q2RH A235F2G2LH A235F2Q10RH A235F2Q5RH A235G2Q2RH A235G2Q4RH A235H2C4RH A235H2Q2LH A235H2Q2RH
Nominal Pipe Size (in) 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3-1/2 3-1/2 4 4 4
Cable Size (AWG) 1/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded
Ground Lead Length (ft) 3 1 1 2 1 2 4 3 4 2 2 10 5 2 4 4 2

Left hand shown
B522 Fence Clamps for Field-Welded Connections

Part No. B522B B522C B522D B522E B522F B522G B522H B522K Nominal Pipe Size (in) 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 6 Cable Size CADWELD (AWG) Mold Part No. 1/0 2/0 4/0 LAC2C002 LAC2G002 LAC2Q002 Welding Material 65 65 90
A237 Pre-fabricated Fence Clamp Assemblies with Double Ground Leads

Part Number Coding
Example:
A237 C 2Q 8
Cable Code (AWG)
2C = 1/0 Stranded 2G = 2/0 Stranded 2Q = 4/0 Stranded
Nominal pipe size (inches)

B = 1-1/4 F = 3 C = 1-1/2 G = 3-1/2 D = 2 H = 4 E = 2-1/2
Length of each Ground Lead (feet)
Part No. A237C2Q8 A237D2G1 A237D2G2 A237D2Q4 A237E2Q1 A237E2Q4 A237F2C6 A237F2Q4 A237H2C1 A237H2C4 A237H2Q4
Nominal Pipe Size (in) 1-1/2 2 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 4 4 4
Cable Size (AWG) 4/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded
Length of Each Ground Lead (ft) 8 2 4 1 4 6 4 1 4 4
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Gate A238 Pre-fabricated Gate Jumper Assemblies
(size X)
Gate Gate (size X) (size X)
A239 Pre-fabricated Gate Jumper Assemblies with Ground Lead

(size X)
Gate Gate Gate (size X) (size X)
Post Frame Post Frame (size Y) (size Y)
Post Frame
(size Y)
Left hand shown
Post Frame Post Frame

(size Y) (size Y)
Post Frame
(size Y)
Part Number Coding

Example:
A238 XY 2S 12 LH
Nominal Nominal Clamp Gate Size Post Frame Codes (in) X Size (in) Y XY 1 1/4 EB 2 1/2 EC 1 1/2 3 3 1/2 4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/2 FB FC GB GC HB HC
Left hand shown
4/0 AWG Flexible Jumper Designation Jumper Length

(inches)
Part Number Coding

Example:
A239 XY 2S 24 2Q 3 LH
Nominal Nominal Clamp Gate Size Post Frame Codes (in) X Size (in) Y XY 1 1/4 EB 2 1/2 EC 1 1/2 3 3 /2
1
Jumper Length
(inches)
Ground Lead Length

(feet)
Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH)
1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/2
FB FC GB GC HB HC
Part No. A238EB2S12LH A238EB2S12RH
Nominal Gate Nominal Post Jumper Cable Jumper Size (in) Frame Size (in) Size (AWG) Length (in) 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 /2
1
4/0 AWG Flexible Jumper Designation
Left Hand (LH) or Right Hand (RH)
1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 /4
1
4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded
12 12 18 12 24 8 24 12 18 24 12 18 24 18 18 12 15 24 Part No. 4
Ground Lead Cable Code (AWG)

2C = 1/0 Stranded 2G = 2/0 Stranded 2Q = 4/0 Stranded 9F = Copper-Clad Steel #9, 19-Strand
A238EB2S18RH A238EC2S12LH A238EC2S24RH A238EC2S8LH A238FB2S24LH A238FC2S12LH A238FC2S18RH A238FC2S24LH A238GC2S12LH A238GC2S18RH A238GC2S24LH A238HB2S18LH A238HB2S18RH A238HC2S12LH A238HC2S15RH A238HC2S24LH
2 1/2 3 3 3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 4 4 4 4 4
A239EB2S242Q3LH A239EB2S242Q3RH A239EB2S242Q4LH A239EC2S182Q6LH A239EC2S242C8RH A239EC2S242G4LH A239EC2S249F6LH A239EC2S249F6RH A239FC2S142C2RH A239FC2S242C6LH A239FC2S242G4RH A239FC2S242Q10R A239GB2S242Q4LH
Nominal Nominal Post Jumper Jumper Ground Lead Ground Gate Size Frame Size Cable Size Length Cable Size Lead (in) (in) (AWG) (in) (AWG) Length (ft) 2 1/2 1 1/4 4/0 Stranded 24 4/0 Stranded 3 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 2 1/2 3 3 3 3 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 24 24 18 24 24 24 24 14 24 24 24 24 24 12 24 24 12 24 24 14 18 18 24 24 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded #9, 19-Strand #9, 19-Strand 1/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded 1/0 Stranded 4/0 Stranded #9, 19-Strand 1/0 Stranded 2/0 Stranded 3 4 6 8 4 6 6 2 6 4 10 4 4 2 4 4 4 1 4 2 6 1 10 2
1 1/4 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/2
Steel Pipe Sizes (Schedule 40)
A239GB2S242Q4RH A239GC2S122Q2RH A239GC2S242Q4LH A239GC2S242Q4RH A239HB2S122Q4LH A239HB2S242Q1RH A239HB2S242Q4LH A239HC2S142C2RH A239HC2S182Q6LH A239HC2S189F1RH A239HC2S242C10L A239HC2S242G2RH
Nominal Steel Pipe Size (in) 1 1 /4

1
Outside Diameter (in) 1.315 1.660 1.900 2.375 2.875 3.500 4.000 4.500
Outside Diameter to Nearest Fraction (in) 1 /16

5 5
1 /8 1 7/8 2 3 /8 2 /8
7 1
1 1/2 2 2 /2
1
3 3 1/2 4
3 /2 4 4 /2
1
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Cables
A805A01F Series
Bare bronze cable Extra flexible 3/16 diameter
Cable Reels and Coils

A822SA111C & A822SB11C Series
Galvanized steel 1/8 Orange insulated coiled cable
Part No. A805A01F-5 A805A01F-10 A805A01F-20
Length (ft) 5 10 20
Part No. A822SA111C-5 A822SA111C-10 A822SA111C-20 A822SB111C20
Length (ft) 5 10 20 20
A806A3F Series
Orange insulated bronze cable Extra flexible 3/16 diameter
20 Cable Reel B2618A

Cable length: 20 Cable size: 3/32 diameter bare stainless steel Bare bronze cable Extra flexible
Part No. A806A03F-5 A806A03F-10 A806A03F-20
Length (ft) 5 10 20 Features Two 1/4 bolt holes to afx Uses only one cable terminator. Other end of cable is grounded through metal reel case. Plated bolting surfaces and base.
A822SAS Series
Bare stainless steel cable Extra flexible 1/8 diameter
50 Cable Reel B2618B

Cable size: 3/32 diameter bare stainless steel
Part No. A822SAS-5 A822SAS-10 A822SAS-20
Length (ft) 5 10 20 Features Two 1/2 bolt holes to afx Uses only one cable terminator. Other end of cable is grounded through metal reel case. Plated bolting surfaces and base.
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Static Grounding and Bonding

Static Grounding Clamps
B2610A Spring Clamp
Bare bronze cable Extra flexible
C Clamps
C Clamp B2615B
Features Die Cast Aluminum Max Jaw Opening: 1 Throat Depth: 1 Max Cable Size: 1/8 Contact Points: 2 ea., Stainless Steel Release Harness: Not Available
Features Bronze Max Jaw Opening: 1-1/4 Throat Depth: 1-1/2 Max Cable Size: 3/16 Length: 2-1/2 Contact Point: Bronze, Includes Crimp Lug
B2611A Spring Clamp
Features
Static Grounding Components

B750A Static Grab Bar
Holes for 1/2 Mounting Bolts
static groUNdiNg aNd boNdiNg
Die Cast Aluminum Max Jaw Opening: 1-1/2 Throat Depth: 2 Max Cable Size: 3/16 Contact Points: 3 ea., Stainless Steel Release Harness: Included
B2614A Spring Clamp

1 x 18 Stainless Steel Tube
Features Bronze Max Jaw Opening: 1 Throat Depth: 2-1/2 Max Cable Size: 3/16 Length: 9-1/2 Contact Points: 3 ea., Stainless Steel Release Harness: Included
1/0 x 72 Copper Cable with Tinned Copper Lug
Do
or Wa ll
Stainless Steel Length: 18 Furnished with 6 of 1/0 AWG copper conductor with a tinned copper lug CADWELD lug attached for connecting to the ground system
B2617A Aircraft Grounding Clamp
Features Die Cast Aluminum Max Jaw Opening: 3/4 Throat Depth: 5/32 Max Cable Size: 3/16 Contact Points: Plated Steel Release Harness: Not Available Fits rods up to 3/4 and CADWELD Aircraft Grounding Receptacles B165 and B166
Application Touch before entry into static controlled assembly area.
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Ground Resistance Testers
PG 60
GROUND TESTER
PG 61
PG 60
GROUND TESTER KITS

PG 61
RESISTANCE TESTER
PG 61
CLAMP ON PROBE
CABLE REELS
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ERICO offers a complete range of ground resistance testers. The units are lightweight and portable for ease of use in the field. Their robust design and splashproof construction help them withstand extreme conditions. The large LCD displays show required test connections and features a complete automatic test sequence for selected operations.
Ground Tester Kits
Part No. EST3640
Description 2- and 3-Point Ground Tester Kit
Unit Weight (lbs) 35.01
EST4620
Measures ground resistance (2- and 3-Point) Battery powered EST4620 2-, 3- and 4-Point Ground Tester Kit 35.07 Measures ground resistance (2- and 3-Point) and soil resistivity (4-Point) Step voltage tests and touch potential measurements Battery powered EST4630 2-, 3- and 4-Point Ground Tester Kit 35.01 Measures ground resistance (2- and 3-Point) and soil resistivity (4-Point) Step voltage tests and touch potential measurements AC powered with rechargeable NiMH batteries EST6472 2-, 3- and 4-Point Ground Tester Kit (**) 37.08
3-Point Fall-of-Potential measurement with manual or automatic frequency selection and automatic lead compensation 4 -Point soil resistivity measurement with automatic calculation of Rho and user selection of Wenner or Schlumberger test method Earth coupling testing (3-Point earth coupling measurement Manual or automatic frequency scan from 40 to 513Hz for test accuracy in electrically noisy environments Selectable test voltage 16 or 32V up to 250mA test current 2- and 4-Wire DC resistance measurement (Bond testing) with automatic polarity reversal Ground resistance with 2 clamps (no auxiliary rods) Includes DataView software for data storage, real-time display, analysis, report generation and system conguration Auto-off power management Automatic recognition of all electrode connections and their resistance value Stores up to 512 complete test results in internal memory Optically isolated USB communication AC powered with rechargeable NiMH batteries from wall charger or vehicle power
EST3640
EST4630 EST6472
Fall-of-Potential method
Auto-ranging: automatically selects the optimum range Designed to reject high levels of noise and interference Extremely simple to operate: connect press read LED on faceplate informs operator of high input noise, high auxiliary rod resistance and fault connections May also be used for continuity tests on bonding Rugged dustproof and rainproof field case Color-coded terminals CE Mark
* Kits include:
Two 300 color-coded leads on spools (red and blue) Two 100 color-coded leads (green and black) Four 14.5 T-shaped auxiliary ground electrodes One set of five spaded lugs 100 tape measure Carrying bag ** Clamp-on probe sold separately for use with EST6472 64
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Handheld Ground Resistance Tester
Part No. EST401
Description
Handheld Ground Resistance Tester
Cable Reels Ground Resistance Tester Model Comparison

Models Type of Measurements Soil Resistivity Test Range Measurement Ranges Resolution Test Current Open Voltage Operating Frequency Accuracy EST3640 2 & 3 Point No 20 0.00 to 19.99 10m 10mA EST4610 2, 3, & 4 Point Yes 200 20.0 to 199.9 100m 1mA <42V Peak 128 Hz Square Wave +/- 2% of Reading +/- 1ct +/- 3% of Reading +/- 3ct EST4630 2, 3, & 4 Point Yes 2000 200 to 1999 1 0.1mA
2 Heavy duty insulated thermoplastic 11 diameter reels with integral carrying handle, rugged base, and cranks for fast test lead retrieval Test leads are marked every 25 for easy auxiliary ground test stake positioning 500 of #18 silicone rubber insulated wire on each reel, two different colors for easy stake identification The far end of test lead remains attached to reel base, which eliminates tangling and speeds up the process of test stake deployment. A jack built into the reel base connects the test lead to the test stake with an included jumper
ESTREELKIT500 500 ft. Cable Reels 17.0
0.1A,>250V, 0.25 x Fuse Protection 1.25"; 30kA Interupt Capacity Test Kit Included
High breaking capacity, 0.1A,>250V
Low Battery Indication Yes Yes Yes
Clamp-on Probe
Part No. ESR182
Description Clamp-on Probe for use with EST6472 ***
Unit Weight (lbs) 3.0
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Description
Unit Weight (lbs)
Technical Information
Concentric Stranded Conductor Sizes
Size (AWG/MCM/mm2) 8 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 6 AWG 16 mm2 4 AWG 4 AWG 4 AWG 25 mm2 25 mm2 2 AWG 2 AWG 2 AWG 35 mm2 50 mm2 1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG 1/0 AWG 2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG 2/0 AWG 70 mm2 3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG 3/0 AWG 95 mm2 95 mm2 4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG 4/0 AWG 120 mm2 250 MCM 250 MCM 150 mm2 300 MCM 300 MCM 185 mm2 400 MCM 240 mm2 500 MCM 500 MCM Circular Mils 16,510 16,510 26,240 26,240 31,600 41.740 41,740 41,740 49,300 49,300 66,360 66,360 66,360 66,360 98,500 105,600 105,600 105,600 133,100 133,100 133,100 138,000 167,800 167,800 167,800 187,000 187,000 211,600 211,600 211,600 237,000 250,000 250,000 296,000 300,000 300,000 365,000 400,000 474,000 500,000 500,000 750,000 987,000 1,000,000 Stranding Solid 7/.0486 Solid 7/.0612 7/1.17 Solid 7/.0772 19/.0469 7/2.14 mm 19/1.35 Solid 7/.0974 19/.0591 19/1.53 mm 19/1.78 mm Solid 7/.1228 19/.0745 Solid 7/.1379 19/.0837 19/2.14 mm Solid 7/.1548 19/.0940 37/1.78 mm 19/2.52 Solid 7/.1739 19/.1055 37/2.03 mm 19/.1147 37/.0822 37/2.25 mm 19/.1257 37/.0900 27/2.52 mm 37/.1040 61/2.25 mm 19/.1622 37/.1162 61/.1109 61/3.20 mm 61/.1280 Nominal O.D. of Strand 0.0486 0.0612 0.0461 0.0772 0.0469 0.0843 0.0531 0.0974 0.0591 0.0602 0.0701 0.1228 0.0745 0.1379 0.0837 0.0843 0.1548 0.0940 0.0700 0.0992 0.1739 0.1055 0.0799 0.1147 0.0822 0.0886 0.1257 0.0900 0.0992 0.1040 0.0886 0.1622 0.1162 0.1109 0.1260 0.1280 Approx, O.D. (inches) 0.1285 0.1460 0.1620 0.1840 0.2010 0.2043 0.2320 0.2350 0.2530 0.2660 0.2576 0.2920 0.2920 0.3010 0.3500 0.3249 0.3690 0.3730 0.3648 0.4140 0.4190 0.4210 0.4096 0.4650 0.4700 0.4910 0.4960 0.4600 0.5220 0.5280 0.5600 0.5750 0.5750 0.6200 0.6290 0.6290 0.6950 0.7200 0.7970 0.8130 0.8130 0.9980 1.1340 1.1520 Approx, O.D. (mm) 3.26 3.71 4.11 4.67 5.11 5.19 5.89 5.97 6.43 6.76 6.54 7.42 7.42 7.65 8.89 8.25 9.37 9.47 9.27 10.52 10.64 10.69 10.40 11.81 11.94 12.47 12.60 11.68 13.26 13.41 14.22 14.61 14.61 15.75 15.98 15.98 17.65 18.29 20.24 20.65 20.65 25.35 28.80 29.26 Weight (lbs/mft) 50.0 50.1 79.5 81.1 96.1 126.3 129.0 129.0 152.5 152.5 200.9 204.9 205.0 211.0 287.6 319.5 326.0 326.0 402.8 410.9 410.9 415.3 507.8 518.0 518.0 576.5 576.5 610.5 653.0 653.0 737.1 771.0 771.0 896.4 926.9 926.9 1124.1 1235.2 1478.2 1544.0 1544.0 2316.0 2990.8 3088.0 CADWELD Cable Code 1D 1E 1G 1H W3 1K 1L 1L Y1 Y1 1T 1V 1V Y2 Y3 2B 2C 2C 2F 2G 2G Y4 2K 2L 2L Y5 Y5 2P 2Q 2Q Y6 2V 2V Y7 3A 3A Y8 3H Y9 3Q 3Q 4L W1 4Y
Technical information
750 MCM 500 mm

2
1000 MCM
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DSA Copper-bonded Conductor
Cable Stranding 7/#10 7/#8 7/#7 7/#6 7/#5 19/#9 7/#4 19/#8 19/#7 37/#9 19/#6 37/#8 19/#5 37/#7 Nominal Diameter .306 .385 .433 .486 .546 .572 .613 .642 .721 .801 .810 .899 .910 1.010 kcmil 72.7 115.6 145.7 183.8 231.7 248.8 292.2 313.7 395.5 484.4 498.8 610.9 628.9 770.3 Equivalent Copper Size* 3 AWG 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 3/0 4/0 4/0 250 Kcmil 300 350 400 450 500 CADWELD Cable Code 9A 9B 9C 9D 9E 9F 9L 9G 9H 7W 9J 7V 9K 9M 3/8 1/4 3/16 1/8
Rectangular Copper Busbar

Thickness (inches) Width (inches) 1 1-1/2 2 1 2 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 2 3 4 Circular Mil Size 159,200 238,700 318,300 238,700 477,500 318,300 477,500 636,600 954,900 1,273,000 477,500 716,200 954,900 1,432,000 1,910,000 1,273,000 1,910,000 2,546,000 Weight (lbs CADWELD per foot) Busbar Code .484 .726 .969 .727 1.45 .969 1.45 1.94 2.91 3.88 1.45 2.18 2.91 4.36 5.81 3.88 5.81 7.75 CE CG CH DE DH EE EG EH EK EM GE GG GH GK GM JH JK JM
*Approximate based on fusing current calculations
Bare Copper-bonded Conductor

Nominal Size Material Copper-bonded Steel* 1/2 Copper-bonded Copper-bonded Copper-bonded Steel* 5/8 Copper-bonded Copper-bonded Steel* 3/4 Copper-bonded Copper-bonded 1 Steel* Copper-bonded Type Sectional Plain Plain Sectional Sectional Plain Plain Sectional Plain Plain Sectional Plain Plain 1 3/4 5/8 1/2 9/16 Thread Size Body Dia. .505 .500 .475 .447 .563 .625 .563 .682 .750 .682 .914 1.000 .914 CADWELD Ground Rod Code 14 14 15 13 16 31 16 18 33 18 22 37 22
1/2
Reinforcing Bars
Rebar Sizes 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 18 Nominal Dimensions Equivalent CADWELD CrossCopper Rebar Code Dia. (inches) Secitonal Area Sizes* (Sq. inches) .375 .11 9 AWG 51 .500 .625 .750 .875 1.000 1.128 1.270 1.410 1.693 2.257 .20 .31 .44 .60 .79 1.00 1.27 1.56 2.25 4.00 7 5 3 2 1 1/0 2/0 3/0 250 kcmil 450 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61
*Plain steel, stainless steel, stainless clad rods or galvanized steel.
* Based on 8% IACS, rounded to the next higher commercial copper size.
Area Square Inches x 1273 = kcmil Square Millimeters x 1.974 = kcmil kcmil x 0.5067 = Square Millimeters Density Copper: 0.323 lb/in3 Steel: 0.283 lb/in3
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Useful Conversions
Steel Pipe Sizes
Standard Weight (Schedule 40)
Nominal Size (inches) 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2-1/2 3 3-1/2 4 5 6 8 10 O.D. (inches) 1.315 1.660 1.900 2.375 2.875 3.500 4.000 4.500 5.563 6.625 8.625 10.750
ASTM A53-90-B ANSI/ASME B36.10M-1985

Wall Thickness (inches) .133 .140 .145 .154 .203 .216 .226 .237 .258 .280 .322 .365 CADWELD Mold Code 1 1.25 1.50 2 2.50 3 3.50 4 5 6 8 10
Other Standard Sections used for Fence Posts

Section 1-1/2 square 2 square 2-1/2 square 3 square 1.875 x 1.625 x .133 H 2.25 x 1.95 .143 H *For D or F mold price only. CADWELD Mold Code PS15 PS20 PS25 PS30* PH1 PH2
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Grounding & Bonding

For Electrical Systems

UTILITY TELECOM INDUSTRiAL RAILWAY

Facility Electrical Protection

Ground Resistance Testers.............................. 63 65

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Basic Definitions GroUNdiNg PriNciPles

Grounding Codes and Standards

The need to ground!

Short, Direct GroundConnections

Coupling fromtheElectrodeSystem totheGround

Earth Pit GEM

A typical grounding system.

Electrically and mechanically robust and reliable

Characteristics of a Good Grounding System

R = P L Resistance = Resistivity x Length A Area

R = Resistivity of Soil x Thickness of Shell Area

The Four-Point Method

Soil Resistivity Testing

Step and Touch Potential

Design considerations include:

CADWELD Exothermic Connection

Ground Enhancement Material (GEM)

ERITECH Copper-bonded Ground Rod

Ground System Components

Ground Rods Which ground rod should be used?

Copper-Bonded Ground Rod

Galvanized Ground Rod

3.9 mil (99 micron) minimum coating per ASTM 123

10 mil (254 micron) minimum coating on rods listed to UL 467

groUNd system comPoNeNts

Ground System Components

The Stainless Steel Ground Rod Option

groUNd system comPoNeNts

Ground Rod Life Expectancy

Ground Rod Annual Cost

Copper-bonded Steel (10 mil/254m)

Copper-bonded Steel (13 mil/330m)

Copper-bonded Steel (10 mil/254m)

Copper-bonded Steel (13 mil/330m)

Grounding System Components

GROUND ROD CLAMPS

Bare Copper & Tinned Copper

GroUnding SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Flat Strip Ground Conductor

Maximum Fault Current

Copper-Bonded Steel Conductor

Global Part Stranding Number (Reel) CC5A04

0.098 /1,000 ft; 0.320 /km

0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km

0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km

0.076 /1,000 ft; 0.249 /km

Aluminum Composite Cable Clip

0.057 /1,000 ft; 0.188 /km

Part No. CCL04A

Conductor Range (AWG) 14 solid 2/0 solid

Standard Package 100

0.057 /1,000 ft; 0.188 /km

Weight does not include reel.

GroUnding SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Sectional rods utilize a cut thread for highly corrosive soil