Earthing Protection
Earthing Protection
Category: Earthing Protection System
Nexus Engitech provides comprehensive Earthing Protection Systems engineered to safeguard critical power infrastructure from fault currents. Featuring 99.9% electrolytic copper-bonded rods, heavy-duty clamps and earth bosses, our systems deliver low ground resistance in accordance with BS EN 62561-2.
- Molecularly bonded 99.9% electrolytic copper layer (250+ microns) over high tensile carbon steel core
- Ensures swift fault current and surge dissipation into earth to protect critical infrastructure
- Includes heavy-duty gunmetal and brass rod-to-cable clamps, driving spikes and couplers
- Manufactured according to BS EN 62561-2, IEEE 80 and IS specifications
Earthing Protection System Range & Specifications
Copper Bonded Earthing Rod
Deep-driven earth electrode for dissipating fault current into soil. Can be installed manually or with a power hammer using the appropriate driving accessories.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 3/8 in to 3/4 in |
| Lengths | 1.20 m to 2.40 m |
| Type | Threaded & unthreaded |
| Material | Copper-coated carbon steel; 99.9% electrolytic copper molecularly bonded |
| Copper coating | 0.25 mm stated |
| Accessories | Driving head, driving bolt, coupler |
| Applications | Indoor & outdoor |
| Performance note | High tensile strength; source states 600 N/m²
|
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod diameters | 3/8 in, 5/8 in, 3/4 in |
| Lengths | 1200, 1500, 1800, 2000 and 2400 mm variants shown |
| Code family | VMCBR series |
Solid Copper Earthing Rod
Solid copper earth electrode for installations requiring a conductive earthing rod with direct copper construction.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 12.5 mm to 20 mm |
| Lengths | 1.20 m to 1.50 m |
| Type | Threaded & unthreaded |
| Material | Solid electrolytic-grade copper |
| Threads | Metric (optional) |
| Accessories | Driving head, driving bolt, coupler |
| Applications | Indoor & outdoor |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Diameters | 12.5, 14, 15, 16 and 20 mm shown |
| Lengths | 1200 and 1500 mm |
| Thread examples | M8, M10 and M12 |
Coupling Dowel
Joins compatible threaded earthing rods to extend the electrode assembly.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | M8 to M12 |
| Materials | High-grade brass / carbon steel |
| Function | Connects solid internally threaded copper earthing rods |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Sizes | M8, M10, M12 |
| Length | 70 mm shown |
| Materials | Brass and carbon steel variants |
Driving Spike
Driving accessory used to facilitate installation of earth rods and protect the rod during impact driving.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | M8 to M12 |
| Material | High-tensile carbon steel |
| Function | Enables the earth rod to be driven easily and protects the rod end during driving |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Sizes | M8, M10, M12 |
| Material | High-tensile carbon steel |
Driving Bolt
Reusable driving component for installing earth rods by hand or with a power hammer while protecting the rod threads.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | M8 to M12 |
| Material | High-tensile carbon steel |
| Function | Reusable bolt for driving earth rods by hand or power hammer; screws into coupling/driving assembly |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Sizes | M8, M10, M12 |
| Length | 70 mm shown in source table |
Rod to Cable Clamp (Type-A)
Clamps copper tape to an earth rod to form a reliable earthing connection across multiple rod and tape sizes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 20 |
| Threads | BSW, Metric optional |
| Material | Brass or gun metal |
| Function | Connection between earth rod and copper tape |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16, 17 and 20 shown |
| Tape sizes | 25x3, 25x6, 30x6, 40x3, 50x6 and related combinations |
| Weight | Approximately 0.11-0.26 kg in source table |
Rod to Cable Lug Clamp (Type-B)
Connects copper cable/lug assemblies to earth rods in an earthing system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 20 |
| Threads | BSW, Metric optional |
| Material | Brass or gun metal |
| Function | Earth clamp for connection between copper cable and copper compression terminal / lug |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16, 17 and 20 shown |
| Cable/lug sizes | Multiple conductor sizes and M10/M12 thread variants shown |
Rod to Cable Clamp (Type-G)
Popular rod-to-tape earthing clamp for different earth-rod and copper-tape combinations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 20 |
| Threads | BSW, Metric optional |
| Material | Brass or gun metal |
| Function | Connection between earth rod and copper tape |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16, 17 and 20 shown |
| Conductor/tape range | 16-95 mm and 7-185 mm combinations shown |
U-Bolt Rod to Tape Clamp (Type-E)
Forms a secure mechanical and electrical connection between an earth rod and copper tape, including double-tape configurations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 20 |
| Threads | BSW, Metric optional |
| Material | Brass or gun metal |
| Function | Rod-to-tape connection; double-tape option available |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16, 17 and 20 |
| Tape examples | 25x3, 25x6, 30x6, 40x3, 50x6 |
| Weight | Approximately 0.15-0.17 kg in source table |
U-Bolt Rod to Cable Clamp (CGUV Clamp)
U-bolt style earthing clamp for connecting earth rods with copper tape or cable across different conductor ranges.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 14 to 20 |
| Material | Brass or gun metal |
| Function | Connection between earth rod/tape and copper cable |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16, 17 and 20 shown |
| Conductor range | 16-95 mm and 70-185 mm combinations shown |
Rod to Cable Clamp (Type-O)
Provides a durable rod-to-conductor connection for earthing applications requiring corrosion resistance.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 6 mm² to 95 mm² |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Corrosion-resistant connection between earth rod and conductor |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor range | 6-16 mm², 16-70 mm² and 16-95 mm² variants shown |
| Material | Gun metal / brass |
Rod to Tape Coupling
Durable connector for joining an earth rod to a standard copper conductor in an earthing network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 6 mm² to 95 mm² |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Connects earth rod to standard copper conductor |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod size examples | 14/20 and 17/20 combinations shown |
| Conductor range | 6-16, 16-70 and 16-95 mm² |
Split Connector Clamp
Clamp for making conductor connections to threaded or unthreaded earthing rods.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 9.5 mm to 25 mm |
| Material | Gun metal |
| Function | For threaded and unthreaded rods; cable/tape connection |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 9.5, 14, 16, 20 and 25 mm shown |
Earth Boss
Creates a dedicated earthing connection point on a steel structure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Mild steel or stainless steel |
| Function | Provides an earth point on a steel structure |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Examples | 40 mm x 40 mm, M10 and 50 mm x 50 mm, M10 variants shown |
| Materials | Mild steel / stainless steel |
B Bond
Bonding connector for joining earthing/lightning tapes to metallic structures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gunmetal, brass, copper or aluminium |
| Function | Connects copper or aluminium tapes to metallic structures |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 25 mm and 50 mm |
| Screw sizes | M10 and M12 |
Rain Water Pipe Bond
Provides electrical bonding of rainwater pipes, handrails and similar metallic members to the earthing/lightning network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gunmetal, brass, copper or aluminium |
| Function | Bonds earthing/lightning tape to rainwater pipes and handrails |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 25 mm and 50 mm |
| Screw sizes | M10 and M12 |
Water Main Bond
Connects metallic water/main pipes to the earthing or lightning protection system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gunmetal, brass, copper or aluminium |
| Function | Bonds metallic pipes into the earthing or lightning protection system |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 25 mm and 50 mm |
| Screw sizes | M10 and M12 |
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