Lightning Protection
Lightning Protection
Category: Lightning Protection System
Nexus Engitech supplies complete Lightning Protection Systems designed for structural safety and strike energy dissipation. Our comprehensive range includes air terminal rods, high-purity copper tapes, test clamps and earth plates engineered for commercial buildings and sub-stations per IEC 62305.
- Taper pointed air rods, multipoints and ridge saddles for effective lightning strike interception
- High-purity electrolytic copper tapes and circular conductors for safe energy down-conductance
- Heavy-duty brass, gunmetal and aluminum DC clips, test clamps and junction clamps
- Engineered to shield commercial buildings, industrial towers and sub-stations
Lightning Protection System Range & Specifications
Taper Pointed Rod
Air-terminal rod used as the interception point for lightning strikes in a lightning protection system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 5/8 in & 3/4 in |
| Lengths | 1.20 m to 2.40 m; additional 3.00 m variant shown |
| Threads | BSW; Metric optional |
| Material | Electrolytic copper or aluminium |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16 mm / 20 mm corresponding to 5/8 in / 3/4 in |
| Lengths shown | 300, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 3000 mm |
| Code family | VMLTR |
Air Terminal Tape Base
Base fitting for connecting lightning-protection tape to the air terminal rod on the roof network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 5/8 in & 3/4 in |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Threads | BSW & Metric optional |
| Function | Connects tape to the air rod in the roof network |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape | 30 x 6 mm maximum tape shown |
| Rod diameters | 5/8 in and 3/4 in |
| Code family | VMLTTB |
Multi Point
Provides multiple pointed interception points and is installed at the highest suitable location on a protected structure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 5/8 in & 3/4 in |
| Material | Electrolytic copper, brass or gun metal |
| Function | Multipoint air-terminal accessory installed at the highest area of a structure/building |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Thread variants | 5/8 in and 3/4 in |
| Code examples | VMLMP-58, VMLMP-34 |
Ridge Saddle
Roof-ridge mounting saddle for fixing an air rod while providing connection to lightning-protection tape.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 5/8 in & 3/4 in |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Fixes air rod and connects to tape |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod diameters | 14, 15, 16 and 20 mm variants shown |
| Max tape | 25x6 or 30x6 mm |
| Code family | VMLRS |
Air Terminal Conductor Base (Flat Saddle)
Flat mounting base used to support an air rod and connect it to the conductor network on a flat surface.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 5/8 in |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Supports and connects rods to circular conductors on a flat surface |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod lengths | 50, 75 and 90 mm |
| Rod diameter | 15 mm shown |
| Thread | 5/8 in |
Screw Down Test Clamp
Test/inspection clamp that allows the lightning conductor or tape to be disconnected/accessed for testing.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Provides easy access to copper tape/conductor for inspection or testing |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Max tape size | 25x3 and 30x6 mm shown |
| Code family | VMSDC |
DC Tape Clip
Fixing clip for securing flat copper tape to a building or structure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 mm to 6 mm tape thickness |
| Material | Gun metal, brass or aluminium |
| Function | Secures copper tape to a building; tape is retained by two screws |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes shown | 20x3 through 50x6 mm combinations |
| Code family | VMDTC |
Junction Clip
Junction/test clamp for joining lightning/earthing tapes and providing a convenient test disconnection point.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 3 mm to 10 mm |
| Material | Gun metal, brass or aluminium |
| Function | Joins a range of tape and allows disconnection of the earthing system for testing |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes shown | 25x3, 25x6, 40x6, 50x3, 50x6 and 50x10 mm |
| Code family | VMJTC |
Copper Tee Clamp
T-shaped clamp for branching a round conductor in a lightning protection network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal, brass or EC copper |
| Function | Tee connection for round cable conductors |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Source catalogue data |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 50, 75 and 90 mm² |
| Code family | VMCTC |
Square Tape Clamp
Clamp for straight-through and cross-joint connections of flat lightning-protection tapes.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Forms straight-through cross connections and joins tape |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 25x3, 25x6, 31x3, 31x6, 40x6 and 5x6 mm |
| Code family | VMSTC |
Test Clamp
Provides a detachable/testable connection for conductor or tape joints in the lightning protection system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 25 mm² to 95 mm² |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | End-to-end joint / test connection |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 25, 50, 70 and 95 mm² |
| Code family | VMTC |
Heavy Duty Conductor Saddle
Heavy-duty support saddle for larger PVC-covered conductors and cables.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 25 mm² to 185 m² |
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Supports PVC-covered conductors or cables |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor ranges | 25-35, 50-70, 90-120 and 150-180 mm² |
| Code family | VMHDC |
Square Cable to Tape Joint Clamp
Makes straight-through or T-type joints between flat tapes and cables.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Connects tapes and cables for straight-through or T joints |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 25-3 and 25-6 mm shown |
| Conductor sizes | 25, 35 and 50 mm² shown |
| Code family | VMSCT |
Square Cable / Conductor Joint Clamp
Four-screw clamp for making secure straight or T joints between round conductors.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Four-screw connection for round conductors |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 50, 70 and 95 mm² |
| Code family | VMSCJ |
Re-BAR Clamp
Connects reinforcement bar/pipe members to a conductor in the bonding network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Bonding to reinforcement bars, pipes and similar members |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod/pipe sizes | 3-18 mm and 8-38 mm variants shown |
| Conductor diameter | 8 mm shown |
| Code family | VMRBC |
Plate Test Clamp
Testable plate clamp used between the lightning down conductor and earthing system.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Connection between down-conductor and earthing system; T-joint or straight-through tape joint |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 2x3, 25x6 and 50x6 mm |
| Code family | VMPTC |
Tape Clip
Alternative flat-tape fixing clip for securing lightning-protection tape to structures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Brass or aluminium |
| Function | Alternative to DC clip; holds flat tape |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes | 20x3, 25x3, 25x6, 40x3 and 50x3 mm shown |
| Code family | VMDTC |
Circular Conductor Clip
Two-hole fixing clip for securing circular conductors to a building or structure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Secures circular copper conductor to buildings/structures using two-hole base |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 25, 50, 70 and 95 mm² |
| Code family | VMCCC |
Rod Bracket
Side bracket for mounting a lightning air rod away from the building face.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Provides projection from building face where an air rod is side-mounted |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod sizes | 14, 16 and 20 mm |
| Code family | VMLRB |
Rod to Cable Coupling
Coupling used to connect an air rod to a conductor or cable assembly.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal or brass |
| Function | Connects air rod to cable/round conductor with bolts |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod size | 15 mm shown |
| Conductor sizes | 70 and 90 mm² shown |
| Code family | VMRCC |
Split Bolt Connector
Mechanical/electrical connector for joining standard copper conductors across a broad conductor-size range.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Brass or copper |
| Function | Wide-range connector for standard copper conductors |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Source catalogue data |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 10, 16, 25, 35, 50, 70, 95, 120, 150, 185 and 240 mm² shown |
| Code family | VMSBC |
Copper Tape
Flat high-conductivity copper conductor used as part of the lightning protection and earthing network.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Electrolytic copper |
| Function | High-conductivity tape, mostly available in coil form |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Tape sizes shown | 20x3, 25x3, 25x6, 31x3, 31x6, 38x3, 38x6, 40x4, 40x6, 50x3 and 50x6 mm |
| Code family | VMLCT |
One Hole Cable Clip
Single-hole clip for fixing a conductor to a structure using a suitable screw/plug.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Copper, brass or aluminium |
| Function | Fixes conductor to structures with a single-hole mounting |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 25, 35, 50, 70, 120, 150 and 185 mm² |
| Code family | VMOHC |
C-Crimp Connector
C-shaped compression connector for parallel/tap connections between copper conductors.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Electrolytic copper |
| Function | Parallel or tap connection between copper cables; suitable for installation of C-crimp connectors |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor combinations | 16/35, 25/35, 50/70, 70/70, 95/120, 120/240 and 150/240 mm² shown |
| Code family | VMLCC |
Earth Copper Plate
Solid earth plate electrode for earthing locations where rod installation is unsuitable or impractical.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 3 mm to 5 mm |
| Material | Electrolytic copper; copper-bonded variants also shown |
| Function | Part of earthing network; used where earth rods are unsuitable |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Plate sizes | 500x500, 600x600, 900x900 and 1000x1000 mm |
| Thicknesses | 3 mm and 5 mm |
| Material variants | EC copper and copper-bonded |
Earth Copper Lattice Plate
Lattice earth electrode/bonding plate for providing multiple earthing/bonding points and continuity.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 2 mm to 5 mm |
| Material | Electrolytic copper |
| Function | Provides earthing continuity and multiple bonding points |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Lattice sizes | 500x500, 600x600, 900x900 and 1000x1000 mm |
| Copper tape | 25x2, 25x3 and 25x5 mm variants shown |
| No. of strips | 10 or 12 depending on size |
Cast Earth Plate
Cast plate connection point for integrating earthing into structures with electrically continuous reinforcement.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal, electrolytic copper |
| Function | Used where reinforcing bars are electrically continuous and can be used as earthing connection points |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor sizes | 120, 120 and 240 mm² variants shown |
| Hole options | 2-hole and 4-hole variants |
| Code family | VMCEP |
Eye Bolt
Threaded lifting/attachment fitting for securing cables or related components to suitable structures.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Gun metal, brass |
| Function | Commonly used to attach cables/objects using a threaded eye |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Rod/thread sizes | 5/8 in and 3/4 in shown |
| Code family | VMLEB |
Brass Line Tap (V-Type)
V-type line tap for connecting cable cores to busbars or other conductors in power distribution applications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Brass, copper |
| Function | Connects power-cable cores to busbar; suitable for all kinds of cable cores |
| Finish options | Brass natural and electroplated nickel-plated forms |
Size / Selection Table
| Selection parameter | Size / Selection Table |
|---|---|
| Conductor ranges | 16-25, 35-50, 50-70 and 95-120 mm² shown |
| Code family | VMLVT |
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