Almost all types of machine and electrical equipment require grounding. It allows the voltage generated on the housing or individual control elements to be discharged to earth, eliminating in this way:
- Possible electric shock to operating personnel.
- Initiation of fire.
To divert current loads to a given place at a required distance, bands for grounding, which must meet the parameters established by GOST in terms of their electrical conductivity and dimensions.
Copper, aluminum or stainless steel used to make them are now too expensive. They are considered an unaffordable luxury for most users. But, the use of ferrous metals will very quickly disable such grounding. Corrosion in less than a year can destroy the contact group. The best option is a galvanized steel ground strip.
Dimensions and types of galvanized steel strips for grounding
The most popular type of galvanized steel strips for arranging grounding for electrical equipment with a power of up to 1 thousand volts is a strip:
- Surface treated with hot-dip galvanizing
- Having a cross section of 4 (thickness) x 40 (width) mm.
Its main advantages are good weldability by any type of welding without destruction of the protective layer as a result of exposure to high temperatures, sufficient ductility (flexibility) and strength. Products are supplied to the market by manufacturers in the format of whips with a length of 3 to 6 m or rolls with a width of 1 m. The accuracy of dimensional parameters for this product is not essential, therefore GOST allows certain deviations.
You can get acquainted with the views and purchase a galvanized metal strip for grounding using the MegaProm website. All product names presented on the pages of the catalog fully correspond to the declared parameters, are in stock and have a quality guarantee.
