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What is Maintenance Free Earthing?
Earthing, also known as grounding, is the practice of transferring electrical charges to the ground through low-resistance cables or rods to quickly discharge any stored energy. There are two main types of earthing: maintenance-free earthing and
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Components of an LV AB Cables Distribution Line
Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables, which have an insulating layer of XLPE, are an innovative concept for the distribution of electricity to households, street lights or other low voltage applications. These electrical distribution systems are practical not only in congested cities where the insulation provides safety and manoeuvrability but are …
Advantages of Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Cables for Overhead Power Distribution
Aerial Bundled Cable is an innovative concept for Over Head (OH) power distribution. The Low Voltage Cable plays a crucial role here. When compared to the conventional bare conductor OH distribution system, ABC provides higher safety and reliability, lower power losses, stability in voltage regulation and ultimate system economy by …
Lightning Protection Zones and their Application to SPD Selection
This article is in continuation to our series on Lightning Protection Systems and Design. You can read our article about ‘Surge Protection Devices’ and our other article on, ‘Lightning Protection System Design and Products’.According to the Apex Worldwide Standard on Lightning Protection, IEC 62305-4 Protection against lightning – Part 4: …
What material should you use for Low Voltage Electrical Distribution Boxes?
What is an Electrical Distribution Box? A distribution box is a key component of an electrical supply system. From a single, common enclosure, it helps to divide an electrical power main feed into multiple subsidiary outgoing connections that can be used to provide electrical connections to individual homes, buildings or …
Axis Teams up with Rotary to improve Paediatric Services
On 24th June, 2018, BSES M G Hospital in Andheri West, Mumbai inaugurated the paediatric ward that was renovated using funds donated by Axis and other sources and with the help of Rotary Club of Mumbai Divas (RCMD). In recognition of the contributions made by Axis, the ward was renamed …
Do Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Protection Systems Work?
What is Lightning Protection? Whether we talk about Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Arresters or convential forms of lightning protection such as Franklin Rods – they are mounted on the top of a structure and then grounded using a series of conductors. This system is intended to protect the structure …
Lifespan of ABC Lines in Moist / Wet Environments
Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) is an innovative concept for Over Head (OH) power distribution. These cables have an aluminium core that is covered by an XLPE insulation.XLPE is an UV Resistant and Environmentally tested plastic which helps protect the cables from environmental degradation and theft from consumers. When compared to …
Lightning Protection System Design and Products
The first step in lightning protection system design is Risk Assessment. Axis has used the guidelines of IEC 62305 Part 2 to design a Risk Assessment Software that allows you to assess the risks and determine the Class of Lightning Protection System (LPS) for your structure. This software uses parameters …
Introduction to the basics of Lightning Protection and Earthing and the Standards (IEC 62305 and UL 467)
Importance of Earthing & Lightning Protection for Building Lightning is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that can discharge up to 200,000 amps in a fraction of a second. A direct strike can have devastating effects on people, buildings and the natural environment. Especially during stormy seasons, we witness numerous accounts of …
