Tag: earthing and lightning protection

Vibration Dampers

How does a Vibration Damper Work in a Transmission Line?

Do you know why power lines work even when they are installed at a significant height? Swaying in the wind as tall as a 15-floor apartment building. Let’s find out what keeps them running. In this blog we will talk about the Vibration Dampers used in Transmission Lines.   Why ...

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Crimping Lugs as per UL 486A-486B Simplified!

Improper cable lug installation can put your entire electrical system at risk. Read this blog to learn the safe way of crimping lugs according to the UL 486A-486B standard. This blog will guide you on properly crimping lugs, also known as terminals, in compliance with UL standards. Installation Process of ...

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Types of Clamps – Grounding & Lightning Protection

These clamps look small but selecting the wrong one can compromise the electrical safety of your structure. In this blog, you will learn about clamps used in earthing and lightning protection systems. By the end, you will clearly understand the different types of clamps and their applications. At Axis, we ...

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Bimetallic lugs for solar

Bimetallic Lugs & Solution for Solar Industry

The solar industry is one of the most flourishing sectors in India. Electricity production using solar energy is getting much cheaper and easy. The bimetallic solutions like bimetallic lugs & joints are playing a crucial role here. In this article, we will discuss how bimetallic solutions are becoming the norm ...

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Copper Conductors

Copper Conductors VS Copper Clad Steel Conductors

An electrical conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it. However choosing between “copper-clad steel conductors” and “pure copper conductors” for lightning protection can be confusing, as both serve similar purposes. But, selecting the wrong one can make a significant difference. Conductors can generally be classified by ...

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Earthing for substation

Earthing for Substations – IEEE 80

In this trending era of technology and development, earthing in substations plays a vital role. An electrical power system comprises a network of electrical elements that can be used to generate, distribute and transmit electrical energy through transmission lines. A substation is a part of an electrical power system that ...

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Earthing for a Distribution or Transmission Line

Earthing is an important part of electrical distribution lines. Installation of a protective grounding on the power line structure creates a safe work zone. It neutralises leakages or short-circuit current and offers a simple and easy path for the current to the earth with zero damage potential. Importance of Earthing ...

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What is Substation Earthing? [Explained with Calculations]

The fundamental role of any substation earthing is to dissipate the short circuit current into the earth without drying out the area and to limit the potential gradient throughout the substation to maintain the step and touch voltages within safe values. There are two features considered during the design of ...

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Cable Lugs Design

Cable Lugs Design and Safety Principles as Defined in IEC & UL Standard

Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates on our Earthing and Lightning Protection Products! Cable lugs help in the easy installation of cable termination and aid in the repair and maintenance of electrical devices or cables. Commonly, the lugs are used to connect one cable with another or to connect ...

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Lightning Protection

Earthing & Lightning Protection System for Substations

In an electrical substation, Lightning Protection System is important for the smooth operation of electrical networks during lighting strikes. Lightning strikes can cause severe damages due to the surge of extra voltage during a strike that is injected into a transformer. As a result, a strike and switching can cause ...

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