Earth Bonding System Overview
System Benefits
- Suitable for use with steel, stainless steel and aluminium*
- Suitable for plate thickness 1.5 mm and above+
- Bond installed from one side
- Can be installed into a blind hole
- Permanent electrical connection providing low electrical resistance
- May be removed and replaced in case of damage
- Suitable for use on uneven surfaces
- Manufactured from non-corroding materials
- Cost effective as repeatable connections require limited tooling
- One person operation
- Extensive independent testing
- Recommended for use by major OEM’s in RMT, Marine and Military Markets
- * Other materials under evaluation
- + Subject to further tests on plates less than 1.5 mm thick
How Does it Work?
The earth bond comprises two components:
- A conical dowel having a male thread
- A cylindrical flanged bush
A tensile force is applied to the dowel using a hand hydraulic tool with a pre-determined pulling force. As the dowel is pulled through the bush, the bush remains fixed in the structure and expands within the hole making electrical contact. The tool completes its cycle resulting in a permanent electrical connection.
How do you Install it?
- Drill a hole in the mounting plate to a pre-determined diameter depending on the plate material, plate thickness and stud size selected
- Screw the bond into the nose of the hydraulic setting tool
- Insert the bond into the hole so that the flange is flush with the plate
- Pump the handle of the tool until an audible click is heard and release the tool from the stud
- Attach termination and tighten to required torque value
CONNECTION IS COMPLETE
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