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Earthing & Lightning Protection

Copper Bonded Earth Rod

254-micron copper bonded steel rods for low-resistance earthing.

MaterialLow-carbon steel core + electrolytic copper
FinishElectro-deposited copper bonding
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Copper Bonded Earth Rod — Overview

India Electricals Syndicate supplies molecularly copper-bonded steel earth rods produced by electro-deposition, where a 254-micron copper layer is bonded to a high-tensile steel core. The result combines the driving strength of steel with the conductivity and corrosion resistance of copper — the standard earth electrode for substation, telecom tower and lightning-protection earthing where decades of buried service life are required.

The 254-micron bonded copper layer delivers greater than 97% IACS conductivity and will not crack or strip during deep driving, unlike clad or plated rods. Rods are threaded and supplied with couplers, driving heads and clamps so multiple sections can be coupled to reach low-resistance strata without splicing the conductor.

Rods are manufactured and tested to IEC 62561 and IS:3043 with NABL-accredited certification available. Material traceability and test reports are supplied against specification. Send your earthing design and target resistance with a quote request for a documented offer from the Howrah desk.

Technical Specifications

Copper Bonded Earth Rod

Specifications

Diameter
14.2 / 17.2 / 20 / 25 mm
Length
1500 / 2000 / 3000 mm
Copper Thickness
254 µm min.
Conductivity
>97% IACS
Tensile Strength
600 N/mm² min.

Standards Compliance

  • IS:3043
  • IEC 62561-2
  • UL 467

Materials Available

  • Low-carbon steel core + electrolytic copper

Surface Finishes

  • Electro-deposited copper bonding

Applications

  • Substations
  • Telecom towers
  • Lightning protection
  • Industrial earthing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the copper bonding thickness?+

A 254-micron molecularly electro-deposited copper layer over a high-tensile steel core, giving >97% IACS conductivity.

Why copper-bonded rather than GI or copper-clad?+

The bonded copper will not crack or strip during deep driving and provides far longer buried corrosion life than GI, at lower cost than solid copper.

Can rods be coupled for depth?+

Yes — rods are threaded and supplied with couplers and driving heads to reach low-resistance strata without splicing.

Which standards apply?+

Manufactured and tested to IEC 62561 and IS:3043, with NABL-accredited certificates available against specification.

Testimonials

What specifiers say about IES earthing materials

“IES has been our specified cable tray and earthing vendor across multiple thermal projects. Documentation, MTC, and dispatch discipline have been consistent over years of supply.”
[Procurement Lead Name]
Sr. Manager, Procurement
EPC contractor, thermal power project
“Hot-dip galvanizing micron consistency and IS 12352 conformance on every batch — that's what we rely on for corrosive coastal sites. Lead times from Howrah are predictable.”
[Project Engineer Name]
Project Engineer
Refinery project, eastern coast
“For solar mounting structures across our 50 MW deployment, IES held the galvanizing spec across 30,000+ pieces. Quality dispute count: zero. That tells the story.”
[Site Manager Name]
Site Manager
Solar IPP, western India

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