A lightning air terminal intercepts direct lightning strikes and safely directs them into the grounding system.
A lightning rod is a metal conductor installed at the highest point of a structure. It provides a preferred strike point for lightning and transfers the electrical energy through down conductors to the earth without damaging the building.
Common Features
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High conductivity metal construction
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Installed at roof level
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Corrosion-resistant material
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Connected to grounding network
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Provides direct strike interception
Common Use
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Capture lightning strikes
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Protect building structures from fire and damage
Common Types
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Franklin Rod
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Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Air Terminal
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Multiple Point Air Terminal
Advantages
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Reduces lightning damage risk
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Protects building structure
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Long service life
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Low maintenance
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Reliable protection
Common Applications
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Residential buildings
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High-rise buildings
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Factories
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Warehouses
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Communication towers