Grounding

Proper grounding is critical to the ever advancing field of technology in the world today. Not just for government projects and advanced laboratories anymore, elaborate grounding systems are increasingly necessary anywhere sensitive electronics are found.

Grounding systems, when properly designed, dissipate excess electrical charges that could cause damage equipment and structures. This is accomplished by providing a safe path to ground for the charges to easily move through and be absorbed by the earth. From charge build-up in a power distribution unit to static discharges like lightning, the right  grounding system can be designed to protect nearly anything. 

Although HLP can install many types of grounding systems, here are 3 main types:

Ground Loop - Typical installs include conductor loops for high-rise structures, fences surrounding high voltage installations, pad mount transformers and communications huts. These types of installations are a ring conductior around a building in conjuction with ground rod electrodes.

Signal Reference Grid - Installs of this type include the positioning of a copper strip mat underneath computer floors or similar applications. Tails of grounding conductors can then be connected to individual pieces of equipment throughout the room.

Ground Bar -  Ground bars are usually used in conjuction with other parts of a grounding system. They are usually thick strips of copper that act as a junction point for different pieces of a ground network with lug or weld terminations. Often times, these bars are where external ground electrodes are connected with internal equipment ground systems.

For more information about our applications and services, contact one of our protection specialists.