| Introduction
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| Technical guide to structural lightning protection design considerations. |
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How to apply structural lightning protection with an overview of flat tape, solid circular, and cable and wire systems. |
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| Three Systems
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When
designing a structural lightning protection system using the Faraday
Cage principle, it is possible to use one or more of a variety of
available conductor systems; namely flat tape, solid circular or
cable/wire.The decision about which type to use is often based more on
country-specific historical preferences or aesthetic considerations
than the superiority of one type over another.
Furse provides high quality conductors, plus the appropriate fittings, for all three systems:
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| Flat Tape System
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| Furse
manufacture and supply flat tape conductors in copper or aluminium.The
flat tape system is easy to install, with no need to straighten the
tape for a neat finish. Furse typically provides tape in coils for cost
effective transportation and easier handling.
Flat tape conductors can be installed bare or with a PVC covering.
Six standard colour's are available, with others on request, to enable
the tape to blend with modern building fabrics.
Tinned copper tape is available for applications that require additional protection measures.
Copper braid is also available for use where flexibility is necessary, eg on moving installations like gates or doors.
In
addition, Furse manufacture and supply a complete range of fittings for
flat tape conductors, from tape clips and clamps, to bimetallic
connectors.
Air Rods & Air Rod Bases
Ridge Saddles & Strike Pads
Rod Brackets & Puddle Flanges
DC Tape Clips
Tape Clips & Cleaning Solutions
Adhesive DC Tape Clips, Surface Primer & Expansion Braid Bonds
Slate Holdfasts & Tape Clamps
Test Clamps & Bimetallic Connectors
Flat Tape System PDF
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| Solid Circular System
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Solid
circular conductor can be used in applications where aesthetic
considerations are important. The 8mm diameter solid circular range is
less conspicuous than the flat tape system, and lends itself much
better to being concealed.
Available in copper or aluminium, solid circular conductors can also have PVC coverings, again to make them less conspicuous.
A
coil of circular conductor can be quickly installed, being easy to bend
in any plane, and only needing a straightening tool to give a very neat
finish.
Furse also manufacture a comprehensive range of clamps, bonds and fixings to ease installation in whatever situation.
Air Rods & Strike Pads
Cable Clips & Cable Saddles
Push-in Clips & Solvent/Cleaning Solution
Holdfasts
Test Clamps & Bimetallic Connectors
Metal/Pipe Bonds & Re-bar Clamps
Tower Earth Clamps
Solid Circular System PDF
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| Cable and Wire System
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The Furse range of stranded conductors is available only in copper, and complies with the US standard NFPA 780.
The stranded conductor is available bare or PVC insulated.
Furse also provide a practical range of fixings for use with stranded conductors.
Air Rods & Flat Saddles
Rod Brackets & Rod-to-cable Couplings
Cable Clips & Cable Saddles
Test & Junction Clamps
Cable Wire System PDF
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| Accessories
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Fixings, insulating tape, Denso tape, Silfos, Flux and Tinmans solder |
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