1. Long Service Life: Copper-plated steel grounding material utilizes the corrosion resistance of a 0.254mm thick copper layer, and employs an electroplating process that enhances the bond between the copper layer and the steel core. Compared to traditional materials, it offers superior economic performance and meets the requirements of full-lifecycle equipment management, aligning with the category of new materials, new processes, and new equipment. The service life of copper-plated steel material is 3 to 10 times that of traditional galvanized steel grounding material.
2. High Conductivity: If the conductivity of pure copper is 100%, the conductivity of copper-plated material is 20% to 40%, while the conductivity of traditional galvanized steel material is 8.6%. Under high-frequency grounding or lightning current, due to the skin effect, copper-plated steel grounding material exhibits conductivity close to that of pure copper.
3. Easy Installation: Horizontal copper-plated steel grounding electrodes are single-core solid round steel bars with long single-strand lengths, fewer intermediate connection points, and convenient conduit bending; vertical copper-plated grounding material is easy and quick to install, requiring no excavation and saving time and labor. By connecting the components, it is possible to achieve any depth and utilize underground aquifers, resulting in a significant resistance reduction effect. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for additional deep wells, thereby reducing the substation's footprint.
4. Electroplating adhesion level: An electroplating process is employed, ensuring consistent current density in all directions and uniform copper layer adhesion.