Lightning protection of railway lines in Japan

Lightning protection of railway lines in Japan

Lightning has always been the number one threat to operation of railways, particularly for operating systems and networks that are sensitive to power surges or electromagnetic impulses.

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Model series of surge arresters DEHNgap for N-PE chains

Model series of surge arresters DEHNgap for N-PE chains

SPD DEHNgap for N-PE chains for surge arresters, including direct lightning strokes.

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Threadless grounding rods. New product in ZANDZ.com catalog!

Threadless grounding rods. New product in ZANDZ.com catalog!

GALMAR threadless pin made of drawn steel, galvanically coated with copper (99.9%), having strong molecular adhesion to steel.

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New clamps for flush-joint ground rods!

New clamps for flush-joint ground rods!

You can find a new product, i.e. boltless clamps for flush-joint ground rods, in the ZANDZ catalogue!

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New clip for a down conductor!

New clip for a down conductor!

​A new clamp GL-11706 ensures fast fixing of the 8 mm ø wire down conductor both on the flat and on a pitched roof.

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New Dimension Active lightning protection

New Dimension Active lightning protection

Active lightning protection is an engineering and technical system, whose key objective is to receive in an artificial way and safely drain the lightning current into the ground in case of a heavy thunderstorm by outrunning its "natural" development and thereby protecting a larger area in comparison with conventional methods.

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ThorMobile mobile application for preventing lightning

ThorMobile mobile application for preventing lightning

Thor Guard Mobile App, which was released last year, shows the live information received from a radar on an upcoming lightning.

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New! Non-extendable grounding electrode

New! Non-extendable grounding electrode

ZANDZ.ru catalog features a new product - copper-bonded non-extendable electrode, which does not require to use clutches and connecting lugs.

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Registration for the second webinar with Prof. E.M. Bazelyan on grounding and lightning protection is now open

Registration for the second webinar with Prof. E.M. Bazelyan on grounding and lightning protection is now open

On 30 July 2014, Prof. E. M. Bazelyan, credentialed national  expert in grounding and lightning protection, will deliver the second webinar in the Grounding and Lightning Protection: Issues and Concerns Arising  in the Design (webinar series).

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Report on participation in the IV International Conference on lightning protection

Report on participation in the IV International Conference on lightning protection

On 27-29 May 2014, St. Petersburg hosted the IV International Research and Practical Conference on lightning protection. The conference was organized by NPO Streamer JSC, the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rossetti JSC, and Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University.

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DEHN Screw-on SPD. What is special about it?

DEHN Screw-on SPD. What is special about it?

DEHNpipe Screw-on SPD  is made of stainless steel, which provides high corrosion resistance.

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Angle steel VS Modular grounding

Angle steel VS Modular grounding

A common question which arises during grounding installation is choice of a grounding device. Which to use: angle steel much sought after in the previous century or up-to-date modular system of copper-bonded pins? To make a conscious choice, you'd compare these systems thoroughly.

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What are down conductors used for? Article at ZANDZ website by Prof. E. M. Bazelyan

What are down conductors used for? Article at ZANDZ website by Prof. E. M. Bazelyan

Which factors in the calculations are important to professional , how many down conductors there should be, and what is so frightening in the electromagnetic fields generated by current passing through down conductors is described in our new article.

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Webinar with Professor E.Bazelyan

Webinar with Professor E.Bazelyan

On Wednesday, 06/25/14, supported by IMAG, we held a webinar on Grounding and Lightning Protection - Issues and Challenges of Regulatory Documents. This webinar is the first in a series of events for professionals who design and use modern lightning protection systems.

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Connecting the grounding conductor

Connecting the grounding conductor

This situation makes it obvious, you can trust in professionals only. You can find such ones on the Experts search page. Safety has priority!

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ZANDZ installing grounding for Roshydromet Branch

ZANDZ installing grounding for Roshydromet Branch

After asking for professional advice, they opted for ZANDZ  modular grounding. Two ZZ-000-015 sets were installed at Kogalym Airport for grounding weather station equipment.

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Thor Lightning Warning System

Thor Lightning Warning System

Many US states use Thor Thunderstorm Warning System to protect townspeople or area residents from likely hazards of lightning strikes. The systems are installed in crowded areas, such as: parks, college campuses, etc.

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New! Ground conductor

New! Ground conductor

Launched sales of a grounding conductor, crimped at one end with a lug for a D8 bolt for connection to the main grounding bus in the shield.

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Lightning protection for solar-cell panels

Lightning protection for solar-cell panels

The number and variety of photovoltaic panels is constantly growing. Wherever photovoltaic equipment is located, be it on the roof of a small private house, at a specialized area or on the ground, anyway, you should provide lightning and surge protection. Various manufacturers offer a wide range of components for external lightning protection and surge protection devices designed specifically for use in photovoltaic panels.

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ZANDZ grounding installation for a medical institution

ZANDZ grounding installation for a medical institution

Installation of ground electrode system made of ZANDZ materials for a medical institution in Novosibirsk, Russia.

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Lightning protection for spaceport launch pads

Lightning protection for spaceport launch pads

GALMAR Lightning Protection are versatile and suitable for any task, whether it is a private home, a football stadium or an airport.

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How many grounding devices are required?

How many grounding devices are required?

We quite often receive questions about the required number of grounding devices. When arranging grounding for various reasons, one should remember that the requirements imposed will be varied as well.

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Lightning protection in a private house

Lightning protection in a private house

How to arrange lightning protection for a private house? Let's look at two possible ways of arranging lightning protection in one house.

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How does wind affect lightning rods? New article!

How does wind affect lightning rods? New article!

The article offers an algorithm for calculation of the reference wind pressure. The article points out the requirements of the Russian norms and standards in lightning protection, which can be divided in two groups...

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Dehn SPD with actiVsense technology

Dehn SPD with actiVsense technology

Integrated lightning current and surge arrester

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