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PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape

APPLICATION OVERVIEW

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape is used as down conductors on a buildings structural earthing and lightning protection system.

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape Application

Copper Tape is by far the most important component of any earth or structural lightning protection system.PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape is designed for use as a conductor in earthing and lightning protection systems.

PVC Coated Copper Tape is used for electrical transmission and distribution, power generators, and electronic applications. PVC Coated Copper Tape is mainly used as down conductors on a building’s structural lightning protection system. The copper is manufactured to BS EN 13601 and is annealed for ease of use.

There is a choice of six standard PVC colors to match the most common building materials and provide an aesthetic finish to the external lightning protection system. All PVC coverings are UV established although some discoloration may occur over time.

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape Construction

Conductor material: Bare copper tape
Sheath: PVC

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape Physical Properties

Thickness of PVC sheath 2.0mm
Electrical resistence of copper at 20°C 0.0176Wmm2/m
Copper melting point 1083°C
Current density at which the conductor temperature rises
from 40°C to 150°C in a time of 1 s if all heat is retained in conductor
140A/mm2

PVC Covered Copper Earthing Tape Specification

Colour Dimensions Cross Sectional Area / Thickness Weight Per Metre Standard Coil Size
Black 12.5mm x 1.5mm 18.75mm2 0.21kg 100m
Brown 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
Black 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
Grey 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
Green 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
Stone 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
White 25mm x 3mm 75mm2 0.77kg 25m & 50m
Green 25mm x 6mm 150mm2 1.33kg 40m
Green 50mm x 3mm 150mm2 1.33kg 40m
Green 50mm x 6mm 300mm2 2.68kg 20m

Note: This is just part of the standard parameters of our products. Please contact our Engineer if you need more. And the information contained within this webpage is for guidance only and is subject to change without notice or liability. All the information is provided in good faith and is believed to be correct at the time of publication. When selecting cable accessories, please note that actual cable dimensions may vary due to manufacturing tolerances.

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