Copper Earth Plates
🛠️ What is a Copper Earth Plate?
A Copper Earth Plate is a flat rectangular or square sheet of high-conductivity copper used as an earthing electrode in grounding systems. It provides a large surface area for dissipating fault currents and is especially effective in high-resistivity soil conditions where rod-based earthing is less suitable.
Copper Earth Plate
Earthing Plate for Grounding
Copper Grounding Electrode
Copper Plate Earthing System
Earth Plate for Substation
Pure Copper Ground Plate
🌍 Purpose & Function
- Used to disperse electrical current into the earth safely
- Ensures low-resistance path to ground for fault or lightning currents
- Common in places where deep-driving rods is not feasible (e.g., rocky or sandy soil)
- Also serves as a common earth point in large installations
⚙️ Key Features
- Manufactured from pure copper (99.9% Cu) for excellent conductivity
- Corrosion-resistant – suitable for long-term underground use
- Flat design allows easy burial in shallow trenches
- Available in various thicknesses and sizes
📐 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Electrolytic Grade Copper (EC Grade) |
| Purity | ≥ 99.9% Copper |
| Standard Sizes | 600 mm x 600 mm, 900 mm x 900 mm (Custom sizes available) |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm, 10 mm (as per requirement) |
| Weight | Varies by size & thickness (e.g., ~16–40 kg) |
| Finish | Natural Copper (Bare) |
| Standards | IS 3043, BS EN 50164, IEC 62561-2 |
✅ Advantages
- High surface area improves dissipation of electrical energy
- Resists corrosion and has a long lifespan underground
- Low maintenance once installed properly
- Suitable for large substations, data centers, or telecom towers
- Works effectively in areas with shallow water tables or hard soil
🧰 Applications
- Electrical substations
- Lightning protection systems
- Data centers & telecom shelters
- Oil & gas facilities
- Solar power plants
- Commercial & industrial building grounding
🛠️ Installation Notes
- Bury the copper plate horizontally in a trench, usually 1–1.5 meters deep
- Surround it with earth-enhancing compounds (e.g., bentonite, charcoal, salt)
- Connect the plate to the main earthing conductor using copper clamps or brazed joints
- Ensure moisture retention in the surrounding soil for better conductivity
Other Information
✔️ Sample Time: Available in 5-10 days for different items.
✔️ Drawing Format: CAD / PDF / DWG / IGS / STEP.
✔️ Packaging: Standard package, Carton box or Pallet, As per customized specifications
✔️ Shipping: DHL, FEDEX, UPS and By Sea or as per client’s requirements.
