Face to face with a lightning arrester manufacturer- ISG Globals

Last week it was time for me to visit a company named ISG Globals. I had heard from some sources that this company is one of the most renowned companies in India when it comes to producing lightning arresters. The manager at ISG Globals was generous enough to give me some of his valuable time where he expressed his thoughts on the company and its functioning.

The very first question that was in mind came flying as soon as we sat in his office. I asked him, "Mr. Gupta, what is lightning arrester and how does it helps people in daily life?" Mr. Gupta, with a smile on his face, explained, "Lightning arresters are advanced mechanisms which reduces the hazards of lightning. The function of these arresters is to attract the thunder lightning and dispatch them safely to the ground without allowing them to distort over a large area. These arresters are widely used in hilly areas as they face frequent thunder storms. Ranging from construction sites to the well established complexes, all use this system in order to avoid the hazards of lightning."

The next question which he faced was "how are they made?" He replied,"Lightening arresters are crafted with utmost precision where use of dynamic engineering is implemented. They are made from 100% pure copper which increases the absorbing power. The base is framed with a single rod which is attached to the ground and the upper portion consists of a primary tapered tip which absorbs the lightning. Towards the middle of the lightning arrester one can find multiple stems coming out in outward directions for increased absorption. Each arrester goes through comprehensive tests before being offered to public."

"Is lightning arrester the only product that you manufacture?" I asked. Mr. Gupta while laughing said, "Lightning arrester is only one of our products! ISG Globals operate in six different strategic business units (SBU's) namely-

• Earthing System
• Lightning Protection System
• Switchgear & Protection
• Cables & wires
• Cable Termination & Joints
• Cable Accessories "
  
  

 With the end of this question, it was time for me to go around the company premise and have a look at the massive developments which took place inside the giant sheds. It was truly an esoteric feeling to be in the premise of ISG Globals- one of the leading lightning arrester manufacturers in India. For more information on ISG Globals please visit: www.isggloabls.com

The importance of Copper Bonded Rods

Copper Bonded rods are often regarded as an vital tool for construction purpose. These rods act a saviour when threats relating to lightning is concerned. The primary function of these rods is to transmit the lightning safely to the ground and thus, avoid any kind of life and property hazard. Copper bonded rod manufacturers play an important role while making these rods as it is their utmost priority to focus upon the quality of these rods. These rods are made from 100% pure copper which allows quality transmission of currents and has the ability to endure greater pressure.

These rods are RDSO certified which makes them an ideal component for quality construction.

Lightning arrester are the life saviours!

This year's monsoon has been very aggressive in terms of torrential down pour and thunder lightning. I was through a highway in this heavy rain where unfortunately my car broke down and I had to take shelter in a nearby construction zone. The manager at the premise was generous enough to provide me shelter and with a cup of tea, we began to talk about the growing hazards in the construction segment.

The manager confessed that with growing infrastructure projects, there has been a consistent pressure on the businesses to deliver quick results and therefore, at most of the time safety of the workers gets ignored. Each year in India about 500 workers die at the construction site due to lack of safety. Our conversation was stopped when a lightning struck the construction site and every one was in a state of shock. On regaining composure, the manager assured me with being safe as he pointed his fingers towards a lightning arrester which was placed at a distance. It looked similar to this.

It structure looked like an man made tree branch from pure copper and carried the function of transmitting the lightning to the ground with safety.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident and assured that everyone was at their normal state. in the mean time, the rain has also diminished and my car was all ready to move. I personally feel that every incident happens for a reason and this incident showed me another life saver for people.