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Conventional Earthing

Sturdax conventional earthing solutions provide dependable grounding for electrical installations where safe fault-current dissipation, mechanical durability and long-term performance are essential.

The range includes Plate Earthing in copper and hot-dip galvanised configurations, along with Perforated Pipe Earthing for industrial, commercial, infrastructure and general electrical grounding applications.

Copper & HDGI Plate Options Perforated GI Pipe Earthing Customisation Available Project-Specific Configurations

Conventional Electrode

Plate Earthing

Sturdax Plate Earthing is a conventional grounding solution in which a conductive metal plate is installed vertically below ground level and connected to the electrical installation through a suitable earthing conductor.

The large surface area of the electrode provides effective contact with the surrounding soil for dissipation of fault and leakage currents. Plate earthing systems are available in Copper and Hot-Dip Galvanised configurations to suit different project, environmental and material requirements.

Copper

Copper Plate Earthing

Manufactured from copper for applications requiring high electrical conductivity, reliable current dissipation and good corrosion resistance.

Hot-Dip Galvanised

HDGI Plate Earthing

Manufactured using galvanised steel for a strong, durable and economical conventional grounding solution.

Large soil-contact surface area
Copper and HDGI options
Strong mechanical construction
Suitable for conventional grounding
Project-specific conductor options
Compatible with earthing chambers

Feature	Copper Plate	HDGI Plate
Material	Copper	Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel
Plate Size	600 × 600 mm	600 × 600 mm
Typical Thickness	3.15 mm	6 mm / 6.3 mm
Installation	Vertical	Vertical
Earthing Conductor	Copper Strip / Conductor	GI Strip / Conductor
Backfill	As per soil and project requirement	As per soil and project requirement
Inspection Chamber	RCC / Polymer	RCC / Polymer
Configuration	Project Specific	Project Specific

Dimensions, plate thickness, conductor sizes, backfill material, accessories and installation arrangement can be customised as per customer requirements and project specifications.

Customisation is available for plate size, thickness, material, conductor arrangement, termination and accessories as per customer requirements.

Sturdax copper and HDGI plate earthing electrode

Sturdax perforated GI pipe earthing electrode

Conventional Pipe Electrode

Perforated Pipe Earthing

Sturdax Perforated Pipe Earthing is a conventional grounding solution manufactured using a galvanised steel pipe provided with multiple perforations along the electrode body.

The electrode is installed vertically in the soil and connected to the electrical earthing system through a suitable GI strip or conductor. The perforated construction supports interaction between the electrode, surrounding soil and conductive backfill while providing a durable metallic path for fault-current dissipation.

Durable galvanised construction
Multiple diameter options
Multiple electrode lengths
Perforated electrode configuration
Suitable for GI earthing networks
Customisation available

Feature	Specification
Material	GI / Hot-Dip Galvanised Steel
Typical Pipe Diameter	40 / 50 / 65 mm
Typical Length	2.5 / 3 / 4.5 m
Pipe Class	Medium / Heavy
Perforation Diameter	Approx. 10–12 mm
Perforation Pattern	Project Specific
Earthing Connection	GI Strip / Terminal
Bottom End	Plain / Tapered
Backfill	Soil / Approved Ground Enhancement Material
Inspection Chamber	RCC / Polymer

Pipe diameter, length, wall thickness, perforation arrangement, terminal configuration, accessories and other construction details can be customised as per customer requirements and project specifications.

Customisation is available for pipe diameter, length, wall thickness, perforation pattern, terminal arrangement and accessories as per customer requirements.

Earthing Methods

Two proven conventional solutions.

Plate and perforated pipe electrodes provide two established approaches to conventional grounding. Selection depends on project requirements, soil conditions, electrode material, installation method and the overall earthing system design.

Plate Earthing

A conductive plate is installed vertically below ground level to provide a large metallic contact surface with the surrounding soil.

Copper or HDGI plate construction
Connected through suitable earthing strip
Suitable for electrical equipment and installation earthing
Custom dimensions available as per project requirement

Perforated Pipe Earthing

A galvanised pipe electrode is installed vertically into the ground with perforations distributed along the electrode body.

GI / hot-dip galvanised construction
Multiple pipe diameters and lengths
Suitable for connection with GI earthing strips
Custom configurations available as per customer requirement

Applications

Designed for dependable electrical grounding.

Sturdax conventional earthing electrodes can be used across industrial, commercial and infrastructure installations requiring a robust and serviceable grounding system.

Industrial Plants

Commercial Buildings

Transformers & DG Sets

Electrical Panels

Infrastructure Projects

Electrical Installations

Need conventional earthing for your project?

Share the required electrode type, material, dimensions, conductor requirement, installation conditions and quantity with the Sturdax team. Customisation is available as per customer requirements and project specifications.

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