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Lightning rods are crucial devices in safeguarding structures and individuals from the impacts of lightning strikes. With their pivotal role, lightning rods have undergone continuous development and enhancement to meet society's safety needs. In today's Vietnamese market, there are numerous manufacturers of lightning rods offering various types and designs. So, among them, which brands are reliable and most utilized? Let's find out through this article.
1. What is a lightning rod?
A lightning rod (also known as a lightning conductor or air terminal) is a device used to attract lightning strikes to a specific location, thereby minimizing damage caused by lightning strikes to people or structures. They are often installed at elevated positions, protruding from buildings, structures, or other locations at high risk of being struck by lightning.
2. The role of lightning rods
Lightning rods operate by attracting lightning strikes to them and conducting the lightning current to the ground through a system of conductors. This helps protect devices and people within the structure from the impacts of lightning strikes. Without lightning rods, when lightning strikes a structure, the lightning current will pass through electronic devices and conductor systems, causing serious damage to both people and property.
With the advancement of technology, modern lightning rods have been designed with various features and advanced technologies to enhance protection effectiveness and ensure safety for structures, especially high-rise buildings.
3. Classifying Types of Lightning Rods in the Market
In today's market, there are many different types of lightning rods, classified according to various factors such as materials, shapes, operating principles, etc. Here are the two most common types of lightning rods:
- Classic Lightning Rods: Also known as lightning conductors, they operate based on the principle of attracting lightning strikes to them. When lightning strikes the rod, the lightning current will be conducted to the ground through a system of conductors, protecting devices and people within the structure.
- Advanced Lightning Rods: Also known as early streamer emission lightning rods. This type actively creates a wide radius magnetic field. When a lightning bolt strikes the magnetic field area, the advanced lightning rod emits energy to attract the lightning bolt and conduct it to the ground.
4. TOP 5 Lightning Rod Brands Highly Recommended in Vietnam
Now that we've grasped the concept and understood the role of lightning rods, let's explore the TOP 5 most reliable lightning rod brands in the Vietnamese market. This list is ranked based on criteria such as product quality, features, reliability, and brand reputation.
4.1. Stormaster Lightning Rods
Stormaster is a leading Australian brand in the lightning rod manufacturing industry and has partnered with Vietnam to provide quality and reputable products to the market. With over 20 years of experience and investment in technology research, Stormaster, a part of the LPI group, has produced quality lightning rod products widely used in large-scale projects such as buildings, factories, shopping centers, airports, hospitals, and more.
With guaranteed quality and outstanding features, Stormaster lightning rods have been affirmed as one of the most reliable lightning rod brands in the Vietnamese market.
Featured Products: Stormaster ESE-15, Stormaster ESE-30, Stormaster ESE-50, Stormaster ESE-60 corresponding to protection radii of 51m/71m/95m/107m.
4.2. LIVA Lightning Rods
LIVA is a lightning rod brand originating from Turkey, established in the early 2000s. With over 20 years of formation and development, the LIVA group has become a prominent name in the lightning protection manufacturing and research industry. Their products are widely used in various countries around the world, including Vietnam.
LIVA lightning rods are made of stainless steel, with a service life of up to 30 years, which is highly appreciated in hot and humid weather conditions like those in Vietnam.
Featured Products: LIVA LAP CX040, LIVA LAP DX-250, LIVA LAP PEX 220, LIVA LAP CX070…
4.3. Ingesco Lightning Rods
Ingesco is a lightning rod brand originating from Spain. With over 50 years of experience in lightning protection, Ingesco has produced high-quality products that meet international standards, installed in over 50 countries and territories.
Ingesco lightning rods are widely used in various projects such as power plants, transformer substations, data centers, etc. The notable advantage is that they are made from 316L stainless steel, the hardest and most durable steel available today, allowing the rods to operate over a wide temperature range and withstand impact from hail or other unusual conditions.
Featured Products: Ingesco PDC 2.1, PDC 3.1, or PDC E15 suitable for small-scale projects; Ingesco PDC 3.3, PDC 5.3, or PDC E30 suitable for medium-scale projects.
4.4. Guardian Lightning Rods
Guardian is also a brand under the LPI group of Australia, operating parallel in the development and research of lightning protection devices similar to Stormaster. Alternatively, Guardian lightning rods can be considered as an improved version of Stormaster, as the appearance of these two types of lightning rods will be somewhat similar, differing only in their operating principles.
While Stormaster lightning rods collect lightning energy at a suitable point and conduct it to the ground through a lightning rod cable, Guardian lightning rods generate an electric charge stream to actively collect and dissipate lightning energy in a controlled manner.
Featured Products: Guardian CAT I, Guardian CAT II, Guardian CAT III.
4.5. Pulsar Lightning Rods
Pulsar is a lightning rod brand originating from France, also one of the most efficient lightning protection brands worldwide and has been present in the Vietnamese market for a long time.
Pulsar lightning rods are the result of research conducted by specialized experts and carried out in government laboratories. The special feature of Pulsar lightning rods is the creation of a stronger and directional electric charge compared to conventional systems.
Featured Products: Pulsar 18 IMH1812, Pulsar 30 IMH3012, Pulsar 45 IMH4512, Pulsar 60 IMH6012 corresponding to radii of 55m/71m/95m/118m.
Here are the TOP 5 lightning rod brands worth using in the Vietnamese market today. However, selecting a lightning rod brand that suits the needs and requirements of each project is essential. We need to thoroughly research the features, quality, and reputation of the products before making a decision to purchase.
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With its crucial role in ensuring societal safety, the proper use of lightning rods and ensuring quality is necessary. Hopefully, through this article, you have gained useful information to choose a reliable and suitable lightning rod brand for your project.
