NEW! Galvan Industries' 2012 PDF Edition Catalog Features Latest In Ground Rods, Clamps And Connectors

Galvan Industries’ newest product catalog, available for immediate download as a PDF file, features complete information on the company’s extensive selection of ground rods and accessories. Galvan manufactures galvanized ground rods, stainless steel ground rods, copper-plated ground rods and solid copper ground rods. Galvan copper ground rods and hot dip galvanized rods are available in pigtail configurations. Galvan also offers threaded sectional copper ground rods.

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NEW! Universal Stainless Steel Ground Rod Clamp May Be The Only Clamp You Need
Galvan Industries’ new stainless steel “one size fits all” ground rod clamp is unique in both design and construction. With body and bolt made of 304 stainless steel, it is lightweight, corrosion resistant and can be used with more types and sizes of ground rods than any other clamp. It may be the only clamp you ever need to buy!  

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Galvanized Steel Ground Plates Provide Safe, Reliable Grounding For Years
Galvan steel ground plate electrodes buried below grade provide an excellent connection to earth. Made of 1/4" steel and hot dip galvanized for corrosion resistance, they give up to 40 years of worry-free grounding protection in most soils.  

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NOTICE! Non-Compliant Galvanized Ground Rod Found In The Carolinas

A galvanized ground rod with the marking "Mangai India" recently purchased from a distributor in the Carolinas was found to be out of compliance with both NEC and ANSI-Approved/NEMA GR-1 specifications. AHJs, distributors and contractors should be aware of the potential safety and liability issues associated with this product.

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Jeff Walker Joins Galvan Electrical As National Sales Manager

Galvan Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Walker as National Sales Manager with the Electrical Products Group. Jeff comes to Galvan with 28 years experience in the electrical wholesaling business.

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NEW! Galvan Pipe Clamps Feature Swivel Conduit Hubs With Saddle Clamp Grounding Connections

A new series of UL listed pipe clamps from Galvan Electrical Products feature swivel hubs that swing 360 degrees for easy alignment to rigid conduit.  Saddle clamps on the hubs make grounding connections simple and secure.

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NEW! Galvan Grounding Pipe Clamps For Amored Cable Feature Swivel Head For Easier Alignment
Galvan Electrical Products has introduced a series of UL and CSA listed pipe clamps for armored cable that feature a swivel head that facilitates alignment with the cable and the pipe.  

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UTILITIES: Galvan Drive-On Rod Clamps Make Easier, More Secure Connections
Galvan Drive-On Rod Clamps save time and money compared to exothermic or compression connectors. They are low-cost, easy to install and tamper resistant.   

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NOTICE! UL Finds Counterfeit Copper Ground Rods With Fake Listing Number

Underwriters Laboratories recently posted a public notice to alert Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), electrical contractors, electricians and retailers of counterfeit copper-coated ground rods that carry a UL symbol along with a fake listing mark. The thickness of the copper plating for these ground rods does not comply with U.S. and Canadian Standards for Safety.

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NEW! Ground Rod Color Coding Updated

To Reflect Changes In National Codes

Galvan Electrical has updated the color-coding system for its copper and galvanized ground rods to reflect national code changes that affect some rod diameters. Color coding identifies rod diameters and reduces inventory and installation problems.

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NEW!  Solid Copper Ground Rods Now Available From Galvan Electrical

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Round And Rectangular Copper Ground Plates Now Available From Galvan
Copper ground plates, made from solid .25-inch sheet copper with a high-strength copper aluminum grounding lead connector, are available in three types.  Ground plates are a more efficient, less expensive alternative to butt wrapping poles.   

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Galvan Copper Plated And Galvanized Pigtail Rods Are RUS Accepted
Galvan offers copper ground rods and galvanized ground rods in pigtail configurations with conductors factory welded. This makes installation easier and eliminates problems caused by clamps that can loosen over time.   

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