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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.  { more }

 

New Galvan Electrical Pipe Clamps Feature Swivel Conduit

Hubs With Saddle Clamp Grounding Connections


HARRISBURG, N.C. – 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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Galvan Electrical Offers Free Downloads Of Newly Updated
Specifications On Ground Rods, Clamps And Couplings


HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical Products has updated its comprehensive technical specification for ground rod electrodes, clamps and couplings for the electrical and utility markets. This spec has been developed and refined by Galvan's staff, which includes members of ASME, NSPE, IEEE, SCTE, IAEI, NFPA, NEMA, CANENA and the IEC.

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Galvan Grounding Pipe Clamps For Armored Cable
Feature 360 Degree Swivel For Easier Alignment

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical Products has introduced a series of UL and CSA listed pipe clamps for armored cable that feature swivel heads for easier, more secure grounding connections. The clamps are used to connect armored cable to water pipe for grounding. The 360-degree swivel head facilitates alignment with the cable and the pipe.

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Galvan Hammer-On Ground Clamps: An Easier, Lower Cost, More Secure Grounding Connection

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Now there's a lower cost, easier-to-install and more tamper-resistant way for utility crews to secure their grounding conductor connections to rod electrodes.

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Galvan Repeats Free Gas Card Offer In New Connector Promo

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical is again doing something about the high cost of gasoline. They're giving it away to connector customers who place qualifying orders from July 1 to September 30. "Gas Up With The Big G", Galvan's new connector promotion, offers distributors two options for getting free gas cards worth $25, $50, or $100. { more }

 

Galvan Industries' New 2011 PDF Edition Catalog Features Latest Ground Rods, Clamps and Connectors

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries’ newest electrical products catalog is now available as a PDF file for online download only at www.galvanelectrical.com.  Printed copies are not currently available. 

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Galvan Electrical Wins Awards For Ground Rod Video And YouTube Channel

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries’ Electrical Products Division received two awards in the recent 2010 BMA Pro-Ad competition.  The video “Go For Listed Ground Rods” earned a Bronze Award in the Web video category.  The company also won a Bronze for its YouTube channel, which features all four of Galvan’s current safe grounding videos.  { more }

 

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.

The listing number, 4X41, that is stamped on the rods appears to be something that someone simply made up. 

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Galvan Electrical Offers Free Gas Cards In New Connector Promotion

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical is doing something about the high cost of gasoline. They're giving it away to connector customers who place qualifying orders from now through April 30. { more }

 

Galvan Offers Free Shipping on Connector Orders

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries is now offering free shipping on connector-only orders. The Galvan connector line includes Split Bolts, Mechanical Connectors and Splices, Compression Connectors and Splices... { more }

 

Solid Copper Ground Rods Now Available From Galvan

Galvan has now expanded its line of ground rods to include solid copper rods in sizes 5/8" x 8', 5/8" x 10' and 3/4" x 10'.  Solid copper rods offer excellent corrosion resistance and superior conductivity.  These rods are made in the USA of the  highest quality materials for a "no compromise" grounding solution.  {more}

 

Galvan Updates Color-Coded System For Ground Rods

To Help Prevent Installation and Inventory Errors

In a measure to simplify identification and eliminate inventory and installation mistakes, Galvan Industries is has updated the color-coding system for its line of copper and galvanized ground rods. Updates were made to the system to align with changes in national codes affecting some rod diameters. { more }

 

Copper Grounding Plates Now Available From Galvan

Copper grounding plates, made from solid 0.25-inch sheet copper with a high-strength copper grounding lead connector, are available in three types: 7.5-inch diameter (round model) and 7 x 7 3/8-inch and 7 x 7 5/8-inch in rectangular versions. A more efficient, less costly alternative to butt wrapping poles, the copper plates feature conductor ranges of No. 14 – No. 4 AWG, 2/.0 STR – 10 Sol and 4 STR – 14 Sol. { more }

 

Galvan Copper-Plated And Hot Dip Galvanized Pigtail Ground Rods Meet RUS Requirements

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical offers copper-plated and hot dip galvanized pigtail ground rods in a wide variety of lengths and diameters to meet RUS requirements. Buyers can also specify wire type, gage and length.  No matter what the specifications, Galvan pigtail ground rods are always made to the highest quality standards. { more }

 


Galvan Threadless Couplings Now Available

For Copper and Galvanized Ground Rods

Galvan Electrical Products now offers a complete range of threadless ground rod couplings for copper-plated and galvanized ground rods. Copper rod couplings are available in sizes ½”, 5/8” and ¾” and made from bronze alloy.  Couplings for galvanized rods are made of coated steel and are available in sizes 5/8” and ¾”.  { more }

 

Galvan F-Series Full-Size Ground Rods Now CSA Listed

For Use In U.S. and Canada


Galvan Industries full-size F-Series hot-dip galvanized ground rods are now CSA listed for use in the US and Canada.  Available in full 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” diameters, the new rods are clearly marked with the CSA symbol, the manufacturer’s identification and the appropriate part number.   { more }

 

Galvan Introduces CSA-Listed Stainless Steel Ground Rods For Use In U.S. and Canada


Galvan Industries, Inc. has announced the availability of CSA-listed stainless steel ground rods in 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” diameter. The new rods are clearly marked with the CSA symbol, the Galvan name and the appropriate part number. Marking is an important safety factor where ground rods are concerned.  The listing mark visible on the drive end proves that the rod was manufactured to code.  { more }

 


 

New Galvan G-5 Clamp UL-Listed For Ground Rods And Rebar

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries’ unique new G-5 ground rod clamps are listed for ½-inch and 5/8-inch copper plated and galvanized ground rods, as well as #4 (1/2-inch) rebar. They are also approved for direct burial in soil and concrete.  { more }

 

Galvan's Commitment To Environmental Stewardship Shows In Its "Green" Manufacturing Expertise

HARRISBURG, N.C.-- At Galvan Industries, the efficient manufacturing of grounding rods and accessory products for telecom, construction and utility applications goes hand in hand with a commitment to processes that promote sustainability and reflect environmental stewardship.

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GType GTC Tower Ground Clamps in 1/4- and 1/2-inch channel thicknesses are available now from Galvan Industries.

HARRISBURG, N.C.-- The rugged tower ground clamps are made from a high-strength and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy. { more }





Galvan Industries Marks 50th Anniversary With Expansion At North Carolina Location

HARRISBURG, N.C.-- Galvan Industries is celebrating 50 years of successful business in 2008 by expanding and nearly doubling its facility in this Charlotte suburb. In the last year, Galvan acquired an additional 10 acres of land with 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space. {more }

 




Two Types Of Parallel Groove Clamps Are Now Available From Galvan

HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries is now offering utility customers two popular types of its high-strength parallel groove clamps with prefilled oxide inhibitor. { more }




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