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Galvan Electrical Introduces Universal Ground Rod Driver
Galvan Electrical Products has announced the introduction of a universal ground rod driver to its line of grounding products, connectors and tools. The Galvan GRDU is a safe, easy-to-use and cost-effective tool for the installation of all 5/8" and 3/4" ground rods without ladders, power tools or hammers. Made in the U.S.A. and featuring high-quality materials, design and construction, the GRDU Ground Rod Driver can be used with any type of ground rod, including copper-coated, galvanized or stainless-steel. { more }
Spring Forward: Galvan's Annual Spring Fling Steak Promotion Begins April 1
From April 1 and June 30, Galvan's Omaha Steak promotion will put beef on your grill when you place qualifying orders for Galvan Electrical grounding and connectoring products. Customers will receive an Omaha Steaks gift certificate for orders totalling $2,500 or more. Orders of $5,500 will earn three (3) gift certificates. Download the details here. { more }
Improved Kenny Clamps satisfy all NEC standards for bonding grounding electrode conductors to enclosures
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- The Improved Kenny Clamp connector bonds grounding electrode conductors to panelboards, switchboards, cutout boxes, metallic conduit, boxes and transformer enclosures. Kenny Clamps are now available for immediate delivery from Galvan Industries.
New RUS Specs Allow 10-mil Coatings On Copper Ground Rods
Galvan's UL-Listed 6258 (5/8" x 8’) copper-coated ground rod with 10-mils of copper plating can now be used in lieu of 13-mil copper-coated rods for the RUS market. RUS Informational Publication 202-1, recently updated, added new sections for Ground Rods to the approved List of Materials allowing for minimum copper coatings of 10 mil as long as the rods in question are UL listed.
Galvan Electrical's New 2012 Print and PDF Catalog
Features Latest Product Info Plus NEC, NESC and RUS Specs
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- High demand for information about the Galvan Electrical product line has prompted the company's release of a new ground rod, clamps and connectors catalog. The catalog is now available for online download. Printed copies may also be requested.
Galvan’s US-Made Hot Line Clamps
Allow For Easier Overhead Connections
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Electrical Products now offers bronze, plated bronze and aluminum-bodied hot line clamps for overhead connector applications. Galvan’s CC1520 and CC1530 series of hot line clamps, including an RUS Listed bronze version, are all live line compatible. { more }
Galvan's New Universal Stainless Steel Ground Rod
Clamp May Be The Only Clamp You Need
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Galvan Industries’ new stainless steel “one size fits all” ground rod clamp can be used with more types and sizes of ground rods than any other clamp. The “patent pending” SRC-SS is designed for use with galvanized, copper-coated and stainless steel ground rods in sizes 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 and 3/4-inch, as well as rebar. It is UL-Listed in the US and Canada for direct burial in both earth and concrete.
Galvan Steel Ground Plates Provide Years Of Safe, Reliable Grounding Protection
HARRISBURG, N.C. -- Often used by utilities, Galvan steel ground plate electrodes buried below grade provide an excellent connection to earth. Their large surface area (10"x16") efficiently and safely dissipates current into the ground. 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.
NOTICE! Non-Compliant Galvanized Ground Rod Found In 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. The rod in question is a 5/8” x 8’ galvanized rod. It is out of compliance in terms of rod diameter and zinc coating thickness.
AHJs, distributors and contractors should be aware of the potential safety and liability issues associated with this product.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 }
