External Lightning Protection - OBO
External Lightning Protection - OBO
External Lightning Protection - OBO
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OBO applies its slogan "Building Connections" to OBO operates a global network and employs more
around 30,000 high-quality branded electrical than 4,200 people in more than 60 countries. The
products and services, which are used in application headquarters of the family company, which was
solutions for projects in industry, business and founded in 1911, is located in Menden, Germany. In
infrastructure. addition, more than 40 subsidiaries are present in
markets on all continents.
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Improved structure,
sharpened profile
Each of our products carries a benefit which only the To maintain this, we continually challenge ourselves.
OBO brand can offer. Products are developed, Not as an end in itself but for the better processing of
manufactured and tested with a high level of each customer's requests – fast, reliably and future-
competence – from the idea through to the final oriented. That is the reason we have not only
check. From flawless logistics through to practical established our three central application areas, but
information – we can provide support at every level. also reworked our catalogue structure. In this way,
We can offer additional security through certificates we can display our service offers more clearly,
on the conformity of our products with the most highlight the product benefits more effectively and
important standards and directives. In a nutshell – illustrate the respective application areas more
OBO helps you more. In every location and in every tangibly.
phase of a project.
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OBO Product Worlds
Industrial installations
• Cable support systems
• Connection and routing systems
• Fastening material
Building installations
• Cable routing systems
• Device installation ducts, trunking and poles
• Floor installation systems and underfloor applications
• Installation systems
• Surge protection
• External lightning protection
• Equipotential bonding and earthing
• Insulation and cable bandages
• Fire-tested support and routing systems
• Fire protection ducts
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OBO Support
& contact
You have a OBO Bettermann is more than the sum of its OBO can not only provide the entire electro-
products. In any situation, we are the technical infrastructure with the best
problem? reliable partner right buy your side. You possible products. We can also support you
have a problem? We have the solution! with sound expert knowledge and more than
We have the 100 years of experience, right from the
solution! It doesn’t matter in which area of industry planning phase through to the realisation of
our support is needed – from industrial and your projects. OBO – solutions you can rely
plant engineering to private, public and on.
administrative buildings, as well as in the
areas of mobility and renewable energies –
we have everything that you need.
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You can contact our Customer Service
department on:
Customer Service
Tel.:+49 23 73 89 - 17 00
Monday–Thursday Friday
07.30–17.00 07.30–15.00
What is OBO Support?
Every OBO product carries a plus export@obo.de
inside it, which only a branded
product can offer. It is developed,
manufactured and tested with a
high level of competence, from the
idea right through to the final
check. In addition, our specialists
are available for consultation and
can offer you assistance and
training courses for products at any
time.
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OBO Construct
Planning aids
planning aids
Benefits
• Time and place-independent work assistance
Digital selection aids for earthing systems and • Transmit planning requirements to complete
surge protection product systems
The OBO Construct electronic planning aids are • Find suitable products quickly and simply
programs developed to support electrical installation • Calculate material and parts lists automatically
engineers and planners in the design of electrical • Download configuration results as Excel or Word
installation systems. In particular, in complex areas files
such as surge protection and earthing, there are
countless technical and standard general conditions to
be observed. The two OBO Construct programs for
earthing and surge protection systems should provide
active help here. Systematic questions simplify the
search for suitable products and guaranteed surge
protection systems and earthing systems which fulfil the
standards.
OBO Construct for surge protection OBO Construct for earthing systems
This online tool aids you in the project-orientated Earthing systems can be planned and configured easily
selection and connection of suitable surge protection using the digital selection aid. The simple and intuitive
systems and provides you with information on the OBO user guidance leads you through the individual
surge protection systems. You can create your personal components of the earthing system step by step. The
materials list, connection diagram and invitation to software then automatically calculates the amounts
tender texts quickly, efficiently and in a targeted manner required and the matching accessories. The application
for complete surge protection in the fields of energy can be opened on any end device, irrespective of its
technology, photovoltaics, telecommunication, MSR, operating system – be it smartphone, tablet or desktop
TV, HF and data technology. The result can be PC.
exported easily into Excel format for further processing.
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Planning aids
Lightning protection guide.
Safely routed.
Reference work and planning aid for electrical It contains a balanced mixture of both basic and expert
installation engineers and technical planners knowledge, as well as planning and selection aids for
At OBO Bettermann, we can look back on more than 90 the protection of buildings and systems.
years of experience in the field of lightning and surge
protection. This experience and, of course, the latest The new lightning protection guide can be requested by
standards and technical innovations have flowed into calling +49 23 73 89 - 17 00 and is also available for
the company's new lightning protection guide. The download on the OBO website.
brochure allows you to plan installations in the field of
lightning and surge protection faster and more easily.
Topics
• Basic principles
• The external lightning protection system
• Air-termination and down-conductor systems
• Examples and selection aids for wind load
calculation conform with Eurocode 1+3
• Earthing systems with foundation earth electrode to
current DIN 18014
• The internal lightning protection system
• Equipotential bonding systems
• Overvoltage protection systems
• Current standards
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Planning aids
OBO TBS seminars: First-hand knowledge Invitations to tender, product information and data
With a comprehensive programme of training courses sheets
and seminars on the subject of surge voltage and We can make life easier for you, with our
lightning protection systems, OBO is able to support its comprehensive selection of materials designed for
customers with specialist knowledge from a single practical applications, which provide you with effective
source. Alongside the basic theoretical principles, the support with the planning and calculation of a project.
programme also deals with practical implementation in These include:
everyday applications. Special calculation and • Invitations to tender
application examples round off the comprehensive • Product information
programme of knowledge transfer. • Data sheets
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Planning aids
Customer service and credibility Speed and reliability
Friendliness, reliability and competence create Optimised procedures and highly developed logistics
acceptance, credibility and lasting working ensure that OBO products are in the right place at the
relationships. These shared values arise from OBO’s right time, anywhere in the world. OBO offers
consistent orientation around the wishes and needs of comprehensive support for large-scale projects, from
its customers. Close partnerships with customers is planning all the way to installation.
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Production location
Subsidiary
Representative
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Planning aids
Our dependency on electrical and electronic equipment It is not only lightning strikes that pose a latent threat to
continues to increase, in both our professional and these systems. More and more frequently, today's
private lives. Data networks in companies or electronic aids are damaged by surge voltages caused
emergency facilities such as hospitals and fire stations by remote lightning discharges or switching operations
are lifelines for an essential real time information in large electrical systems. During thunderstorms too,
exchange. Sensitive databases, e.g. in banks or media high volumes of energy are instantaneously released.
publishers, need reliable transmission paths. These voltage peaks can penetrate a building through
all manner of conductive connections and cause
enormous damage.
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Planning aids
Financial implications of lightning and surge
damage
Year Amount of lightning and surge voltage damage Paid damages for lightning and surge voltage damage
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Planning aids
When planning and executing a lightning protection These systems must be carefully selected for the
system, it is necessary to observe all relevant national application at hand, and used in a coordinated way.
guidelines and take account of any special Installation of the systems takes place according to
circumstances or applications and the safety various application and product standards. The
stipulations in the relevant country-specific supplements to the international IEC guidelines and
supplements. harmonised European versions of the various country-
A lightning and surge protection system consists of specific translations often contain additional informative
several systems, each tailored to each of the others. At information specific to the country in question.
its most basic, a lightning and surge protection system
consists of one internal and one external lightning Product standards
protection system. To ensure that the components can withstand the loads
to which they are likely to be exposed in application,
These, in turn, can be categorised as follows: they must be checked against the respective product
• Air-termination devices standard for external and internal lightning protection.
• Down-conductors
• Earthing systems
• Area shielding
• Separation distance
• Lightning protection equipotential bonding system
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Planning aids
German
Standard Contents
supplement
VDE 0185-305-1 (IEC 62305-1) Protection against lightning − Part 1: General principles
VDE 0185-305-2 (IEC 62305-2) Protection against lightning − Part 2: Risk management
1 Lightning risk in Germany
2 Calculation aids for estimating the risk of damage for buildings
3 Additional information on use of EN 62305-2
Protection against lightning ‒ Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life
VDE 0185-305-3 (IEC 62305-3)
hazard
1 Additional information on use of EN 62305-3
2 Additional information for building structures
Additional information for the testing and servicing of
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lightning protection systems
4 Use of metal roofs in lightning protection systems
5 Lightning and surge protection in PV power supply systems
Protection against lightning − Part 4: Electrical and electronic systems within
VDE 0185-305-4 (IEC 62305-4)
structures
1 Distribution of the lightning current
VDE 0675-6-11 Low-voltage surge protective devices − Part 11: Surge protective devices con-
(IEC 0675-6-11) nected to low-voltage power systems
Low-voltage electrical installations – Part 5-53: Selection and erection of electri-
VDE 0100-534
cal equipment − Isolation, switching and control − Clause 534: Devices for pro-
(IEC 60364-5-53)
tection against surge voltages
Low-voltage electrical installations − Part 4-44: Protection for safety − Protection
VDE 0100-443
against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances − Clause 443:
(IEC 60364-4-44)
Protection against surge voltages of atmospheric origin or due to switching
VDE 0100-712 Requirements for operational premises, special rooms and systems – photo-
(IEC 60364-7-712) voltaic (PV) power supply systems
Key lightning protection standards and specifications
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VDE 0185-561-5 (IEC 62561-5) Lightning protection system components – Requirements for earth electrode
inspection housings and earth electrode seals
VDE 0185-561-6 (IEC 62561-6)
Lightning protection system components – Requirements for lightning strike counters
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Planning aids
Lightning protection zone concept situation, a building's entire energy network is split into
The lightning protection zone concept described in lightning protection zones (LPZ = lightning protection
international standard IEC 62305-4 (DIN VDE 0185 zone). Installed at each transition from one zone to
Part 4) has proved to be practical and efficient. This another is a surge arrester for equipotential bonding.
concept is based on the principle of gradually reducing These arresters correspond to the requirement class in
surges to a safe level before they reach the terminal question.
device and cause damage. In order to achieve this
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Choosing the right
surge protective devices
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Certification
In development, manufacture and marketing, the The BET Test Centre is a testing laboratory, recognised
products of OBO Bettermann are subject to high, and certified by VDE, for the execution of countless
standardised quality standards and international tests according to international standards for lightning
standards. For decades now, OBO Bettermann has protection systems.
operated an ISO 9001-certified quality management
system, which also fulfils the high requirements of the
ATEX 2014/34/EU directive for EX products. In
addition, OBO has run a certified energy management
system according to ISO 50001 and is a long-standing
member of Industrieverband Feuerverzinken e.V.
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Testing types for lightning and surge protection chamber. Depending on the test, the test length and
Both lightning current tests and surge voltage tests the concentration of the salt spray or sulphur dioxide in
can be carried out at up to 20 kV. A hybrid generator is the testing chambers may vary. This means that it is
used for these tests, which was also developed as part possible to conduct tests according to IEC 60068-2-
of a cooperation with the Soest Technical College. 52, ISO 7253, ISO 9227 and EN ISO 6988.
EMC testing of cable support systems can also be
carried out using this test generator. All kinds of cable Testing cable support systems
routing and cable support systems of up to 8 m length The well-known KTS testing system, newly installed in
can be tested without any difficulties. Tests for the BET Test Centre, allows the investigation of the
electrical conductivity according to IEC 61537 are also load capacities of any cable support system
carried out. manufactured by OBO. The basis for this is IEC 61537
and VDE 0639.
Simulation of real environmental conditions In the BET Test Centre, OBO Bettermann has a
To carry out standardised tests on components testing department in which products can be tested
intended for external use, they must be pretreated according to standards, even during the development
under real environmental conditions. This takes place phase.
in a salt spray trough and a sulphur dioxide testing
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OBO isCon® system
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isCon® conductors
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conductor
The high-voltage-resistant, insulated isCon® down-conductor is the
modern solution for planners and erectors of lightning protection
systems, in order to maintain the necessary separation distances
safely according to VDE 0185-305-3 (IEC/EN 62305-3).
BASIC se ≤ 45 cm
PROFESSIONAL se ≤ 75 cm
PROFESSIONAL+ se ≤ 75 cm
PREMIUM se ≤ 90 cm
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isCon® conductors Professional
isCon® conductor, Professional black
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isCon® conductors, Basic
isCon® conductor, Basic black
OBO isCon® system
Equivalent
Cross- Nominal separation
section size Ø distance Pack Weight
Type mm² mm m m kg/100 m Item no.
isCon BA 45 SW 35 20 0.45 100 57.000 5408014
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Tool
Stripping tool for isCon® conductor
OBO isCon® system
Clamping
range D Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isCon stripper 2 20 - 23 1 170.000 5408013
Cleaning cloth
Width Length Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isCon EPPA 004 140 200 50 0.420 5408060
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Potential connections
Potential connection
Potential connection
• To avoid floating discharges on the isCon® conductor
• With sprung discs to protect screws against loosening
Cable brackets
Spacer
Clamping
range D Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isCon DH 23 - 26 2 41.400 5408043
For stand-off installation of the isCon® conductor in the area of the connection, incl. reducing sleeve for mounting
on FangFix concrete block 10 Kg.
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starQuick clip
Dim. Dim. Dim.
A B H Pack Weight
Type Colour mm mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
SQ-25 LGR Light grey 40 17 49.5 50 0.970 2146207
Cable brackets for isCon® conductors for mounting on the building structure. Can also be used in the first 1.5 m.
Can be arranged next to each other. Made from a UV and weather-resistant polyamide.
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Cable brackets
starQuick nut
OBO isCon® system
Information signs
isCon® information panel EN
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isCon HWS EN 1 2.000 5408059
Label: "NOTE! Insulated lightning protection with the OBO isCon® system. Only a lightning protection specialist
may carry out changes"
• To label the lightning protection system
• Self-adhesive and with 4 fastening holes ø 6.5 mm
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Conductor material
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Conductor material
Conductor material
Cable material 38
Cable bracket 42
Connection material 54
Accessories 60
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Cable material
Round conductor, galvanised steel
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Cable material
Galvanised steel flat conductor for earth
Conductor material
5052 DIN 30X3.5 30 3.5 105 50 60 84.000 5019347
H
• Zinc coating: ≥ 500 g/m² (approx. 70 µm in mean value)
• For lightning protection, earthing systems and ring equipotential bonding
H
earth
• For use in areas at risk of corrosion
• For lightning protection, earthing systems and ring equipotential bonding
Accessories
Magnetic card PCS
Pack Weight
Type PU kg/100 PUs Item no.
PCS 1 5.000 5091438
Peak Current Sensor (PCS) card for recording pulsed/lightning currents. A continuous check
of whether lightning has struck the lightning protection system and how high the most recent
lightning current was in kA can thus be carried out in the simplest manner by the system
operator, specialist lightning protection company or by a surveyor. Here, the printed mainte-
nance circuit and the labelling panels support the maintenance work of the entire lightning
protection system which must be performed at defined intervals according to VDE 0185-
305-3 (IEC/EN 62305-3).
· Contents = 10 units
· Digital evaluation via the PCS card reading device
· Can be used in addition to the OBO lightning current meter LSC I+II
· With separate labelling panels: "Erected by", "Tested by", "Card code"
· Integrated maintenance circuit (year/month)
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Accessories
Magnetic card holder PCS-H
Pack Weight
Type PU kg/100 PUs Item no.
PCS-H 1 31.000 5091527
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• Sealable holder
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• For installing on round conductor Rd 8-10
104 • Simple holder installation by means of clamp
• 1 PU = 10 pieces
The LSC I+II lightning current meter measures and permanently saves pulse currents,
together with the date and time. This ensures constant monitoring in order to notice if any
lightning has struck the lightning protection system. Should this be the case, then the light-
ning protection system must be maintained according to VDE 0185-305 (IEC 62305).
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Screwless cable brackets
Cable bracket for Rd 8 mm, through-way Ø 7 mm
Installation
Fit height Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
177 20 VA M8 Rd 8 20 20 1.838 5207347
Conductor material
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Accessories
Bonding base including industrial bonding pad
Colour Thread Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no. M8
15.5
194 K Grey M8 20 0.600 5207266
Conductor material
• For mounting cable supports with M8 female thread
• For bonding to concrete, steel or smooth substrates
• Not suitable for rough surfaces such as plaster, wood, bitumen strips
• Processing at > +15 °C and on cleaned substrate
ø 40
• When installing flat conductors and round conductors, expansion elements are to be used
for thermal compensation
• Use on film roofs after consultation with the responsible roof construction company
Bonding base
Colour Thread Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no. M8
15.5
194 Grey M8 100 0.389 5207258
ø 40
Washer for cable bracket, type 177
Colour Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
177 U Light grey 20 0.286 5207371
Anchor for universal light-duty fastening in plastered composite heat insulation systems
(WDVS). The self-tapping point makes pre-drilling superfluous.
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Connector
Variable earthing connector Rd 6-8 / 8-10 mm
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Material Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 ZV Rd 8-10 44 H/100 Cu 10 14.220 5311535
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 VA Rd 8-10 40 H/100 10 9.276 5311551
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 ALU Rd 8-10 44 H/100 30 6.600 5311519
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Connector
Connector, Rd 8−10 mm, double, with pressure trough
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
5002 N-VA Rd 8-10 N/50 10 16.200 5304270
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
5001 N-CU Rd 8-10 H/100 10 6.750 5304172
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 V2A 200 Rd 8-10 H2/200 10 12.374 5311595
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Cross-connectors
Cross-connector with intermediate plate for Rd 8−10 mm
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
252 8-10 V4A Rd 8-10 H/100 10 33.530 5312318
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Cross-connectors
Cross-connector with intermediate plate for Rd 8−10 mm
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
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• Fit: Rd 8-10 x Rd 8-10 / FL 30
60 • With adapter plate
• Mounted with 4 hexagonal bolts M8 x 25 and 4 hexagonal nuts M8 (F)
Lightning
current Short-circuit
carrying current (50 HZ)
Fit capacity (1 s;≤300 °C) Pack Weight
Type mm kA kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
250 VA Rd 8-10/FL30 H/100 1.4 25 10.260 5312922
58.55
58.55
• Meets the requirements of VDE 0185-305-3 (IEC/ EN 62305-3)
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• Fit: Rd 8-10 x Rd 8-10
• Fit: Rd 8-10 x FL 30
• Fit: FL 30 x FL 30
• Mounted with 2 hexagonal bolts M8 x 20
Lightning
current Short-circuit
carrying current (50 HZ)
Fit capacity (1 s;≤300 °C) Pack Weight
Type mm kA kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
250 Rd 8-10/FL30 N/50 5.6 25 10.260 5312906
58.55
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Saddle terminals
Folding clamp Rd 8-10 up to 10 mm plate thickness
Lightning
current
Clamping carrying
Fit range capacity Pack Weight
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Conductor material
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
20
270 8-10 CU Rd 8-10 - 10 H/100 10 14.740 5317258 10
• Metal thickness to 10 mm
20
• For conductor routing transverse and in parallel to the plate
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• Corresponds to the requirements to DIN V VDE V 0185-3 section 4.5
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Clamping
Fit range Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RSF 177 20 VA M8 8 8 50 13.400 5317512
Lightning
current
Clamping carrying
Fit range capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RSF 249 8-10 VA Rd 8-10 - 10 N/50 50 14.200 5317502
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Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Material Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RK-FIX CU 2 x Rd 8/ 2 x Rd 6 H/100 A2 10 21.000 5316468
• For up to 2 conductors Rd 6 or Rd 8
• Suitable for all bead thicknesses (15–25 mm)
• With 1 truss-head bolt M10 x 45
• Nut and bolt made of VA stainless steel
• With spring for prefixing on rain gutter
• Tested to VDE 0185-561-1 (IEC/EN 62561-1)
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Roof gutter clamps
Gutter clamp RK-FIX
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Connection terminals
Quick connector, upper part Rd 8–10 mm
Dim.
Fit A Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 VA-OT Rd 8-10 40 100 3.130 5311554
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End pieces
End piece
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
280 8-10 Rd 8-10 20 6.300 5320011
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• With Ø 11 mm attaching hole
Conductor material
• 2 hexagonal bolts M6 x 12, bolts hot-dip galvanised steel or VA
• Clamping element from die-cast zinc or copper-plated die-cast zinc
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30
ø 11
60
25
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Connection components
Connection component
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
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Connection components
Connection component with double crossbar
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Connection component
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
287 CU 10 5.600 5320690
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
172 AR 10 7.500 5218926
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ca. 400
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Connection and separating terminals
Separating piece for Rd 8−10 and FL 30 mm
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
233 8 Rd 8-10/FL30 x Rd 8-10/FL30 20 8.200 5336309
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• Short-circuit current Ik (50 Hz), time 0.6 s, temp. max. 300 °C: 8.5 kA
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Cross-connectors
Cross-connector for flat conductors and round conductors
Lightning
current Short-circuit
carrying current (50 HZ)
Fit capacity (1 s;≤300 °C) Pack Weight
Conductor material
58.55
250 V4A Rd 8-10/FL30 H/100 1.4 10 10.260 5312925
58.55
• Meets the requirements of VDE 0185-305-3 (IEC/ EN 62305-3)
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• Fit: Rd 8-10 x Rd 8-10
• Fit: Rd 8-10 x FL 30
• Fit: FL 30 x FL 30
• Mounted with 2 hexagonal bolts M8 x 20
Lightning
current Short-circuit
carrying current (50 HZ)
Fit capacity (1 s;≤300 °C) Pack Weight
Type mm kA kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
250 Rd 8-10/FL30 N/50 5.6 25 10.260 5312906
58.55
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
252 8-10 V4A Rd 8-10 H/100 10 33.530 5312318
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
252 8-10 FT Rd 8-10 H/100 25 33.530 5312310
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Cross-connectors
Cross-connector round/round without intermediate plate
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
253 8-10 V4A Rd 8-10 H/100 25 23.650 5312582
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• Meets the requirements of VDE 0185-305-3 (IEC/ EN 62305-3)
• Fit: Rd 8-10 x Rd 8-10 / FL 30
60
• Mounted with 4 hexagonal bolts M8 x 25 and 4 hexagonal nuts M8 (F)
Lightning
current
Dim. Dim. carrying
Fit A B capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
256 A-DIN 30 V4A max. FL30 60 60 H/100 10 26.400 5314659
Lightning
current
Dim. Dim. carrying
Fit A B capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
256 A-DIN 30 FT max. FL30 60 60 H/100 10 22.550 5314658
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Connection clips
Connection clamp for earth rod, universal
For Short-circuit
Dim. earth current (50 HZ)
A rods Fit (1 s;≤300 °C) Pack Weight
Type mm Ø mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
2760 20 FT 101 20 Rd 8-10/FL40 7.9 5 28.335 5001641
2760 25 FT 110 25 Rd 8-10/FL40 8.5 5 38.400 5001668
55
Connection clips
Connection clamp for earth rod, universal
For
Dim. earth
A rods Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Ø mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
Conductor material
Diagonal clamps
Diagonal connector for round conductor
Lightning
current
30
carrying
10
56
Diagonal clamps
Diagonal clamp for flat conductors and round conductors
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
L Fit capacity Pack Weight
Conductor material
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
250 A-VA 40 Rd 6-22/max. FL50 H/100 10 28.800 5313023
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
L Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
250 A-FT 40 Rd 6-22/ H/100 25 28.800 5313015
max. FL50
Connection terminals
VARIO earthing terminal for large reinforced steels
Lightning
current
carrying
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Rd 10 x Rd 16-37
• For armoured steel with 16-37 mm diameter and round conductors and flat conductors
• Rapid installation using open slot and only one M10 bolt
• Rotatable metal pressure trough for simple, safe mounting
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
1814 FT FL30x5 x Rd8-14 N/50 25 20.000 5014468
57
Sealing sleeves
Sealing sleeve for flat conductors
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
DW FL30x3,5 FL 30x3,5 1 18.000 2360043
Lightning
Short-circuit current
current (50 HZ) carrying
(1 s;≤300 °C) capacity Pack Weight
Type Thread kA kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
205 DG V4A M10/M12 6.2 H/100 10 14.800 5420020
58
Connection material
Expansion strip for foundation earth electrode systems
Dimension
WxH Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
1807 DB 30x3,5 1 40.000 5016160
Conductor material
• Expansion strip according to VDE 0185-561-2 (IEC 62561-2)
• To pass the foundation earth electrode through movement joints
Distance clamps
Spacer for flat conductor, with steel spreading anchor Ø 10
Dim.
Fit B Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
13
710 30 max. FL30 52 25 5.044 5028035
36
• Fit: FL 30 and FL 40
• With steel straddling dowel Ø 10 mm, spacer and 2 cylinder bolts M5 x 14 (G) ø 10
ø 30
14
B
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59
Accessories
Corrosion protection strip
Width Length Pack Weight
Type mm m Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
356 50 50 10 1 59.000 2360055
356 100 100 10 1 122.200 2360101
Conductor material
H
Zinc repairs
Dimension Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
ZSF 400ml 1 45.000 2362970
Zinc spray for treatment of unprotected surfaces and cutting edges. Can contents: 400 ml.
60
61
Air-termination systems and air-termination rods
62
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Air-termination rods
Air-termination systems
termination rods
63
Air-termination systems and air-
72
68
62
isFang tripod
Dim. Dim. Dim. Dim.
B D L H Pack Weight
Type mm Ø mm mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isFang 3B-100 AL 1000 40 600 885 1 380.000 5408966
isFang 3B-100 1000 40 600 885 1 620.000 5408968
• Installation of free-standing air-termination rods as well as insulated air-termination rods with 40 mm diameter
• Roof slope to max. 5 degrees
• Incl. Rd 8–10 crossbar for quick round conductor fastening
• Concrete base as well as threaded rods should be ordered separately
• For fastening on one, two, three or four FangFix concrete bases with tripod stand
64
isFang air-termination rod
Base for FangFix system 16 kg for mounting the isFang tri-
pod
Fastening clip to fasten the insulated support pipes on the structure to be protected or on the wall.
Fastening clip to fasten the insulated support pipes on the structure to be protected or for construction-side corner
pipes of 50x50 mm.
• For fastening on one, two, three or four FangFix concrete bases with tripod stand
65
Tele air-termination rod irod
Base for FangFix system 16 kg for mounting the isFang tri-
pod
Air-termination systems and air-termination rods
Nominal Dim.
size Ø D Pack Weight
Type mm Ø mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
F-FIX-B16 3B 373 25 10 15.800 5403238
Connection plates
Connection plate for two isCon® conductors
Dimension Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
isCon AP2-16 VA 16x8-10mm 1 39.500 5408028
Connection plate to connect two isCon® conductors with air-termination rod Ø 16 mm, tested up to 150 kA (light-
ning protection class II)
66
Tripod
isFang tripod with side outlet
Dim. Dim. Dim. Dim.
67
FangFix system
Stand for FangFix Junior system
Nominal
Air-termination systems and air-termination rods
Ø 10
Air-termination tip
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
120 A Rd 8-10 10 2.500 5405068
68
FangFix system
Tapered pipe air-termination rod
Nominal
Edge protection with integrated dowel (basic) suitable for FangFix system.
69
FangFix system
Concrete base for FangFix system, min. 10 kg
Nominal
Air-termination systems and air-termination rods
Edge protection with integrated dowel (basic) suitable for FangFix 10 kg system.
70
71
Insulated lightning protection sets
Insulating rod
Nominal
Air-termination systems and air-termination rods
72
73
Roof cable holders and cable brackets
74
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brackets
Cable brackets
Roof cable holders
Roof cable holders and cable
75
80
76
ø5.5
3x25 10
L
76
Roof conductor holders, slated roofs
Roof conductor holder for slated roofs, Rd 8
Installation
Fit height Length Pack Weight
Type mm mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
157 L-CU Rd 8 32 212 10 9.900 5215471
38
ø5.5
26
35 17
212
77
Type 165 MBG 8-10
Roof conductor holder
Roof cable holders and cable brackets
78
Roof conductor holders, flat roofs
Roof conductor holder, for plastic film roofs
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
165 R-8-10 OBG Rd 8-10 100 6.760 5218999
H
165 B 60 Rd 8-10 60 50 26.100 5218810
6
• Bottom section Ø 100 mm
ø 100
Roof conductor holders for tiled, slated, corrugated roofs
Roof conductor holder for tiled and slated roofs
Installation
Fit height Length Pack Weight
Type mm mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
157 NB-VA Rd 8-10 27 260 20 6.000 5215277
25
8.5
61
79
Screwless cable brackets
Cable bracket for Rd 8 mm, through-way Ø 7 mm
Installation
Fit height Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
177 20 VA M8 Rd 8 20 20 1.838 5207347
• With female thread M8 for screwing and through hole for wood screws
• Colour: copper
• Weather and temperature-resistant from -35 °C to +90 °C
80
Quick connector, covers
Quick connector, upper part Rd 8–10 mm
Dim.
Fit A Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 VA-OT Rd 8-10 40 100 3.130 5311554
Accessories
Bonding base including industrial bonding pad
Colour Thread Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no. M8
15.5
• When installing flat conductors and round conductors, expansion elements are to be used
for thermal compensation
• Use on film roofs after consultation with the responsible roof construction company
Bonding base
Colour Thread Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no. M8
15.5
81
Accessories
Washer for cable bracket, type 177
Colour Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
177 U Light grey 20 0.286 5207371
Anchor for universal light-duty fastening in plastered composite heat insulation systems
(WDVS). The self-tapping point makes pre-drilling superfluous.
82
83
Connection and separating terminals
84
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terminals
Connection and separating terminals
Connection and separating
85
84
30
• Short-circuit current Ik (50 Hz), time 0.6 s, temp. max. 300 °C: 8.5 kA
70
Connection and separating terminals
86
87
Connection clamps and connection terminals
88
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connection terminals
Connection clamps and connection terminals
Connection clamps and
89
90
Lightning
current
Clamping carrying
Fit range capacity Pack Weight
28
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
20
10 270 8-10 CU Rd 8-10 - 10 H/100 10 14.740 5317258
• Metal thickness to 10 mm
20
• For conductor routing transverse and in parallel to the plate
30
• Corresponds to the requirements to DIN V VDE V 0185-3 section 4.5
56
Connection clamps and connection terminals
Clamping
Fit range Pack Weight
Type mm mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RSF 177 20 VA M8 8 8 50 13.400 5317512
Lightning
current
Clamping carrying
Fit range capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RSF 249 8-10 VA Rd 8-10 - 10 N/50 50 14.200 5317502
90
Connection components
Connection component
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
287 20 1.600 5320704
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
288 DIN 20 2.900 5320712
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
287 DCT 8 N/50 10 6.450 5320707
Connection component
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
287 CU 10 5.600 5320690
91
End pieces
End piece
Fit Pack Weight
Type mm Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
280 8-10 Rd 8-10 20 6.300 5320011
21
• With Ø 11 mm attaching hole
• 2 hexagonal bolts M6 x 12, bolts hot-dip galvanised steel or VA
• Clamping element from die-cast zinc or copper-plated die-cast zinc
30
30
ø 11
60
Connection clamps and connection terminals
32
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Material Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RK-FIX CU 2 x Rd 8/ 2 x Rd 6 H/100 A2 10 21.000 5316468
• For up to 2 conductors Rd 6 or Rd 8
• Suitable for all bead thicknesses (15–25 mm)
• With 1 truss-head bolt M10 x 45
• Nut and bolt made of VA stainless steel
• With spring for prefixing on rain gutter
• Tested to VDE 0185-561-1 (IEC/EN 62561-1)
92
Roof gutter clamps
Gutter clamp RK-FIX
Lightning
current
carrying
Fit capacity Pack Weight
Type mm kA Material Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
RK-FIX VA 2 x Rd 8/ 2 x Rd 6 H/100 A2 10 19.100 5316459
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 6-10 CU RD 6-8 / 8-10 40 H/100 10 14.540 5311417
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Material Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 ZV Rd 8-10 44 H/100 Cu 10 14.220 5311535
93
Connectors
Vario quick connector
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 VA Rd 8-10 40 H/100 10 9.276 5311551
Lightning
current
Dim. carrying
Fit A capacity Pack Weight
Type mm mm kA Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
249 8-10 ALU Rd 8-10 44 H/100 30 6.600 5311519
Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
172 AR 10 7.500 5218926
66
ca. 400
94
95
Protection and spark gaps
96
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98
• Ex certificate to INMETRO
• Labelling to ABNT NBR IEC 60079-0/-1: Ex db IIC T6 Gb
• Labelling to ABNT NBR IEC 60079-31: Ex tb IIIC T80 °C Db
IP67
98
Spark gaps
EX ISG H spark gap, jacketed
99
Accessories, external lightning protection
100
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Accessories
protection
101
Accessories, external lightning
100
H
• Approx. 1.1 mm thick
• Width: 50 mm or 100 mm, made of petrolatum-coated chemical fibre fabric
• Can be processed cold
Zinc repairs
Dimension Pack Weight
Type Piece kg/100 pc. Item no.
ZSF 400ml 1 45.000 2362970
Zinc spray for treatment of unprotected surfaces and cutting edges. Can contents: 400 ml.
Accessories, external lightning protection
317,4
102
103
Directories
104
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Directories
For the latest general conditions of sale and delivery please see
www.obo.global/general-purchasing-conditions/
Directories
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Test marks
DESIGN
American Bureau of Shipping, USA Underwriters Laboratories Inc., USA + CSA,
ASSE
SSED
Canada
INMETRO, Brazil
KEMA-KEUR, Netherlands
NEMKO, Norway
Strip galvanised zinc/aluminium, double dip Protection device to DIN EN 61643-11 or IEC 61643-
11
Bright
Nickel-plated LifeControl
Directories
ceiling mounting
M20 entry
Clamp clip for C profile rail, slot width 11–12 mm Mesh cable tray, side height 35 mm
Clamp clip for C profile rail, slot width 16–17 mm Mesh cable tray, side height 55 mm
Diameter 68 mm U steel
Diameter 74 mm
10-pole Metals
12-pole Aluminium
Fibreglass-reinforced plastic
Rubber mixture
Nitrile rubber
Petrolatum
Polyamide
Polybutylene terephthalate
Polycarbonate
Polyethylene
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyvinylchloride
Cellular polyethylene
Directories
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A G
Adjustable insulating beam − wall ; 72 Galvanised steel flat conductor ; 39
Air-termination rod for FangFix-Junior ; 68 Gutter clamp RK-FIX ; 47-48, 92-93
Air-termination tip ; 68
H
B Hard foam plate anchor ; 43, 82
Base for FangFix system 10 kg ; 70
Base for FangFix system 16 kg ; 65-66, 69 I
Base for FangFix system 16 kg for mounting the ; 65-66 Insulated air-termination rod for inner-routed isCon ; 66
isFang tripod conductor with side exit
Bi-metal separating piece for Rd 8−10 and FL 30 mm ; 52, 86 Insulating rod ; 72
Bonding base ; 43, 81 isCon® conductor, Basic, black ; 30
Bonding base including industrial bonding pad ; 43, 81 isCon® conductor, Premium, black ; 29
isCon® conductor, Professional, black ; 29
C IsCon® connection elements ; 32
Card reader PCS-CS... ; 102 isCon® information panel ; 34
Clamping block for Rd 8-10 mm ; 42 isFang air-termination rod ; 64, 67
Cleaning cloth ; 32 isFang air-termination rod stand ; 64, 67
Concrete base for FangFix system, min. 10 kg ; 70 isFang air-termination rod stand with side exit ; 67
Concrete block for FangFix system, min. 16 kg ; 64-65 isFang support for corner pipe mounting, 50 x 50 mm ; 65
Concrete block for FangFix-System 16 kg ; 69 isFang support for wall mounting, 80 mm spacing ; 65
Conductor holder for Rd 8 mm, through-way Ø 7 mm, ; 80 isFang-3B threaded rod ; 64-65
copper-plated
Conductor holder Rd 8–10 mm, copper-plated ; 80 L
Connection and bridging component ; 49, 91 Lightning strike counter ; 40
Connection clamp ; 52, 55-56
Connection clamp for earth rod or cables ; 56 M
Connection clamp for earth rod, universal ; 55-56 Magnetic card holder PCS-H ; 40
Connection clip for earthing rod or cables ; 86 Magnetic card PCS ; 39
Connection component ; 49-50, 91
Connection component with double crossbar ; 50, 91 P
Connection element for installation in the insulated air- ; 32 Plastic corrosion protection strip ; 60, 102
termination rod isFang IN Potential connection ; 33
Connection plate for two isCon® conductor ; 66 Potential connection for installation in the isFang IN ; 33
Connection terminal for large reinforced steels ; 57 insulated air-termination rod
Connection terminal for reinforced steels ; 57 Protective cap for connection lugs, reflective ; 39
Directories
T
Tapered pipe air-termination rod ; 69
Terminal for FangFix system ; 70
U
Universal clamping block Rd 8−10 mm ; 49, 92
V
VA cable bracket for isCon® Professional+ / Premium ; 33
Variable bi-metal quick connector ; 44, 93
Variable earthing connector Rd 6-8 / 8-10 mm ; 44, 93
Vario quick connector ; 44-45, 93-94
Vario quick connector Rd 6-8 / Rd 6-8 mm ; 93
W
Wall connection, angled ; 72
Washer for conductor bracket, type 177 ; 43, 82
Z
Zinc repairs ; 60, 102
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/100 pc.
5383055 5028035 59 5034810 5401970 68
5107774 5401983 69
price/pac 5108672 5401986 69
5461296 5091438 39 5108733 5401989 69
5461470 5091527 40 5050803 5401995 69
/pc.
5896111 5091691 102 /pc.
6465644 5091722 40 5674733 5402864 64
5674740 5402866 64
/100 pc. 5674757 5402868 64
6379965 5202510 76
5902171 5202868 76 /100 pc.
5070078 5403117 70
5404651 5207258 43 5070085 5403124 70
5110392 5207266 43 5548713 5403200 69
5404835 5207347 42 5548775 5403219 70
5069546 5207371 43 5548898 5403227 64
6657940 5207375 43 5548959 5403235 69
/100 pc. 5926320 5403238 65
5904991 5207746 80 /pc.
5904939 5207819 80 5034872 5403308 68
/100 pc.
120 A 5428657 5405068 68
/pc.
1807 DB 6561063 5016160 59
/100 pc.
194 5404651 5207258 43
194 5404651 5207258 81
/pc.
205 DG V4A 6505869 5420020 58
/100 pc.
233 8 5424635 5336309 52
233 8 5424635 5336309 86
233 ZV 5424819 5336376 52
233 ZV 5424819 5336376 86
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