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Custom Copper Clad Steel Ground Rod with Advanced Electroplating Process

Name: Custom Copper Clad Steel Ground Rod with Advanced Electroplating Process
Brand: Qingdao Changdi Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd.
SKU: 2281002205

Shandong, ChinaQingdao Changdi Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd.

US$3.00-12.00

100 Pieces

Sample price:US$1.66/piece.Request sample

Product profile

Customization

Available

Usage

Working Earthing, Earthing System, Lightning Protection Earthing, Protection Earthin

Working Voltage

High Voltage

Application

Power Transmission and Communication Lines, etc

Material

Copper Coated Steel

Certification

ISO9001

Size

14.2

Color

Copper

Manufacturing Process

Four Dimensional Continuous Electroplating

Sample

Offer on Demand

Copper Layer Thickness

Above 0.25 Millimeters

High Tensile Strength

up to 600 Newtons Per Square Millimeter

Service Life

Over 30 Years

Grounding Depth

It Can Penetrate up to 35 Meters Underground

Transport Package

Sea Freight, Air Freight

Specification

14.2

Trademark

Origin

Qingdao, China

Key features

Advanced Electroplating Process: Four-dimensional continuous electroplating ensures strong adhesion and prevents detachment or cracking.

Superior Corrosion Resistance: Thick copper layer (above 0.25mm) ensures service life over 30 years in harsh environments.

High Tensile Strength: Steel core provides up to 600 Newtons per square millimeter strength for durability.

Deep Grounding Capability: Special connection method allows penetration up to 35 meters underground.

Excellent Conductivity: 99.9% pure copper layer offers low resistance and efficient current dissipation.

Wide Application Range: Suitable for power transmission, communication lines, and lightning protection in various soils.

Cost-Effective Solution: Balances performance and cost better than pure copper electrodes for most engineering scenarios.

ISO Certified Quality: Manufacturing process certified under ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards.

Company profile

Importers and ExportersHigh Repeat Buyers ChoiceExperienced TeamSelf-branded

Qingdao Changdi Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd.

Shandong, China

CertifiedBusiness Type: Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company CertifiedR&D Capacity: ODM Service Available & OEM Service Available CertifiedCustomization Options: Customization from Samples, Customization from Designs, etc. CertifiedExport Year: 2 Years CertifiedNearest Port: Qingdao PortAverage Response Time: ≤1.13h

AI-Powered supplier vetting

SummaryQingdao Changdi is a limited company with 22 employees and offers Ground Rod products alongside metal, alloy, mold, mechanical/electrical, and distribution equipment-related activities. It reports manufacturing-related facilities, valid contracts with associated subcontractors, inventory capability, documented service procedures, complaint-handling processes, and OEM service for well-known brands. Its customization capability is broad, covering samples, designs, full customization, minor customization, and flexible customization. However, it has no overseas warehouse or showroom, no available SDK, and only two years of export experience. Certification holdings and customer cases are not evidenced. Reported financial figures are excluded from this assessment for privacy.

Supplier typeThe supplier is identified as a limited company and is not part of a larger company group. Its stated scope includes Ground Rod products and sales or manufacturing activities involving molds, mechanical and electrical equipment, distribution switch control equipment, metals, alloys, and related products.

After-Sales capabilityThe company describes excellent after-sales service as a business guarantee, while its service assessment, corrective and preventive action, and customer complaint processes are described as having written procedures and followed records. This supports a documented service-management capability, although specific service response performance is not provided.

R&D capabilityQingdao Changdi states that research and development is a core focus and that it combines product technology innovation with practicality. It also reports OEM service capability, but no SDK is available, so the evidence supports product R&D claims rather than software-development or SDK capability.

Production capacityThe supplier reports a production line including chamfering, cutting, marking, diameter-changing, threading, and plating equipment, as well as manufacturing activities for molds and distribution switch control equipment. It also reports valid manufacturing contracts with associated subcontractors and inventory capability; however, its employee count is 22 and no production-volume data is provided.

Customization capabilityThe supplier explicitly reports customization from samples, customization from designs, full customization, minor customization, and flexible customization. This directly indicates broad stated design and customization coverage.

Product Q&A

Q:What are the characteristics and applications of copper-clad steel grounding rods?

The copper clad steel grounding rod features independent monitoring and digital communication capabilities. It is suitable for general and special environments including humid, saline, alkali, and acidic soils. It is widely used in power plants, substations, transmission towers, communication base stations, airports, railways, high-rise buildings, and petrochemical plants for protective and working grounding.

Q:Why are copper plated grounding rods used for lightning protection?

Copper plated grounding rods provide a safe pathway for electrical energy to dissipate underground, ensuring safety during malfunctions. They offer a stable and consistent grounding reference point and protect against stray voltage. Made of high-strength steel coated with 99.9% pure copper, they ensure excellent conductivity and long service life.

Q:What are the benefits of pure copper grounding materials compared to copper plated grounding materials?

Pure copper offers better conductivity (8 times that of steel) and stronger corrosion resistance (over 10 times that of steel) with a lifespan exceeding 40 years. However, copper plated materials balance performance and cost by using a steel core for strength and a copper layer for conductivity, making them suitable for most engineering scenarios.

Q:What is the service life of the grounding rod?

Copper clad steel grounding rods generally last more than 30 years. Pure copper rods can last over 40 years, while galvanized steel rods last 10-15 years. Lifespan depends on material, soil corrosiveness, and environmental factors.

Q:What are the customization options available?

We offer customization from samples, designs, full customization, minor customization, and flexible customization. The manufacturing process allows for specific requirements regarding size and copper layer thickness.