The Air Termination Network (ATN) is a vital part of any structural Lightning Protection System.
The ATN is the part that arrests the lightning strike. An ATN can be designed through multiple methods: the “mesh”, the “protective angle method” and/or the “rolling sphere” or a combination. The adoption of which method(s) to use is very much determined by the nature of the structure to be protected.
An ATN may consist of:
An air termination network consists of the following elements:
The amount and type of material used in the Air Termination Network is dictated by the “Risk Assessment”, “Geometry of the Structure” and “Designer’s material preference”
Products available in copper and aluminium.
Kingsmill bring innovation to lightning protection through the introduction of easy to install Heavy Duty GRP Air Terminal Masts.
Suited to projects using the “protective angle” or “rolling sphere” methods for determining zones of protection.
The Interception Masts/Air Terminals in this section are specially designed to be used with the Kingsmill Insulated Lightning Conductor.
This system is ideal where space is in limited supply. Through using Insulated Lightning Conductor, the Air Terminal can be placed closer to the object to be protected – for example, roof-mounted plant or solar PV panels.
Kingsmill Insulated Lightning Conductor Cable is used for maintaining the separation distance between electrically conductive parts of the structure to be protected and the Lightning Protection System and is in accordance with IEC EN 62305-3.
Kingsmill bring innovation to lightning protection through the introduction of an easy to install, aesthetically pleasing Lightweight Lightning Mast.
Suited to projects using the “protective angle” or “rolling sphere” methods for determining zones of protection.
The conical design brings greater strength, wind loading capability and minimal wind deflection.
The Kingsmill range of Free-Standing Interception Masts/Air Terminals are suited to the protection of roof mounted plant, for example chillers, solar panels etc.
Kingsmill can offer Catenary Wire Systems and application designs.
Each system tends to be unique in terms of both material selection and protection area.
Please contact Kingsmill sales support staff with your project requirements.
Kingsmill can also supply Isolated Lightning Protection Systems, utilising Insulated Spacer Bars in conjunction with Air Terminals and Conductor Supports.
Such systems are project specific and better options might be available. Please contact Kingsmill for advice.
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