BONDING

INTRODUCTION

Kingsmill provide a range of products for effective bonding of electrically conductive components to the Lightning Protection System.

APPLICATIONS

Equipotential Bonding

CLICK HERE to read about the importance of effectively bonding electrically continuous parts of a structure into the Lightning Protection network.

BONDS

Bonds connect flat conductor to circular and flat objects and surfaces. They are available in gunmetal, aluminium and stainless steel to suit your application.

Kingsmill b bond flat surfaces — B Bonds (Flat surfaces)

**‘B’ Type Bond** connections are designed to bond either copper or aluminium conductor to flat metal surfaces.

**Material:**

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body)
Stainless Steel (bolt)

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

17Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

kingsmill earthing rwp bond pipe work — RWP Bonds (Pipe work)

**RWP Bonds** connect flat conductor to circular objects (eg pipework and hand rails etc.) **RWP Bonds** are available in either gunmetal or aluminium to suit your application.

**Material:**

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body), Stainless Steel (bolt)

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

12Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

RWP Bond assembly — RWP Bonds (Pipe work)

**RWP Bonds** connect flat conductor to circular objects (eg pipework and hand rails etc.) **RWP Bonds** are available in either gunmetal or aluminium to suit your application.

**Material:**

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body), Stainless Steel (bolt)

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

12Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Pipe Bonds

**Pipe Bonds** are designed for bonding circular stranded copper or aluminium conductor to pipework.

**Material:**

Galvanised Steel/Steel

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Pipe Bonds assembly — Pipe Bonds

**Pipe Bonds** are designed for bonding circular stranded copper or aluminium conductor to pipework.

**Material:**

Galvanised Steel/Steel

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

CLAMPS

Clamps are designed to bond either copper or aluminium conductor to flat metal surfaces or to connect flat and circular conductor to reinforcing bar and steel beams.

Reinforcing Conductor Clamps

**Reinforcing Conductor Clamps** are used to connect flat and circular conductor to reinforcing bar.

**Material:**

Zinc Plated Steel

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Kingsmill double plate tower earth clamp — Tower Earth Clamps

**Tower Earth Clamps** are designed to bond either copper or aluminium conductor to flat metal surfaces.

**Material:**

Copper or Aluminium (body), Brass (bolt)

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

12Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Kingsmill single plate tower earth clamp — Tower Earth Clamps

**Tower Earth Clamps** are designed to bond either copper or aluminium conductor to flat metal surfaces.

**Material:**

Copper or Aluminium (body), Brass (bolt)

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

12Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

EARTH POINTS

Earth Points provide a convenient bonding point for a range of applications.

Single Earth Point with Tail — Single Hole Earth Points (with solid tail)

**Single Hole Earth Points** (with solid tail) provide bonding points to reinforcing bar.

**Material:**

Stainless Steel/Gunmetal

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

8Nm

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Earth Points (with green/yellow tail)

**Earth Points** (with green/yellow tail) provide bonding points to reinforcing bar.

**Material:**

Gunmetal, 70mm² 6491X green/yellow Copper Cable

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

8Nm

***Can be used with bolted clamps or exothermic welds***

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Pre-Welded Rebar Earth Points — Pre-Welded Rebar/Earth Points

Kingsmill can prefabricate **pre-welded earth point/conductor/rebar** connections.
This saves time on site.

Contact Customer Services for details and quotations.

Earth Points (with cover plate)

**Earth Points** (with cover plate) provide a convenient bonding point to reinforcing bar.

**Material:** Gunmetal

**Standard:** BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:** 8Nm

Earth Point with Cover Plate — Earth Points (with cover plate)

**Earth Points** (with cover plate) provide a convenient bonding point to reinforcing bar.

**Material:** Gunmetal

**Standard:** BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:** 8Nm

Kingsmill earth points four hole — Earth Points (without cover plate)

**Earth Points** (without cover plate) provide a convenient bonding point for bolted connections.

**Material:**

Gunmetal/Stainless Steel

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

8Nm

**Earth Points (without cover plate)** are available with 1, 2 or 4 holes. Manufactured from gunmetal (except for a stainless steel single hole option).

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Two Hole Earth Point — Earth Points (without cover plate)

**Earth Points** (without cover plate) provide a convenient bonding point for bolted connections.

**Material:**

Gunmetal/Stainless Steel

**Standard:**

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

**Tightening torque:**

8Nm

**Earth Points (without cover plate)** are available with 1, 2 or 4 holes. Manufactured from gunmetal (except for a stainless steel single hole option).

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

EARTH BOSSES & STATIC EARTH RECEPTACLES

Earth Bosses are used for welding to steel vessels, tanks and structures. Static Earth Receptacles provide a convenient point for attaching portable static discharge wires and clamps to the earth termination, thus safely discharging potentially lethal static voltages.

Kingsmill earth boss application — Earth Bosses

**Earth Bosses** are used for welding to steel vessels, tanks and structures. Wrap connections with **Denso Tape** to stop moisture ingress. Supplied complete with A2 stainless steel dowel, flat washer, spring washer & two nuts. Phosphor bronze fixing assembly is available (add “**/PB**” suffix to the part number).

**Material:**

Mild Steel/span>

**Standard:**

BS 970 230M07

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Static Earth Receptacles

**Static Earth Receptacles** provide a convenient point for attaching portable static discharge wires and clamps to the earth termination, thus safely discharging potentially lethal static voltages.

**Material:**

Gunmetal

**Standard:**

BS 7430

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

FLEXIBLE BRAID BONDS

Our pre-terminated Flexible Braid Bonds are ideal for bonding of metal doors, gates, fencing etc.

Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds

**Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds** are terminated with cable lugs at each end. Use to bond gates, doors, fences etc.

**Material:**

Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible circular copper braid bond — Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds

**Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds** are terminated with cable lugs at each end. Use to bond gates, doors, fences etc.

**Material:**

Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible flat copper braid bond — Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds

**Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds** are ideal for bonding of metal doors, gates, fencing etc.

**Material:**

Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds (Tinned)

Tinning adds extra corrosion protection to our range of **Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds** (Tinned).

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible flat copper braid bond tinned — Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds (Tinned)

Tinning adds extra corrosion protection to our range of **Flexible Flat Copper Braid Bonds** (Tinned).

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds (Tinned)

**Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds** (Tinned) are terminated with cable lugs at each end. Use to bond gates, doors, fences etc.

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Braid Bond dimensions — Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds (Tinned)

**Flexible Circular Copper Braid Bonds** (Tinned) are terminated with cable lugs at each end. Use to bond gates, doors, fences etc.

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible Flat Aluminium Braid Bonds

**Flexible Aluminium Braid Bonds** are used for bonding aluminium cladding into the structural Lightning Protection scheme.

**Material:**

Aluminium

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Flexible flat aluminium braid bond — Flexible Flat Aluminium Braid Bonds

**Flexible Aluminium Braid Bonds** are used for bonding aluminium cladding into the structural Lightning Protection scheme.

**Material:**

Aluminium

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

FLEXIBLE FLAT COPPER BRAIDS

Flexible Flat Copper Braid is suitable for earth bonding applications.

Flexible Flat Copper Braids (Tinned)

**Flexible Flat Copper Braid** (Tinned) is suitable for applications of earth bonding. The braid can also be supplied as standard pre-cut and drilled **braid bonds**.

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

EXPANSION BONDS

Expansion Bonds absorb movement caused by the electromechanical effects of a direct lightning strike to the Lightning Protection network. Expansion Bonds also absorb movement due to temperature and climate changes.

Tinned Copper Expansion Bonds

**Tinned Copper Expansion Bonds** absorb movement caused by the electromechanical effects of a direct lightning strike to the Lightning Protection network. **Tinned Copper Expansion Bonds** also absorb movement due to temperature and climate changes.

**Material:**

Tinned Copper

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

Aluminium Expansion Bonds

**Aluminium Expansion Bonds** absorb movement caused by the electromechanical effects of a direct lightning strike to the Lightning Protection network. **Aluminium Expansion Bonds** also absorb movement due to temperature and climate changes.

**Material:**

Aluminium

**Standard:**

BS:EN 13602

Other sizes, materials, hole sizes etc. available on request.

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

SPLIT BOLT & C CRIMP CONNECTORS

Split Bolt Connectors accept a range of stranded or solid circular conductors.

C Crimp Connectors allow connections to cable to be formed without the need to cut the main cable.

Split Bolt Connectors

**Split Bolt Connectors** will accept a range of stranded or solid circular conductors. No specialist tools are required for installation.

**Material:**

High Strength Copper Alloy

**Standard:**

BS 7430

*To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.*

ISOLATING SPARK GAPS

Isolating Spark Gaps are used for indirect earthing of isolated conductive parts.

Material:	Gunmetal or Aluminium (body) Stainless Steel (bolt)
Standard:	BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430
Tightening torque:	17Nm

Material:	Gunmetal or Aluminium (body), Stainless Steel (bolt)
Standard:	BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430
Tightening torque:	12Nm

Material:	Galvanised Steel/Steel
Standard:	BS:EN 62561-1

Material:	Stainless Steel
Standard:	BS:EN 62561-1

BONDING

INTRODUCTION

APPLICATIONS

Equipotential Bonding

BONDS

Material:

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body) Stainless Steel (bolt)

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

17Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body), Stainless Steel (bolt)

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

12Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Galvanised Steel/Steel

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

CLAMPS

Material:

Stainless Steel

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1

Material:

Zinc Plated Steel

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Copper or Aluminium (body), Brass (bolt)

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

12Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

EARTH POINTS

Material:

Stainless Steel/Gunmetal

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

8Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Gunmetal, 70mm² 6491X green/yellow Copper Cable

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

8Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Gunmetal/Stainless Steel

Standard:

BS:EN 62561-1 Class H, BS 7430

Tightening torque:

8Nm

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

EARTH BOSSES & STATIC EARTH RECEPTACLES

Material:

Mild Steel/span>

Standard:

BS 970 230M07

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Material:

Gunmetal

Standard:

BS 7430

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

FLEXIBLE BRAID BONDS

Material:

Copper

Standard:

BS:EN 13602

To request a quotation, select the version you require using the drop down options below.

Gunmetal or Aluminium (body)
Stainless Steel (bolt)