Lightning Protection Systems

Since 1984, East Coast Lightning Equipment, Inc., (ECLE) has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality, UL-listed lightning protection equipment for structures of all types.

Product Description, Applications
Lightning protection systems from ECLE provide a specified path on which lightning can travel. These systems protect equipped buildings by carrying the power of the lightning strike safely into the ground, leaving the structure, its contents and its occupants unharmed. These modern lightning protection systems are installed to blend with the style and materials of the structure, making the system practically undetectable from the ground.
Lightning protection systems consist of numerous components constructed from highly conductive copper or aluminum alloys. The system includes the following elements, all of which work together to prevent lightning damage:

• Air terminals (lightning rods)
• Conductors (special braided cables)
• Bonding connections to metallic bodies within the structure
• Ground terminations
• Surge suppression

Lightning protection systems are ideally suited for many applications, including schools, hospitals, airports, factories, chemical plants, power generating plants, homes and office buildings.

Features, Advantages

• Intended to last the life of the structure
• Requires maintenance only when the protected building is changed structurally
• A properly installed lightning protection system safeguards a facility structurally and protects property, inventory, electronic equipment and personnel

Properties, Performance
ECLE products meet or exceed the requirements established by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI).

Capabilities, Services
In addition to its complete line of quality lightning protection system components, the manufacturer offers design, specification and consultation services. A nationwide network of UL-listed, trained lightning protection specialists can assist with any project. In addition to a standard product line, East Coast Lightning Equipment routinely manufactures custom parts for use in specific applications.