A lightning rod only works as intended when its position, conductor route and grounding arrangement are considered together. The Angle Steel Lightning Protection Tower provides the elevation, but the steel frame is not a complete protection system by itself. Tower sections may be limited to 6m for transport, then joined on site with high-strength bolts. That detail matters on plants where access roads, crane reach or shutdown windows restrict erection work. Before steel is cut, the required interception height, terminal arrangement, foundation interface and down-conductor connection should be checked as one set of inputs. A 20m and an 80m support may share a tower concept, but member sizes and erection plans differ.
Product Parameters
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Item |
Details |
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Tower category |
Angle-steel tower |
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Reference tower height |
10–120 m optional |
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Tower cross-section |
Square, side width 1.5–6 m |
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Segment height |
≤6 m per segment |
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Angle steel specification |
L40×4–L200×20 |
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Material |
Q235B / Q345B / ASTM A36 |
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Connection method |
Bolted connection, M16–M30 high-strength bolts |
Product Advantages
The freestanding layout lets the interception point be placed independently of an existing roof.
Angle Steel Lightning Protection Tower sections can stay within practical transport lengths and be assembled on site.
Q235B, Q345B and ASTM A36 material options give the designer room to match the structural specification.
Exposed bolted joints remain accessible for later inspection or tightening.
Main Applications
• Refineries, gas stations and chemical yards where an air terminal cannot rely on a nearby building.
• Outdoor storage or utility areas with equipment spread beyond the practical coverage of roof-mounted protection.
• Industrial sites that need the lightning interception point separated from process buildings or occupied structures.
FAQ
Q: If the tower is installed, is a separate grounding design still necessary?
A: Yes. The Angle Steel Lightning Protection Tower supports the terminal, while conductor routing, bonding and grounding still belong to the site protection design.
Q: Why is the 6m segment reference important before ordering?
A: Segment length affects truck loading, crane selection and the number of field joints, so it should be checked against site access.
Q: Which information should be fixed first: tower height or member size?
A: Start with the required protection height and site loads. Member sizes follow the structural calculation rather than being selected independently.
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