Four Traits of Spring Steel That Makes it the Ideal Material for Fasteners
In 1956, the CADDY brand was the first to develop and market spring steel fasteners. Since then, spring steel has gained popularity, and the offering has expanded due…
For More Efficient Onboard Electrical Systems, nVent ERIFLEX Connections Make a Difference
When it comes to transporting people and goods, railroads typically have a lower environmental impact than other modes of transportation. Further, many regions around the world are…
What Is the Difference Between Copper-Clad and Copper-Bonded Steel?
When discussing the components in an electrical grounding system, we often hear the terms “copper-clad steel” and “copper-bonded steel” used interchangeably.Though it may seem inconsequential, each term represents…
Top Four Benefits of Shot-Fire Brackets
Shot-fire brackets are an innovative way to allow installers to attach drop rods and fasteners directly to a concrete structure. However, with so many different shot-fire bracket installation…
How nVent ERICO Parts Protect Architect Frank Gehry’s Unique 320,000 Brick Building From Lightning Strikes
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in 2017 and has been updated to be more comprehensive. Famed architect Frank Gehry is known worldwide for his unique, contemporary style across a…
Innovative Switch Heating Solutions for Harsh Winter Weather
Winter weather poses a significant challenge for railways throughout the world. It’s not just cold weather climates that are affected—any region that gets cold enough for freezing rain…
Top Benefits of Using the nVent CADDY Lateral Telescoping Brace Assembly
LATERAL TELESCOPING BRACE ASSEMBLY: The nVent CADDY Lateral Telescoping Brace Assembly (CSBT) is designed to overcome many inconveniences of using a traditional lateral brace. Unlike other products on…
Welcome to nVent Rail: Global Connected Solutions for Safer, More Reliable Railways
The first commercial passenger and freight railway was chartered in 1827. Less than a century later, in 1903, the Electric Railway Improvement Company (ERICO) was born, quickly becoming…
The Grounding Mistakes You Need to Avoid to Meet Code [Plus More From the Industry]
The concept of grounding is well known, but details in the code are allowing installers to make preventable mistakes. After a review of those grounding mistakes, we’ll overview…
The Need for Coordinated Surge Protection to Protect Against Electrical Transient Events
Grounding, bonding and lightning protection systems protect against electrical events that have potential for significant damage or downtime. These events are hopefully few and far between in the…