Swift and Efficient Power Restoration with nVent ERICO

The Challenge of Weather-Related Outages

In the face of increasingly severe weather events, restoring power swiftly and efficiently is more critical than ever. At nVent, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that help utilities respond to and recover from weather-related outages. Our nVent ERICO products are at the forefront of these efforts, offering reliable, high-quality solutions that ensure rapid power restoration.

Weather-related power outages have become more frequent and severe over the past decade. From hurricanes and thunderstorms to winter storms and wildfires, these events can cause significant damage to electrical infrastructure, leading to prolonged power outages and substantial economic disruption. Utilities must be prepared to respond quickly to minimize downtime and restore power to affected areas.

nVent ERICO: Protecting and Connecting

nVent ERICO has provided the utility industry with critical CONNECTION and PROTECTION solutions for over 80 years. Our offerings include grounding systems, lightning protection, and surge protection, all designed to enhance grid resilience and ensure the safety of electrical infrastructure. During storm recovery efforts, nVent ERICO products are crucial in preventing cascading failures and protecting equipment and, most importantly, personnel.

Grounding Systems:

Our grounding systems are designed to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical installations by providing a low-resistance path to the ground. This is essential during storm recovery to prevent electrical hazards.

Key products include:

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Conductor Connectors:

nVent ERICO Hammerlock is a grounding connector designed specifically for utility distribution pole applications. It provides a fast and reliable way to create a secure electrical connection between grounding conductors and pole hardware. Machined from highly conductive copper, the state-of-the-art Hammerlock provides a low-resistance connection to withstand ground fault currents and lightning transients.

The new nVent ERICO Lay-In Hammerlock Grounding Clamp and nVent ERICO Lay-In Lock Shear Connector provide a fast and reliable way to create secure electrical connections between grounding conductors and pole hardware. Their innovative Lay-in capability eliminates the need to feed or cut conductors during installation. These connectors are designed for quick installation, reducing labor costs and minimizing downtime.

nVent ERICO Lay-In Hammerlock Grounding Clamp

nVent ERICO Lay-In Lock Shear Connector

nVent ERICO Cadweld Exothermic Connections

The nVent ERICO Cadweld products offer a reliable method for creating permanent exothermic connections. This system is essential for ensuring the integrity and longevity of grounding systems, especially in harsh weather conditions.

The most recent innovation in exothermic connections is the nVent ERICO Cadweld One Shot, 3D Mold. Utilizing advanced 3D printing technology, these single-use molds are significantly lighter and smaller than traditional graphite molds, making them ideal for applications in tight or awkward spaces. The nVent ERICO Cadweld One Shot, 3D Mold, is available for cable-to-rebar and cable-to-fence post connections.

nVent ERICO Cadweld One Shot, 3D Cable to Fence Post Type VS Exothermic Connection

nVent ERICO Cadweld One Shot, 3D Cable to Fence Post, Type VB Exothermic Connection

Contact Us

In case of a storm, customers should ensure they have the relevant emergency contact information readily available for quick access to nVent ERICO and UTILCO products. Be sure to have any storm-related orders clearly marked, as they will be prioritized. nVent stands ready to support utilities with critical components to restore power rapidly.

To learn how nVent UTILCO can help in Weather Related Outages, nVent is Your Partner in Rapid Power Restoration.

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