FURSE® FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
ABB's Furse structural lightning protection range delivers complete, reliable protection for buildings, structures and the people and systems inside them.
From air rods and strike plates that capture lightning strikes to conductors, holdfasts and bimetallic connection components, Furse provides everything needed to build a compliant and effective lightning protection system.
SAFEGUARDING STRUCTURES FROM THE POWER OF LIGHTNING
ABB's Furse structural lightning protection range forms the first element of the Furse Total Solution, designed to capture lightning strikes and channel the energy safely and in a controlled manner to the earth termination network below. The range covers the full conductor network from air termination systems including air rods and strike plates, to a comprehensive selection of copper and aluminium conductors in flat tape, solid circular and stranded formats, along with conductor clips, clamps and holdfasts, and bimetallic connection components. Conductors are available bare or with PVC coverings in a range of colors, enabling a discreet finish that blends with modern building materials. Specialist holdfast assemblies have been developed for trapezoidal and circular standing seam cladding systems, addressing the challenges of securing lightning protection components to metallic roofs. With more than 130 years of expertise, Furse lightning protection products are designed to deliver effective life safety and long-lasting, reliable structural protection.
KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS
<p>ABB's Furse structural lightning protection products are designed and manufactured at the Furse facility in Nottingham, United Kingdom, backed by more than 130 years of specialist earthing and lightning protection expertise. ABB offers a complete, standards-compliant range of components to channel lightning energy safely from the point of strike to earth, protecting structures and the lives of those within them.</p>
Safe & Secure
<p>Air termination systems including air rods and strike plates capture lightning strikes and channel energy safely to the earth termination network, protecting the structure and the lives of the people within.</p>Durable
<p>Products are manufactured from high-quality copper and aluminium materials to deliver long-lasting performance, including stainless steel holdfast bases that eliminate the risk of galvanic corrosion on metallic roofing systems.</p>Comprehensive
<p>The full range covers air termination systems, flat tape, solid circular and stranded conductors in copper and aluminium, conductor clips, clamps and holdfasts, bimetallic connection components and specialist holdfast assemblies for trapezoidal and standing seam cladding.</p>Flexible
<p>Conductors are available in bare, tinned and PVC-covered formats across a range of colors, enabling installations to blend with the building fabric on modern commercial, industrial and heritage structures.</p>Easy installation
<p>Holdfast assemblies for trapezoidal and circular standing seam cladding are supplied ready assembled with all stitching screws included, enabling straightforward, weatherproof installation on commonly available roof profiles.</p>Cost-effective
<p>Furse technical design teams provide optimized lightning protection system designs that ensure the right materials are used for the application, avoiding unnecessary oversizing and reducing overall project costs.</p>Compliant
<p>Certifications include IEC/BS EN 62305, NFPA 780, BS EN 13601 (copper conductors) and BS EN 755-5 (aluminium conductors).</p>INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT
From residential construction to commercial and industrial projects, our products support professionals across diverse industries.
Construction, Data centres, Power generation, Oil and gas, Solar power, Wind power, Railway, Water
CHALLENGES WE SOLVE
Our products are designed to help professionals solve installation, safety and performance challenges in demanding applications.
Hazardous locations, Continuous operation, Sustainability, Cost reduction