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Grounding Systems
A Comprehensive Approach to Safety and Stability

"Rapid Response, Results, Relationships"

At Freedom Industries we specialize in Grounding Systems, providing expert services for the planning and installation of grounding solutions that encompass lightning protection, ground grids, and associated components. Our expertise ensures a robust foundation for safety, stability, and equipment protection in the Pharmaceutical, Industrial Manufacturing, and Food Processing industries.

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Key Components of
Our Grounding Systems:

  1. Lightning Protection Systems:
    We install lightning protection systems to safeguard your facility from the destructive effects of lightning strikes. This includes air terminals, down conductors, and grounding electrodes strategically placed to direct lightning safely into the ground.
     

  2. Ground Grids:
    Our services extend to the creation of ground grids that provide a low-resistance path to dissipate electrical faults and lightning-induced currents. A well-designed ground grid enhances the overall effectiveness of the grounding system.
     

  3. Grounding Electrodes:
    We install various grounding electrodes, including grounding rods, plates, and mats, to establish a connection between your electrical system and the earth. These electrodes facilitate the dissipation of fault currents and ensure equipment stability.
     

  4. Grounding Conductors:
    Our installations include grounding conductors that interconnect various components of the grounding system. These conductors ensure a continuous and low-resistance path for fault currents, preventing potential damage to equipment and ensuring personnel safety.

Our Approach to
Grounding Systems:

  1. Site Assessment and Risk Analysis:
    We conduct a thorough assessment of your facility, identifying areas prone to lightning strikes and potential grounding issues. This risk analysis informs the development of a customized grounding plan.
     

  2. Lightning Protection Installation and Design:
    Leveraging our expertise we install lightning protection systems tailored to the specific needs of your facility. This includes selecting appropriate air terminals, down conductors, and grounding electrodes to mitigate the impact of lightning strikes.
     

  3. Ground Grid Planning:
    We plan and implement ground grids that establish a comprehensive grounding network. This includes optimizing the layout of grounding electrodes to create an effective low-resistance path for fault currents.
     

  4. Precision Installation:
    Our skilled technicians execute precise installations of lightning protection components, ground grids, grounding electrodes, and conductors. The installation process is conducted with meticulous attention to detail to ensure the reliability and stability of the grounding system.
     

  5. Testing and Verification:
    Rigorous testing and verification activities are performed to confirm the functionality and effectiveness of the grounding system. This includes resistance testing, continuity checks, and assessment of overall system performance.

Benefits of Our
Grounding Systems:

  1. Equipment Protection:
    Grounding systems protect sensitive equipment from damage caused by electrical faults, lightning strikes, and transient events.
     

  2. Personnel Safety:
    A well-designed grounding system minimizes the risk of electric shocks and enhances overall safety for personnel working in and around the facility.
     

  3. Equipment Stability:
    Grounding ensures stable operating conditions for electrical equipment, preventing issues related to electrical noise and voltage instability.
     

  4. Compliance with Standards:
    Our grounding systems adhere to industry standards and regulations, ensuring compliance with safety and performance requirements.

Client-Centric Results

Choosing Freedom Industries for your Grounding Systems needs means partnering with a team dedicated to delivering results that align with your industry's unique safety and stability requirements.
 

Benefit from a meticulously designed and installed grounding system that sets the foundation for equipment protection, personnel safety, and operational reliability.


Ready to fortify your facility's grounding?


Contact us today to discuss how our expertise in Grounding Systems can enhance the safety and stability within your industrial operations

Shop Testing

Our in-house nondestructive testing (NDT) capabilities include:

  • Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI’s)
     

  • Visual Testing (VT)
     

  • Penetrant Testing (PT)
     

  • Radiographic Testing (RT)
     

  • Positive Material Identification (PMI)
     

  • Helium Leak Testing

Trainings

Our in-house trainings include:

  • Confined Space
     

  • OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour Construction Safety
     

  • CPR, First Aid and AED
     

  • Lock Out / Tag Out
     

  • Forklift, Aerial, and Scissor Lift Operation
     

  • Respiratory Fit Testing
     

  • Substance Abuse Testing

Certifications

Our in-house nondestructive testing (NDT) capabilities include:

  • Standard for Safety For Industrial Control Equipment
    “UL 508 A” (Up To 1500 Volts)
     

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration "10"
    (Safety and Health Hazard Compliant)
     

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration "30"
    (Prevent Safety and Health Hazards)
     

  • Licensed In Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, & Florida. Coming soon - Texas, Louisiana, & Mississippi
     

  • NCCER Member
     

  • NCCCO Member
     

  • Certified 3rd Party Tubing Technicians On-Staff
    (Swagelok Courses)
     

  • WPQ On All Welders
     

  • Freedom Industries Backflow Inspectors Are Certified Annually Throughout The State Of NC.

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