37 Lightning Rod Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for lightning rods as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 37 lightning rod manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked lightning rod companies as of November, 2024: 1.ALLTEC, 2.Cabex Electrical Components, 3.Dr. S. Bond Construction Chemicals.
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What Is a Lightning Rod?
Lightning rods are structures that protect electrical equipment and the human body from lightning strikes.
They are made of needle-shaped metal and installed vertically on the ground. In the power system field, lightning rods are mainly installed in outdoor substations, etc., and play the role of protecting equipment from direct lightning strikes by directing lightning strikes to the lightning rod.
Lightning arresters are not synonymous with lightning rods. Lightning rods protect people and buildings from being struck by lightning, while lightning arrestors protect electrical equipment near the point of lightning strike from malfunctioning.
Uses of Lightning Rods
Lightning rods are installed to prevent damage to electrical equipment and people caused by lightning strikes. The buildings in which lightning rods are installed are as follows:
- Buildings such as high-rise buildings
- Low-rise residential areas and areas with buildings
- Hazardous material storage areas and tanks
Hazardous material storage areas and tanks are mainly located on rooftops and roofs of buildings. In many cases, lightning rods are installed on hazardous material storage tanks to prevent leakage and fires caused by lightning strikes. Lightning Rods are connected to the grounding pole with conductors that can withstand high currents and are designed to channel lightning strikes into the ground.
Principle of Lightning Rods
Lightning rods are made of stainless steel or titanium. The reason is that they have high electrical conductivity and can withstand corrosion caused by strong winds and rain.
Lightning clouds have positive and negative charges, with positive charges distributed at the top of the cloud and negative charges at the bottom. When a positive charge is distributed at the tip of a lightning rod, the negative charge at the bottom of the cloud and the positive charge of the lightning rod are attracted to each other, and lightning strikes are guided to the lightning rod.
Since a positive charge is stored in objects directly under the lightning cloud, a positive charge is inevitably stored at the tip of the lightning rod. Therefore, there is no need for artificial measures to store positive charge on Lightning Rods.
In addition, the lightning rod must be securely grounded because the charge induced by the lightning rod must be safely discharged to the ground.
Other Information on Lightning Rods
Lightning Rods and PDCE Lightning Rods
Lightning rods are generally installed on the roofs of buildings. Lightning rods are generally installed on tall buildings, but if there are no tall buildings around, lightning rods may be installed on detached houses. On the other hand, Lightning Rods are installed for the purpose of guiding lightning strikes, which reduces damage but cannot eliminate it completely.
There are now lightning suppression (PDCE) lightning rods, which are designed to avoid lightning strikes. This is based on the difference in electrical charge between the negative pole of the thundercloud and the positive pole of the ground. By controlling the top of the lightning rod to the negative pole, lightning that would otherwise pass through the lightning rod will avoid the rod and more easily strike the ground.
List of 37 Lightning Rod Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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ALLTEC
Lightning Protection System
Manufacturer Overview
ALLTEC, established in 1991 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a manufacturer of engineering solutions for lightning protection. The company provides designing, manufacturing, and installation services of lightning protection solutions such as grounding systems, surge protection device (SPD) technology, power quality, lightning mitigation, and EMP protection. From safeguarding against direct lightning strikes to addressing facility-wide concerns related to electromagnetic, electrostatic, and power quality, ALLTEC provides all engineered solutions that reduce risks associated with direct and indirect ligh
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Indelec Group
Lightning Conductors
Manufacturer Overview
Indelec Group, founded in 1955, is a manufacturer headquartered in Douai, France, producing lightning protection systems (LPSs). The company offers lightning risk management solutions, certified by third-party auditors, such as Bureau Veritas for the ISO 9001 and French standards for protection against lightning, NFC 17-102:2011. These products include early streamer emission air (ESE) terminals and modular lightning rods, supported by ProtecRisk2.0, an online software for LPS technical surveys and lightning risk assessment. In partnership with Lightning Innovation and Research Institute (LiRi), the company conducts research campaigns in high-voltage laboratories and real lightning test campaigns in the United States, Japan, and Indonesia.
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TS Lightning Protection Co.,Ltd
Early Streamer Emission Air Terminal
Manufacturer Overview
TSTLP is based in Heyuan, Guangdong, China, and is a manufacturer of lightning protection and surge protection devices established in 2013 as a brand of TS Lightning Protection Co., Ltd. The company’s product lineup includes surge protection devices for protecting electrical systems from surges, early streamer emission (ESE) lightning rods for lightning protection of buildings or compounds, and lightning strike counters for computerized recording of lightning strikes as individual events. It also offers isolating spark gaps for providing safety isolation in electrical systems. The company is ISO 9001:2015-certified, and its products are used primarily in the industrial sector.
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Dr. S. Bond Construction Chemicals
ESE ACTIVE LIGHTNING ROD
Manufacturer Overview
Dr. S. Bond Construction Chemicals, established in 2015 and based in Cherlapally, Hyderabad, Telangana, is a manufacturer and exporter of construction chemicals. The company's wide product range includes admixtures, curing and sealing compounds, floor hardeners, as well as epoxy floorings, and coatings. Also offered are grouts, sealants, and repair compounds. Its products are used in the construction and infrastructure industry, serving both domestic and international markets while adhering to ASTM/IS standards.
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AI Earthing
Copper Lighting Arrester Rod
Manufacturer Overview
AI Earthing was established in 2011 and is headquartered in Gujarat, India, and operates as a manufacturer and exporter of a diverse range of Earthing Materials. The company's goods have garnered a name in the market due to the superior quality, competitive pricing, and notable features. The organization regularly upgrades machinery and tools following the latest market advances. The company possesses ambitious aspirations for the future, which are realized through utilizing a quality product assortment and contemporary manufacturing capabilities.
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Amiable Impex
Flat Tape System / Lightening Rod
Manufacturer Overview
Amiable Impex Cal-Royal Products, Inc. founded in Commerce, California, USA, in 1983, is a manufacturer of security door hardware and exit devices. The company offers products including door closers, exit devices, electric strikes, locksets, and hinges. Design of its Clutch System (Genesys, Grade 1) for lever locks neutralizes damage to levers from misuse or vandalism. The company’s exit devices are used to unlock doors in emergency situations. It serves federal courthouses, commercial buildings, hospitals, military bases, and retail stores.
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Raychem RPG Private Limited
Air Rods
Company Overview
Raychem RPG Private Limited, established in 1989 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic and electrical products. The company's product portfolio includes railway overhead equipment, copper flexible jumpers, and dry transformers. These products find applications in various sectors, including the electric vehicles (EV), transportation, and oil and gas industries. The company is ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, and ISO 9001 certified. It offers services, including customized solutions, training, and maintenance services.
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Cabex Electrical Components
AIR RODS
Company Overview
CabexIndia, founded in India in 2023, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial cable glands, cable connectors, earthing accessories, and lightning protection accessories. It offers a wide range of products, including cable glands for both industrial and hazardous areas, thread conversion and blanking plugs, and earthing and lightning protection accessories. The company also provides tailor-made electrical components and electric cable connectors according to clients' specifications and standards, as well as providing information on related topics to help customers make informed decisions.
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Fatech Electronic CO., LTD.
LIGHTNING RODS
Company Overview
Fatech Electronic CO., LTD., located in Shunde, Foshan City, China is a manufacturer and supplier of surge protection devices established in The company’s product portfolio includes socket surge protectors, lightning rods & surge counters, surge filters, test devices, and surge arresters used in electric, transportation, communications, energy, military, and public safety fields. It has achieved the ISO9001: 2005 certification and its products are TUV, CE, certified and has achieved the test reports of accredited laboratories with CNAS and ILAC.
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SCHIRTEC AG
E.S.E. Lightning Conductors
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Blackbird Lightning Protection
Lightning Rods
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E-Tech Components
Cue Dee Lightning Rods
Distributor Overview
E-Tech Components, Ltd., established in the UK in 2004, is a specialist wholesaler and distributor of high-power electrical cable accessories to the telecommunications, wind and renewable energy, rail, oil, gas, and nuclear power industries, as well as to major construction projects worldwide. Acquired by Lagercrantz Group in 2017, E-Tech Components, Ltd. holds an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification and supports customers with design, training, and in-house tool repair and calibration. The company's cable accessories include cable terminals, crimp terminals, copper tube terminals, crimp tools, cable glands, earthing products, and earth rods.
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Lightning Rod Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | ALLTEC |
19.0%
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| 2 | Cabex Electrical Components |
9.5%
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| 3 | Dr. S. Bond Construction Chemicals |
9.5%
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| 4 | Quality Engineering |
9.5%
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| 5 | Fatech Electronic CO., LTD. |
9.5%
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| 6 | E-Tech Components |
9.5%
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| 7 | Guangzhou Leisidun Electrical Technology Co.,Ltd |
4.8%
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| 8 | Lightning Protection Systems France |
4.8%
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| 9 | Vangem |
4.8%
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| 10 | Blackbird Lightning Protection |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the lightning rod page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- Hangzhou Yongde Electric Appliances Co.,Ltd: 180
- Socome Group Power Equipment Co.,Ltd: 150
- ELAPP POWER PRIVATE LIMITED: 20
Newly Established Company
- Kirkas Tech Ventures Private Limited: 2016 (8 years ago)
- Dr. S. Bond Construction Chemicals: 2015 (9 years ago)
- ELAPP POWER PRIVATE LIMITED: 2011 (13 years ago)
Company with a History
- Indelec Group: 1965 (59 years ago)
- Raychem RPG Private Limited: 1989 (35 years ago)
- Hangzhou Yongde Electric Appliances Co.,Ltd: 1993 (31 years ago)
Lightning Rod Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
Global Distribution of Lightning Rod Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China
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20 | 58.8% |
India
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9 | 26.5% |
France
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2 | 5.9% |
United States of America
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1 | 2.9% |
Turkey
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1 | 2.9% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 2.9% |
