Grounding & Bonding 316L Stainless Steel Braid (CPI & CPIW)

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1 Designed to be effective and durable for flange connections in outdoor, salt and corrosive environments.

2 Why should flange connections be grounded? Site workers may be exposed to flammable and combustible liquids contained in drums, tanks, piping and other containers. When these containers leak or these materials are released into the environment due to a spill, the potential for fire and explosion hazards is real. Potential ignition by lightning, static electricity, stray currents and default currents must be considered and proper grounding and bonding techniques must be employed. Danger is coming from above ground pipes that are not electrically continuous, such as isolated flanges, joints, unions, or couplings. Putting his hands across the isolator could make workers body a path for any current present on the pipeline See : IEEE Std : Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding Chapter Piping See : IEC : Low-voltage electrical installations Part 5-54: Selection and erection of electrical equipment Earthing arrangements and protective conductors

3 Ready-to-use stainless steel braids for multiple applications ERICO developed and manufactures a range of earth/ground stainless steel braids. These high-quality 316L stainless steel braids can be installed in extremely corrosive environments, like offshore applications or coastal applications. The CPI braid is ideal for applications using stainless steel pipe or tanks, like the food and beverage industry, building industry, transportation, oil, gas and chemical industry. ERICO offers 316L stainless steel, one of the highest resistant stainless steel options on the market. ERICO has mastered the process of manufacturing stainless steel for braiding, crimping, cutting or punching and offers a full range of ready to use stainless steel braids. Very simple! Very quick! Ready to use!

4 Time savings: Quick and easy to install. Ready-to-use. No additional cutting, stripping, crimping and punching needed. Less labor time for installation 316L stainless steel braid ready to use High-quality 316L stainless steel: superior abrasion, corrosion, chemical, and UV resistance for outdoor applications Chemical, bacteriological neutrality (Inertness: Not contaminate Food / Beverage / Pharmaceutical ) Full application range: 16 to 70 mm2 section with 150 to 1100 mm length Non-magnetic material Long maintenance cycle Material savings: No additional lugs or terminals needed Pre-punched Durable in outdoor, salt and corrosive environments Good resistance to vibration and fatigue Recommended by the EMC directives

5 Full application range: For Flanges bolts size : M8 M10 M12 M16 M18 5/16"-18 3/8"-16 7/16"-14 1/2"-13 9/16"-12 5/8"-11 5/8"-11 CPI (With Crimped tube) 16 / 25 / 35 / 50 / 70 mm² section Braid and crimped tube : SS 316L M20 M24 M27 M30 M33 M39 M42 3/4"-10 7/8"-9 1"-8 1 1/8"-7 1 1/4"-7 1 3/8"-6 1 1/2"-6 1 1/2"-6 CPIW (With Welded plate) 50 and 70 mm² section Braid, plate and TIG Welding : SS 316L

6 Part number list: Standard product. Managed from stock Packing unit = 10 pieces Made to Order product Minimum Order Qty = 50 pieces Other Cross section, Length or Hole Size on request. technicalsupporteu@erico.com

7 Worldwide Certification UL listed 467 (CPI Only - CPIW in 2014) Grounding and bounding equipment for US (File E220029) and Canada (CSA C22.2 No. 41) RoHS compliance IEC International Electrotechnical Commission & ABS American Bureau of Shipping (CPI Only) Marine & Offshore Applications (No. 13-HS PDA) GOST (CPI Only) Certificate compliance for Russian territory CE European Conformity ABS is a registered certification mark of American Bureau of Shipping. IEC is a registered trademark of International Electrotechnical Commission. UL is a registered trademark and culus is a registered certification mark of UL LLC.

8 Life cycle costing for stainless steel The expected lifetime of a stainless steel system is more than 50 years, much longer than competing materials. Stainless steel requires no additional coating. No maintenance is required after installation, reducing system down time, replacement and maintenance costs over the life-cycle of the installation. Although initial costs may be higher than for competing materials, such as copper, the economic benefits of using stainless steel increase over time. At the end of its useful life, stainless steel is fully recyclable and retains a higher residual scrap value than ordinary steel.

9 What is 316L stainless steel? Similar to Type 316 for superior corrosion resistance, but also has superior resistance to intergranular corrosion following welding or stress relieving. Good corrosion resistance to most chemicals, salts, and acids and molybdenum content helps resistance to marine environments. 316L has a low carbon content. Applications: Offshore & coastal industry Oil, Gas & chemical processing Food and beverage processing Pharmaceutical processing Civil construction Urban project and transportation Coated Carbon Steel exposed since Stainless Steel exposed since Stainless Steel exposed since 1941 Galvanized Steel exposed since 1981

10 Conclusion Stainless steel is an especially durable, low-maintenance material, with considerable life cycle cost advantages over carbon steel or copper. Stainless steel s main properties can be summarized as follows: Corrosion resistance Aesthetic appeal Heat resistance Low lifecycle cost Full recyclability Biological neutrality Only ERICO offers a full range of stainless steel Grounding/Earthing & Bounding conductors Ready to use Lots of applications 316L stainless steel with a large application specter 316L stainless steel with extreme corrosion resistance 316L stainless steel with best flexibility and mechanical resistance.