Earthing & Grounding Services

The most important safety system in any building or zone is the one protecting from the hazards of fault current. Earthing/grounding systems have to perform effectively all the time; if a deficiency in the system is unnoticed or unaddressed it may result in damage to equipment, operational failure or the death of living beings. Consequently prudent organizations refuse to compromise on the provision for earthing/grounding and demand FM Sudafix designs and products.

The FM Sudafix technical team can offer a complete support package for earthing/grounding. Design of earthing/grounding systems is a main strength of FM Sudafix that enables us to outperform other sector companies. To ensure that your staff has knowledge of up to the minute earthing/grounding developments the FM Sudafix Group can provide training or consultancy to assist your team.

Our designs are completed with a focus upon the threats of step and touch voltages, transferred potentials and the safety criteria that governs the effectiveness of such systems. Our design software is capable of simulating electrical faults on a design to ascertain its performance and establish its effectiveness. For more information on step and touch voltages please refer to JMI Earthing.

A number of our designs utilize the highest performance earthing/grounding aggregate in the world, Conducrete®. Using this superior item has enable FM Sudafix to drastically reduce the metallic material and component quantity on numerous projects. Also using this proprietary material design engineers have been able to utilize its theft resistant properties. For more information on this item refer to our conducrete section

All designs created by our technical department can be processed simultaneously through our operations department, should you wish to accelerate the process into a material order; however there is no obligation for you to do so, the design service is provided independently, a further demonstration of the FM Sudafix Group’s robust and expansive ability to support organizations of any size.

Our market-leading services in earthing/grounding include:

1. Consultancy: The clients that avail themselves of this service include architects, consultants, project managers and team leaders, all of which can undertake their own job in full confidence that at any time they can contact a specialist for support. FM Sudafix Group consultants are often sought by name and are able to support a project from inception to commissioning and delivery.
2. Specification creation and review: A construction specification is a critical document and will play an integral part in the ultimate success of the project. Unfortunately specifications frequently cite superseded or obsolete standards, or implement criteria which can not only be outdated, but incorrect. Prudent consultants often seek to contact JMI (as part of the FM Sudafix Group) to verify that electrical safety aspects are wholly accurate and prescribe the relevant safety performance levels.
3. Risk profiling: To provide the most effective earthing/grounding solution, the correct risk profile of a site must be determined. An inaccurate risk profile will reflect a distorted perception of risk, which could result in either an over-specified earthing system that would lead to unnecessary expenditure, or more dangerously an under-specified earthing system which could mean that threats to assets and life remain unaddressed in the final installation. As risk profiling is a performance critical element the expertise of the FM Sudafix Group is obtained to ensure that the protection levels determined are accurate.
4. Design of earthing/grounding systems: With JMI being the most respected earth system design consultancy in the sector, the FM Sudafix Group is recognised as a prudent choice in determining earth system designs. Being able to deliver effective earth system designs for everything from localised equipment earthing to power stations or oil refineries, the FM Sudafix Group is the logical choice for any project. Utilising knowledge of the latest developments in the sector, their robust portfolio of design software, and the ability to design to any applicable or required standard the FM Sudafix Group deliver on time and with installation method statements.
5. Training and seminars: JMI has a legacy of successful training courses in numerous disciplines and consequently are an ideal choice when it comes to companies who wish to broaden the knowledge, or enhance the expertise, of their project teams. Training deliverables are agreed in advance to ensure that the course befits the requirements of the client.
6. Review of earthing/grounding system design: When an earthing system design is provided or created but a project team would like it to be assessed and verified by an independent earthing engineer they know that JMI can audit it and provide feedback.
7. Support in making earthing/grounding systems theft resistant: Due to the utilisation of metallic components within earthing systems they are frequently the target of thieves. With years of experience in protecting electrical safety systems, the FM Sudafix Group can assist any project team in adapting earthing or lightning protection systems.
8. Earthing/grounding system integration and expansion troubleshooting: Some facilities are subject to redevelopment or expansion during the duration of their usage. As these changes are made it is likely that electrical safety systems, such as for earthing and lightning protection, are going to require review for continuing suitability. Should they require adaptation or integrating with new elements this can present challenges, and the FM Sudafix Group can support throughout this process.
9. Site surveys and system testing: Whether a site requires a detailed soil resistivity survey, or thorough examination and collation of system performance data, the FM Sudafix Group can undertake such works and ensure that it feeds into earthing designs or performance assessments.
10. System and component installation method statements: It is important to possess a clear, concise and accurate method statement prior to installation of any item, but this could not be more critical than when installing electrical earth systems; errors at this stage may go undetected and lead to potentially lethal consequences. FM Sudafix is able to provide reliable method statements for a whole system or individual component.
11. Site investigations to determine earthing/grounding system weaknesses: Despite the availability of standards, codes of practice, and experienced consultants, on occasion earthing systems do not function effectively as a result of poor installation, poor products or materials, or a poor initial design. Consequently when a low quality earthing provision degrades or manifests problems project or facilities managers need to contact an expert able to establish the problems and provide a thorough plan to resolve them. As poor earthing provision can result in the loss of expensive equipment, the loss of usability of a structure, or indeed potentially the loss of life, low quality earthing systems must be addressed and amended. The FM Sudafix Group has a strong pedigree and a breadth of experience in resolving the mistakes caused by other companies.
12. Advice and troubleshooting: Whether it is a quick query or the need for involved assistance, our robust team is used on projects all over the world to provide short notice support.

If you require further information about Earthing / Grounding services please refer to our earthing grouding services information portal at JMI Earthing

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