Marconite Electrically Conductive Earthing Aggregate

Published 24 Jan 2019

Marconite – Electrically Conductive Aggregate Material

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About Marconite

Marconite, the low resistant earthing solution, combined with copper earth rods and copper lattice mats has been delivered from stock to provide essential earthing protection to vital S&T infrastructure on the Network Rail infrastructure in the UK.

Marconite, the electrically conductive aggregate material, conducts electricity much in the same way as metals, through the movement of electrons.

Traditional earthing materials, such as Bentonite, conduct electricity through the movement of charged ions. These ions require the presence of an effective electrolyte, such as water and the presence of salts. Unlike Marconite, ionic based systems are subject to drying out and without water they do not conduct electricity.

Bentonite

Marconite does not need water to conduct electricity and so does not suffer any effects from drying out.

Marconite is the world’s premium electrically conductive aggregate material. Used as a backfill to enhance the effects of earth electrodes, such as copper bond earth rods, Marconite enables electrical and civil engineers to achieve permanent, stable and low resistance earthing solutions, even in difficult ground conditions.

Specifically developed for the needs of the earthing industry, for over 40 years Marconite has allowed electrical engineers to tackle the toughest conditions and achieve the satisfactory earthing of installations throughout the world.

Marconite is a synthetic material manufactured specifically for use in earthing applications and, unlike Bentonite, it is not a naturally occurring mineral or ore.

Marconite has distinctive properties result from a unique manufacturing process, utilising specific raw material feedstocks, carefully selected and mixed in tightly controlled ratio’s before undergoing a range manufacturing process and thermal treatments.

Earthing Compounds

The resulting product is a precisely measured, granular material, dark grey in colour, that is virtually dust free and with exceptional electrical properties. This is then packaged in high strength, UV resistant valve topped sacks and palletised.

Marconite is the low resistant building and substation earthing solution for rail projects.

Marconite Conductive Concrete is a registered product of the James Durrans Group and is solely produced by their subsidiary company Carbon International Limited. T&D provide fast delivery and competitive prices for genuine Marconite brand Earthing Products.

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