The thermOweld® permanent-connection process has been engineered to be an easy and efficient field welding system. No outside power, bulky gas tanks or other equipment associated with welding are required with the thermOweld® system. Any field installer or contractor can use our high-grade graphite molds designed and produced in thermOweld’s world-class volume CNC manufacturing operations.
Incorporating our patented EZ Lite® mold lid, ignition is done safely from the top of the mold with limited exhaust emanating from the side vent. This innovation from thermOweld®, combined with other unique features, make even tight field installations possible. For indoor connections where desired, thermOweld® offers low-emissions molds as well. Contractors worldwide demand thermOweld® for ease of use and the safest operations.
Using thermOweld’s superior weld metal, a high-temperature reaction between formulation of copper oxide and aluminum occurs in the mold crucible. Upon reaching critical temperature, the resulting molten copper drops into the weld cavity, instantly creating a high-temperature molecular bond with the conductor. This weld connection cools rapidly and the mold can be removed for the next connection with thermOweld’s special off-set handle clamps. The thermOweld® process creates a superior connection without the excessive applied heat of brazing, arc welding or soldering. This is important especially for welding.
The thermOweld® process creates a permanent, homogenous and molecular bond that cannot loosen or corrode. Compared to compression connectors, split bolts, crimp connectors, brazing and other connections, the thermOweld® connection is clearly superior. In fact, a thermOweld® connection will also withstand more current than the conductor itself.
It’s easy to see why thermOweld® is The Contractor’s Choice worldwide!
The thermOweld® process has been used to weld material other than copper for electrical purposes, including:
Copperweld®
Nichrome V
Galvanized Steel*
Silicon Bronze
Copper-Clad Steel
Plain Steel
Everdur®
Kama
Steel Rail
Cor-Ten®
Bronze
Niobium
Chromax
Cast Iron
Monel
Standards Relating to thermOweld Designs of Earthing, Grounding and Lightning Protection
| Standards | Country | Description |
|---|---|---|
| IEEE: 80-1986 | USA, Australia, Asia, Europe, Latin America | Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding |
| IEEE: 837-2002 | USA, Australia, Asia, Latin America | Standard for Qualifying Permanent Connections used in Substation Grounding |
| IEEE: 81-1983 | USA, Australia, Asia | Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance and Earth Surface Potential of a Ground System |
| IEEE: 998-1996 | USA, Australia, Asia, Europe, Latin America |
Guide for Direct Lightning Strike Shielding of Substations |
| UL 467 | Grounding and Bonding Equipment | |
| NFPA 780 | Lightning Protection | |
| IEC/TS 60479-1 | Europe, Brazil | Effects of Current passing through human beings & livestock |
| EN62305-3: 2011 | Europe | Protection against Lightning, Physical damage to structure and life hazard |
| ANCE NMX-J-549-2005 | Latin America | Lightning Protection |

