Introduction to lightning protection

The decision about which type to use is often based more
on country-specific historical preferences or aesthetic
considerations than the superiority of one type over another.
High quality Furse conductors, plus appropriate fittings,
are available for all three systems.
Flat tape conductor system
Flat tape conductors are easy to install, with no need to
straighten for a neat finish. Available in copper or aluminium,
flat tape can be installed bare or with a choice of PVC
coverings, to enable the tape to blend with modern
building fabrics.
Tinned copper tape is also available for applications that
require additional protection measures, and copper braid is
available for use where flexibility is necessary, e.g. on moving
installations like gates or doors.
Furse copper tape is approved to BS EN 13601, whilst Furse
aluminium tape is manufactured to BS EN 755-5

Solid circular conductor system
Solid circular conductors can be used in applications where
aesthetic considerations are important.
The 8 mm diameter solid circular range is less conspicuous
than the flat tape system, and lends itself much better to
being concealed. Available in copper or aluminium, solid
circular conductors can also have PVC coverings.
A coil of circular conductor can be quickly installed, being
easy to bend in any plane, and only needing a straightening
tool to give a very neat finish.
Furse copper solid circular conductor is manufactured to
BS EN 13601, whilst Furse aluminium solid circular conductor
is manufactured to BS EN 755-5.

Stranded conductor system
The Furse range of soft drawn stranded conductors is
available in copper, either bare or PVC insulated, and complies
with the US standard NFPA 780.
Furse soft drawn stranded conductor is manufactured to
BS EN 60228, whilst our PVC insulated stranded conductor
is manufactured to BS EN 50525.
The Furse range of conductors is complemented by a
complete range of fittings, including clips, clamps,
holdfasts and bimetallic connectors.
Fittings are designed to conform to the IEC/BS EN 62561
series of product standards for lightning protection
components, with those installed with the most common
conductor types suitably tested.