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Prefabricated wire mesh is a simple cost effective
method of enhancing ground systems. Applications
include improving the ground plane at
telecommunications and radio transmitting/receiving
facilities and reducing step and touch potentials at
power plants and substations. Mesh is also used where
ground rods are impossible to drive or are ineffective
because of soil conditions. Wire mesh is manufactured
from solid copper or copper clad steel wire, ranging
from #10 AWG to #4 AWG. Normal spacing between
conductors are 2", 4", 6", 8", 12", 24" and 48". All
joints are silver brazed assuring excellent electrical
continuity, corrosion resistance and superior strength.
The butt splice end spacing is equal to half the conductor spacing. For
example, if the mesh is 4" square the butt splice end length is 2". The butt
splice end provides a more conservative use of conductor.
Butt Splice ends
301 Ziegler Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
Phone: 847-548-8700
Fax: 847-548-8755
Website: www.harger.com
1/10/05
GM 12 46 6 24 BS1
GROUND MESH
WIDTH
LENGTH
CONDUCTOR
SIZE/TYPE
O.C. SPACING
END TYPE
BS
OE
L
OC
No Overhang
Standard Mesh
Configurations
Wire Size
Wire Type
Mesh Size
Overlapping ends
Conductors
Part No.
Type
Solid Copper
Solid Copper
6C3
End Type
Description
BS1
Butt Splice,
Overhang 1 End
Copper Clad
30% Cond.
BS2
Butt Splice,
Overhang 2 Ends
6C4
Copper Clad
40% Cond.
OE1
Overlapping End,
Overhang 1 End
Solid Copper
OE2
8C3
Copper Clad
30% Cond.
Overlapping End,
Overhang 2 Ends
8C4
Copper Clad
40% Cond.
10
Solid Copper
* Overlapping ends are equal to 1/2 the O.C. spacing plus 2" unless specified otherwise.
** Butt Splice ends are equal to 1/2 the O.C. spacing unless specified otherwise.
Mesh with overhang for Overlapping Ends are also welded using Type PS welds.
Mesh with overhang for Butt Splice Ends is welded using Type BS welds.