LABORATORY TEST SERVICES

AGIAS MARINAS AVENUE 19 – 19400 KOROPI

ATHENS-GREECE
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Web. www.pittas.gr Email. info@pittas.gr

COPPER TAPER AIR ROD – CT10C

TEST REPORT
Unique identification number: 177

PITTAS-DRAGNIS
LABORATORY TEST SERVICES
FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION
AND EARTHING SYSTEMS

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Subject of Report: Copper Taper Air Rod – CT10C

PITTAS-DRAGNIS LABORATORY TEST SERVICES

Test laboratory
services: FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND EARTHING
SYSTEMS
Agias Marinas avenue 19
Address:
19400 Koropi, Athens-Greece

E-mail: info@pittas.gr Telephone: +30 210 9408595

Unique Id number: 177

Nbr of specimens: 177a, 177b, 177c, 177d, 177e, 177f.

Supplier: HENG HARDWARE ENG. PTE LTD

Address of 7 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #01-48 Northspring Bizhub, Singapore, 768162

supplier: T: 6846 4111 F: 6846 4222 | W: www.heng.com.sg

Total pages of
15
report:

Applied standard: IEC 62561-2:2018

Salt mist test: 28/02/2019-

Environmental 03/03/2019
tests: Humid sulfurous
03-10/03/2019
atmosphere test:
Date of tests:
Electrical tests: 11/03/2019

Mechanical tests: 11/03/2019

Report date of
25/03/2019
issue:
Responsible Name: Vasilios Antonados – El. Engineer
engineer for
conducting the Signature:
tests:
Name: Vasilios Pittas – Technical Director
Checked and
authorized by: Signature:

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VALIDITY CONDITIONS OF THE PRESENT DOCUMENT:
This type test report may not be reproduced other than in full, except with the prior written approval of
the issuing laboratory. This type test report only covers the samples submitted for test and does not
produce evidence of the quality for series production.

Table of Contents
1 Sample Description ........................................................................................... 4
2 Standards and References................................................................................ 5
3 Test Procedure.................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Environmental Tests ................................................................................. 6
3.1.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................... 6
3.1.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description .................... 7
3.2 Electrical Resistivity .................................................................................. 7
3.2.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description .................... 8
3.3 Tensile Strength ....................................................................................... 8
3.3.1 Test Procedure .................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Testing Equipment – Measuring Instruments Description .................... 8
4 Results and Parameters Recorded ................................................................... 9
5 Conclusions..................................................................................................... 10
6 APPENDIX A: Test Report Approval ............................................................... 10
7 APPENDIX B: Tables – Photographs............................................................. 11

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1 SAMPLE DESCRIPTION
Copper air-termination rod made from 16 mm diameter rod. Supplied with a locknut.

Dimensions:
Diameter (D): 16 mm
Sample length (L)* : 1000 mm
Cross sectional area: 201.06 mm²
Weight per piece: ≈ 1.70 kg/pc

* Also available in 500 mm (CT50C) and 300 mm (CT30C) legnth.

The rod was marked by pressing with the manufacturing trademark and identifying
symbol.

Date of receipt of test samples: 26th February 2019.

Photograph of Component

Six new specimens of copper air rod, with protocol numbers 177a, 177b, 177c,
177d, 177e, 177f were cleaned with a suitable degreasing agent followed by cleaning
in demineralizing water and drying under air.
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2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

Document
Description
Name and Version
International Lightning Protection System Components(LPSC)
Standard Part 1: Requirements for connection components.
IEC 62561-1:2017
International Lightning Protection System Components(LPSC)
Standard Part 2: Requirements for conductors and earth electrodes.
IEC 62561-2:2018
European Standard Protection against lightning – Part 1: General principles
EN 62305-1
European Standard Protection against lightning – Part 3: Physical damage to
structures and life hazard
EN 62305-3

European Standard Environmental testing

EN 60068-2-52 Part 2: Tests – test Kb: Salt mist, cyclic(sodium chloride
solution) (IEC 28-2-52:1996)
European Standard Metallic and other non organic coatings – Sulfur dioxide with
general condensation of moisture
EN ISO 6988
International Copper alloys – Ammonia test for stress corrosion
Standard resistance
ISO 6957
European Standard Metallic coatings – Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous
materials – Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit
EN ISO 1460
area.
European Standard Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel
articles – Specifications and test methods
EN ISO 1461
European Standard Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic subrates –
measurement of coating thickness – Magnetic method
EN ISO 2178
European Standard Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test
EN ISO 6892-1:2009 at room temperature

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3 TEST PROCEDURE
The requirements for tests to be applied are given in paragraph 5 of the standard
IEC 62561-2:2018.
All tests were carried out at PITTAS–DRAGNIS testing facilities at Koropi-Attica.
All tests were carried out on new specimens. The specimens have been subjected
to the following tests:

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS

(Salt mist, humid sulphurous atmosphere test)

3.1.1 Test Procedure

Three specimens 177a, 177b, 177c, 500 mm long, were subjected to an
environmental test.
The test consists of:
• Salt mist test (IEC 62561-2:2018 ANNEX A (page 25) and according to
the standard IEC 60068-02.52:1996).
• Humid sulphurous atmosphere test (IEC 62561-2:2018 ANNEX A (page
25) and according to standard ISO 6988)

TEST
The electrical resistance of all 3 specimens was measured over a length of
100 mm, prior to the environmental tests.
The specimens are placed in the salt mist chamber and sprayed for a period of
2 hours at a temperature of 25 oC. At the end of the spraying period, the specimens
transferred to the humidity chamber and stored at a temperature of 40 oC and a relative
humidity of 95 oC for 22 hours.
After that, the specimens complying with salt mist treatment were subjected to
humid sulphurous atmosphere treatment. The cabinet is filled with demineralized water.
The specimens are placed in position and the cabinet is closed. The sulfur dioxide
entrains into the cabinet through the inlet pipe. The test machine is programmed to
raise the temperature in the cabinet at 40 oC gradually in a period of one hour and a
half.
The test duration is 7 cycles. Each cycle lasted 24 hours and consisted by 8
hours in the cabinet and 16 hours in the ambient atmosphere at a temperature of
24 oC and relative humidity 58%.
The electrical resistance of all 3 specimens was measured again, over a length
of 100 mm, after the environmental tests.

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 Test Test conditions

Salt solution: • 95 parts by weight demineralized water

• 5 parts by weight sodium chloride (NaCl)
• The sodium chloride used was of high-quality containing
when dry, not more than 0.1% Sodium iodide and not
more than 0.3% of total impurities.
Ph value of the
Salt mist solution: 7, at a temperature of 21oC.

Severity of the
test (2): • Three salt mist spray periods duration two (2) hours
• Three Storage periods in humid chamber for 22 hours

Chamber volume: 358dm3

Demineralized water: 2.38 dm3
Demineralized water conductivity: <500Μs/m
Humid
Sulfur dioxide: 0.24 dm3
sulphurous
Chamber temp. During test: 40oC
atmosphere
Angle of inclination of specimens during test: 15o
Exposed surface of the specimens: <0.6m2

3.1.2 TESTING EQUIPMENT – MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION

Testing equipment Calibration Company / Certificate of

used calibration number
Salt mist and Humid sulphurous atmosphere Analytical
chamber: Votsch Industrietechnik Instruments /
Type VSC 450 S/N 59566119900010 14101832_1
pH meter: GRISON PH25 Metrology /
S/N 705067 PCL-32 394
Precision scale: Kern 572-57 Metrology /
S/N W082005 PCL-ΕΣΥΔ-6910
CLIMATIC CHAMBER CDR-CHRISAGIS Analytical
MODEL ENV/500/DG/HDH Instruments /
S/N 0508-131550 14101832_2

3.2 ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY

3.2.1 TEST PROCEDURE

Three specimens 1.0 m long, 177d, 177e, 177f, were used to measure the
electrical resistivity.

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 The electrical resistance measured over 0.5 m (±1 mm) distance and then the
reading was corrected to 20oC using the appropriate correction factor. The electrical
resistivity was calculated found using the following formula:
𝑅×𝑎
𝜌 = (μΩm)
𝑙
Where: R= Resistance in (μΩ)
𝑎 = Cross sectional area in (m2)

𝑙 = Unit length in (m)

The dimensions of the conductor were measured at three equally distributed
points along one meter and the cross-sectional area was within a (  5%) tolerance (IEC
62561-2:2018 paragraph 5.2.5 page 16).

3.2.2 TESTING EQUIPMENT – MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION

Testing equipment Calibration Company / Certificate of

used calibration number

MEGGER Standards and Calibration Laboratory

Type DLRO 10Χ Megger Instruments Limited
S/N 080308/3961 U01549

Precision scale: Kern 572-57 Metrology /

S/N W082005 PCL-ΕΣΥΔ-6910
Testing equipment used
3.3 TENSILE STRENGTH
3.3.1 TEST PROCEDURE

The methodology used for the tensile strength [Rm] tests is complying with ISO
6892-1. Specimens 177d, 177e, 177f were tested un-machined as per D.1 of ISO 6892-
1:2009.
(IEC 62561-2:2018 paragraph 5.2.6/ page 17)
3.3.2 TESTING EQUIPMENT – MEASURING INSTRUMENTS DESCRIPTION

Testing equipment Calibration Company / Certificate of

used calibration number

EasyDur , AURA 30
MetroCal / M3-1202-014
REG. NBR 28727

Testing equipment used

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4 RESULTS AND PARAMETERS RECORDED
PASS/
Required passing Speci
Test Results of tests FAIL
criteria men
Status
The samples should fulfill the
requirements of Table 1 (for air Cross sectional area of the samples:
Requirements termination conductors, air 201.06 mm² ≥ 176 mm²

PASS
for termination rods, earth lead-in rods
dimensions – and down conductors) or -
Cross Table. Diameter: 16 mm ≥ 15 mm.
sectional area
Tables are presented at
APPENDIX B, page11 of the
report.

Following the test, the specimens had

177a

Salt mist
After the test, the specimens shall
satisfy the following criteria:
test
• Electrical resistance over a 100
mm length shall not exceed the
value measured before the tests by
more than 50%.
• The specimens shall be of
good visual appearance and have
no rough edges or burrs
throughout their length
Ηumid • The base metal of specimens
PASS
a good visual appearance. No
177b corrosion of parent metal,
deformation or change of dimensions
177c
of the specimens was observed.
Following to the test and after
removal of superficial corrosion
products the specimens had a good
appearance, no change of mass or
alterations or change in the
mechanical properties appeared.
The number of corrosion distribution
177a

PASS
that is, pits, cracks, blisters,
sulphurous shall not exhibit any visual according to ISO 10289:1999 was
177b
atmospher corrosive deterioration when within the rating 9 (0,1%).
e treatment inspected with normal or corrected 177c
vision without magnification. 100
Recorded Electrical resistance
mm from both ends of the values, over a distance of 100 mm,
specimens are excluded from Before and after the completion of
inspection. environmental tests, were not
different than 50%.
Rafter≤1.5×Rbefore.
The specimens are deemed to
177d The maximum electrical resistivity
Electrical
resistivity
have passed the test if they comply
177e
corrected at 20oC was lower than the PASS
with the requirements of table 4 maximum value stated in table 4 of
test (Appendix B) 177f the standard (0.018 μΩm).

The tensile strength was within the

The specimens are deemed to 177d
PASS

Tensile limits set by the standard (200 to 450

have passed the test if they comply
strength 177e N/mm²).
with the requirements of table 4
test (Appendix B) 177f (measurements taken are presented
in table A in Appendix B)
PASS

Markings made by moulding,

Marking pressing or engraving are not Markings made by
-- pressing/engraving.
test subjected to this test

Electro-
N/A

magnetic Products covered by this standard are, in normal use, passive in respect of
capability electromagnetic influences (emission and immunity)
(EMC)

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5 CONCLUSIONS

The tests were successful and the results are in the range of limits set by the standard.

NOTE: The following products are made from the same raw materials, have the same
properties and follow the same manufacture process, as tested CT10C:
• Copper Taper Air Rod, L=500 mm – CT50C.
• Copper Taper Air Rod, L=300 mm – CT30C.

6 APPENDIX A: TEST REPORT APPROVAL

The undersigned acknowledge they have reviewed the Test report 177 - Copper
Taper Air Rod – CT10C Test Report and agree with the approach it presents. Changes
to this Test Report will be coordinated with and approved by the undersigned or their
designated representatives.

Signature: Date: 25/03/2019

Print Name: Mr. Vasilios Pittas
Electrical Engineering
Technical University UEL London
Member of Technical Chamber of Greece
130530
Position: Technical Director

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7 APPENDIX B: TABLES – PHOTOGRAPHS

Requirements for dimensions, mechanical and electrical characteristics for copper

conductors, air-termination rods and earth electrodes:

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 Specimens 177a, 177b, 177c after Salt mist test

Specimens 177a, 177b, 177c after humid sulphurous atmosphere test

Electrical resistance measured over 100 mm length.

Electrical resistance Electrical resistance
Specimen before tests after tests Rafter≤1.5×Rbefore

(mΩ) (mΩ)
R177a 0.0090 0.0092 
R177b 0.0091 0.0095 
R177c 0.0088 0.0089 
Testing equipment used: MEGGER, Type DLRO 10Χ, S/N 080308/3961 Τ0 = 15.3 oC, T1 =12.6 oC.

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 Calculations for Electrical Resistivity
For the measured resistance of 𝒍 = 0.5 m corrected to 20 oC:
R20=RT2×[1+a (20-T2)]
where:
Room temperature at the time of the
T2: measurements:
12.6 oC
RT2 : resistance of 0.5 m at T2 temperature
temperature coefficient of resistance for the
a: material
0.004 (Copper)
α: Cross sectional area (α) is: α = π × r² = 201.06 mm²

Resistance (μΩ)
Resistance RT2 𝑹×𝒂
Specimen Corrected at 𝝆 = (μΩm)
(μΩ) 𝒍
20 oC

177d 42.1 43.3 0.017

177e 41.5 42.7 0.017
177f 41.8 43.0 0.017

Calculations for Tensile Strength

Cross sectional area (α) is: α = π × r² = 201.06 mm²

Specimen Ultimate tensile strength (N) Tensile strength (N/mm²)

177d 54404 271

177e 54467 271
177f 54493 271

Table A. – Results and parameters recorded after tensile strength

test.

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 TENSILE STRENGTH GRAPHS

Specimen 177d

Specimen 177e

Specimen 177f

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 Specimens before and after the tensile strength test

--- End of test report ---

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