Furse Earthing Products Achieve Full PADS Approval PA05/06530 from Network Rail

By Chris Dodds on 15th April, 2016

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PADS approval from Network Rail has now been achieved for Furse earthing products including conductors, earth electrodes, inspection pits, earth bars, conductor clips and clamps. These earthing products provide reassured safety solutions for track signalling and infrastructure - reducing the risk of signal failure and unexpected delays. 

“The rigerous and detailed PADS approval process was completed for the Furse range of earthing products and solutions for rail signalling power supply installation in accorance with NR/L2/SIGELP/27418 issue 1. Our earthing products form part of the ABB solutions we offer into the rail and transportation sector, alongside our technical support and comprehensive training“ said Nigel Babb, ABB Rail Sector Manager. 

Furse (a member of the ABB Group) provides world leading Earthing, Lightning and Electronic Systems Protection solutions. From innovative designed and manufactured products, through to risk assessment and systems design advice (Furse provide a total solution for earthing & lightning protection).

ABB is a leading global technology company in power and automation that enables utility, industry, and transport & infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in roughly 100 countries and employs about 135,000 people. 

T&D supply Furse earthing and lightning protection systems consisting of copper earth bars, earthing tapes, conductors, clamps and ancillaries.

 

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