Cathodic Protection of metallic structures (i.e., pipelines, tanks etc.) requires the necessity to electrically isolate the primary structure from contact with the electrical utilities grounding network.

Typical installation for the Rustrol® Lightning Gas Gap® is across an isolating flange assembly or monolithic isolating joint; no special mounting box is required, unless installation is within hazardous areas (i.e., Class I, Div. 1; Class II, Div. 1, 2).

• Rustrol® Lightning Gas Gap®, Encapsulated, Explosion Resistant, Model - GG-100TS – 100 kA rated light/moderate exposure, complete with 8” (203 mm) of connecting cable and flange mounting bracket for up to 1” (25.4 mm) dia. bolt.
• Rustrol® Lightning Gas Gap®, Encapsulated, Explosion Resistant, Model - GG-100TC – 100 kA rated moderate/extensive exposure, complete with 8” (203 mm) of connecting cable and flange mounting bracket for ANSI 600 flange.

Cathodic Protection of buried buried and submerged metallic structures, (i.e., pipelines/tanks etc) requires the necessity to electrically isolate the primary structure from contact with the grounding network.

Lightning being one of the most unpredictable and destructive forces in nature strikes the earth more than 90 million times a year. Electrically isolated structures, (i.e., pipelines) are potentially dangerous because they are prone to an electrical charge, resulting in equipment damage and creating a safety hazard to employees and the general public alike.

Millions of dollars are lost each year because of lightning damage. Protect your valued structures from lightning exposure with the ceramic sealed Rustrol® Lightning Gas Gap®.