Lightning protection tower, commonly known as lightning protection tower or grounding tower, is an iron tower structure used to install lightning arresters or eliminators to protect buildings or other facilities from the hazards of lightning strikes. The design structure of lightning protection towers generally adopts a four legged angle steel tower structure, and different specifications of products can be customized according to the needs to adapt to the height and protection needs of different buildings. When selecting installation points, it is generally considered to use points that can be accessed by large lightning protection tower transport vehicles or large cranes. In this case, lightning protection poles, namely single tube upright structures, are generally selected. Only when transportation and installation conditions are not smooth enough, will the use of lightning protection tower structures with a larger footprint be considered.

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(The above is a 30 meter lightning protection tower produced by our company for offshore meteorological stations.)

The size of the angle steel for lightning protection towers will be customized according to the actual total height, meteorological conditions of the installation site, and requirements of the load-bearing equipment. This can ensure that the lightning protection tower can play an effective protective role in different environments. In addition, the design and installation of lightning protection towers also need to consider factors such as the impact of the surrounding environment and the occupied area of the lightning protection tower itself. Therefore, when selecting and installing lightning protection towers, it is necessary to fully consider the surrounding environmental conditions to ensure that the lightning protection tower can achieve the expected protective effect.

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(The above is a 40 meter lightning avoidance tower produced by a certain department in Wenchang, Hainan)

In addition to structural design and installation conditions, the material and anti-corrosion treatment of lightning protection towers are also very important. In terms of material selection, attention should be paid to the stability and durability of the tower body. Common materials include hot-dip galvanized angle steel, etc. In addition, lightning protection towers need to undergo anti-corrosion treatment, usually using methods such as hot-dip galvanizing, spraying or painting, to improve their corrosion resistance and extend their service life.

Overall, as an important lightning protection facility, lightning protection towers need to consider multiple factors in design, selection, and installation to ensure their effective protection under various meteorological conditions. In practical applications, it is necessary to make reasonable choices and designs based on specific situations, as well as strictly follow relevant standards and requirements for installation and maintenance, in order to ensure the safety of buildings and facilities.