A semipermanent graphite mold is used for making most cadweld connections. Welding material type erico cadweld plus mold family gt one shot ground rod diameter, nominal 34 ground rod diameter, actual 0. Cadweld, molds cable to ground, cadweld platt electric. The cadweld plus one shot produces a permanent exothermic connection to a ground rod that will not loosen, corrode or increase in resistance for the life of the installation. Cadweld starting material is included in the as supplied package in all cases, other than xl, and c adweld plus identified. Erico cadweld one shot, cable to ground rod gt1162g single use ceramic mold which eliminates the need for a graphite mold and handle clampframe produces a permanent connection. Erico cadweld one shot, cable to ground rod gt1162g.
The convenient singleuse package makes the connection to the ground rod without a mold or starting material. I have used the large clamping type of cadweld molds many times but this was the first time ever for the one. For 30 one shots, the cable does not fall into the standard cadweld sleeve range, so a separate line of parts would be needed. The erico cadweld plus one shot process 33 erico cadweld quality standards38. These pentair products are sold globally under a variety of marketleading brands. The cadweld exothermic process fuses the ccs conductors together to form a connection that will not. Improper installation, misuse, misapplication or other failure to completely follow ericos instructions and warnings may cause product malfunction, property damage, serious bodily injury and death.
The fine powder in mine was loose in the container and i had to be careful to get it on top of the powder in the mold and a little on top out side of the one shot mold. Cadweld plus one shot produces a permanent exothermic connection for either cabletocable or cabletoground rod configurations. Extinguish with dry sand andor flood with large amounts of. For contractors and engineers, we put everything you need to know about cadweld in one.
The rebars chemistry and the location of the weld should be considered before making any welds. Results 1 10 of 36 erico cadweld one shot wire to ground rod clamps produce a non removable, permanent, exothermic connection to a ground rod. Cadweld welded electrical connections united electrical. Everything required is included except the flint ignitor. The convenient singleuse package makes the connection without a mold or starting material. Erico cadweld one shot, cable to ground rod gt1162g single use ceramic mold which eliminates the need for a graphite mold and handle clampframe produces a permanent connection that will not loosen or corrode fits plain copperbonded, threaded copperbonded, fullsize galvanized and stainless steel ground rods nec compliant o. Not sold separately page 47 6 accidental release measures this product is not sold separately. Exothermic connection systems have long been referred to as cadweld. The original nvent erico cadweld exothermic welding system.
Adhering to the cadweld welding procedures will minimize risk of burns and fire caused by hot molten. Cadweld for contractors basics, selection, installation. Erico cadweld one shot, cable to ground rod gt1181gplus single use ceramic mold which eliminates the need for a graphite mold and handle clampframe produces a permanent connection that will not loosen or corrode fits plain copperbonded, threaded copperbonded, fullsize galvanized and stainless steel ground rods nec. See historical documents, photos, and learn about our cadweld innovations, many applications and the continuous improvement of the industry standard for exothermic welding systems. Exothermic welding manual cadweld techno protection. Erico cadweld one shot, cable to ground rod gt1181gplus. Cadweld one shots and cadweld plus one shots produce. The parameters and criteria outlined in this manual are based on tests performed by erico, and on our years of experience using cadweld. Since 30 is not as commonly used in ground systems as 20 and 40, there is less demand from the field for the 30 one shot. Cadweld molds for cable to ground rod welded electrical connection.
The mold controls the direction and speed of the molten cadweld weld metal flow and its final shape. Welding material type erico cadweld plus mold family gt one shot ground rod diameter, nominal 58 ground rod diameter, actual 0. The graphite used in a cadweld mold is a high temperature type that lasts for an average of 50 or more cadweld. Copperclad steel ccs conductors are composed of a steel core with a. Cadweld plus one shot produces a permanent exothermic connection to a ground rod that will not loosen, corrode or increase in resistance for the life of the installation. The erico cadweld process 2 the erico cadweldplus process 11 the erico cadweld exolon process 19 the erico cadweldone shot process 28 the erico cadweld plus one shot process 33 erico cadweld quality standards38. A convenient, singleuse ceramic mold eliminates the need for a mold and handle clamps andor frame. Material safety data sheet cadweld starting material. The cadweld mold part number gives, in code, the complete information of the mold. The nvent erico cadweld one shot is ideal for making permanent reliable. Firefighting measures extinguishing media extinguishing media. Check out our online selection tool that makes it easy. The original exothermic welding system nvent erico cadweld. Thanks to the electronic cadweld plus control unit, welds can.
The nvent erico cadweld one shot is a convenient, singleuse ceramic mold and welding material connection package. Lugs, sleeves, packing material listed on the page with the mold as required. Features a single use ceramic mold which eliminates the need for a mold and frame. Chances are you only need one of the most common mold configurations. Cadweld molds for cable to ground rod welded electrical. Welding material type erico cadweld plus mold family gr one shot ground rod diameter, nominal 34 ground rod diameter, actual 0.
Erico cadweld one shot wire to ground rod clamps produce a nonremovable, permanent, exothermic connection to a ground rod that will not loosen, corrode or increase in resistance for the. Other cable to ground rod connections 17 united electrical distributors. The cadweld oneshot case is a ceramic disposable body. The nvent erico cadweld one shot is a convenient, singleuse ceramic mold and welding material connection package designed primarily to connect small conductors to each other or to a ground rod. Cadweld has the answers to all of your grounding needs.