Solar Grounding Lug Earthing Kits for Solar Panel |Aisinee
Designed to securely bond a bare copper grounding wire to a metal solar panel frame or aluminum mounting rail. Its primary function is to safely direct electrical faults and lightning surges into the earth, preventing hazardous shocks and protecting system equipment.
Design Features
** Corrosion Resistance: Typically constructed from nickel-plated extruded aluminum; outfitted with robust SUS304 stainless steel bolts, washers, and nuts.
** Lay-In Wire Slot: Features a side-entry or top-entry open slot allowing installers to "lay in" a continuous copper grounding wire. This eliminates the tedious process of threading wires through closed loops, saving field labor.
** Compatibility: works with Aisinee rail system for easy installation.
** Pre-Assembled Convenience: Commonly packaged as complete, pre-assembled kits with all necessary hardware included.
Specification
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Item No |
AS-EK-03 |
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Brand |
Aisinee |
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Country of Origin: |
China |
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Material |
Aluminum 6005-T5 |
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Surface Treatment |
Nickel plating |
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Color |
Silver |
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Usage |
PV system |
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Certificate |
ISO/CE/SGS/AS/NZS/JIS/ASCE7-10 |
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Service Life |
25 years |
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Guarantee Period |
20 years |
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Port of Loading: |
Xiamen Port, China |
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Payment terms: |
100% TT, L/C at sight |
Detail and Assembly Diagram
The grounding lug is an essential component for ensuring the safety and stability of your solar installation. This grounding lug allows for the proper grounding of your solar modules using a copper ground wire.
Open Slot Design: Feature a distinct open-slot entry that allows installers to simply "lay" a continuous copper wire into the lug. |
Lay the continuous bare copper grounding wire into the open slot of the lug body. |
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T-Bolts with Flange Nuts |
Hex Socket Bolts with Rail Nuts / Sliding Nuts |
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Rail compatible: requires an M8 bolt for easy rail mounting and provides a secure, adjustable, and long-lasting mounting solution.
Position and secure the grounding lug to the end of the mounting rail. |
Typically attach one grounding lug per rail or per continuous row of racking. |
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Packaging and Shipping
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Sales Unit |
Per meter/Per pcs |
Package Type |
·Inner packing: wrapping paper/film; ·Outer packing: wooden case |
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Lead Time : |
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Quantity(Sets) |
1-1000 |
1001-5000 |
5001-10000 |
>10000 |
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Working Days(UTC+8) |
1-7 |
7-10 |
10-15 |
Subject to negotiation |
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● Inner packing: poly bag + carton |
● Outer packing: plywood pallet |
FAQ
1. What is the main purpose of a solar grounding lug?
It creates a continuous electrical path from metal solar frames and racking rails down to the earth ground, protecting people and equipment from electrical faults or lightning.
2. What materials are they made of?
They are usually made from aluminum and stainless steel material designed to resist outdoor corrosion and weathering.
3. How do they attach to the rail?
They feature a specialized base or integrated sharp/slotted teeth that bite through the anodized aluminum coating on rails or frames to establish solid electrical contact.
4. What size wire do they typically accommodate?
Most residential solar grounding lugs accept bare solid or stranded copper wire ranging from 6 AWG to 12 AWG, with 6 AWG being standard for outdoor arrays.
5. Can they be reused?
Many standard stainless steel hardware-based lugs can be reused if undamaged, but manufacturer specifications should always be checked, as some clamping mechanisms warp during initial torque.