Advantages

Advantages

Marconite® is a granulated conductive medium designed to replace the conventional aggregate in concrete and thereby provide a permanent medium with good electrical conductivity and strength.

  • Low resistivity, especially when compared to Bentonite
  • Does not rely on moisture to conduct electricity
  • No seasonal variation – does not rely on water to conduct, does not shrink
  • Does not require maintenance
  • Chemically inert and non-polluting – non-corrosive to steel and copper, it does not attack cement structures. Its PH is within the neutral range
  • Environmentally safe – it does not dissolve or dissipate like other chemical enhancers such as caustic soda, salt and acid based products
  • Easy to use – forms a concrete like material that can be poured as a slurry and in some situations, used dry
  • Acts as a theft deterrent
  • High strength – can be used as part of the building structure and achieve strengths of grade 25 concrete
  • Synthetic material manufactured specifically for earthing applications

Manufacturing Excellence since 1999

Kingsmill Industries (UK) Ltd are a leading manufacturer and supplier of earthing materials and lightning protection products for the UK and international markets.

Special Guest Blog by Maria Lopez from PSR Pararrayos, Spain

PSR Pararrayos located in Spain develops, manufactures and distributes products against lightning and have done since 1976.

Kingsmill – Supplying the Rail Industry with Earthing Materials since 1999

Kingsmill are a registered and qualified RISQS company and are proud to have been supplying into the rail industry since 1999.

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