Trusted since 1979, TAKO has become a reputable company that provides Lightning protection for industrial equipment. Over years, we have gained experiences of providing our customers the best solution that is designed to protect their businesses from lightning damage. In a country like Malaysia that has a lot of thunderstorms frequently, having a lightning protection system is essential for businesses. Especially for businesses that rely on sensitive and high value equipment. In this blog, we will show you how TAKO can help you to protect your industrial equipment and safeguard your business with our lightning protection system.
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Is Lightning Protection for Industrial Equipment Crucial?
Industrial today relies on complicated machines, control systems and industrial requirements to run operations. These assets are vulnerable under Malaysia changing weather, it might lead to financial losses, operational downtime, or even risk to workers life. A recent example of damage caused by lightning strike occurred at Bhadradri Thermal Power Plant in India. A lightning strike struck at the unit, causing the generation transformers to catch fire, and the 270 MW power plants immediately shut down. This incident shows the severe consequences that industries face when they don’t have protection against lightning.
Without proper protection, lightning strikes can result in:
- Physical damage to machinery and structures, potentially causing fires or explosions.
- Electrical surges that damage sensitive electronic components or entire control systems.
- Business interruptions due to operational downtime, resulting in lost productivity and revenue.
- Safety hazards that endanger workers and can lead to serious accidents or fatalities.
Considering these risks, it indeed goes without saying that facilities regarding on-site lightning protection must be implemented comprehensively so as to ensure the protection of industry infrastructures and continuity. This is where TAKO steps in by offering a total lightning protection solution tailored to meet various industries’ needs.
TAKO’s Expertise in Lightning Protection Systems
TAKO has been into the business of providing solutions related to lightning protection, dynamically catching up with the requirements of modern industries for more than four decades now. The services vary from site evaluation to designing, installation, and maintenance of lightning protection systems. Value-added solutions are designed to minimise the risks associated with lightning to industrial equipment.
1. Site Evaluation & Solution Design
This is one of the reasons site evaluation forms the core of TAKO’s services. TAKO identifies specific vulnerabilities in an industrial facility, depending on such variables as location, structural design, and types of equipment used. A TAKO-designed lightning protection solution-from concept through to detailed design-meets the facility needs precisely, along with compliance with local and international standards for optimal protection.
This tailored approach ensures that industries receive a comprehensive protection system that is precisely matched for the protection of their critical infrastructure.
2. Transient Overvoltage Protection
Along with the classic lightning protection, TAKO develops transient overvoltage protection. Power surges, usually accompanying the light of a stroke or other electrical interference, may lead to serious failures of sensitive industrial devices. Protection systems developed by TAKO will give modern protection to equipment from electrical surges and disruptions. This provides the necessary protection for critical control systems and continuity of operations.
Overvoltage protection solutions by TAKO are designed to be robust, long-lasting protection against electrical surges and hence have become an indispensable component of any industrial facility’s lightning defence strategy.
3. Lightning Arrester Supplies & Installation
TAKO has also been trusted when it comes to installing lightning arresters. These are devices designed to protect an electrical system from the high-voltage surges of lightning and prevent it from reaching critical equipment. TAKO’s team instals arresters at strategic spots around a facility to give maximum protection area.
Electrical industries within manufacturing industries, power, and telecommunications, that rely heavily on precision machinery without power outages, benefit much from TAKO’s lightning arrester solutions.
4. Grounding & Earthing
Proper earthing is the most critical aspect of any lightning protection system, thus allowing safe dissipation of electrical currents into the earth. TAKO offers specialized earthing solutions to ensure that the electrical surges are routed to the ground effectively. Most of the industrial equipment requires accurate electrical inputs in order to operate perfectly; any kind of imbalance due to the lightning strike will result in equipment failure. The earthing system of TAKO provides a safeguard to this sensitive machinery by shifting surplus energy away from them.
Proven Success in Industrial Lightning Protection
TAKO has been able to commission lightning protection systems for various industries all over Malaysia. The company had undertaken the installation of the lightning protection and earthing systems for Granite Premix Tower and Weighbridge System in Johor Bahru. This entailed a detailed risk analysis, the installation of lightning rods, and integration of sophisticated warning and earthing systems.
These projects indicate the capabilities of TAKO in designing and implementing large-scale protection systems for the high-stake industries. The protection provided by TAKO’s solutions stretches to more than just physical assets but to the safety of the employees and continuity of operations, which is extremely important for businesses operating on razor-thin margins or hazardous environments.
TAKO—Malaysia’s Trusted Partner for Industrial Lightning Protection
Since its inception in 1979, TAKO has been at the forefront in the protection of Malaysia’s industrial sector against the devastating forces of lightning. Its holistic solutions have made Tako a preferred partner with corporations across the nation. As industries move forward and utilise more complex equipment, the need for effective lightning protection becomes more essential.
To find out more about the services offered by TAKO, visit our website www.TakoLightningSystem.com or Whatsapp us now!
Why is lightning protection system important for industrial equipment?
These assets are vulnerable under Malaysia changing weather, it might lead to financial losses, operational downtime, or even risk to workers life. A recent example of damage caused by lightning strike occurred at Bhadradri Thermal Power Plant in India. A lightning strike struck at the unit, causing the generation transformers to catch fire, and the 270 MW power plants immediately shut down. This incident shows the severe consequences that industries face when they don’t have protection against lightning.
What kind of harm will lightning damage cause?
Physical damage, Electrical surges, Business interruptions, Safety hazards
What is the lightning protection total solution?
Site Evaluation & Solution Design, Transient Overvoltage Protection, Lightning Arrester Supplies & Installation, Grounding & Earthing
Disclaimer
The information contained in this blog is for informational and marketing purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Our focus is on providing comprehensive LPS total solution services. This service encompasses a wide range of solutions to design, install, and maintain a complete lightning protection system tailored to your specific needs. For any questions or to discuss your specific lightning protection needs, please contact us directly.
