The grounding rod has been laboratory tested according to the EN 50164-2 standard. It is made of steel, which is electrogalvanized with a coating thickness of 254mm. The rod features threading on both ends, allowing it to be extended using a copper alloy extension connector.

• Environmental aging according to the ELOT EN 50164-2 standard:
• Salt mist atmosphere (3 days)
• Sulfur dioxide acidic atmosphere (7 days)
• Breaking tension (tensile strength): 600 - 770N/mm²
• Elastic/plastic deformation ratio: 0.80 – 0.95
• Electrical resistivity:
• Coating thickness: > 250μm