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SA’s Trusted Experts in Lightning Protection, Conductors & Surge Arrestors

We design and install conventional Franklin rods and ESE systems, then bond and earth them correctly to SANS 10313 / IEC 62305. You’ll get drawings, BoQ, measured test results and a compliance certificate—accepted by insurers across South Africa.

Lightning Conductors, Masts & Rods Installation

Protect your property with SABS-approved lightning conductors and masts.

We manufacture and install high-performance lightning rods, conductors, and masts for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings across South Africa. Ensure compliance and protection with SA Lightning’s trusted solutions.

Lightning Protection System Testing & Certification

Professional lightning protection testing and compliance assessments.

We inspect, test, and certify existing earthing and lightning protection systems, ensuring full compliance with South African standards (SANS & IEC). Peace of mind through accurate assessments.

Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Protection

Cutting-edge ESE lightning rods for wide-area protection.

SA Lightning supplies and installs Early Streamer Emission systems that offer extended coverage and fast response. Ideal for industrial, commercial, and open-area protection.

Lightning Arresters & Surge Protection Devices (SPDs)

Shield your electrical systems from lightning-induced surges.

Our surge protection and lightning arrestors prevent damage to equipment by safely diverting lightning strikes. Trusted solutions for homes, solar systems, and commercial sites.

Copper & Aluminium Strip Conductors

Durable strip conductors for safe lightning current dissipation.

We supply and install copper and aluminium strip conductors for grounding and bonding. Essential components in earthing and lightning protection systems across South Africa.

Expert Lightning Protection Design & Consultation

Custom system designs tailored to your property and risk profile.

Our engineers assess site-specific risks to design optimal lightning and surge protection systems. We consult for schools, mines, factories, farms, and more.

Solar System Lightning Protection

Specialist lightning protection for solar installations.

Protect your solar panels and inverters with our integrated lightning and surge protection systems, designed to guard against direct and indirect strikes.

Manufacturing & Supply of Lightning Protection Equipment

Locally manufactured lightning protection equipment at competitive prices.

We manufacture and supply lightning rods, conductor poles, ESE terminals, arrestors, and accessories — with fast turnaround and delivery across South Africa.

Early Streamer Emission

Early streamer emission (ESE) air terminals are especially effective for lightning protection of industrial sites, homes, administrative or public buildings, monuments and open-air sites such as sports grounds.

During a storm, when propagation field conditions are favorable, an Early streamer emission (ESE) air terminal will generate an upward leader. This upward leader from the tip propagates towards the downward leader from the cloud at an average speed of 1 m/µs.

This emission of an early streamer to a lightning event delivers a beneficial triggering time compared to a single rod air terminal exposed to the same conditions. The beneficial triggering time is determined as the average time gained at the moment of spark over, with efficiency confirmed by high-voltage laboratory testing.

Made in Austria The Austrian company SCHIRTEC AG is certified to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. The E.S.E. Lightning Conductor S-AS is in accordance to the NFC 17-102: 2011 and the UNE 21186: 2011 Standards. The product is made of stainless steel, which is confirmed by TÜV Austria. The discharge capacity of lightning is confirmed in the laboratory CTI Vienna

Installation ESE is simple and fast. The lightning arrester is installed on the top of the building and protects not only the building itself but also everything that is within the protective radius

E.S.E. Early Streamer Emission Lightning Conductors

S-AS

The ESE Lightning Conductor S-AS protects from a single point mid-sized buildings and houses

Specification – 30 µs
Material: stainless steel
Size: 55 x 12 cm
Weight: 2,8 kg
Protection Radius: 50 m
Installation Height: 4-5 mRp(m)

Rp(m Height	I	II	III	IV
2	19	22	25	28
4	38	44	51	57
5	48	55	63	71
8	49	56	65	73
10	49	57	66	75
20	50	59	71	81
30	50	60	73	85
60	50	60	75	90

h – Installation height
Rp (m) – Protection Radius
I |II | III | IV – Protection Level

S-DA

The E.S.E. Lightning Conductor S–DA protects from a single point medium and large objects and is suitable for mounting on towers, buildings, villas and large grounds.

Specification – 80 µs
Material: stainless steel
Size: 70 x 12 cm
Weight: 4.1 kg
Protection Radius: 80 m
Installation Height: 5-6 m

Rp (m) Height	I	II	III	IV
2	31	35	39	43
4	63	69	78	85
5	79	86	97	107
10	79	88	99	109
20	80	89	102	113
30	80	90	104	116
60	90	90	105	120