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Lightning Protection Earthing Surge Protection
LIGHTNING PROTECTION AND EARTHING (Pty) LtdEST 1985
Since 1985
Years
www.sme.co.za
Construction Industry Development Board
HistoryAbout usSME has been operating as a specialist company, in the fields of lightning protection, electrical earthing and surge protection, in Pinetown since 1985. Over the past 30 years we have continued to grow the business through dynamic technical orientation and exceptional customer service, delivering complete protection solutions.
Based on the demand for our specialised service and recognized reputation of being service orientated, we have established regional branches in Richards Bay, Namibia and Johannesburg. We have furthermore successfully completed contracts throughout South Africa, as well as Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana, Swaziland and Namibia.
SME is one of South Africa’s leading service providers where all work undertaken complies rigidly with the relevant SABS/ISO 9001-2008 codes of practice.
This ensures a high level of quality work on projects which is subject to a technical audit by the SABS, to ensure that the client receives a system that complies in all aspects to the relevant standards.
As a direct result of the increased sophistication of electronic systems, found in even the smallest business, we offer the specialized services and products for the protection of structures, thereby safeguarding electronic equipment against dangerous power surges and transients.
Through the specialised services provided by SME, a safer work environment is also created. SME has always endeavored to ensure that the overall concept of total protection is achieved. We strive to provide a quality service that will ensure customer satisfaction, and to establish a professional and mutually beneficial long term relationship through the supplying of top quality protection. SME operates across a wide range of industries and offers extensive maintenance support through regular audits and a range of ancillary services, which compliments the core service of lightning protection and earthing.
Specialised Services
Anciliary Services
SME offers the following specialised services forLightning Protection, Earthing and Surge Protection
• Consulting & Design • Soil Resistivity Surveys • Earth Resistance Testing • Risk Assessments • Supply and Installations • Maintenance and
Compliance Support • Earth Grid Design
• Underground Services Detection
• Excavation Services • Earth Core Drilling
The Importance of Lightning Protection
There are no devices or methods capable of modifying the natural weather phenomena to the extent that they can prevent lightning discharges. Lightning flashes to, or nearby, structures (or lines connected to the structures) are hazardous to people, to the structures themselves, their contents and installations as well as the lines. This is why the application of lightning protection measures is essential.The need for protection, the economic benefits of installing protection measures and the selection of adequate protection measures should be determined in terms of risk management.
Applicable Standards
SANS 10313: 2012 Protection against lightning - Physical damage to structures and life hazard
SANS 10199: 2010 The design and installation of an earth electrode
SANS 62305: Edition 1 - 4
As SABS/ISO listed contractors, all comments and recommendations made, are based on the above standards, which conform, and are affiliated with, IEC codes of practice, applicable to all countries who are committed to International Standards in the industry.
29 Glenugie Road Pinetown Durban
Tel: (031) 701 7582 [email protected]
Pinetown
16 Gerhardus StreetStijdompark
Johannesburg
Tel: (011) 791 [email protected]
Johannesburg
10 Rattray StreetEmpangeni
KZN
Cell: Charlie 082 566 [email protected]
Richards Bay
JH De Waard StreetHouse no 2
Walvis Bay Namibia
Tel: (+264) 064 206 302Hans: (+264) 064 206 303
Namibia
Projects CompletedSME has provided lightning protection and earthing solutions across a variety of industries over the past 30 years.
To protect equipment and property and to provide a safe working environment is important for any business. Managing the risks involved with inadequate lightning protection and earthing is a continuous responsibility for a business.
Industries • Energy • Telecommunications • Residential • Infrastructure • Sugar • Solar and Green Energy • Petro-chemical • Mining • Airport • Bio-gas • Pulp • Manufacturing
We have developed key partnerships with our clients as we provide complete protective solutions from consultation and design to supply and installation. Furthermore SME has developed a unique maintenance support system for key clients.
SME has completed projects across the African continent in various industries and has become one of the leading recognised providers of quality protection in the field of lightning protection and earthing solutions.
SWE: South West Earthing
