IS/IEC 62305 & IS 3043 Compliant Systems · ARK Make
Lightning Protection System in Pune
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM · PUNE

Lightning Protection System in Pune

DFMHUB manufactures ARK Make lightning protection systems and delivers full design, installation and testing across Pune and greater Maharashtra — from Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC) to Bhosari.

PUNE, MAHARASHTRA

Why Pune projects need a city-specific design

Pune sees 50-65 thunderstorm days per year with intense pre-monsoon strikes. That strike density drives the IS/IEC 62305-2 risk calculation upward, and for Automotive & EV plants, engineering MIDC units, IT parks, heavy machinery plants the result is usually Lightning Protection Level I or II — a tighter mesh, more down conductors and fully coordinated surge protection.

Earthing is the other half of the problem. Ground around Pune is characterised by black cotton soil and basalt rock with seasonal shrinking and high dry resistivity (100-350 Ω·m), so we run a Wenner four-pin soil resistivity survey before design and select copper bonded, deep-bore or chemical electrodes accordingly, rather than defaulting to standard three-metre pits that dry out.

Our Pune team handles roof and facade installation on occupied buildings with permit-to-work and height-safety controls, then hands over fall-of-potential earth resistance readings for every electrode, continuity across every test link, as-built drawings and IEC 62561 material certificates for fire NOC, insurance and audit use.

Regular project work in the region covers Automotive & EV plants, engineering MIDC units, IT parks, heavy machinery plants, with material supply to EPC and electrical contractors across Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), Chakan, Talegaon, Ranjangaon, Hinjawadi, Hadapsar, Bhosari and emergency post-strike inspection typically attended within 24 to 48 hours.

Pune coverage

AREAS SERVED

Pimpri-Chinchwad (PCMC), Chakan, Talegaon, Ranjangaon, Hinjawadi, Hadapsar, Bhosari

SECTORS

Automotive & EV plants, engineering MIDC units, IT parks, heavy machinery plants

SOIL PROFILE

black cotton soil and basalt rock with seasonal shrinking and high dry resistivity (100-350 Ω·m)

STORM EXPOSURE

50-65 thunderstorm days per year with intense pre-monsoon strikes

SUPPLIED IN PUNE

ARK Make components delivered across Pune

Project quantities with test certificates, batch traceability and scheduled site delivery.

ARK Air Terminals (Franklin Rods)

CU / AL / SS 18-25 MM DIA
Solid copper, aluminium and stainless steel finials with machined multi-point tips, supplied in 0.5 m to 3 m lengths to IS/IEC 62305-3 rolling sphere design.

ARK Mesh Conductors & Tapes

25X3, 25X6, 32X6 MM
Annealed copper, tinned copper and aluminium tapes for mesh-method air termination and roof-level ring conductors, tested for 100% cross-section continuity.

ARK Down Conductors

CU TAPE / BARE CU / AL
Down conductors routed on shortest, straightest paths with defined bend radii, supplied with matched fixings for RCC, ACP, glass and metal facades.

ARK DC Tape Clips & Saddles

SS / CU / PVC-LINED
Facade and roof fixing clips at 1 m horizontal / 1.5 m vertical spacing, with non-staining stand-off options for architectural surfaces.

ARK Test Link / Inspection Joints

CU BIMETAL, IP65 ENCLOSURE
Disconnecting joints at 1.5-1.8 m above finished ground level for annual continuity and earth resistance testing without dismantling.

ARK Exothermic Weld Kits & Moulds

GRAPHITE MOULDS, 25-250 G
Molecular copper-to-copper and copper-to-rebar welds that carry full lightning current and never loosen or corrode at the joint.

Lightning Protection System in Pune — questions people ask

Who manufactures and installs lightning protection systems in Pune?

DFMHUB manufactures ARK Make systems and delivers turnkey design, installation, and testing across PCMC, Chakan, Ranjangaon, and Hinjawadi.

What does lightning protection cost for MIDC factories in Pune?

Pricing is based on structure height, roof area, and required LPL rating. Free site surveys and itemized BOMs are provided for all Pune MIDC projects.

Is lightning protection mandatory for factories in Pune?

Yes, MIDC building bylaws, DISH factory inspectorate rules, and NBC 2016 Part 8 require compliant LPS with annual inspection certificates.

How does black cotton soil in Pune affect earthing?

Black cotton soil shrinks in summer, causing standard pits to dry out. We install deep-driven copper bonded rods with chemical enhancement compound to maintain stable resistance.

What is Pune's lightning exposure level?

50-65 thunderstorm days per year, requiring LPL I or II rolling sphere mesh protection for automotive and electronics manufacturing.

What is the installation timeline for Pune industrial units?

5 to 10 days for IT parks in Hinjawadi; 2 to 4 weeks for large automotive plants in Chakan or Ranjangaon.

Do you provide test documentation for MIDC & Fire NOCs in Pune?

Yes, full fall-of-potential test reports, continuity logs, as-built drawings, and IEC 62561 material test certificates.

Which industrial zones in Pune are covered?

All Pune MIDC zones: Chakan, Talegaon, Ranjangaon, Bhosari, PCMC, Hinjawadi, Hadapsar, and Pirangut.

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TALK TO AN ENGINEER

Send your drawings. Get a compliant system design back.

Share roof plans, structure height and soil data — our team returns a risk assessment summary, air termination or earthing layout, bill of materials and a fixed-price proposal.

  • Risk assessment to IS/IEC 62305-2
  • IEC 62561 type-tested ARK Make components
  • Installation, testing and documented handover

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