Earth boss
Earth boss is designed for the function to provide an earth point on steel structure like steel vessels, tanks and other structures like skids platform. The Earth boss is either welded into place, Cast Ground Plate or Earth Plate. These Plates when used in concrete structures offer convenient ground system connection points.
Earth boss are manufactured from mild steel or stainless steel with stainless steel fittings like studs, nuts, flat washers and spring washers– the earth boss size, material type and design configuration can be designed to accept onshore or offshore project applications.
Stainless steel Earth boss manufactured for marine grade type SS316L can be produced for corrosive applications in offshore applications including wind turbine base foundations where sea water splash, submersion and general exposure would cause rusting and oxidisation of standard mild steel type bosses.