About 30% of tank fire and explosion incidents are due to lightning damage

MAGS® – EFR Bypass Conductor Movable Arm Grounding System™

Lightning Master’s Patented Movable Arm Grounding System™ Helps Protect Tanks Against Lightning Strike Ignitions

The MAGS® (Movable Arm Grounding System™) by Lightning Master is a patented bypass conductor system for external floating roof tanks. It meets and exceeds the requirements of the American Petroleum Institute API 545, National Fire Protection Association NFPA 780, and IEC 62305 Standards, and UL Certified to ATEX Standards.

Simple, Reliable and Easy to Install

As a simple, reliable, gravity-powered system, it has been thoroughly wind tested in excess of 2,000,000 cycles without wear or failure.

MAGS® are easy to install, and has a worldwide track record of trouble-free installations. Unlike some other systems, MAGS® is certified for installation in a Classification 1, Division 1 area.

About EFR (External Floating Roof) Tanks

EFR tanks are particularly vulnerable to the effects of lightning because of the isolated floating roof. A direct strike to the roof can cause lightning current to arc from the roof to the shell. A nearby lightning strike can also cause a difference in potential between the floating roof and the tank shell. Proper installation of a bypass conductor can prevent ignition causing arcing.

“The system works. Our quantity of lightning strikes reduced significantly. About a year ago, we started construction on two new external floaters, and compared the rim array/RGA vs the dissipater/MAGs system. The dissipater/ MAGs system was cheaper, easier to install, and Operations was ready for a change because the RGAs require a lot of inspection and maintenance, and the rim array system is not robust.”
- Nate Werner, BORCO Blue and Yellow Expansion

Features:

High-quality technology – Meets API 545, NEPA 780, IEC 62305 standards and UL certified to ATEX standards and requirements for bypass conductors
Safe, UV and thermal protected insulated conductor for extreme climates
Low maintenance – Simple gravity powered design, no spring-loaded parts or retracting reels
High-quality, custom-designed components – 300 series stainless steel base and rim bracket with fiberglass arm
US-Manufactured by Lightning Master Corporation, Clearwater, Florida

Clients Served

International

Bahamas Oil Refining (Borco)/Buckeye
BP, Spain
Exxon Mobil France
Exxon Mobil Nigeria
HMT Uraguay
IMMT – Intl/Matrix Tank
Petro Ineos, Scotland
BP, Sullom Voe Terminal
BPCL, India
EnQuest Sullom Voe
Reliance Industries, India
IOCL, India
HMEL, India
GCPTL, India
Steible Engineering, France
SK Energy, Korea
CLH, Spain
ASESA, Spain

Domestic

Enable Midstream Partners LP
Enterprise Products Partners LP
Environmental Coating Services
Explore Enterprises of America LLC
Genesis Energy
Key West Pipeline
Pipeline & Terminal Mgt. Corp.
Marathon Oil
Philadelphia Energy Systems (PES)
Specialty Tank Services
Valero Energy Corporation
W & K Welding & Tank Erectors
Brazos Midstream
J.J. White Inc
Matrix NAC

About 30% of tank fire and explosion incidents are due to lightning damage

MAGS® – EFR Bypass Conductor Movable Arm Grounding System™

Lightning Master’s Patented Movable Arm Grounding System™ Helps Protect Tanks Against Lightning Strike Ignitions

Features:

Clients Served

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