Bulletin 55: Static Bonding/Grounding Equipment

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Cable reels

Gator Clamp

Super Clamp

Bonding/Grounding Plugs

Drive-away Grounding Socket

Bonding/Grounding Clips

Overwing Bonding/Grounding Assemblies

Stop Ball & Cable Stop

New Manual Reel

This is the simplest form of static bonding cable reel. Lightweight and durable. Adjustable tension. Horizontal or vertical mount. Right or left hand rewind.

See Bulletin 163

Ametek Cable Reel

The best reel we have ever found. No whipping, no tangles, positively controlled speed with three centrifugal speed brakes. Small, lightweight, and tough.

See Bulletin 54

Ametek Rota-Reel

The Rota-Reel static grounding reel offers a compact and lightweight solution for your grounding needs. Features include automatic retraction, pawl and ratchet locking mechanism, and weather-resistant red powder coat finish. Includes 50’ of uncoated 0.093” diameter galvanized steel cable and a 100 amp copper clip.

ML-700-50R

Static Bonding/Grounding Cable

We offer a wide range of grounding cable. Our cable is made with 7 x 7 galvanized steel or stainless steel wire. It is coated with a tough vinyl or even tougher compounded polyester coating. It is available in clear, high visibility orange, and kink-resistant bright yellow. It can be bought by the foot or on 1,000’ spools.

See Bulletin 98

The Gammon Gator Clamp

At Gammon Technical Products, we have sold grounding clamps and millions of feet of cable over the decades, but we have never made our own unique clamp – until now. The Gammon Gator is designed to surpass all previous clamp designs in every way. It is easier to use, inexpensive, and 100% made in the USA.

Aluminum magnesium alloy – light, durable, highly conductive, and corrosion resistant
Longer, more comfortable design is ergonomic and easy to use – yet light and inexpensive
All high-grade stainless/brass fasteners and spring – includes two cable connections and our unique strain-relief cable attachment design
Cycle tested to 100,000 cycles without measurable wear
Salt sprays and salt water erosion tested and passed to Mil Spec
Drag and run-over tested without breakage or failure
Less than 1/2 lb. (0.2kg) & 6” (15.25cm) long

GTP-9654
standard Gator clamp
NSN 5999-01-692-6284

GTP-9654-FP
Gator clamp with integral folding grounding plug

GTP-1101: The Super Clamp

Do not go through the “motions” of grounding. Be sure the aircraft and refueler are really bonded together. This tough clamp conforms to MIL-C-83413/7.

Torsion spring provides 30 lbs. jaw pressure on .500” diameter rod; 40 lbs. jaw pressure on .625” diameter rod.
When clamped on grounding post, less than 5 ohms resistance from posts to ends of handles.
Die cast aluminum alloy assures maximum strength and conductivity.
Length: 4.1 inches
Weight: 4 ounces

Bonding/Grounding Plug

Includes hex end cap to secure cable

GTP-1097S-1
passivated stainless steel

GTP-1097B
solid brass

GTP-9633-101 Drive-away Grounding Socket Kit

Save money – Less damage

Mount this stainless steel socket to your refueler vehicle with the included attachment kit and use a short grounding cable with a grounding plug on the fixed loading rack. If the driver pulls away without disconnecting – no problem! The flexible grounding socket mounts with a single screw and swings in line with the grounding cable. Eliminate the need for a grounding reel on the loading rack or using the grounding reel on the truck, resulting in the cable wrapped around the rear wheels. Used with bonding/grounding plug (not included).