Frequently ask questions

General

Both systems are engineered for utility-grade performance. The Trolley Ground Kit meets ASTM F855 Grade 3 short-circuit requirements, IEEE 837 grounding component standards and aligns with NETA ATS 7.13 testing practices. ISO Kits are built from reinforced dielectric fiberglass panels designed to meet structural and performance requirements across utility applications.
A tensioned 19/9 copper-clad conductor is pulled across the gate frame and bonded to the uprights. A trolley ground connector with v-groove sheaves and conductive brushes remains in constant contact as the gate opens and closes. A braided stainless strap and grounding clamps then carry continuity back to the station grounding grid.
The kit includes 19/9 copper-clad wire as the standard grounding conductor, but utilities may choose their own wire. The system accepts conductors from 1/0 up to 300 kcmil, allowing compatibility with most utility grounding specifications.

Both kits retrofit easily to cantilever, slide, and roll gates, and integrate with standard 2” chain-link or other common fence systems —including VANQUISH systems. The Trolley Ground Kit can also be installed alongside gate operators by adjusting the support-post placement.
Trolley Ground Kits eliminate the common failure point of fixed conductors that fatigue or kink during gate movement — reducing electric-shock risk and ensuring the gate remains safely bonded during fault events. ISO Kits prevent dangerous potential transfer between energized and non-energized fence sections, enhancing worker safety and protecting adjacent property.
The Trolley Ground kit includes the trolley ground connector, mounting angles, tensioning hardware, 55’ of 19/9 copper-clad wire, stainless-steel double braided strap, grounding clamps, and a powder-coated support post with cap. ISO Kits arrive unitized with dielectric panels, posts, hardware, and for-construction drawings.