Specialist company for lightning protection and earthing systems: planning, installation and testing to DIN EN 62305 since 1950.
Blitzableiterbau & Überwachung H. Klammer Inh. Volker Westphal e.K.
Kerpen-Sindorf (DE)New on Amplifa
About us
Blitzableiterbau & Überwachung H. Klammer Inh. Volker Westphal e.K. is a certified craft business from Kerpen-Sindorf that has been protecting private, commercial, industrial and public buildings against lightning strikes since 1950. Its range of services includes external and internal lightning protection systems, earthing systems (foundation earthing, ring earthing, deep earthing) as well as maintenance, testing, individual consulting and planning. Work is carried out as Lightning Protection Systems (LPS) in accordance with DIN 18014 and DIN EN 62305 (VDE 0185-305). Materials used are galvanized strip and round steel, hot-dip galvanized steel, stainless steel 1.4571 (V4A) and bare or tinned copper cables from 50 mm² cross-section; deep earthing rods are driven up to 9 meters into the ground using a vibratory hammer. Founded in 1950 by Herbert Klammer in Cologne, the company has been run by Volker Westphal in its third generation since 2004 and is registered at the Cologne local court (HRA 18053).
- Site
- Kerpen
- Processes
- External lightning protection system, Internal lightning protection system, Earthing systems (LPS to DIN 18014, DIN EN 62305 VDE 0185-305), Foundation earthing (functional equipotential bonding conductor), Ring earthing (earthing type B), Deep earthing (earthing type A), Maintenance and testing of lightning protection systems, Individual consulting and planning of lightning protection systems
- Materials
- Galvanized strip steel (min. 30 mm x 3.5 mm), Galvanized round steel (min. 10 mm), Stainless steel (material no. 1.4571 / V4a), Copper cables (bare or tinned, multi-strand, min. 50 mm²), Hot-dip galvanized steel, NYY cables, Stainless steel 1.4571, Galvanized strip steel (from 30 × 3.5 mm)
- Certificates
- Certified lightning protection specialist company
- Founded
- 1950
- Industries
- Private, Commercial, Industrial, Public buildings
- 01
Individual consulting and planning
- 02
Installation of earthing system
- 03
External lightning protection system
- 04
Internal lightning protection system
- 05
Maintenance and testing
- 06
Documentation
Materials & Processes
Stainless steel 1.4571
Used for connection lugs outside the concrete as well as ring earthing (strip and round material) due to its corrosion resistance.
Hot-dip galvanized steel
Used as deep earthing material for rods up to approx. 9 m driving length.
Galvanized strip steel (from 30 × 3.5 mm)
Material for foundation earthing to DIN 18014.
Galvanized round steel (from 10 mm)
Alternative to strip steel for foundation earthing.
Copper cables (bare or tinned, from 50 mm²)
Multi-strand cables for ring earthing and equipotential bonding connections.
NYY cables
Earthing cables for connection lugs and fixed earthing points outside the concrete.
Locations
Kerpen-Sindorf
DEHeadquarters, planning, installation and testing
- Materials
- Galvanized/hot-dip galvanized steel, stainless steel 1.4571, copper
- Vibratory hammer for deep earthing rods (20/25 mm, approx. 9 m driving length)
Services
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External lightning protection systemInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Internal lightning protection systemInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Earthing systems (LPS to DIN 18014, DIN EN 62305 VDE 0185-305)Installation | – | – | – | – | galvanized strip steel, galvanized round steel, stainless steel 1.4571 (V4a), copper cables, hot-dip galvanized steel |
| Foundation earthing (functional equipotential bonding conductor)Installation | – | – | – | – | galvanized strip steel at least 30 mm x 3.5 mm, galvanized round steel at least 10 mm, stainless steel 1.4571 |
| Ring earthing (earthing type B)Installation | – | – | – | – | V4a strip material at least 30 mm x 3.5 mm, V4a round material at least 10 mm, copper cables (bare or tinned), minimum cross-section 50 mm² |
| Deep earthing (earthing type A)Installation | – | 9.00 m (usual, longer possible) | – | – | stainless steel, e.g. 1.4571, hot-dip galvanized steel |
| Maintenance and testing of lightning protection systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Individual consulting and planning of lightning protection systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibratory hammer (for driving deep earthing rods) | – | – | Deep earthing, rods 20 mm / 25 mm diameter, approx. 9.00 m driving length | – | Kerpen |
Additional services
Quality & Standards
Earthing systems are installed in compliance with DIN 18014 and DIN EN 62305 (VDE 0185-305) exclusively by certified specialists, including documentation. The company is recognized as a certified specialist company for lightning protection.
| Evidence | Kerpen-Sindorf |
|---|---|
| Certified lightning protection specialist company |
Company History
- 1950
Founded by Herbert Klammer at Leostraße in Cologne on 01.01.1950; managed until 1974.
- 1974
Company taken over by Mr. Eberle as of 01.06.1974.
- 1980
Relocation to Cologne-Marsdorf.
- 1992
Relocation to the current location in Kerpen-Sindorf.
- 2004
Takeover by Volker Westphal on 01.04.2004; management in the third generation.