PBwel a leading supplier of Aluflex earthing leads for Substations, Transmissions, Distributions and Rail
PBwel is a leading expert in temporary and portable earthing equipment to Industrial and Utility customers worldwide. With our heritage spanning over 80 years, PBwel has established itself as the leading supplier of Aluflex Earthing leads for substations, transmissions, distributions, and rail.


PBwel Aluflex leads are suited for all operations and are available at any length required. The PBwel Aluflex lead is made of multi-stranded, commercially pure aluminium/ copper with an extruded pvc sheath to preserve the cable.
The PBwel Aluflex leads are also designed to meet technical specifications such as ENA 41/21. Aluflex leads are also available in blue and green, solid, opaque or semi-transparent coloured PVC sheaths.

Aluflex Earthing Leads for Substations

Aluflex Earthing Leads for Transmissions

Aluflex Earthing Leads for Distributions

Aluflex Earthing Leads for Rail
Substations
The range of Substation portable earthing equipment is suitable for temporary earthing within the range of conductors 66kV to 400kV. Designed to meet specified requirement of ENA technical specification 41/21, earth leads can also be provided from flexible multi-stranded copper 35, 70 and 95sqmm as an alternative leads.
Leads are also available in blue and green, solid, opaque or semi-transparent coloured pvc sheaths for special applications on request.
Customer Benefits
- Light and flexible
- Available in any lengths on request
- Fully tested and approved to ENA 41-21
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Transmission
PBwel range of Aluflex cables and leads are suitable for temporary earthing of Transmission line conductors within the range 132kV, 275kV and 400kV. PBwel Aluflex earthing leads are produced from multi-stranded, commercially pure aluminium wrapped with a layer of P.T.P. tape and covered with an extruded transparent pvc sheath.
Customer Benefits
- Aluminium is less expensive than copper
- Light and flexible
- Aluminium is less vulnerable to theft than copper
- Available in any lengths on request
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Distribution
PBwel can supply Aluflex leads in any length required, in a range of sizes including 50sqmm, 120sqmm and 150sqmm. Standard Distribution Line Earthing kits utilise 50sqmm and 120sqmm Aluflex leads. 120sqmm is used for the phase leads, and the down-lead is generally 50sqmm. If your requirements are for a higher Short Circuit Rating than standard, please contact us for a recommendation.
Customer Benefits
- Lightweight
- Available in any lengths on request
Rail
The PBwel range of equipment for use on the Rail track and the OHL network has been specifically designed with the UK rail industry and has a proven track record of many decades service. As well as supplying a standard range of approved equipment PBwel also can design new solutions for any rail portable earthing requirement.
These includes a range of Rail Shorting Bond, Rail Jumper Bonds and Rail Short Circuiting Straps.
Customer Benefits
- Lightweight
- Fully Approved
- Solid Construction
