Lightning protection case study: Using subsidies to protect national treasures at the mountain summit from lightning.
From 4 lightning rods to 1 PDCE! Introducing a case where subsidies were utilized for implementation.
We would like to introduce a case where the Musashi Mitake Shrine, located at the summit of Mount Mitake, utilized subsidies to implement the "PDCE Lightning Ball." Due to the frequent thunderstorms in the area, lightning strikes on trees and equipment damage from induced lightning occur almost every year. Furthermore, in the fall of 2022, a significant lightning strike completely disabled the security and disaster prevention functions. Since the items we want to protect, including the treasure hall, are designed to fit within the protective area of the PDCE, we decided to replace the four lightning rods with one PDCE. We utilized subsidies from Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Ome City for the replacement of damaged equipment and the introduction of new facilities. The PDCE Lightning Ball, equipped with features that prevent lightning strikes, has already protected 4,100 installations nationwide, including those in the Self-Defense Forces, railways, factories, and outdoor sports facilities. [Case Summary] ■ Challenges - Frequent thunderstorms from summer to autumn - A significant lightning strike completely disabled security and disaster prevention functions ■ Results - Replaced four lightning rods with one PDCE - Equipment failures due to induced lightning still occur, but they are now manageable with repairs *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
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【Product Features】 ■ No power supply required as it uses charges induced from the ground ■ No maintenance costs such as replenishing salts ■ Made of durable stainless steel ■ Trusted Japanese product with a 10-year warranty *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.
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落雷抑制システムズ_ Lightning Suppression Systems.Co. 本社、関西支社
We are a company engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sales of lightning suppression devices. Our new type of lightning rod incorporates a function that makes it difficult for lightning to strike, contributing to the reduction of lightning damage. Our product, the PDCE lightning ball, which aims to prevent lightning strikes from the outset, has already been installed in 4,400 locations including the Self-Defense Forces, airports, railways, highways, broadcasting and communication facilities, chemical plants, ships, data centers, temples, outdoor sports facilities, schools, hospitals, condominiums, and single-family homes. - During the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, 85 units of our products were installed at 32 venues! - Out of 61 golf tournaments held domestically in 2024, 23 tournaments rented our products! - Introduced by 15 major private railway companies! All products are manufactured at the PDCE dedicated factory (Lightning Suppression Products Co., Ltd./Ibaraki Prefecture), which has obtained ISO 9001 JIS Q 9001 certification. We hold 120 intellectual properties mainly related to lightning strikes, both domestically and internationally. Toshio Matsumoto, founded the company in 2010. Specializing in lightning countermeasures for 15 years. While we cannot control the formation of thunderclouds, we can suppress lightning strikes to the ground!