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SPLINE BALL IONIZER ( SBI)
Modular Lightning Prevention

The SBI from Lightning Eliminators is a modular lightning prevention component used to supplement Dissipation Array installations, and as the first line of defense for structures that require lightweight protection with a low wind profile.
Like our Dissipation Array System ( DAS) the SBI is based on over 25 years of research & development and utilizes similar technology to reduce the risk of
direct lightning strikes at the protected site.

HYBRID PROTECTION
The patented SBI is a hybrid lightning protection concept engineered to provide multiple layers of protection for critical applications. In its primary mode, the SBI lowers the risk of direct strikes by utilizing a phenomenon known
as charge transfer, where a well-grounded point exchanges ions between the air and earth. This
ionizing capability helps keep the local electric field
below lightning potential, making the protected site
less likely to experience direct strikes.
Under intense storm conditions, the SBI functions
as a highly effective air terminal, safely collecting
any strikes it cannot prevent. In contrast to wire
brush devices that are often left ineffective after a
single strike, the SBI continues to reduce the risk
of subsequent strikes.
The SBI’ s unique design and geometry also enable
it to collect an incoming strike from virtually any
direction, creating a larger area of protection than
standard air terminals.

The SBI Advantage :

• Prevents most lightning strikes
• Minimizes damage potential
• Stainless steel construction
• Easy installation
The SBI is a building block toward complete
lightning protection when used for basic risk
reduction, or when used with DAS as part of an
integrated solution.