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OBO Bettermann

Cable trays and ladders, earthing, lightning and surge protection, and junction boxes: the infrastructure that carries and protects every other product here.

OBO Bettermann is a German manufacturer of electrical installation infrastructure. Its range covers cable support systems (perforated cable trays, welded cable ladders and GR-Magic mesh trays), surge protection from the Type 1+2 LightningController down to Type 2 arresters for sub-distribution boards and solar inverters, external lightning protection including insulated isCon down conductors, earth rods and equipotential busbars, and IP67 junction boxes and cable glands. We supply the full OBO catalogue; if it is on their website, we can quote it.

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Certifications & credentials

  • Cable trays and mesh trays load tested to IEC 61537
  • Surge arresters tested to IEC/EN 61643-11
  • Earth rods meet IEC 62305 and EN 62561-2, lightning current tested
  • GR-Magic mesh trays approved for E30 to E90 maintenance of electrical function

What we stock from OBO Bettermann

OBO Bettermann range

OBO MKS cable tray, medium duty

MKS 610 FT

OBO MKS perforated cable tray, hot-dip galvanised

Medium-duty perforated steel cable tray for routing cables through commercial and industrial installations. Uses screwed connectors and has mounting perforations in its base.

Specifications for OBO MKS cable tray, medium duty
Side heights (MKS)60 mm
Widths (MKS 60 FT)100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 mm
Length / plate3000 mm / 1 mm
Permitted load, 100 mm wide1.5 kN/m at 1.5 m support spacing; 1.0 kN/m at 2.0 m; 0.5 kN/m at 2.5 m
FinishesHot-dip galvanised steel (FT)
IEC 61537 Type II load test
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO LCIS welded cable ladder

LCIS 610 3 FT

OBO LCIS welded cable ladder, hot-dip galvanised

Cable ladder with welded C30 profile rungs that open upwards for cable fastening. The rolled side rail reinforces the ladder and provides edge protection.

Specifications for OBO LCIS welded cable ladder
Side heights60 mm
Widths (LCIS 60)100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 mm
Lengths3 m
Rung spacing / rail300 mm / 1.5 mm
Permitted load, 100 mm wide2.8 kN/m at 1.5 m support spacing; 1.3 kN/m at 2.0 m; 0.6 kN/m at 3.0 m
FinishesHot-dip galvanised steel (FT)
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO GR-Magic mesh cable tray

GRM 55 50 FT

OBO GR-Magic welded wire mesh cable tray

Mesh cable tray for cable routing with an integrated connector. Lengths interlock without separate connection components.

Specifications for OBO GR-Magic mesh cable tray
Side heights55 mm
Widths (GRM 55 FT)50, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600 mm
Wire diameter3.9 mm at 50–200 mm wide; 4.8 mm at 200–600 mm wide
Permitted load, 50 mm wide0.35 kN/m at 1.0 m support spacing; 0.2 kN/m at 1.5 m
FinishesHot-dip galvanised steel (FT)
IEC 61537 Type II load test
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO LightningController MCF, Type 1+2 combination arrester

MCF75-NAR-TNC+FS

OBO LightningController MCF combination arrester for busbar mounting

Lightning current and surge protection in one device for the main panel of a building with external lightning protection, or where cables enter from outdoors. Mounts directly on a 40 mm busbar and keeps connected equipment at a protection level of 1.5 kV or less.

Specifications for OBO LightningController MCF, Type 1+2 combination arrester
TypeType 1+2 (Class I+II)
ModelsMCF75-NAR-TNC, with or without remote signalling
Lightning current, MCF7575 kA total (10/350 µs), three-pole
Protection level Up≤ 1.5 kV
Max. continuous voltage Uc255 V AC
Max. backup fuse315 A gL/gG
FeaturePotential-free changeover contact on +FS version
IEC 61643-11IEC 62305IEC 60364-5-53
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO V20 Type 2 surge arrester

V20-3+NPE-320

OBO V20 Type 2 surge arrester, 3+NPE

Modular Type 2 arrester for main and sub-distribution boards, with a cut-off unit and visual status display. FS versions include remote signalling.

Specifications for OBO V20 Type 2 surge arrester
TypeType 2 (Class II)
Discharge currentL-N: In 20 kA, Imax 40 kA (8/20 µs)
Protection level Up≤ 1.4 kV (320 V version, L-N)
Voltage versions Uc320 V (L-N); 255 V (N-PE)
Poles3+NPE
FeatureRemote signalling contact on FS versions; 5 year warranty
IEC 61643-11IEC 60364-4-44
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO V20 PV surge protection, DC

V20-C 3PHFS-1000

OBO V20 PV surge protection device for 1000 V DC

Surge arrester for the DC side of photovoltaic installations. Uses plug-in varistor modules with a cut-off unit and an error-resistant Y circuit, for arrays with or without a separate lightning protection system.

Specifications for OBO V20 PV surge protection, DC
TypeType 2 (Class II)
Max. DC voltage1000 V DC
Discharge currentIn 20 kA, Imax 40 kA per pole (8/20 µs)
Protection level< 4.0 kV
FeatureVisual status display; remote signalling on FS version
IEC 61643-11EN 50539-11
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO isCon insulated down conductor

isCon Pro+ 75 GR

OBO isCon insulated lightning down conductor

An insulated, high-voltage-resistant lightning conductor. It gives the separation distance IEC 62305 requires where the conductor cannot be kept far enough from the building's metal parts or electrical installations, such as beside rooftop solar or antennas.

Specifications for OBO isCon insulated down conductor
Equivalent separation distance0.75 m in air
Diameter / cross-section26 mm / 35 mm²
JacketHalogen-free EVA, double protective jacket
Supplied in25 m and 100 m rings
IEC 62305IEC 62561-1
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO OMEX earth rod, hot-dip galvanised

219 20 OMEX FT

OBO OMEX hot-dip galvanised earth rod

Hot-dip galvanised steel earth rods with a peg and bore for linking sections. A soft metal inlay in the bore improves electrical contact between the joined rods.

Specifications for OBO OMEX earth rod, hot-dip galvanised
Diameter20 mm
Lengths (20 mm)1500 and 2000 mm
Zinc coatingMinimum 60 µm
Short-circuit current7.9 kA (50 Hz, 1 s, ≤300 °C)
Lightning currentTested, H/100 kA
IEC 62305EN 62561-2
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO 1809 equipotential busbar

1809

OBO 1809 equipotential busbar with cover

The point where the earthing conductor, the lightning protection system, water pipes and structural steel all meet. Nickel-plated brass contact strip under a sealable, labellable cover.

Specifications for OBO 1809 equipotential busbar
Cable connections7 cables up to 25 mm² (fine-stranded to 16 mm²)
Earthing conductors1 round conductor 8–10 mm, plus 1 flat strip up to 30 mm or a second round conductor
Lightning current100 kA (10/350 µs)
Size188 × 52 × 44.5 mm
DIN VDE 0100-410/-540DIN VDE 0185-305
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

OBO X series junction boxes, IP67

X10 LGR

OBO X series IP67 junction box in light grey

Polycarbonate junction boxes for indoor and outdoor connections, with cut-to-size stepped membrane entries and a quick-lock, sealable cover. Halogen-free and UV resistant, for plant rooms, rooftops and wash-down areas.

Specifications for OBO X series junction boxes, IP67
ProtectionIP67, IK09
Internal sizes177 × 137 × 110 mm (X10)
Rated voltage750 V
Temperature range−25 °C to +65 °C
ColoursLight grey RAL 7035; graphite black; grey with transparent cover
EN 60670EN 60529EN 60695-2-11
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Specification from the manufacturer's product page, read 27 October 2026. Confirm current details when ordering.

The full OBO Bettermann range

We supply the complete OBO Bettermann catalogue, not only the families shown above. Find what you need on the manufacturer's website, send us the item numbers, and we will quote it.

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