The Cripe Lightning Rod Company, a predecessor company, was founded in the mid-1920's by Henry H. Cripe and his sons. The company manufactured, installed, and serviced lightning protection systems and began operations out of a barn located on the company's present facilities in Goshen, Indiana.
In 1934 during the Great Depression, son Earnest C. Cripe established Independent Protection Co., Inc. in Goshen, Indiana to manufacture and install lightning protection systems. Independent Protection Co. continues to be a leading manufacturer of structural lightning protection for industrial, commercial, residential, historical buildings and trees.
Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Cripe family are actively involved in the business. Rob Cripe, is currently Corporate President and CEO. Evan Cripe and Erica Menzie fill day-to-day duties in sales, operations and HR responsibilities.
Thank you for your interest in the Independent Protection Company and the lightning protection system products that IPC manufactures. Feel free to contact IPC for all of your lightning protection needs.
Aluminum Bases
Copper, Bronze, Brass Bases
Aluminum Cables
Flexible Bonding Cables
Strip Copper & Aluminum
Aluminum Bonding Plates & Straps
Aluminum Bus Terminals/Track Connectors
Aluminum Cross Run Clamps and Other Types
Aluminum Parallel Splicers and Connectors
Aluminum Straight Connectors
Aluminum T Splicers
Bi-Metallic
Copper Bonding Plates & Straps
Copper Bus Terminals/Track Connectors
Copper Cross Run Clamps and Other Types
Copper Parallel Splicers and Connectors
Copper Straight Connectors
Copper T Splicers
Fasteners
Pressed copper adhesive cable holder with three fold-over tabs to secure cable. Fastener has rolled edges to prevent cuts to mounting surfaces. For use on flat surfaces where fastener penetration is not an option. Size is 2-1/2" wide x 3-1/2" length. Wt. .08 lbs. each
Superior polycarbonate plastic adhesive cable holder. Part is 2-3/8" wide x 3-1/4" long. Part is extremely durable and has been fully tested and approved by UL including temperature and impact tests. Smooth ID for use with larger cables. Wt. .04 lbs. each.
Pressed aluminum adhesive cable holder with three fold-over tabs to secure cable. Fastener has rolled edges to prevent cuts to mounting surfaces. For use on flat surfaces where fastener penetration is not an option. Size is 2-1/2″ wide x3-1/2″ length. Wt. .04 lbs. each. Scott Test
Bolts, Nails, Screws, Nuts
Washers and Seals
Grounding Equipment
Cast bronze connector used in addition to ground rod clamp where a connection is needed to tap into a counterpoise or ground loop. One or two horizontal cables can be utilized and ground rod up to 3/4" diameter. The 28U U-bolt clamp is not to be used as a primary ground connection but rather for a secondary connection to a supplemental grounding system. Wt. .62 lbs. each.
Cast bronze receptacle with cable clamp and fastener for connecting one or two cables to ground rod. Lid is furnished with SS chain that secures top to receptacle. When ordering, specify ground rod diameter and threaded or plain ground rod. Wt. 2.72 lbs. each.
Cast bronze clamp and 12" Tite-Grip copper strap for bonding to pipes up to 2" diameter. Strap (IP49Y) is shaped around pipe. Casting is positioned within 1/8" of pipe and screw is tightened on flat part of casting. Screws on beveled edge are tightened to draw strap tight. Other length straps available upon request. Wt. 1.02 lbs. each
Cast bronze clamp and 18" Tite-Grip copper strap for bonding to pipes up to 4" diameter. Strap (IP-49Y) is shaped around pipe. Casting is positioned within 1/8" of pipe and screw is tightened on flat part of casting. Screws on beveled edge are tightened to draw strap tight. Other length straps available upon request. Wt. 1.21 lbs. each.
Cast bronze clamp and 32" Tite-Grip copper strap for bonding to pipes up to 8" diameter. Strap (IP-49Y) is shaped around pipe. Casting is positioned within 1/8" of pipe and screw is tightened on flat part of casting. Screws on beveled edge are tightened to draw strap tight. Other length straps available upon request. Wt. 1.70 lbs. each.
Cast bronze pipe clamp for cables through 2/0 providing 1-1/2" contact. Fits 1-1/2" — 2" iron pipes. Maximum 2-1/4" outer diameter. Lower casting may be inverted to fit smaller diameter pipes. Lower casting is tinned to prevent corrosion. Wt. 1.04 lbs. each.
Cast aluminum cable clamp for cables through 4/0 providing 1-1/2" contact. Fits 1-1/2" — 2" iron pipes. Maximum 2-1/4" outer diameter. Lower casting may be inverted to fit smaller diameter pipes. Lower casting is tinned bronze to prevent corrosion. Wt. .80 lbs. each.
Thru-Roof & Thru-Wall Assemblies & Components
Machined brass and cast aluminum assembly consists of aluminum IP-A597 cap, cable connector on top, IP-M597C brass bottom cable connector with set screws and 1/2" x 8" threaded stainless steel rod. Wt. .80 lbs. each. The PVC conduit and boot flashing are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not supplied by IPC as part of the assembly. Longer lengths of threaded rod are available upon request..
Cast bronze, machined brass and cast aluminum assembly consists of aluminum IP-A597 cap, cable connector on top, bronze IP-179A base plate, brass IP-M597C bottom cable connector with set screws and 1/2" x 8" threaded stainless steel rod. Wt. 1.30 lbs. each. The PVC conduit and boot flashing are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not supplied by IPC as part of the assembly. Longer lengths of threaded rod are available upon request..
Cast bronze and machined brass assembly consists of IP-597 cap, cable connector, IP-179A base plate, IP-M597C bottom cable connector with set screws and 1/2" x 8" threaded stainless steel rod. Wt. 1.60 lbs. each. The PVC conduit and boot flashing are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not supplied by IPC as part of the assembly. Longer lengths of threaded rod are available upon request.
Cast bronze, machined brass and cast aluminum assembly consists of aluminum IP-A597 cap, cable connector on top, bronze IP-179A base plate, brass IP-M597C bottom cable connector with set screws and 1/2" x 8" threaded stainless steel rod. Wt. 1.30 lbs. each. The PVC conduit and boot flashing are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not supplied by IPC as part of the assembly. Longer lengths of threaded rod are available upon request.
Machined brass and cast aluminum assembly consists of aluminum IP-A597 cap, cable connector on top, IP-M597C brass bottom cable connector with set screws and 1/2″ x 8″ threaded stainless steel rod. Wt. .80 lbs. each. The PVC conduit and boot flashing are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not supplied by IPC as part of the assembly. Longer lengths of threaded rod are available upon request.