About Us

THOR SYSTEMS is built on a foundation of the highest standards of excellence and exceptional quality.

Our focus on superior product and company performance is evident in everything we do. Through manufacturing acumen, premier customer service and with a talented and dedicated staff, we will redefine the concept of surge protection using advanced applied technologies and innovative features designed to enhance our products as well as anticipate the needs of our customers.

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Vision
Our vision is to:

  • Provide high-performance, quality-built products to the Surge Lightning Protection industry
  • Be the preferred provider, constantly exceeding the capabilities of our strongest competitors
  • Redefine value in our marketplace

Innovation
To provide state-of-the-art products, we will:

  • Be dedicated to continual research and development to fuel new products tailored to meet the most demanding power quality applications
  • Focus significant effort to integrate high-performance product design with advanced quality manufacturing principles

Leadership
Our idea of leadership is:

  • Setting high standards in product performance and quality, embracing the necessity of change and delivering results
  • Positioning ourselves closer to our customers, providing superior products and services which are consistently delivered with dedication
Commitment
Our core traits and strengths are to:

  • Set bold and competitive goals and deliver results with urgency and dedication
  • Guarantee success by our commitment to excellence
  • Assure quality products utilizing the principles of Six Sigma

People
In order for a company to thrive, we believe:

  • The commitment and outstanding work of our employees drive our company’s success
  • Training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth are imperative
  • Senior management is focused on ensuring we have the “best of the best” through a defined recruiting process and continuous training

Values
With our values system in place:

  • We take responsibility for our actions and are passionate about exceeding expectations
  • We are dedicated to high performance, quality products, effective business models and the discipline to continuously improve

Symbolism

THOR SYSTEMS’ logo was conceived to project and convey the culture and philosophy of our corporation. Named after the god of thunder in Norse mythology, Thor was the wielder of lightning bolts and one of the most powerful gods. Our logo, an icon for performance and quality in the surge suppressor industry, incorporates the following symbols »

Design Philosophy

The fundamental philosophy used in the development of THOR SYSTEMS’ products is a hybrid surge protection design comprised of high power Silicon Avalanche Diodes (SADs), Thermally Protected Metal Oxide Varistors (TpMOVs), and Filter Capacitors.


Thermally Protected, Metal Oxide Varistor (TpMOV)

  • ANSI/UL 1449 4th Edition, Type 1 Component
  • Fail-Safe Design
  • 50kA 8x20us Rated
  • Visual Fail indicator as well as a normally open micro-switch
  • Applied L-N, L-G & N-G

EMI / RFI Filter Capacitors

  • X2 SMPS EMI Suppression Capacitors
  • 1uf, 305Vac Rated
  • Applied L-N &/or L-G

TVS Diodes / Silicone Avalanche Diodes (SADs)

  • UL 497B Recognized
  • Provide Faster Response Time
  • 1.5kW or 15kW Sizes