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APPLICATIONS
Copper Clad steel wire (CCS) merges the electrical properties of copper with the mechanical strength of steel. It is often utilized for buried ground grid systems, overhead ground wires, and messenger wires. This combination results in resistance to mechanical damage during installation and protection from electrical fault conditions. Furthermore, due to its minimal scrap value and difficulty to cut with traditional wire and cable tools, CCS significantly reduces theft risk.

CONSTRUCTION
Dead Soft Annealed (DSA) Copper Clad steel conductors adopt a concentric lay-stranded construction. The CCS strands boast 40% conductivity and use a low carbon steel core, which offers greater flexibility to facilitate easier installation handling.

STANDARDS

• ASTM B193 - Standard Test Method for Resistivity of Electrical Conductor Materials
• ASTM B227 - Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copperclad Steel Wire
• ASTM B228 - Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copperclad Steel Conductors
• ASTM B258 - Standard Specification for Standard Nominal Diameters and Cross-Sectional Areas of AWG Sizes of Solid Round
• ASTM B910 - Standard Specification for Annealed Copperclad Steel Wire

Copper Clad steel wire pairs copper's electrical characteristics with steel's mechanical properties, making it ideal for various applications, including buried ground grid systems, overhead ground wire, and messenger wire. Its resistance to mechanical damage during installation and electrical damage in fault conditions, along with its low scrap value and difficulty to cut with traditional tools, makes it an efficient and secure choice. With its Dead Soft Annealed (DSA) construction, the concentric lay-stranded Copper Clad steel conductors provide a 40% conductivity grade and the flexibility needed for easier handling during installation.

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NOTES
Dimensions and weights are nominal values, and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances. The ampacity rating, as well as the DC and AC resistance of the Copper Clad steel wire conductor, does not match that of a copper conductor.

For the correct equivalent, please refer to 'Proper Product Sizing: Diameter Comparison for Copper Equivalent Fusing Current for Grounding Applications.'.

Is copper-clad steel a good material for wire antennas?
Some vendors offer steel wire plated with copper for making wire antennas, and Copperweld is a notable brand providing both copper-clad steel (CCS) and copper-clad aluminum (CCA). According to Copperweld, CCA is ideal for antenna applications such as large ground-based arrays and ham radios due to its suitability for most localized RF transmitters and use near radio towers to shield other structures from interference. However, the application of copper-clad aluminum is more prevalent in high-frequency coaxial applications, CATV distribution cables, and power cables because of its lightweight nature.

In contrast, copper-clad steel is typically used for grounding, connecting ground rods to metallic structures, creating meshes, substations, power installations, and lightning arrestors. It is worth noting that amateur radio suppliers often refer simply to "copper-clad wire" without specifying whether the core is steel or aluminum.

While steel alone is not considered optimal for antenna wire, the added copper cladding significantly improves its functionality in certain scenarios. For more detailed information visit our website for a titanium sheet for sale.