Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire (CCS) | High-Strength Bimetallic Grounding Conductor

Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire (CCS stranded conductor) is a premium bimetallic conductor engineered for modern grounding, earthing, and lightning protection systems. It perfectly combines the excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of a continuous copper cladding with the superior tensile strength, rigidity, and cost-effectiveness of a high-quality steel core.

Manufactured by concentrically stranding multiple copper-clad steel wires, CCS delivers outstanding mechanical performance and reliable electrical conductivity in demanding outdoor and infrastructure applications — while offering significant cost savings and enhanced security compared to pure copper conductors.

The metallurgical bonding between the copper layer and steel core ensures the cladding will not peel, crack, or separate under mechanical stress, vibration, thermal cycling, or long-term environmental exposure, guaranteeing consistent performance over decades of service.

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Primary Applications

Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire is widely specified across critical infrastructure for:

• Lightning protection and grounding systems for communication towers, broadcast stations, 5G infrastructure, and high-frequency coaxial cable installations
• Earthing systems in electrified railways, high-speed rail, light metro, and subway networks
• Grounding wires for power transmission substations, petrochemical plants, airports, data centers, and renewable energy facilities
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection and safety earthing in industrial plants and network communication infrastructure

Its high tensile strength and flexibility make CCS ideal for both overhead (aerial) and buried installations, particularly where pure copper would be vulnerable to theft, excessive weight, or mechanical failure under wind/ice loading or long-span conditions.

Key Advantages of Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire

• High Mechanical Strength — Significantly higher tensile strength than pure copper wire of the same diameter, providing superior resistance to breakage, wind/ice loading, and mechanical stress during installation and service.
• Reduced Weight — Lighter than equivalent pure copper conductors, enabling longer spool lengths, easier handling, and reduced installation labor and equipment requirements.
• Substantial Cost Savings — Delivers 30–50% cost advantage over solid copper while maintaining the required conductivity and long-term performance for grounding and lightning protection.
• Anti-Theft Protection — Extremely low scrap/recovery value compared to pure copper dramatically reduces the risk of theft in exposed or remote installations — a critical consideration for infrastructure projects.
• Excellent Corrosion Resistance & Long Service Life — The continuous copper cladding provides reliable conductivity (30% or 40% IACS) and protects the steel core, ensuring dependable performance for 30+ years even in harsh outdoor, coastal, or industrially polluted environments.
• Superior Lightning & Fault Current Handling — The steel core offers high melting point and mechanical robustness, while the copper cladding efficiently dissipates heat and conducts surge currents safely to ground.

Compliance Standards

All Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire is manufactured in strict accordance with international specifications, including:

• ASTM B 228 (Copper-Clad Steel Wire for Electrical Conductors)
• ASTM B 229
• NRS 102 and other relevant national/international grounding standards

Technical Parameters (ASTM B 228)

The table below shows representative values for common 19-wire, 7-wire, and 3-wire configurations (40% and 30% IACS grades).

Representative Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire Specifications

Note: Custom configurations, higher strength grades (HS/EHS), and special packing options are available upon request. Breaking load values vary according to temper (30HS, 40HS, 30EHS, etc.).

Professional Packaging & Delivery

CCS stranded conductors are precision-wound onto sturdy wooden or metal reels with protective wrapping to prevent damage during transportation and storage. Custom packing solutions, including specific reel sizes, protective coverings, and labeling, are available to meet project or logistics requirements.

Why Choose Our Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire – Reliable Quality, Customized Service, Long-Term Partnership

• Optimized Performance for Critical Grounding — Combines the conductivity and corrosion resistance of copper with the strength and economy of steel, delivering reliable surge handling and long-term integrity.
• Cost-Effective & Theft-Resistant — Provides substantial material cost savings and dramatically lower theft risk compared to pure copper — increasingly important for exposed infrastructure.
• Proven Durability in Harsh Environments — Excellent performance in coastal, desert, and industrially polluted conditions common across the Saudi Kingdom and GCC region.
• Full Compliance & Traceability — Manufactured to ASTM B228 / B229 with strict quality control and complete material certification.
• Tailored Solutions for Saudi & GCC Infrastructure — Custom conductivity grades, stranding configurations, and packaging to meet the specific requirements of power, rail, telecom, and industrial projects under Vision 2030.
• Dedicated Technical Partnership — Full engineering support for grounding system design, conductor selection, and long-term supply reliability.

Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire (CCS) offers the ideal balance of electrical performance, mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and economic value for modern grounding and lightning protection systems.

Inquiry Now — Contact our technical team for detailed specifications, custom configurations, or technical support for your grounding and lightning protection projects in the Saudi and GCC markets. We respond within 48 hours.

Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire (CCS) – Reliable Cable

Copper Clad Steel Strand Wire (CCS) combines high tensile strength with reliable conductivity for grounding and lightning protection. Cost-effective, theft-resistant alternative to pure copper. Compliant with ASTM B228. Custom solutions for Saudi & GCC infrastructure projects. Inquiry Now.

Product SKU: 19/AWG5

Product Brand: RLB Machinery

Product Currency: USD

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