Copper-Clad Steel Flat Wire
CCS flat wire has a steel core and copper cladding, specified for combined mechanical and electrical requirements.
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Construction and specification
- Material
- Copper Clad Steel (Cu/Fe)
- Product form
- Flat wire
- Dimensions
- Specify dimensions and tolerances on the drawing; confirm the available production range for this construction
- Electrical specification
- Specify the steel core, conductivity grade and resistance test conditions
Confirm the grade, condition, drawing tolerances and inspection methods for the requested batch. A listed construction does not establish stock or approval for substitution.
Provide width, thickness, corner geometry, steel grade, copper-layer requirement, tensile target and conductivity. For grounding or overhead designs, include installation loads, joint details and corrosion conditions.
Send the drawing, quantity, required inspection documents and delivery requirements to confirm availability and a quotation.
Specifications and Documentation
Identify the product form, standard and edition required by the drawing. A material standard does not establish approval for the finished assembly. Agree inspection methods, acceptance limits and required documents for the order.
Use the drawing and a material/form-specific purchase specification. Round-wire references do not qualify rolled strip, foil or flat wire. Confirm edition, methods and acceptance criteria.
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Product questions
What is the tensile strength of Copper Clad Steel Flat Wire?
Raytron CCS flat wire achieves tensile strength of 850-1300 MPa depending on the copper-to-steel ratio. This is approximately 3-4× the tensile strength of pure copper flat wire (~300 MPa), making CCS ideal for overhead ground wires, grounding systems, and applications subject to ice loading and wind stress.
Can CCS Flat Wire be used for grounding applications?
A stranded grounding conductor and a ground rod have different installation roles. Evaluate the grounding design, fault duty, connection and corrosion requirements; do not treat the forms as interchangeable.