Copper-Clad Steel Stranded Wire
CCS stranded conductors combine copper-clad steel wires in a specified strand construction.
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Construction and specification
- Material
- Copper Clad Steel (Cu/Fe)
- Product form
- Stranded 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 strand count, individual wire diameter, overall diameter, lay, tensile requirement and conductivity grade. For grounding, include fault duty, joints, installation conditions and the corrosion environment. Confirm the applicable conductor standard and test plan.
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 Stranded Wire?
Raytron CCS stranded wire achieves tensile strength of 850-1300 MPa depending on the copper-to-steel ratio and strand count. This is approximately 2.5× the tensile strength of pure copper stranded wire (~250 MPa), making CCS stranded wire ideal for overhead ground wires and grounding systems subject to ice loading and wind stress.
Can CCS Stranded Wire replace solid copper ground rods?
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.