Copper-Clad Steel Construction
Combines steel mechanical strength with a copper surface for selected grounding, signal or support applications.
CCS – Copper Clad Steel Strand
Copper-clad steel strand for applications requiring mechanical strength and copper surface conductivity.
CCS combines the strength of steel with a copper-clad surface, supporting grounding, bonding, messenger and selected utility applications where both strength and conductivity are reviewed.
Product Overview
CCS is a copper-clad steel strand product designed for projects that require the mechanical strength of steel and the electrical surface characteristics of copper. It should be specified by application duty, conductivity requirement and mechanical strength rather than by name only.
Applications
- grounding and bonding applications
- messenger and support strand routes
- signal, communication or utility support applications where specified
- projects comparing copper, copper-clad steel and galvanized steel strand options
Construction
Steel wire or strand with copper cladding. Final copper cladding type, conductivity requirement, wire diameter, stranding and breaking strength should be reviewed according to the project specification.
Standards
- Copper-clad steel wire/strand requirements by project specification
- ASTM route where specified by the buyer
Main Features
Strength and Conductivity Balance
Used when the project needs better mechanical strength than pure copper with a controlled conductive layer.
Specification-Driven Supply
For CCS - Copper Clad Steel Strand, copper thickness, conductivity class, wire diameter and stranding should be confirmed before quotation.
Comparison Table
| Product / Route | Main Use | Selection Guidance |
| CCS | Copper surface plus steel strength | Grounding, bonding and selected utility support applications. |
| ACS | Aluminum-clad steel surface | Overhead line support or shield applications with aluminum-clad surface requirement. |
| GSW | Galvanized steel strand | General guying and mechanical support without copper surface requirement. |
Product Selection Guide
Standard & Size Route
Confirm whether the project uses IEC, ASTM, BS, DIN, GB, AS or NFC conductor tables before selecting size.
Electrical Requirement
Compare nominal area, DC resistance and current requirement against the line design and utility specification.
Mechanical Loading
Check rated strength, span length, sag requirement and wind/ice conditions before confirming conductor family.
Alternative Conductors
For higher tension or corrosion performance, compare AAC, AAAC, ACSR, ACAR, AACSR or ACSR/AW as applicable.
Technical Data Overview
| Size Designation | Area (mm²) | No. of Wires | Conductor Dia. (mm) | Weight (kg/km) | Max. DC Resistance at 20°C (Ω/km) |
| 19 No. 5 | 318.71 | 19 | 23.11 | 2660.8 | 0.1442 |
| 19 No. 6 | 252.71 | 19 | 20.57 | 2110.2 | 0.1818 |
| 19 No. 7 | 200.45 | 19 | 18.31 | 1674.2 | 0.2294 |
| 19 No. 8 | 158.97 | 19 | 16.31 | 1327.4 | 0.2890 |
| 19 No. 9 | 126.06 | 19 | 14.53 | 1052.6 | 0.3645 |
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