KINGYEAR has successfully completed the production and inspection of a batch of 21% IACS Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Strand customized for a customer in Turkmenistan.
The product combines the mechanical strength of steel with the electrical conductivity of copper, making copper-clad steel strand a practical solution for grounding, lightning protection, railway earthing and other infrastructure applications.
Destination: Turkmenistan
Product: CCS Strand
Conductivity: 21% IACS
Status: Produced & Inspected
21% conductivity copper-clad steel strand is a stranded bimetallic conductor consisting of a steel core with a continuous copper cladding layer. The steel provides mechanical strength, while the copper layer provides electrical conductivity and helps protect the steel core.
The term 21% IACS refers to a nominal electrical conductivity level of approximately 21% of the conductivity reference represented by the International Annealed Copper Standard. The appropriate conductivity and conductor construction should always be selected according to the project's electrical and mechanical requirements.
CCS strand combines the advantages of two materials to meet electrical and mechanical requirements in demanding infrastructure projects.
The steel core provides mechanical strength while the copper cladding provides the conductive surface.
CCS uses a steel core instead of making the entire conductor from copper, which can be advantageous for large infrastructure projects.
The steel core helps provide tensile strength for applications where mechanical performance is important.
CCS strand can be considered for grounding, lightning protection, railway earthing, utility infrastructure and other applications.
Used in grounding systems where electrical performance and mechanical strength are both important.
Can be considered for conductive paths in lightning protection and grounding systems.
Suitable for evaluation in railway earthing systems according to project requirements.
Can be used in selected cathodic protection applications subject to system design.
A professional CCS strand quotation should include more than the price per kilogram. Buyers should confirm the following technical and commercial requirements before production.
| Item | What Buyers Should Confirm |
|---|---|
| Conductivity | 21% IACS or other required conductivity grade |
| Conductor Size | Overall diameter or required cross-sectional specification |
| Strand Construction | Number of wires, wire diameter and stranding configuration |
| Mechanical Performance | Tensile strength and other project-specific requirements |
| Testing | Electrical, mechanical, dimensional and surface inspection requirements |
| Standard | ASTM, IEC, EN, GB or project-specific specification |
Higher conductivity is not automatically the best choice. The correct CCS grade depends on electrical requirements, conductor dimensions, mechanical performance and the applicable project standard.
Suitable for applications where conductivity, mechanical strength and cost efficiency need to be balanced.
Provides a higher conductivity level when required by the electrical design.
Considered where a higher electrical conductivity specification is required.
Designed for applications requiring significantly higher electrical conductivity.
KINGYEAR successfully completed the production and quality inspection of a batch of 21% conductivity Copper-Clad Steel Strand for a customer in Turkmenistan.
The finished product was manufactured, inspected and prepared for shipment according to the customer's requirements.
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The product was manufactured according to the customer's required conductivity and application.
Production and quality inspection were completed before shipment.
21% IACS indicates a nominal electrical conductivity level of approximately 21% of the conductivity reference represented by the International Annealed Copper Standard.
Copper-clad steel products are used in grounding applications. However, the correct conductivity, diameter and construction must be selected according to the grounding design and applicable standards.
CCS wire is an individual copper-clad steel element. CCS strand consists of multiple CCS wires stranded together to form a larger conductor.
No. Copper-clad steel products are available in different conductivity grades. The appropriate grade should be selected based on the electrical and mechanical requirements of the application.
Provide the required conductivity, conductor size, strand construction, application, quantity, applicable standard, destination and required delivery date whenever possible.
Send us your conductivity, strand size, application, quantity and required standard. KINGYEAR can review your requirements and provide a suitable copper-clad steel strand solution.
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