Transmission & Distribution Cable
Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Guy & Messenger Wire
Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility structural support applications including guy strand and messenger wire installations. Designed to provide high tensile strength and mechanical reinforcement for pole stabilization and aerial cable support systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Shield Wire
Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and distributed grounding critical to the safe operation of transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
AWAC (AS/AC)
Aluminum Conductor, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced, Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead phase conductors where increased span length and mechanical strength are required. Commonly specified to improve conductor clearances and structural performance in transmission and distribution systems. Also utilized as neutral messengers for spacer cable systems and in certain ground or shield wire and self-supporting cable applications. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Bare Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Conductor
Solid (Single End), Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and grounding performance in transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for installations in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Also suitable for grounding systems, counterpoise applications, and formed wire applications such as dead-ends and related hardware assemblies. Availability of size, conductivity class, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Bare Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor
Solid (Single End), AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, 38 AWG – 0 AWG – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding electrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also may be available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering for select sizes.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 3 Strand, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 61 Strand & 19 Strand – Composite
Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Tinned Finish, 19 Strand & 61 Strand including 1 Green Jacketed Indicator Strand – Composite
Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure with an integrated indicator conductor for locating and identification. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ – Indicator product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand & 3 Strand – Composite
Used for guy wire (guy strand) and messenger wire (messenger strand) applications in utility, communications, and infrastructure installations where mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life are required. Suitable for applications requiring electrical continuity, bonding, or grounding compatibility where permitted by applicable codes and standards. Available from Copperweld®.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)/Bare Copper (Cu) Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conducters
Grade 40 Steel Core with Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding Conductor & Bare Copper Conductor – Composite
Used in overhead transmission and distribution systems where predictable electrical performance is required. These composite stranded conductors are applied in line and grounding configurations to evaluate resistance, inductive and capacitive reactance, geometric mean radius, and ampacity at 60 hertz. Commonly referenced for conductor selection, system modeling, and spacing analysis in utility and infrastructure applications. Available from Copperweld®.
Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor Photovoltaic (PV) Cable
Concentric Lay Stranded, AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Min. 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, XLPE Insulation, Direct Burial, 90° Wet or Dry, Sunlight Resistant, FV-1, Gasoline & Oil Resistant II, 2kV-Rated – Composite
Used as photovoltaic inter-panel, string, and homerun power conductors in solar power systems requiring voltage ratings up to 2,000V DC. Suitable for use in both grounded interconnection and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems, including PV source and output circuits exposed to outdoor environmental conditions Also available in red or white insulation/cover. Available from Copperweld® under the Sunray™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor High-Voltage Flexible Stinger Wire
Solid (Single End) or Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 1 Solid or 7 Strand, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Insulation/Cover with UV Protection – Composite
Used as riser wire for cutouts and pole-top transformers, providing connections between primary phase conductors and equipment bushings, and for use as covered ground wire in distribution circuits. Available from Copperweld® under the Stingray™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand, Camouflage Finish, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 19 Strand, PVC Cover, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Utility Steel Strand
Guy, Static & Messenger Wire, Galvanized or Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy Coated, 3 Strand, 7 Strand & 19 Strand – Steel
Commonly referred to as galvanized guy wire, it’s used for structural support and stabilization in electric utility and communications infrastructure including, pole guying, overhead static and ground wire applications, and messenger cable support. It provides high tensile strength and long-term corrosion resistance in outdoor environments. Galvanized (zinc-coated) strand is for reliable performance in standard utility installations, while zinc-5% aluminum alloy coated strand offers enhanced corrosion protection for coastal, industrial, and extended design-life applications. Designed to anchor and stabilize poles and towers, support aerial cable systems, and provide dependable grounding continuity where uninterrupted mechanical and electrical performance is required. Stocked primarily in extra high strength (EHS) grade. Other grades available upon request.
Grounding & Static Wire
Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Guy & Messenger Wire
Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility structural support applications including guy strand and messenger wire installations. Designed to provide high tensile strength and mechanical reinforcement for pole stabilization and aerial cable support systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Shield Wire
Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded, Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and distributed grounding critical to the safe operation of transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for use in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
AWAC (AS/AC)
Aluminum Conductor, Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced, Bare Overhead Concentric Lay Stranded Conductors – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead phase conductors where increased span length and mechanical strength are required. Commonly specified to improve conductor clearances and structural performance in transmission and distribution systems. Also utilized as neutral messengers for spacer cable systems and in certain ground or shield wire and self-supporting cable applications. Availability of strand construction, size, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Bare Aluminum-Clad Steel (ACS) Conductor
Solid (Single End), Hard-Drawn Round Steel Core with Bonded Extruded Aluminum Cladding – Composite
Used for transmission and utility applications including overhead shield wire (static wire) and overhead ground wire installations. Provides lightning protection and grounding performance in transmission and distribution systems. Commonly specified for installations in high-corrosion environments including industrial, coastal, and desert regions. Also suitable for grounding systems, counterpoise applications, and formed wire applications such as dead-ends and related hardware assemblies. Availability of size, conductivity class, and mechanical strength varies by specification.
Bare Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor
Solid (Single End), AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, 38 AWG – 0 AWG – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding electrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also may be available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering for select sizes.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camoflauge (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 3 Strand, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish or PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 61 Strand & 19 Strand – Composite
Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Tinned Finish, 19 Strand & 61 Strand including 1 Green Jacketed Indicator Strand – Composite
Used for substation grounding applications where grounding conductors must carry short-duration, high-magnitude current during fault or arc events without thermal or mechanical failure with an integrated indicator conductor for locating and identification. Commonly specified for substation ground grids designed in accordance with IEEE Std 80, which establishes conductor sizing based on the ability to withstand high fault current for a defined duration. The higher strand count provides increased flexibility and mechanical strength compared to solid copper conductors, supporting efficient installation and optimized ground grid design. Available from Copperweld® under the ArcAngel™ – Indicator product line.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor Type M Guy Strands
Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand & 3 Strand – Composite
Used for guy wire (guy strand) and messenger wire (messenger strand) applications in utility, communications, and infrastructure installations where mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and long service life are required. Suitable for applications requiring electrical continuity, bonding, or grounding compatibility where permitted by applicable codes and standards. Available from Copperweld®.
Bare Copper-Clad Steel (CCS)/Bare Copper (Cu) Composite Concentric Lay Stranded Conducters
Grade 40 Steel Core with Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding Conductor & Bare Copper Conductor – Composite
Used in overhead transmission and distribution systems where predictable electrical performance is required. These composite stranded conductors are applied in line and grounding configurations to evaluate resistance, inductive and capacitive reactance, geometric mean radius, and ampacity at 60 hertz. Commonly referenced for conductor selection, system modeling, and spacing analysis in utility and infrastructure applications. Available from Copperweld®.
Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) Conductor Photovoltaic (PV) Cable
Concentric Lay Stranded, AA 8000 Series Aluminum Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, Min. 10% Oxygen-Free Copper by Volume, XLPE Insulation, Direct Burial, 90° Wet or Dry, Sunlight Resistant, FV-1, Gasoline & Oil Resistant II, 2kV-Rated – Composite
Used as photovoltaic inter-panel, string, and homerun power conductors in solar power systems requiring voltage ratings up to 2,000V DC. Suitable for use in both grounded interconnection and ungrounded photovoltaic power systems, including PV source and output circuits exposed to outdoor environmental conditions Also available in red or white insulation/cover. Available from Copperweld® under the Sunray™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor High-Voltage Flexible Stinger Wire
Solid (Single End) or Concentric Lay Stranded, Grade 40 Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 1 Solid or 7 Strand, Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Insulation/Cover with UV Protection – Composite
Used as riser wire for cutouts and pole-top transformers, providing connections between primary phase conductors and equipment bushings, and for use as covered ground wire in distribution circuits. Available from Copperweld® under the Stingray™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with Camouflage Finish
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 7 Strand, Camouflage Finish, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a PVC covering. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover
Concentric Lay Stranded, Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 19 Strand, PVC Cover, 40% or 30% Conductivity, Annealed; Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding systems, counterpoise grounding, utility grounding, overhead static or shield wire applications, and associated bonding within grounding systems where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of strand construction, conductivity class, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld® under the Century™ product line.
Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Conductor with PVC Cover
Solid (Single End), Drawn Steel Alloy (DSA) Core, Metallurgically Bonded Copper Cladding, 39 AWG – 0 AWG, 40%, 30%, or 21% Conductivity, Hard-Drawn or Annealed, Low Carbon (LC), High Strength (HS), or Extra High Strength (EHS) Steel Core – Composite
Used for grounding and utility applications. Commonly specified for grounding elctrodes, counterpoise grounding systems, utility grounding and overhead static or shield wire applications where permitted by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Also available bare or with a camouflage (theft-deterrent) finish. Availability of conductivity class, temper, steel core strength, and finish varies by size and specification. Available from Copperweld®.
Utility Steel Strand
Guy, Static & Messenger Wire, Galvanized or Zinc-5% Aluminum Alloy Coated, 3 Strand, 7 Strand & 19 Strand – Steel
Commonly referred to as galvanized guy wire, it’s used for structural support and stabilization in electric utility and communications infrastructure including, pole guying, overhead static and ground wire applications, and messenger cable support. It provides high tensile strength and long-term corrosion resistance in outdoor environments. Galvanized (zinc-coated) strand is for reliable performance in standard utility installations, while zinc-5% aluminum alloy coated strand offers enhanced corrosion protection for coastal, industrial, and extended design-life applications. Designed to anchor and stabilize poles and towers, support aerial cable systems, and provide dependable grounding continuity where uninterrupted mechanical and electrical performance is required. Stocked primarily in extra high strength (EHS) grade. Other grades available upon request.