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| Copperweld: high Strength (HS) & Extra High Strength (EHS) |
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| High Strength (HS) and Extra High Strength (EHS) Copperweld® wire and strand combines the electrical characteristics of copper with the mechanical properties of high strength and extra high strength steel. This combination, often used as overhead ground wire and messenger wire, can resist mechanical damage during installation, as well as electrical damage during a fault condition. The heat process that bonds the thick copper to the exterior of the steel core ensures that the copper will not flake, crack, or peel when the wire is twisted, installed, or buried. |
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Applications:
Overhead Ground Wire
The reliable, uninterrupted transmission of electrical power is vital to the electric utility industry. Power lines carrying large blocks of power must be permanently protected from lightening. Copperweld HS and EHS wire and strand provide a means of obtaining this protection. The combination of conductivity, corrosion resistance and high strength are the foundation of this protection.
Guy Wire
Copperweld HS and EHS strand can be used as a corrosion resistant guying material for distribution and transmission lines. The thick cladding of copper on each wire protects the high strength steel core from rusting and subsequent loss of strength.
Messenger Wire
Copperweld HS and EHS wire and strand can be used as a messenger wire. Copperweld wire and strand provides the overhead support and electrification of a catenary system. High strength and conductivity make Copperweld wire and strand a good choice for this application.
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