Dead Soft Annealed Copper Clad Steel Grounding Conductor (US)

Dead Soft Annealed (DSA) Copper Clad Steel (CCS) conductors are designed with a concentric lay and are stranded for enhanced flexibility. The CCS strands are made from a 40% conductivity grade, previously referred to as Grade 40A. The conductors feature a low-carbon steel core, making them easier to handle during installation. The lay direction of the outer layer is left-hand, with each successive layer being laid in the opposite direction. DSA CCS grounding conductors are manufactured in compliance with ASTM standards B910, B258, and B228, as applicable.

Features and Benefits 

Stranded DSA Copper-Clad Steel conductors are ideal for buried ground grid systems, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional copper conductors. These CCS conductors are used in various utility applications, including grounding for substations, generation plants, metal fences, and lightning protection systems for buildings and structures. Copper-clad steel is difficult to cut and, unlike copper conductors, has minimal scrap value, which helps reduce the risk of theft or vandalism.

Applications 

DSA Copper Clad Steel stranded conductors serve as substitutes for copper conductors in grounding applications and systems. The size and construction of the Copper Clad Steel conductor are typically chosen to match the approximate diameter of a copper conductor. However, it is important to note that the ampacity rating and the DC and AC resistance of the Copper Clad Steel conductor are not equivalent to those of copper conductors.