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Grounding System Technology

Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) for Lightning Protection: The Ultimate Guide

12/01/2026

For decades, the engineering consensus defaulted to solid copper for earthing systems. However, modern grid resiliency and the volatility of global metal markets have forced a re-evaluation of material physics. The emergence of High-Performance Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) is not merely a cost-saving measure; it is a superior response to the...

Technology

China’s Strategic Choice in Addressing the Copper Supply Crisis

31/12/2025

In 2022, global copper demand reached approximately 26 million metric tons (MMT), while producers only supplied about 22 MMT, creating a 4 MMT shortfall. Analysts warn this annual supply gap could expand to 8 MMT by 2034. Copper-Clad Steel (CCS), a bimetallic composite material, is emerging as a crucial technological...

Power Transmission Technology

7-Strand and 19-Strand Copper-Clad Steel Wires for Power Transmission Lines and Electrical Applications

28/12/2025

Copper-clad steel wire offers a unique combination of properties. Specifically, it bonds a conductive copper layer to a strong steel core. Consequently, this balance makes it a popular choice for power transmission and other electrical applications. Among various types, the 7-strand and 19-strand constructions are common, as each meets different...

Automotive Technology

New Choice Under the Copper-to-Aluminum Trend: How Copper-Clad Steel Wire Creates Exceptional Value for Automotive Wiring Harnesses

25/12/2025

Inside the technology startup park of Guangde Economic Development Zone, rolls of seemingly ordinary copper-clad steel wire are poised to spark a revolution in automotive wiring harness materials. While the substitution of aluminum for copper is a hot topic in the industry, another material is quietly breaking through technical barriers...

Power Transmission Technology

Copper-Clad Aluminum: The Optimal Choice for Modern Power Transmission

24/12/2025

In the rapidly advancing fields of electrical engineering and electronics, copper-clad aluminum (CCA) has solidified its position as a premier material. By strategically combining a copper outer layer with an aluminum core, this innovative composite delivers a superior balance of performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for a vast array of applications.

Grounding System Technology

Copper Clad Steel Wire: Essential Guide for Modern Grounding

23/12/2025

Copper Clad Steel (CCS) wire is a composite conductor material that combines a high-strength steel core with an outer layer of high-conductivity copper. This innovative design merges the mechanical robustness and cost-effectiveness of steel with the excellent electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of copper. Since its development, CCS wire has become a fundamental component in electrical grounding...

Automotive Technology

The Advantages of Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) Stranded Wire in Automotive Reversing Camera Wire Harnesses

20/12/2025

The modern automotive reversing camera is a key safety feature. It needs a robust connection to send video to the display. This connection depends on the wire harness. The conductor material choice is critical. More manufacturers now choose Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) stranded wire. It is the optimal solution for these...

Technology

Electrical Conductivity: Copper Clad Steel vs. Pure Copper

20/12/2025

A detailed analysis of bulk properties, high-frequency performance, and application-specific trade-offs in conductor selection.

High-Speed Rail Technology

Innovation and Performance Breakthrough of Copper-Clad Steel Composites in High-Speed Railway Systems

14/12/2025

In the high-speed railway sector, where material performance requirements are extreme, Copper-Clad Steel (CCS) composites have become a key solution to core challenges in grounding, catenary, and signal transmission systems, thanks to their unique “steel-core for strength, copper-layer for conductivity” structure.

Automotive Technology

Automotive Wire Conductor: Copper-Clad Steel Benefits

13/12/2025

Looking at the domestic steel industry for metal materials products, the output and downstream demand for special steel materials have increased significantly. However, the quality requirements for steel used in composite metal materials vary, especially for steel used in high-end metal composite wire drawing, which requires further innovation, research and...