Aluminum Clad Steel (ACS) wire is a bimetallic product formed by metallurgically bonding a high-purity aluminum cladding to a high-strength steel core. This construction combines the electrical conductivity and corrosion resistance of aluminum with the tensile strength of steel.
This combination makes ACS wire suitable for a range of applications across the power and communication sectors:
Power Transmission and Distribution – Used as the reinforcing core in overhead transmission conductors, ACS wire offers higher conductivity and lower line losses than galvanized steel cores, contributing to improved grid efficiency.
Overhead Ground Wires – Applied in overhead ground wires for transmission line lightning protection, ACS wire provides the strength, conductivity, and corrosion resistance required for reliable performance.
Guy Wires and Anchor Systems – The corrosion-resistant, high-strength properties of aluminum clad steel strand make it applicable for guying and anchoring transmission towers, antenna masts, and communication structures.
Antenna and Telecommunication Infrastructure – Used in the construction and anchoring of antennas and telecommunication towers, ACS wire performs in challenging terrain and varied atmospheric conditions.
Specialized and Harsh Environments – ACS wire is applied in coastal regions, industrial zones, and saline environments where corrosion resistance is a factor. It is also used in optical ground wire for telecommunications, messenger wires, mooring ropes, and chain-link fencing.
