Application · Power & Energy
Grounding, lightning protection, and substation cable
Utility and substation contractors specify CCS 21% and 30% for grounding grids where copper theft, tensile strength, and long-term corrosion resistance are all critical.
How It Works
From spec sheet to production release
01
Design review
IEEE 80 fault-current sizing check with our engineering team.
02
Sample & bend test
Verify installation feasibility on your bending equipment.
03
Certified delivery
IEC 62561-2 test reports issued per shipment.
Key Benefits
Benefit
Theft-deterrent
Low copper content per meter reduces scrap value.
Benefit
IEEE 80 compliant
Sized for typical 1-second fault currents.
Benefit
40-year service life
Verified corrosion performance in wet soil.
Benefit
High tensile
Steel core resists installation and settlement stress.
EEAT · Failure Analysis Case Study
Case: 500 kV substation retrofit
During a substation retrofit, CladCore CCS 21% ground conductors were substituted for solid copper. Total installed cost dropped 34%, and copper theft incidents in the first 18 months went to zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — CladCore publishes fusing tables for CCS 21% and 30% at standard fault durations. Contact us for the current revision.
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