Copper-clad steel conductors drawn to ±1 µm.

We follow USCAR-2 crimp qualification, IATF 16949-aligned PPAP Level 3 documentation, and a 500-hour thermal cycle validation. Sample reels ship within 10 days for pilot-line testing.

CCS uses a steel core for tensile strength (600-1400 MPa) and theft deterrence, while copper-clad aluminium (CCA) uses an aluminium core for minimum weight. At 40% IACS the two conduct alike at radio frequencies, but CCS survives messenger spans, crimping and repeated flexing where CCA breaks. RAS Thermal produces both material systems and advises on the trade-off per application.

Telecom and CATV (coaxial center conductors, messenger strand), power utilities (substation grounding grids, overhead ground wire), automotive (engine and antenna harnesses), and industrial electronics (connector pins, jumper leads). OEMs in 10+ countries requalify us on 2-3 year audit cycles.

Because aluminium and steel cores let CCS deliver equivalent current-carrying capacity at lower metal cost and weight, large-diameter grounding and antenna runs use less conductor material. RAS Thermal draws CCS to the same diameters as copper, so existing tooling and termination methods carry over without re-engineering.

RAS Thermal produces four verified grades: 21% IACS (1200-1400 MPa) for overhead ground wire and lightning arrest, 30% IACS (900-1100 MPa) for substation grounding and CATV messenger, 40% IACS (700-900 MPa) for coaxial center conductor and CATV drop, and 55% IACS (600-800 MPa) for high-frequency RF and automotive harness. Tin, silver, nickel and enamel coatings (1-15 μm) are available across the 0.05-3.00 mm coated range.