Bare Copper Conductor (HDBC)
Hard drawn copper stranded wire is also called bare copper conductor cable, which is produced by high purity oxygen-free copper rod. The bare stranded copper cable is mainly used in the bearing cable of electrified railway overhead contact line, lightning protection ground horizontal grid, signal transmitting antenna, overhead transmission cable, distribution wire and building conductor. Compared with soft copper wire, it has the advantages of high tensile strength, small resistance, good conductivity and so on. It is often used in places with excellent electrical properties and high tension requirements.
Bare Copper Conductor (HDBC) Features
Application of Bare Copper Conductor
Power Transmission and Distribution
Bare copper conductors are used for both high-voltage transmission and lower-voltage distribution lines. However, due to its higher cost compared to aluminum, its use is more common in shorter spans or specific applications where high conductivity is paramount.
Grounding Systems
Bare copper is a common material for ground rods, which help dissipate electrical charges safely into the earth.
Electrical Connections
Bare copper is used for temporary or permanent electrical connections, such as jumpers between switchgear or transformers.