Copper Clad Aluminum Conductor (Wire) (CCA, CCAW) is a conductor produced by coating Copper (Cu) by using different techniques on Aluminum (Al) wire conductors of certain diameters and thus the conductivity level is made more efficient than aluminum conductors.

Copper Clad Aluminum wire gets its name from the way of manufacture and is commonly known as CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum) or CCAW (Copper Clad Aluminum Wire). The coating thickness varies depending on the coating method and demand.

Since the large density of the conductor is aluminum, it is much lighter than copper conductors of the same cross section. For this reason, it is very easy to transport and apply and does not create unnecessary burden on the structure.

Use of CCA Conductors in Lightning Protection Systems;

It can be used as an alternative to solid copper and / or aluminum conductors in projects related to CCA, CCAW Conductors, Lightning Protection Systems.

CCA, CCAW Conductors are highly conductive conductors covered with a different technique. Since it is an aluminum-dense conductor, it is a conductor that is easy to use in the field and easy to process.

CCA, CCAW Conductors are widely used and preferred in many countries in Turkey and abroad due to their price advantage, lightness and not causing environmental pollution.

In Lightning Protection Systems, it is recommended to use as Down Conductor System (Roof Covering Conductor) up to the Test Terminal.

CCA, CCAW Conductor Specifications: The characteristics and compliance standards of the conductor are given below.

According to this;

► Weight: 0.160 kg / m
► Diameter: 8 mm (50 mm2)
► Coating: Minimum 70 micron copper
► Certification: 100 kA Short Circuit Test Report
► Compliance Standards: TS EN 62305 Lightning Protection Standard (European Standard and TSE Standard), TS EN 62561 Connection Components (Europe Standard and TSE Standard), NFC 17-102 / 2011 (French Standard)

CCA, CCAW Conductor Usage Advantages: The advantages of the conductor over other conductors used in the lightning protection system are given below.

Accordingly, the advantages;

► Lightweight: It is 1/3 lighter than solid copper conductor. For this reason, it can be processed more easily during the application phase and gives less load to the structure / facility.
► Easy to Work: Thanks to its soft structure, it is processed easier and faster than a solid copper conductor.
► Long Life: Atmospheric corrosion is prevented by the copper coating conductor on the outer surface.
► Economic: It is much more economical than solid copper conductor.

CCA Wire ensures more efficient consumption of copper mines in our world and does not cause environmental pollution in the production process. It is ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY with this feature.

Tests and Documentation:

Liva Copper Clad Aluminum Conductor (Wire) (CCA, CCAW) have been tested and certified in independent laboratories within the scope of the company vision of LIVA GROUP.
Accordingly, it can be used in all lightning protection systems projects in accordance with National / International Standards.