Description Encore Wire's soft-drawn bare wire is available in sizes 14 AWG through 1000 KCMIL. Soft-drawn bare wire is used in overhead electrical and distribution systems for grounding electrical systems, and where high-conductivity and flexibility are required for equipment, circuit. APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES: Solid and stranded (classes AA and A) bare copper are suitable for overhead transmission and distribution applications.
Stranded conductor of greater flexibility (classes B and C) are suitable for uninsulated hook up, jumpers, and grounds in electrical construction. Soft Drawn copper is unilay construction. When selecting copper wire for electrical or industrial use, one of the key considerations is whether to use hard drawn or soft drawn copper.
While both are made from high-purity copper, their mechanical properties and applications differ significantly due to the way they're processed. Conductor: Hard-drawn, Medium Hard-drawn or soft bare copper, Solid or Classes A or B stranding, per ASTM B1, B2, B3 and B8. Sizes: Solid-14 AWG to 2 AWG.
Class A: 4 AWG to 1000 kcmil. Class B: 6 AWG to 2000 kcmil. Conclusion In conclusion, the main difference between hard-drawn and soft-drawn steel wire lies in their manufacturing processes, properties, and applications.
Hard-drawn steel wire is produced through a cold drawing process, resulting in a wire with high strength, low ductility, and good resistance to wear and fatigue. Order 2 AWG soft drawn solid bare copper wire, cut to your desired length. Ideal for grounding and electrical projects with high conductivity.
2 AWG Solid Bare Copper Wire, Soft Drawn, sold by the foot and cut to length with no cut charges. Bare copper wire is typically used for grounding purposes. APPLICATIONS SOFT-DRAWN BARE COPPER conductors are used in overhead electrical transmission; distribution systems for grounding and bonding of electrical systems; and where high.
Use in overhead electrical transmission and distribution, for grounding electrical systems where high conductivity is required. Suitable for numerous other applications. Soft drawn annealed bare copper conductor, solid or stranded.
Solid and stranded bare copper conductors are available (soft annealed copper) and sizes 14 AWG to 4/0). Electrolytic Tough Pitch (ETP) copper feed stock is used to draw solid conductors (and B3). Solid and stranded conductors (per ASTM B8 or ASTM B787 are available in stock or customer specified packaging.
The highest conductivity.