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GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) Bare Conductor
GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) Bare Conductor
GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) Bare Conductor
GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) Bare Conductor

GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) Bare Conductor

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The GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire) manufactured by Zhongdong Cable is mainly used as a ground wire, earth wire, and mechanical support wire in overhead power transmission and distribution systems.

GWS is made from high-strength galvanized steel wires with a zinc coating that provides corrosion protection and improves outdoor durability. Compared with aluminium-based conductors, GWS offers excellent mechanical strength and is commonly installed above overhead transmission lines as a grounding conductor or used as a messenger/support wire in specific aerial cable systems.

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Quick Specs

Type

GWS (Galvanized Steel Wire)

Material

Galvanized steel

Construction

Stranded galvanized steel wires

Stranding

1 / 7 / 19 strands (according to requirements)

Surface

Zinccoated steel wire

Standard

IEC 61089 / ASTM A475 / BS EN 50189

Application

Ground wire, earth wire, messenger wire, overhead line support

Installation

Outdoor overhead networks

Construction
Applications
Standards
Technical Data
FAQ
Construction

Steel Wire:

High-strength steel wires provide excellent tensile strength and mechanical stability.

Galvanized Coating:

Zinc coating protects the steel core against corrosion and extends service life in outdoor environments.

Stranding:

Multiple steel wires are stranded together to achieve the required mechanical strength and flexibility.

Construction
Applications

GWS is mainly used where high mechanical strength and corrosion resistance are required.

Typical applications include:

Overhead transmission ground wire (earth wire)

Lightning protection conductor for power lines

Overhead line support and messenger wire

Distribution pole support systems

Aerial bundled cable support conductor

Railway electrification grounding systems

Telecommunication overhead support lines

Applications
Standards

IEC 61089

ASTM A 475

BS 183

AS 1222.1

GB/T 1179

Specifications

Code number

Section

Area

Number of wires

Diameter Wire

Diameter Conductor

Linear mass

Rated strength

DC resistance

mm

mm

kg/km

kN

W/km

mm2

 

 

 

 

 

4

27.1

7

2.22

6.66

213.3

39.3

7.1445

6.3

42.7

7

2.79

8.36

335.9

60.2

4.5362

10

67.8

7

3.51

10.53

533.2

93.5

2.8578

12.5

84.7

7

3.93

11.78

666.5

116.9

2.2862

16

108.4

7

4.44

13.32

853.1

199.7

1.7861

16

108.4

19

2.70

13.48

857.0

152.9

1.7944

25

169.4

19

3.37

16.85

1339.1

238.9

1.1484

40

271.1

19

4.26

21.31

2142.6

374.1

0.7177

40

271.1

37

3.05

21.38

2148.1

382.3

0.7196

63

427.0

37

3.83

26.83

3383.2

589.3

0.4569

FAQ
Q1
What is GWS conductor used for?
A1

GWS is mainly used as an overhead ground wire, earth wire, or mechanical support wire in transmission and distribution systems.

Q2
Can GWS be used as a power transmission conductor?
A2

No. Due to its low electrical conductivity, GWS is normally used for grounding or support applications rather than as a main phase conductor.

Q3
Why is galvanized steel used for GWS?
A3

The zinc coating improves corrosion resistance and helps maintain mechanical strength during long-term outdoor exposure.

Q4
Can GWS be used as a messenger conductor for ABC cable?
A4

Yes, in some aerial cable designs GWS can be used as a supporting messenger where high mechanical strength is required. However, AAAC messenger conductors are more common for ABC systems.

Q5
What factors should be considered when selecting GWS?
A5

Selection depends on required tensile strength, span length, corrosion 

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