STANDARD:ASTM B500 CAPACITY:2000ton/month The AW core, which consists of a thick layer of aluminum (approx. 10% of the nominal wire/radius) over steel, gives ACSS/AW conductors the advantages of standard ACSS along with the light weight and good conductivity of aluminum and the high tensile strength and ruggedness of steel. ACSS/AW can operate continuously at high temperatures (250°C) without damage, allowing for a significant increase in conductor current-carrying capacity. The cross-sections above illustrate some common stranding. 1.Light weight 2.Good conductivity 3.High tensile strength