 Communications/Antenna Tower Construction
The corrosion resistance, high tensile strength and light weight of Alumoweld wire and strand and Type M® guy wire make them ideally suited for the construction and anchoring of antennas; especially those located where challenging terrain, weather, and atmospheric conditions demand a long-lasting alternative to galvanized or aluminized steel.
For long service life and reliable performance, choose Alumoweld.
Alumoweld's aluminum cladding - ten percent of the wire radius - provides a high degree of corrosion resistance, resulting in longer service life and reduced maintenance. The dense, uniform aluminum cladding (originating from a high-purity aluminum powder) also provides good electrical conductivity. The ten-percent thickness demonstrates the quality of the Alumoweld compared to other coated materials, which typically specify coatings in weight per unit area. When installed in corrosive environments, Alumoweld provides corrosion resistance comparable to EC grade aluminum wires, at a fraction of the cost.
Excellent Conductivity
Alumoweld provides one-third the conductivity of an aluminum conductor of equal size, and several times the conductance of steel.
The protective aluminum cladding of Alumoweld wire and strand maintains the conductor's electrical characteristics throughout the life of the line, while the electrical characteristics of steel wires with other protective coatings often deteriorate over time. Such protection maintains conductivity and enhances overall performance. In addition, each Alumoweld wire is tested for resistivity during manufacture, a practice not generally used for steel. This ensures known electrical properties in Alumoweld products.
When Alumoweld is combined with aluminum wires in composite conductors, a wide range of strength and conductance characteristics is possible.
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