Bare Conductor ACSS, also known as Aluminum Conductor Steel Supported, stands as a stalwart solution for overhead distribution and transmission lines. With a design tailored for continuous operation at elevated temperatures reaching up to 250°C without compromising strength, ACSS outperforms its counterparts.

Its reduced sag under electrical loading, coupled with self-damping characteristics if pre-stretched during installation, ensures enhanced reliability.

Moreover, its final sags remain unaffected by long-term aluminum creep, making it an ideal choice for reconductoring applications necessitating increased current within existing tensions and clearances or new line applications aiming for structural optimization.

ACSS, a composite concentric-lay-stranded conductor, features a steel core enveloped by two or more layers of aluminum 1350-O wire.

The steel core shoulders the majority of the mechanical load, owing to the "O" temper aluminum. In contrast to ACSR, where both aluminum and steel contribute to support, ACSS primarily relies on the steel core for robust reinforcement.