Continental Trading Corp. supplies secondary galvanized steel wire strand for ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced) power cables, sourced from North American producers at wholesale prices. ACSR galvanized steel core wire provides the structural strength for overhead transmission and distribution lines, while the surrounding aluminum conductors carry the electrical current.
Our secondary ACSR wire is hot dipped galvanized, high carbon, and high tensile — material that fell outside a specific customer order due to coating weight variation, tensile tolerance, or overproduction. Buyers include power cable manufacturers, utilities, and wire distributors who have flexibility in their incoming specifications.
Galvanized Wire Strand for ACSR — Properties & Specifications
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Carbon Grade | High carbon C1060–C1090 |
| Tensile Strength | 1,400–1,900 MPa |
| Diameter Range | 1.6mm – 4.8mm |
| Galvanizing | Hot dipped — Class A, B, or C (per ASTM B498 / IEC 60888) |
| Construction | Single filament, 7x1, or 19x1 strand |
| Standards | ASTM B498 / IEC 60888 (secondary — may not be certified) |
| Supply Form | Reels or coils |
| Quality | Secondary / Second choice (non-prime) |
Who Buys Non-Prime Galvanized ACSR Strand?
The primary buyers of galvanized wire strand for ACSR are power cable manufacturers in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. These manufacturers produce ACSR conductors for power transmission and distribution infrastructure — a product in consistent global demand as electricity grids expand and age in developing markets. Many ACSR cable manufacturers in these regions have incoming spec ranges that accommodate second choice strand, provided the tensile, diameter, and galvanizing coating weight meet minimum functional requirements.
Utility companies and power infrastructure contractors occasionally purchase galvanized strand directly for overhead ground wire (OHGW) applications. These buyers tend to be less specification-sensitive than cable manufacturers, and second choice strand that meets basic tensile and galvanizing standards is routinely accepted.
Specialty cable distributors in markets building out transmission infrastructure are also active buyers. These distributors serve government utility projects and private power developers who need reliable supply at competitive prices. The ability to buy second choice strand from a North American mill — with transparent lot descriptions and clear communication about downgrading — gives these buyers confidence in the material they are distributing. Contact us to discuss your construction and volume requirements.
Sourcing & Availability
Galvanized wire strand for ACSR is produced by stranding — twisting multiple drawn wires together around a core wire in a controlled lay. The galvanizing is applied to individual wires before stranding (pre-galvanized) or sometimes after (post-galvanized). Second choice material arises from coating weight variation, tensile tolerance deviation, or overproduction. North American ACSR strand producers supply major utility cable manufacturers across the continent, and the volumes involved mean second choice lots arise regularly.
Continental Trading Corp. sources 7x1 strand (the most common ACSR core construction) as well as single-filament galvanized ACSR wire across diameters from 1.6mm to 4.8mm. Galvanizing class (Class A, B, or C per ASTM B498) varies by lot. We communicate the available test data and coating class with every offer.
ACSR strand ships on reels and is well-suited to container export. Buyers in South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America receive regular offers. Register your construction, diameter, and volume to be notified when matching material is available.
Constructions Available
ACSR core wire is produced in single filament, 7x1 (seven-wire strand), and 19x1 (nineteen-wire strand) constructions. The 7x1 strand is by far the most common, used in standard ACSR conductors across all voltage levels. The 19x1 construction provides greater flexibility for certain conductor designs. We source all three constructions in secondary grades.
Specifications & Standards
ACSR core wire is typically high carbon (C1060–C1090), Class A, B, or C hot dipped galvanized (per ASTM B498 / IEC 60888), high tensile (1,400–1,900 MPa). The steel core must withstand the mechanical loads of stringing and sag under wind, ice, and temperature variation. Secondary material is in demand across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America where exact ASTM certification may not be required. Contact us with your construction, diameter, and quantity.
