Power networks - distribution
Earth conductor CCS - the earth conductor that the thieves do not like.
Mar 31, 2021Copper thefts is a problem. Church ceilings are stolen, train traffic is set and graves are destroyed. The thefts cost society millions of dollars each year. But we have a solution. And it comes from Grimsås.
NOT SO INTERESTING TO STEAL
We have developed an earth conductor that is significantly less theft-consuming.
- Jordlina CCS has a center wire of copper-plated steel. Because the line is mixed
with steel it is simply harder to recycle and thus not as interesting to steal, "says Mats Klarén, Nexans Product Manager
IT IS ALL ABOUT SAFETY
The importance of stopping the theft is also about human safety. To steal
Copper is associated with great risks when copper conducts electricity. Wires that seems harmless at the moment, the next second can lead to serious injuries. The problems do not seem to decrease as the world market price for copper is high. Experience is then that number of theft and tampering increase.
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