“Designed for high-conductivity grounding and bonding, this 2 AWG Stranded Bare Copper wire is engineered for peak performance. Featuring soft-drawn (annealed) construction, it provides the perfect balance of flexibility and strength, making it a reliable solution for residential, commercial, and industrial grounding systems.”

Why Professionals Choose 2 AWG Stranded Bare Copper?

As electrical infrastructure scales up, so does the demand for a low-impedance path to ground. This 2-gauge conductor is the industry standard for grounding major service equipment and creating comprehensive grounding rings. Its stranded design is essential at this thickness, offering a significant labor advantage over solid wire by allowing for manageable bends and superior contact within high-torque grounding lugs.

• Massive Fault-Current Capacity: 99.9% pure copper ensures maximum safety for high-voltage and high-amperage systems.

• Installer-Friendly Annealing: Heat-treated to be as pliable as possible, reducing the “spring-back” common in large-gauge conductors.

• Heavy-Duty 7-Strand Build: Optimized for mechanical durability in direct-burial trenches and heavy-wall conduit.

• Oxidation Resistance: Naturally resilient against soil chemicals, ensuring a long-term, reliable connection to earth.

• Commercial Code Compliance: Meets strict NEC requirements for grounding electrode conductors in large residential and industrial services.

Technical Specifications: 2 AWG Stranded Bare Copper

ENGINEERING OVERVIEW

• Conductor Size: 2 AWG

• Construction: 7-Strand

• Temper: Soft-Drawn (Annealed)

• Material: Bare Copper (Uninsulated)

• Overall Diameter: 0.292 inches

• Approx. Weight: 204.9 lbs per 1,000 ft

• DC Resistance at 20C: 0.15780 Ohms/1000 ft.

• Rated Strength: 2,110 lbs.

• Standards: ASTM B-3 (Soft/Annealed), ASTM B-8 (Concentric-Lay-Stranded), Federal Spec QQ-W-343.

Common Applications: #2 Bare Copper Wire

• Commercial Main Service Grounding: Connecting residential and commercial service panels to ground rods.

• Lightning Protection Systems: The preferred conductor for main down-leads in lightning protection for tall structures.

• Substation Grounding: Essential for creating a grounding grid in utility substations.

• Data Center Bonding: Providing the low-impedance ground path required for sensitive electronic equipment.

• Solar Farm Grounding: Large-scale bonding of mounting structures and inverter housings.

• Industrial Machine Grounding: Providing a dedicated safety ground for high-horsepower industrial motors.

• Cell Tower Grounding: Essential for bonding towers and equipment to protect against lightning strikes.

Technical Note:All values are nominal and subject to industry tolerances and manufacturer corrections. Specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the buyers responsibility to verify that all materials meet the specific requirements of the project and comply with local electrical codes.