Copperweld CCA Building Wire Is Surprisingly Easy to Work With

Why Installers May Prefer the Feel of CCA Over Copper Wire

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Easier Does It

Smarter wire, smoother installs

At first glance, Copperweld Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) building wire stands out for its practical benefits — predictable bids, reduced theft incentives, and less exposure to copper price swings. But what often catches installers off guard is how lightweight, flexible, and responsive CCA feels on the job.

More of the same, but better

Some might expect an alternative to copper to come with tradeoffs — but that's not the case with CCA. From the first pull to the final termination, it bends easily into place, and holds its shape inside crowded boxes. CCA may be different by design — but on the job, it quickly becomes second nature.

Thinking Inside the Box    

A wire that follows your lead

When it comes to fitting terminated wires into outlet and switch boxes, CCA goes where it's guided. Its pliability and shape-holding behavior help electricians flex wires into position without any pushback. Once positioned, CCA tends to stay put rather than springing out of the box — making it easier to seat connections cleanly and confidently.

Less struggle, more speed

This kind of ease matters when installers are driving to finish a job quickly and still want to make sure every connection stays secure. With less struggle at every turn and fewer wire adjustments before seating a device, CCA helps cut the little delays that add up over the course of a job.

The Lightweight Champ

Lighter by design

CCA wire is lighter than copper of equal ampacity, which means smoother handling, less fatigue, and easier overhead runs. That weight difference makes it easier to carry coils to the jobsite, reposition them between rooms, or climb stairs and ladders with wire in hand.

Smooth Operator

Plug and play‍

CCA wire doesn't require any special handling. Electricians use the same kind of tools, boxes, and connectors they already trust with copper — no special equipment needed. The only difference? CCA wire is upsized, often by two gauges, per Code requirements — meaning standard box-fill calculations and pipe-fill calculations should be CCA specific. Other than that, the installation process stays the same — everything fits right into existing workflows.

More than a price win

Copperweld Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) building wire delivers more than cost control — it offers a smoother workflow that many crews come to prefer. It installs easily, feels familiar in hand, and holds up to real-world jobsite demands. Most of all, CCA helps installers do high-quality work with less effort.

Learn more about Copperweld building wire products.

Copperweld is the world leader in bimetallic wire and cable specializing in power, grounding, and signal conductors for building construction, power grid, utilities, communications, and transportation. For over 100 years, their mission has been to make the most reliable, sustainable, and innovative wire and cable products on the market. Copperweld's metallurgical expertise and engineered solutions result in bimetallic products that enhance performance, extend service life, conserve copper, improve energy efficiency, and reduce theft incentives. Their American-made products are manufactured in the USA, and the culture of excellence and innovation that inspired them over a century ago still drives them today.

SOURCE Copperweld