Steel core provides driving strength, copper cladding provides conductivity with soil
Steel core formed from Q235(AISI 1035) steel
Copper electrically bonded to entire length of rod
Minimum copper plating thickness: 20 mils (020 inches)
Steel drawn before plating for strength and consistency
Rod ends are chamfer to prevent mushrooming while driving and allows ground clamp to be slipped over rod after installation
Usage life can be at least 40 years