LS Cable & System Earns Alloy Number for High-Strength Aluminum AA8031
LS Cable & System (LS C&S)ย (official site)ย announced that its newย LS Cable high-strength aluminum AA8031ย material has received an official alloy number from theย Aluminum Association (AA)ย of the United States. This recognition marks a major milestone for the company and confirms its growing leadership in advanced aluminum technology.
LS Cable High-Strength Aluminum AA8031 Boosts Market Innovation
Through its affiliateย LS Alscoย (official site), LS Cable continues to expand its aluminum materials business. The newย AA8031ย alloy deliversย over 40% higher strengthย than standard aluminum. It also maintains excellent malleability, making it easier to work with in complex conductor applications.
In addition, LS C&S improved one of aluminumโs biggest drawbacksโits tendency to lose conductivity as strength rises. As a result, the alloy provides both stronger and more efficient electrical performance.
Lighter, Stronger, and Smarter Than Copper
LS Cable predicts thatย LS Cable high-strength aluminum AA8031ย will replace copper in industries where weight reduction is critical. For example, in theย automotive sector, aluminum wiring can cut vehicle wire weight by more thanย 40%. That change reduces average cable weight fromย 25 kg to about 15 kg, helping automakers improveย fuel efficiencyย and overall performance.
Furthermore, the company plans to expand supply of this alloy toย electric vehicle (EV)ย andย renewable energyย markets. The move supports cleaner, lighter, and more cost-effective energy technology worldwide.
Proven Success and Global Recognition
Sang-gyeom Kim, a researcher at LS C&S, explained that earning an alloy number requires more than technical achievement. It also demands proof of commercialization and reliability. โTheย LS Cable high-strength aluminum AA8031ย has been used in Hyundai and Kia vehicles since 2019,โ he said. โIts consistent performance demonstrates real-world durability and quality.โ
At present, theย Aluminum Associationย has issued more thanย 500 alloy numbers worldwide. Onlyย 20ย belong to materials from Asia, withย Korea, Japan, and Chinaย holding three, fourteen, and three respectively. Impressively,ย LS Cable & Systemย holds all three Korean alloy registrations, underscoring its expertise and influence in high-performance materials.
