Extensive Use of Copper, Aluminum and Tin Wire

Copper as a naturally occurring element is quite useful for electric wires, and jewelry making. It is known for its very high electrical and thermal conductivity. Its ductile properties make it very fine material for making copper wires of desirable thickness which is extensively used in electrical wires and electronic appliances. Pure copper is derived by removing cadmium as an impurity from its ore and is used for electrolytic purposes. Some of the other properties of copper which make it as most suitable for electrical purposes are its resistance to corrosion, being anti-bacterial, easily joined, tough and non-magnetic. Copper wires having very high melting point do not burn easily or support combustion.

Tin wire is basically used for soldering copper wires as tin have low melting point then copper and can be used as fillers during soldering. High quality tin is used for coating the copper wire and this type of tin wire is used in cables, industrial machines, heaters, and high temperature instruments. The coating of the tin to produce tinned copper wire can be done either through electrolytic process or Hot Dip process.

Aluminum wire found their use in aircrafts, houses, power grids and. Aluminum being lighter, more flexible and affordable finds its uses in power transmission through aluminum wires in power grids. This not only reduces the cost of power transmission but also provides nearly the same benefits as copper wires. Aluminum wires as like copper wires can be used suitably for low voltage feeders and thus are very useful for household purposes.

Uses of Tinned Copper Wire and Flexible Connectors

Tinned copper wire is renowned for its exceptional water resistant property because of which it is chosen to be one of the most preferred material used in the construction of boating and other marine equipment. These are also needed in constructing the overhead power sources in light and heavy transit systems. Tinned copper wire is an essential raw material used in various domains.

High specification braided copper connectors also maximum conductivity as well as minimum voltage drop. Without the loss of flexibility in the braid they serve their purpose dutifully without fail. These are used to transmit current between those conducting mediums which are subject to motion.

Braided copper connectors and copper flexible connectors have an important role to play in electrical distribution, automobile industries, and switchgear as they provide maximum conductivity as well as minimum millivolt drop. Since copper flexible connectors are very flexible they do not break when force is applied on them.