Copper is a cornerstone material for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), playing indispensable roles across key systems. As the NEV market advances, copper materials are evolving towards greater lightness, higher performance, and enhanced sustainability, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
Applications of Copper in New Energy Vehicles
| System / Component | Copper Forms Used | Primary Function & Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Battery System | Copper strips, busbars | Used in electrodes, current collectors (foils), and high-current connections. Requires high conductivity for efficiency and stability. |
| Electric Motor | Enameled (magnet) wire | Forms the motor windings to enable efficient electromagnetic conversion, providing driving force. |
| Power Electronics (e.g., motor controller, BMS) | Copper strips, busbars, connectors | Used in internal conductive parts and connections. Must handle high current/voltage with high conductivity and mechanical strength. |
| Heat Sinks/Cooling | Copper strips, busbars | Manages heat generated by power electronics and batteries due to copper's superior thermal conductivity. |
| Charging Infrastructure (e.g., charging stations, piles) | Copper busbars, rods | Performs critical conductive and heat dissipation functions, enabling fast and safe charging. |
Future Trends for Copper in NEVs
The evolution of NEVs drives the following key trends for copper materials:
Lightweighting
As extending driving range becomes paramount, reducing the weight of copper components is a major focus. This will be achieved through advanced material processing (e.g., using high-strength alloys or composites) and innovative structural design to minimize mass without compromising electrical performance, thereby improving vehicle efficiency and range.
Enhanced Performance
Increasing performance demands and more extreme operating conditions require copper materials with superior properties. Future developments will target:
Higher Conductivity: Minimizing energy loss in power transmission.
Improved High-Temperature Resistance: Maintaining strength and stability in hot environments.
Greater Corrosion Resistance: Ensuring long-term reliability.
Sustainability & Environmental Focus
Copper aligns perfectly with the sustainability ethos of NEVs as a highly recyclable material with a well-established circular economy. Future trends will emphasize:
Increased use of recycled copper in manufacturing.
Development of low-carbon footprint production processes.
Designs that facilitate end-of-life disassembly and recycling.
In summary, copper is fundamental to the battery, motor, power control, and charging systems of New Energy Vehicles. The industry's future direction points clearly toward lighter, higher-performing, and more sustainable copper solutions. Continuous innovation in copper processing and application will be vital to supporting the next generation of electric mobility.
Our product range
| Product Category | Product Name | Common Standard Grades | Key Specifications (Typical) | |
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| Copper Tubes / Pipes | • Straight & Coiled Tubes • Refrigeration Tubes • Capillary Tubes • Heat Exchanger Tubes |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C12200 (DHP Phosphorous Copper) C12000 (DLP Phosphorous Copper) EN 12735-1: CU-DHP JIS H3300: C1220, C1100 |
Standards: ASTM B75, B88, B280, EN 12735 OD: 3mm - 300mm Wall Thickness: 0.3mm - 10mm Condition: Annealed (O), Hard (H) |
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| Copper Sheets / Plates | • Hot Rolled Plates • Cold Rolled Sheets • Cut-to-Size Blanks |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C70600 (90-10 CuNi) |
Standards: ASTM B152, B465 Thickness: 0.5mm - 50mm (Plates: >3mm) Width: up to 1500mm Length: up to 4000mm or custom Condition: Rolled, annealed, mill finish |
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| Copper Rods / Bars | • Round, Square, Hexagonal Rods • Copper Alloy Rods • Precision Ground Bars |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C36000 (Free-Cutting Brass) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C17200 (Beryllium Copper) |
Standards: ASTM B187, B301, EN 12163, 12164 Diameter: 2mm - 200mm Length: Straight bars up to 6m, coils available Condition: Drawn, extruded, annealed |
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| Copper Wires | • Bare Copper Wire (Hard/Soft) • Enamelled (Magnet) Wire • Stranded & Bunched Wires • Braided Wires & Flexibles |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C10200 (Oxygen-Free Copper) C10100 (C-OF Copper) Grade: 1/2 Hard, 1/4 Hard, Soft |
Standards: ASTM B1, B2, B3, IEC 60228 Diameter: 0.05mm - 12mm (bare) Conductivity: 100% IACS min. Packaging: Spools, coils, drums |
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| Copper Foils | • Rolled Strips (in Coils) • Thin Foils • Connector Alloy Strips |
C11000 (ETP Copper) C26000 (Cartridge Brass) C19210 (Phosphor Bronze, 1.0%) C26800 (Yellow Brass) |
Standards: ASTM B152, B465, EN 1652 Thickness: 0.05mm - 3.0mm (Strips), <0.05mm (Foil) Width: 10mm - 600mm (typical coil width) Condition: Hard (H), 1/2 Hard, Soft (O), rolled temper |
Our factory
We are a specialized manufacturing factory with integrated production capabilities for copper and copper alloy products, including tubes, rods, bars, plates, sheets, strips, and wires. Our facility is equipped with modern production lines featuring extrusion presses, continuous casting machines, precision rolling mills, drawing benches, and controlled annealing furnaces, enabling us to control the entire process from raw material to finished product. Supported by an in-house laboratory for quality assurance and compliant with international standards (ASTM, EN, JIS), we provide customized solutions, reliable packaging, and efficient export logistics to serve global clients in HVAC&R, electrical, automotive, and industrial sectors.
copper product packaging
We take great care in packaging to ensure our copper products arrive in perfect condition. Standard packaging includes moisture-resistant materials, sturdy wooden crates or pallets, and protective corner guards to prevent damage during transit. For products requiring enhanced protection against oxidation, such as high-purity copper tubes or finely finished surfaces, we also offer optional nitrogen-purged (inert gas) packaging upon request. This service effectively minimizes surface oxidation during long-distance shipping or storage, ensuring your products maintain their optimal quality upon arrival.
