Different Types of Copper Wire
Some common types of copper wires are the following:
Beryllium Copper Wire
This type of copper wiring has the advantage of copper's high strength combined with non-sparking and non-magnetic qualities, and it can be age or mill-hardened. Besides its flexibility, this wire is also corrosion-resistant. It can form complex shapes, intricate forms, or springs. Among this copper wire uses we can commonly find metalworking, forming, and machining.
Copper Alloy Wire
These copper wires are available in both customized and standard form factors. The manufacturer specifications to consider in selecting the best match for your needs will include tensile strength (measured in psi), working temperature, and size. Among the options, you will find Brass, Zirconium, Beryllium, Titanium, Bronze, etc. The durability, solderability, need for insulation and strength will commonly be altered by the choice of alloy.
Copper Clad Aluminum Wire (CCA)
This type of wire is available in different insulation, jacket thicknesses, and conductor diameters, with features including working with oil, fire, temperatures, and ozone resistance. CCA wire has an aluminum core and an outer copper cladding that gives it conductivity with reduced weight. This copper wiring has greater electrical conductivity and higher strength than pure aluminum wire while being less expensive than pure copper wire.
Copper Clad Steel Wire (CCS)
CCS wire combines steel's high tensile strength with copper's conductivity. Among this copper wire uses we can find power supplies, motors, medical products, hardware, magnetic assemblies, intelligent pressure and temperature measuring instruments, and more. Commonly, an annealed/soft tempered copper-clad steel has a lower tensile strength than a hard-drawn alternative.
