Copper metal is used for a range of applications due to its unrivalled physical and chemical properties. Whether it is electric wires, TV, computers, electrical appliances and other electric gadgets copper is a preferred metal for all these electric applications. It is extensively used in power-driven gadgets, cables, busbars, electrodes, heat exchangers and electrical connectors.
Connectors are an integral part of the whole electric system in the house or in a factory. These devices are used in circuits to perform connection and disconnection operations. Connectors can be connected and disconnected by using simple tools or by hands only.
Properties of copper metal that make it excellent manufacturing material for electric wires and connectors:
1. Low Resistivity
Copper connectors are generally used for power generation, transmission, and distribution. For the generation and transmission of electric current through metal, the electric resistivity should be minimum. The low resistivity of metal allows electric current to flow conveniently. Copper metal has extremely low resistivity so it is an excellent material for electric connectors.
2. Good Conductor
Conductors are metals that allow electricity to pass through them. For the flow of electric current, the conductivity of metal should be high. Copper metal has free electrons to conduct electricity which makes it a brilliant electric conductor. This is the reason it is used for manufacturing electric wires and braided copper connectors.
3. Resistant Against Corrosion
Copper and its alloy are less reactive to corrosion by air, water, saline solution and organic acids. Furthermore, silver electroplating makes it more resistant to corrosion. Plating of other metals on the surface of the copper protects it from corrosion and disintegration. Thus electroplating enhances the age of the copper metal or alloy and makes it an ideal material for electrode, electric connectors, power transmission lines, spark plugs and high conductivity wires. Ganpati Engineering Industries provides laminated flexible copper connectors with excellent functioning.
4. High Ductility
Copper metal and its alloy are flexible with high ductility. On the application of high voltage current, many metal conductors do not bend and therefore they get degenerated. Copper being a flexible metal can bear a high load of electric current by bending and retaining its shape. Furthermore. The high ductility of copper allows it to bend and twist in less surface area, along the ceiling, walls and on the zigzag surface.
5. Readily Available and Affordable
Copper metal and its alloys are readily available and these are highly affordable. While other metals like silver and gold are quite expensive and less efficient than copper in terms of electric conductivity properties.
6. Heat Resistance
Copper metal is highly resistant to heat, and it is the safest metal to be used in electrical applications. It can bear the high heat and prevent electric fires.
All these properties of copper make it an ideal metal to manufacture copper connectors, electrodes, electric components and wires. Ganpati Engineering Industries is an award-winning and trustworthy copper wire, silver electroplating copper wires and braided copper connector exporters.
