Rods, Bars and Busbars
Luvata produces a full range of standard busbars and round rods from oxygen-free and different silver-bearing coppers.
Properties and characteristics:
- high electrical conductivity (min. 100 IACS)
- good forming properties
- bendability to a minimum of 90°
- tight dimensional tolerances and
- excellent surface quality.
Copper rods and bars are used for
- power distribution
- power generation
- semiconductors and
- electronic applications.
- Heat sinks
- Vacuum interrupters
- Injector sleeves in diesel engines
- Switchboards
- Switchgear
- Power distribution panels
- Electrical motors and generators
Luvata's oxygen-free copper OF-OK® and its silver bearing derivatives were developed in co-operation with motor and generator manufacturers to meet their specific needs. Among the industrial copper grades, oxygen-free copper provides the highest electrical and thermal conductivity and therefore, the lowest losses in electrical devices.
OF-OK® passes the hydrogen embrittlement test (ASTM B577, ISO2626) and, unlike oxygen bearing grades, can be joined by welding, brazing or soldering. OF-OK® has excellent cold working characteristics which allows us to design and manufacture sophisticated components from it.
Read more about oxygen-free copper