Battery Nail Wire
The world's leading battery nail wire manufacturer
Luvata is the world's leading producer of copper alloy wire for the alkaline battery market.
Our plating capabilities are unequalled anywhere in the world. This means we deliver consistent tin coatings to the strictest specification.
As a fully integrated manufacturer of battery nail wire, our customers benefit from improved logistics and quicker lead times.
Alloys
- CuZn30
- CuZn37
- H70
- H65
- C260
- C274
Plating
Most often Luvata battery nail wire is 'pre-plated'. Plating is typically in the range of 0.5 - 2.0 microns of bright tin.
Bare wire (to be plated by customer after nail forming) is also available.
Specifications
Characteristics
| Alloy Designation | CuZn30 H70 C260 | CuZn37 H65 C274 |
| Density | 8.53 g/cc | 8.44 g/cc |
| Electrical Conductivity | 28% IACS | 27.6% IACS |
| Ability to cold work | Excellent | Excellent |
Mechanical Properties
| Ultimate Tensile Strength | 400-800 MPa | 400-800 MPa |
| Elongation | 2-12% | 2-12% |
Nail Wire Diameter
| IEC Battery Designation | Size | Typical Wire Diameter | Available Range (Plated Wire) |
| LR03 | AAA | 1.15 mm | 0.8-2.3 mm |
| LR6 | AA | 1.15 mm | 0.8-2.3 mm |
| LR14 | C | 1.83 mm | 0.8-2.3 mm |
| LR20 | D | 1.83 mm | 0.8-2.3 mm |
