Custom Hollow Copper Conductor |CuAg0.1 / CW013A / C11600
Our hollow copper conductor is produced from CuAg0.1 (CW013A / C11600), a high-conductivity copper-silver alloy containing approximately 0.1% silver. This alloy offers excellent electrical conductivity together with improved softening resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical strength compared with pure copper grades.
The hollow conductor is widely used in induction systems, transformers, resistance welding equipment, power transmission components, and high-current cooling applications.
CuAg0.1 hollow conductor sizes
Item | Range |
Product Form | Hollow conductor / Hollow copper bar |
Shape | Round, square, rectangular |
Alloy | CuAg0.10 / CW013A / C11600 |
Outer Size | 8 × 8 mm – 60 × 60 mm |
Inner Hole Diameter | 4 mm – 30 mm |
Wall Thickness | 1.5 mm – 10 mm |
Length | Coil or customized length |
Manufacturing Process | Extruded / Drawn |
Condition | Hard, half-hard, soft annealed |
Hollow Copper Conductor Chemical Composition
Element | Content (%) |
Copper + Silver | ≥ 99.9 |
Silver (Ag) | 0.08 – 0.12 |
Oxygen | According to standard limits |
CuAg0.1 Copper Hollow Conductor Mechanical & Electrical Properties
Property | Typical Value |
Electrical Conductivity | 100 % IACS |
Thermal Conductivity | Approx. 360–390 W/m·K |
Tensile Strength | 220–320 MPa |
Yield Strength | ≥ 180 MPa |
Elongation | ≥ 8–15% |
Softening Temperature | Higher than ETP copper |
Density | 8.9 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | Approx. 1083°C |
Common Application of CuAg0.1 hollow conductor
Resistance Welding Equipment
CuAg0.10 hollow conductors are widely used in resistance welding arms, welding electrodes, and water-cooled current-carrying components due to their excellent conductivity and heat dissipation.
Induction Heating Systems
Used as induction coil conductors and cooling tubes where stable conductivity and thermal resistance are required.
Transformer & Power Equipment
Applied in transformer leads, busbar systems, switchgear connectors, and electrical terminals.
High-Current Water-Cooled Conductors
The hollow structure allows internal water circulation for efficient cooling in high-current industrial systems.
Railway & Traction Systems
Used in electrical contact systems and heavy-duty conductive components requiring improved heat resistance.
Vacuum & Furnace Equipment
Suitable for vacuum interrupters, electric furnaces, and thermal processing systems.
Shenzhen Chinalcometal Quality Inspection
All hollow conductors undergo strict quality inspection before delivery, including:
Chemical composition analysis
Conductivity testing
Tensile strength testing
Eddy current inspection
Dimensional inspection
Surface quality inspection
Straightness verification
Hydrogen embrittlement test
Products are manufactured according to international EN and ASTM standards to ensure stable electrical and mechanical performance.
Our CuAg0.1 hollow conductors are manufactured with precise dimensional tolerances, smooth inner surfaces, and excellent concentricity, making them ideal for water-cooled electrical conductors and high-performance power transmission components.
