Rods, Bars, Strip and Tape

Reliable, customer-focused and flexible

Luvata is a reliable partner. Our customers count on us to deliver on our performance promise and put their success first.

Although many of our products are traditional in shape, we always make and design them in unique shapes and sizes as required by the customer. Customers get the exact rectangular, round, square or hexagon shape from us. The product is accurately cut to length, packaged as desired and also includes the coating - if required (tin, nickel or silver).

As the world seems to move faster and faster, customers are looking for shorter lead times. Our current production process guarantees very competitive delivery times and flexible batch sizes. We can also supply these products in small quantities for testing and ramp-up purposes.

switchgears
power distribution
transformers
electrical motors and generators
components for electric vehicles (EVs)
wind power

Copper tapes are commonly used for electric conducting, grounding and lightning protection.

Copper is one of the safest materials for electrical earthing. It is durable, resists corrosion in soil and enables a quick discharge when lightning strikes.

Other names for copper tape:

Conductive tape
Earthing tape
Lightning tape
Soft tape

Rods

Rods mm	Mill lenght mm	Temper
3 - 25	3500 - 4000	hard, soft annealed
25 - 60	3500 - 4000	hard, soft annealed
50 - 125	2000 - 3000	hard, soft annealed
125 - 190	1000 - 2000	extruded and forged; extruded, forged
190 - 350	500 - 1500	cast and forged; cast, forged

Bars

Width mm	Min. thickness mm
10 - 20	2,0
20 - 40	1,8
40 - 70	2,0
70 - 90	3,0
90 - 130	5,0
130 - 160	8,0
160 - 200	10,0

Strips

Standard size range

Width from 9 mm to 80mm

Thickness from 1,5mm to 6mm

Tapes

sizes range from 25mm x 3mm up to 63mm x 10mm. (optional bare or tinned).

Packing (rods and bars)

plastic wrap
plastic wrap with wooden sideholders
wooden boxes
wooden pallet with side frames

Packing (strips)

	STRIPS 9-35MM	STRIPS 25-85MM
LWC	ID 400mm or 500mm, width 200-500mm	ID 400mm or 700mm (soft), OD max 1100mm
Pancake	ID 400mm or 500mm	ID 600mm, OD max 1100mm
Coil	Mileon, soft (H035)	Mileon, soft (H035)

LWC

Pancake

Coil

Packing (tapes)

The standard packing for copper tape is paper wrapped coils stacked on a wooden pallet, one tonne in weight per pallet. The weight per coil can be per the customer's specification.

The pallet is then shrink wrapped with stretch film. The shrink wrap is to prevent oxidation during warehousing and transportation.

Luvata also supplies coils in lengths up to 3,000 meters in a single coil. This length facilitates the usage of automatic pay-off machines which will increase uptime.

Chemical composition and correspoding standards

Alloy	*Composion %**	EN - CEN/TS 13388:2008	ASTM/USA
Cu-OF	Cu + Ag min. 99,95 %	Cu-OF / CW008A	C10200

* Other elements max %: O 0,0010,Bi 0,0005, Pb 0,005

Mechanical properties – typical values

	Soft temper	Half-hard temper	Hard temper
Hardness HV	35 – 65 HV	70 – 95 HV	85 – 115 HV
Tensile strength	200 – 220 N/mm²	250 – 350 N/mm²	260 – 400 N/mm²
0,2% yield strength	35 – 65 N/mm²	180 – 280 N/mm²	220 – 380 N/mm²
Elongation	min. 40 %	min. 12 %	min. 5 %

Electrical and thermal properties – typical values

Electrical conductivity

vol	% IACS *	min 100
mass	%IACS	min 99,4
MS/m		min 58,0

* % IACS = International Annealed Copper Standard. The % IACS values are calculated as percentages of the standard value for annealed high conductivitycopper as laid down by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Electrical resistivity

vol	Ω mm2/m	max 0,0172
mass	Ω g/m2	max 0,1533

Thermal conductivity (20 °C)

W / Km

390

Q: Can you deliver the goods to our door?

A: For many locations around the world we can deliver the goods to customer's door. In certain countries nearest port or airport is possible.

Q: What is the MOQ (minimum order quantity)?

A: For several products we offer quantities starting from 100kg.

Q: Do you also supply inspection documents?

A: EN10204 options are available (2.1, 2.2, 3.1 & 3.2 certificates).

Q: Will products be delivered in all tempers

A: Tempers, Soft (35-65HV), Half-hard (min 70HV) and Hard 90-115HV are possible.

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Manufacturing Locations

Electronics

We produce a wide array of solutions in various alloys and shapes, and component parts for the computer, audio-video and ballast industries.

Power and distribution

The main components of generators in modern power stations - Solid or hollow copper conductors and bus bars, switchgear and machine parts.

E-mobility

Prototype lead times that keep pace with e-mobility needs.

Automotive

Providing the automotive industry with tailor-made alloys, product development expertise and after-sales support.

Renewable Energy

Solar, wind or fusion, we offer many specialized copper products that contribute to finding sustainable sources of energy.

Did you know?

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Excellent surface quality

With brushing we guarantee impurity-free surface and ready-to-assembly delivery
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Customised tooling process

In-house tool manufacturing enables us to deliver customised product dimensions with shortest possible lead time
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Flexible batch sizes

Need a sample batch? With help of our efficient production process even small batches are not a problem for us
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Lightning never strikes twice?

Copper is one of the safest materials for electrical earthing. It is durable, resists corrosion in soil and enables a quick discharge when lightning strikes

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