Copper Bar - Round, Square & Flat

Copper Strip & Bar – Round, Square and Flat products (including busbar) from Austral Wright Metals

Austral Wright Metals has a history of over 75 years as one of the industry's leading sellers of copper bar products.

The superior qualities of copper and copper alloy make them the ideal products in a vast range of commercial, industrial and domestic applications.

endless possibilities of copper flat bars

 

In addition to its well known traditional properties – electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability and resistance to corrosion – copper is far more versatile in combining with other metals to give performance characteristics needed to satisfy today's increasingly complex demands. To meet the exact specifications of our customers, Austral Wright Metals sources, stocks and supplies products from leading copper and brass mills around the world.

 

Customers can request products to be produced to their individual specifications, or select from Austral Wright Metals' extensive stocks of copper and copper bar products.

 

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fabricated copper flat bar and profiles

What are copper flat bars and strip used for?

Copper bars have a wide range of uses due to the unique properties of copper, including its excellent electrical and thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and malleability. Here are some common applications of copper bars and copper strip:

  1. Electrical Wiring: Copper bars are frequently used in electrical wiring and power distribution systems. The high conductivity of copper ensures efficient transmission of electricity, which minimizes energy loss.
  2. Grounding and Earthing Systems: Copper bars are used in grounding and earthing systems to provide a low-resistance path for electrical currents to safely dissipate into the ground, preventing electrical accidents and lightning strikes.
  3. Electrical Busbars: Copper busbars are essential components in electrical switchgear, circuit breakers, and distribution panels. They facilitate the distribution of electrical power within these systems.
  4. Electrical Connectors: Copper bars are used to create reliable electrical connections, including wire splicing, terminal blocks, and electrical connectors.
  5. Heat Exchangers: Copper's excellent thermal conductivity makes it suitable for heat exchangers used in HVAC systems, refrigeration units, and industrial processes.
  6. Plumbing and Piping: Copper bars are utilized in plumbing and piping systems for both residential and commercial applications. Copper's corrosion resistance ensures the durability of water pipes and fittings.
  7. Roofing and Cladding: Copper is often used for roofing and cladding due to its corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. Over time, copper develops a protective patina that gives it a distinctive greenish-blue color.
  8. Sculptures and Artwork: Artists and sculptors use copper bars and sheets for their creative projects due to its malleability and the unique patina it develops.
  9. Antimicrobial Surfaces: Copper's natural antimicrobial properties make it suitable for touch surfaces in healthcare settings, such as door handles and handrails, to help reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.
  10. Electrical Motors and Transformers: Copper bars are essential components in electrical motors and transformers, where they carry and distribute electrical currents.
  11. Automotive Radiators: Copper and copper-alloy tubes and fins are used in automotive radiators for their excellent heat transfer properties.
  12. Jewellery: Copper is sometimes used in jewelry making, either in its pure form or as part of an alloy. It can be polished to a bright finish or left to develop a natural patina for aesthetic appeal.

These are just a few examples of the many applications of copper bars. The versatility and useful properties of copper make it a valuable in various industries and everyday products.

drilled and bent copper busbar

Why choose Austral Wright Metals?

Austral Wright Metals specialises in the supply of high-quality metals and related products. If you're considering why a customer might choose Austral Wright Metals, here are reasons to search us:

  1. Wide Range of Metals: Austral Wright Metals is a stockist and re seller that offers a diverse range of items, including stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, titanium, and specialty alloys. This variety allows customers to find the specific material that suits their needs.
  2. Quality Assurance: Our emphasis on commitment to quality assurance. This includes adhering to industry standards and providing products that meet or exceed expectations. Together with our ISO9001 accreditation.
  3. Expertise and Knowledge: Austral Wright Metals has a team of experts with in-depth knowledge and details of metals and their applications. Customers can benefit from our advice and assistance in selecting the right materials for their projects. So contact us no matter the subject and we will help you sort it out. Click on our enquiry link.
  4. Customisation: Our customised order services, customers may choose it for the ability to have materials cut, shaped, or fabricated to their exact specifications in partnership with our overseas suppliers.
  5. Reliable Supply: Austral Wright Metals consistently delivers on time and in the quantities required.
  6. Technical Support: Providing technical support, including data sheets, material specifications, and technical guidance, can help customers make informed decisions about their metal requirements.
  7. Competitive Pricing: Competitive pricing or flexible pricing structures..
  8. Customer Focus: Demonstrating a commitment to excellent service, clear communication, and responsive support.
  9. Nationwide Coverage: Austral Wright Metals has a broad distribution network across Australia.

Copper Bar - Flat

Metric (mm)Imperial (inches)kg/m (nominal)Alloy C11000 PlainAlloy C11000 Tinned
SEFRSquare edge (SE)Radius Corner  (RC)Full Radius(FR)Square edge (SE)Radius Corner (RC)Full Radius (FR)
12.7 x 3.181/2 x 1/80.360.3450003940
15.88 x 3.185/8 x 1/80.450.4350003942
19.05 x 3.183/4 x 1/80.540.5250003928
19.05 x 4.763/4 x 3/160.810.7650003944
19.05 x 6.353/4 x 1/41.081.0050004036
20 x 6.31.121.055000392450003912
20 x 101.781.595011314950113152
25 x 6.31.401.335000392350003909
25 x 102.232.035000402650066094
25.4 x 3.181 x 1/80.720.705000393050003992
25.4 x 4.761 x 3/161.081.0350003945
25.4 x 19.051 x 3/44.313.6150003969
30 x 102.672.485000402550004042
31.5 x 6.31.771.695000392550003981
31.75 x 3.181 1/4 x 1/80.900.885000393150003973
31.75 x 6.351 1/4 x 1/41.791.7250003957
38.1 x 3.181 1/2 x 1/81.081.065000393250097422
38.1 x 4.761 1/2 x 3/161.611.575000394750003967
38.1 x 19.051 1/2 x 3/46.465.7750003896
40 x 6.32.242.175000392650004011
40 x 103.563.375000396150066102
50 x 6.32.802.735000405350004060
50 x 104.454.26500039665000392250004040
50.8 x 3.182 x 1/81.441.4250003935
50.8 x 4.762 x 3/162.152.1150003948
50.8 x 6.352 x 1/42.872.795000393750003883
50.8 x 12.72 x 1/25.745.4350003994
60 x 6.33.363.2950011337
60 x 105.345.155000396450004024
60 x 126.416.135000395950003971
63 x 6.33.533.465000395650003894
63.5 x 3.182 1/2 x 1/81.801.7850003943
80 x 6.34.494.415000404750003892
80 x 107.126.93500040235000395550004012
100 x 6.35.615.535000404650003906
100 x 108.908.7150004049501153595011751650066103
101.6 x 6.354 x 1/45.745.6650003983
101.6 x 12.74 x 1/211.4811.1850003844
101.6 x 25.44 x 122.9721.7350003849
120 x 1010.6810.495000383550116699
125 x 6.37.016.935000402250003927
152.4 x 6.356 x 1/48.618.5450004001
152.4 x 12.76 x 1/217.2316.9250119892
152.4 x 25.46 x 134.4533.2250119893
160 x 6.38.978.905000402150003874
160 x 1014.2514.055000402750003917
Please Note: Other sizes available on request. Standard Length: 4000mm

 

Copper Bar - Round

Metric (mm)Imperial (inches)kg/m (nominal)Alloy
C11000 High Conductivity CopperC14700 Free Machining Copper
4.763/160.1650003649
6.351/40.2850003650
7.945/160.4450003651
9.533/80.6450003653
12.71/21.135000339250003407
15.885/81.7750003393
17.4611/162.1450003471
19.053/42.555000339550114703
22.237/83.4750003396
25.414.535000339750003472
31.751 1/47.0850003508
38.11 1/210.195000351050025282
44.451 3/413.8750003511
50.8218.1250003513
63.52 1/228.3150003630
Please Note: Other sizes available on request. Standard Length: 3600mm

Copper Square

Metric (mm)Imperial (inches)kg/m (nominal)Alloy

C11000

50.82 x 223.0050003519

Standard Length:3600mm

Copper Tube

AWS supplies Inner Groove and Smooth Bore and Layer Wound Coil

StandardsChemical Composition %

Cu

Stock / Overseas

P

C12200 or JIS C122099.90 min0.015-0.040

Standard Dimensions – Inner Groove Tube

Groove TypeOuter Diameter

(mm)

Av Wall Thickness

(mm)

No of GroovesHelix AngleGroove Depth

(mm)

A9.520.3565250.15
9.520.4165250.15
B9.520.3560250.12
C7.940.3650180.2
9.520.3560180.2
9.520.3660180.2
9.520.4160180.2
12.70.5165180.25

For other dimensions please consult with out Sales Office.

Mechanical Properties

TemperTensile Strength

MPa

Elongation

%

HR15T

 

Grain Size

(mm)

Light Annealed27540 min65 max0.04 max

Groove Shapes

Type AType BType C

PDF Downloads

Copper Bar - Round, Square and Flat (including busbar)

 Copper Bar Brochure

  Copper Flat

  Copper Round & Square

  Copper Tube

 

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