Copper Clad

Copper Clad Wire Market

Copper clad wire, or CCW, is a form of wire consisting of a solid metal core covered by a copper sheet to improve the overall performance of the wire. It should not be confused with an alloy, as the method of making copper-coated wires is known as cladding. Copper-clad cables are an appropriate method that is cost-effective for transmitting signals over small distances. The longer the gap, however, the more probable signal loss will occur. Also, copper cladding increases the conductivity and gives the product weldability. Of the total copper-clad wire cross-sectional area, nearly 10 percent is copper clad. The copper cladding differs between 10 percent and 15 percent by volume, depending on the final product's desired diameter.