Uses Of Tinsel Wire
Three main choices of wire design
geometries exist for manufacturing a conductor: solid wire, stranded wire, and
tinsel wire. Then comes the choice of wire material. Copper is the first choice
thanks to its super conductivity and excellence in corrosion resistance, heat
resistance and ductility.
Making
of tinsel wires
When multiple strands of thin metal foil
are wrapped around a flexible textile or nylon core tinsel wire
is created. The foil is super thin. Bend radius of foil is greater than
thickness of foil. This leads to decreased probability of metal fatigue. Flexible
core offers high tensile strength.
Several tinsel wires are encompassed in
an insulating jacket to create a conductor.
Applications
of tinsel wire
Such wires are generally used in small
electrical appliances and cords of headphones, handsets, and telephones. Tinsel
wires offer greater resistance to metal fatigue than solid wires and stranded
wires.
Metal fatigue is the weakening of a
metal due to constantly applied loads. When loads are higher than what the
metal can bear the metal will develop microscopic cracks. Eventually, these
cracks will increase in size. One fine day, the structure will collapse or
fracture. This can lead to disastrous results.
For
audio cable or medical cable
For high longevity and flexibility of
audio or medical cable assembly tinsel wire is a smart choice. Such wires
typically feature a strong jacket material. It could be made from silicone,
PVC, santoprene, polyurethane, and hytrel. Generally, tinsel wires are built
into single conductors, multiple conductors, zipped or parallel bonded cords,
and twisted pairs in a common jacket.
Conductors can be composed of materials
like copper, aluminum, silver, steel, platinum, bronze, and chromium. Copper,
of course, is the most preferred material due to its cost and conductivity
factors.
Although silver has conductivity higher
than copper and is lesser prone to corrosion, its cost exceeds that of copper. This
makes it a less common material for manufacturing conductors. Yet, silver
plating is a more cost effective option. So, a cable made of copper can be
plated with silver. Gold, nickel, and tin can also be used.
Copper
wire cables
Copper wire is a single wire. It could
be insulated or not insulated. Copper cable is a bunch of wires put together in
a jacket or sheath.
Copper wires and cables are used for
power transmission,
Do you know almost half of all the
copper metal mined is used in the electrical industry?
Unusual
uses
Bare copper wire finds a place on
jewelry! Due to its high flexibility and beautiful color, jewelry makers use
this metal to make fashion jewelry. The pieces last long, do not corrode, and
maintain their shine.
Copper is also used to make deepwater
fishing line thanks to its high tensile strength and ability to sink.
Reputable manufacturers offer a variety
of wires and cables made of copper, aluminum, and more. It is important to
choose tinsel wire and other forms of wire from known names. Quality of
material used affects durability, functionality, and safety.
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