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1050: Wire/Rod/Bar/Wire – Extruded Profile/Rod/Bar/Wire
Description: 1050: Wire/Rod/Bar/Wire – Extruded Profile/Rod/Bar/Wire offers unmatched conductivity and malleability for precision-drawn electrical components.
Key Characteristics:
- Bendability: Exceptional; can be cold-bent without cracking.
- Anodizing: Accepts color anodizing but with muted tones.
- Corrosion Resistance: Excellent in fresh-water and marine atmospheres.
- Conductivity: ~61% IACS—ideal for conductors.
- Weldability: Easily welded; minimal hot-short tendency.
- Machinability: Poor to fair; use sharp tools and lubricant.
Industries That Use
1050: Wire/Rod/Bar/Wire – Extruded Profile/Rod/Bar/Wire:
- Power Transmission
- Automotive Electrical
- Lighting
- Architectural
Common Applications:
- Electrical conductors
- Transformer windings
- Cold-headed rivets
- Decorative hardware
- Bus duct systems
Our Customer Applications Include:
Key Characteristics Chart:
| Bendability | Anodizing | Corrosion Resistance | Conductivity | Weldability | Machinability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | A | A | A | D |
Aluminum Mill Product Specifications
| ASTM | MILITARY | FEDERAL | AMS | ASME | AWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B221 |
A copy of ANSI H35.1 and H35.2 is available from the American National Standards Institute.
A copy of the Aluminums Standards and Data is available from the Aluminum Association at www.aluminum.org
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