Technical data
| Nominal values: | Tempered | Hard |
|---|---|---|
| Resistivity* (Ohm mm2/m) | 0.0663 | 0.0718 |
| Electrical Conductivity* (% IACS) | 26 | 24 |
| Tensile Strength* (N/mm2) | 360 | 800 |
| Elongation* (%) | 30 | 1 |
| Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (1/°C) | 0.00170 | 0.00170 |
| Density (g/cm3) | 8.44 | 8.44 |
* Data depend on coating conditions, degree of cold working and thermal treatments during manufacturing process
Availability**
- Coating: Bare, Silver, Nickel, Tin
- Temper: Tempered or hard
- Single end conductors
- Stranded conductors
- Bunched conductors
- Concentric lay conductors
- Single end size ≥ 0.05 mm (AWG 44)
- Other diameters or special constructions are available
** Depending on material combination & construction
Medium conductivity
Signals are usually transmitted at fairly low amperage. The resistance level of LEONI Histral® H26 does therefore not lead to losses that might hamper the application.
High mechanical strength
LEONI Histral® H26 is an extraordinarily strong copper alloy that clearly outperforms the mechanical properties of pure copper.
High Flex Life
LEONI Histral® H26 gives excellent performance levels in situations where vibration or constant flexing are present.
Low weight
The high mechanical strength of LEONI Histral® H26 allows for its individual wires to be drawn down to much smaller diameters than copper, which results in a substantial weight reduction.
Contact properties
The crimp qualities of LEONI Histral® H26 correspond to those of pure copper in hard condition. However, the tools applied have to be adapted to the lower cross-sections.
Special applications
Signal cables
LEONI Histral® H26 is particularly suitable for signal cables in robotics facing very high mechanical demands.
Brass wires can be found in a most diverse range of applications:
- spark erosion wire (conductive materials are vaporized by applying sparks allowing for the conductor to be cut in this state)
- brushes made from brass wire (high mechanical strength and malleability, particularly suited for processing soft metals such as gold, brass or copper)
- decoration (e.g. the color of LEONI Histral® H26 looks very much like gold)
- grids and sieves made from brass wire