| Phelps Dodge High Performance Conductors, USA, a recognised industry leader in lightweight conductor engineering and technology and part of a team of companies developing a new light weight wire system for aircraft applications, has recently developed a new nickel-plated copper-clad aluminium conductor that is particularly suitable for use in lightweight aerospace applications. This new nickel-plated copper-clad aluminium product reduces conductor weight by over 40% as compared to conventional copper. These conductors are available in sizes ranging from 4AWG to 24AWG nickel-plated copper-clad. Aluminium is the latest addition to a full line of silver-plated copper-clad aluminium conductor products for currently used in space applications
Phelps Dodge High Performance Conductors also specialises in high-reliability, tight-tolerance conductor products for other applications including the medical, electronics, computer, industrial transportation, geophysical, and thermocouple markets. The company, who continues to set the industry standard for aerospace and military markets, is the first copper fabricator to be recognised with AS9100 certification.
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