- Bare copper wires
- Bunched copper wires
- Braided copper wires
- Stranded copper wires
Bare and stranded copper wires used in the automobiles are distinguished from the electrical wires by virtue of their resistance to corrosion and extensive elasticity. Most of these wires are tinned bare copper wires and are used in ancillary units like lighting system, air conditioning unit, automatic electronic transmission, braking systems, and even seat recoiling mechanism.
GPT – They are common circuit wires.
TWP – These wires are lighter and have a reduced diameter as compared to the GPT. They find their use in applications where space is a constraint and require thinner wire.
HDT – Highly shielded and offer greater protection than GPT wires.
SXL – Best wires for optimal application in automobiles and marine engineering, SXL wires are extensively used in high temperature regions. It can easily withstand a temperature of up to 125 degrees Celsius
GXL – They are solid application wires in places demanding thinner wire and resistance to higher temperatures and greasy environment.They are used in underwater probes, miniature airplanes, unmanned aerial units and bikes. Submarines and nuclear-arms are also loaded with GXL wires considering their resistance to extreme weather conditions and temperature fluctuations.
TXL – In addition to high heat resistance and a thin diameter, TXL copper wire is engineered with lightness and durability in mind.
Availability of bare copper wires engineered as trailer and conductor cables, along with SGT, SGX and STX wire types in batteries make the whole segment of automobile wires a fascinating segment.
Physical properties like durability, malleability and ductility are significantly enhanced with alloying. Insulation is another process done over bare copper wires. Insulated wires are used in greasy industrialized operations where there is a constant risk of short-circuiting due to high temperatures, breaking of wires and corrosion.
Apart from mechanical strength, insulation also ensures that the bare copper wire carrying electricity remains out of contact.