1. Ultra-high strength and hardness, with exceptional mechanical properties
After aging heat treatment, C17200 copper plate achieves a tensile strength of up to 1105 MPa, a yield strength of 1035 MPa, and a hardness of HRC 38–44. Its strength and hardness far exceed those of ordinary copper plates and rival those of certain specialty steels. It possesses excellent impact resistance, deformation resistance, and fatigue resistance. Even under long-term high-load conditions, it is resistant to wear, cracking, and deformation, significantly extending the service life of components and molds, and is well-suited for high-strength, high-wear-resistance core operating conditions.
2. Excellent Electrical and Thermal Conductivity with Stable, Balanced Performance
It retains the inherent superior properties of copper, with a thermal conductivity of 105 W/(m·K) and an electrical conductivity of 18% IACS. Its electrical and thermal conductivity efficiency far exceeds that of steel and ordinary alloys, combining high strength with high electrical and thermal conductivity. When used in molds, it enables rapid and uniform heat dissipation, shortening molding cycles and preventing product shrinkage and deformation; When used in electronic and electrical components, it ensures stable electrical conductivity, reduces energy consumption, and is suitable for precision electrical and thermal management applications.
3. Wear and corrosion resistance, suitable for complex operating conditions
The copper matrix, combined with beryllium-cobalt alloy elements, possesses inherent wear resistance, corrosion resistance, and anti-seizing properties. It exhibits strong resistance to corrosion from media such as air, fresh water, seawater, and acids and alkalis, and is unlikely to rust, corrode, or stick during long-term use. Non-magnetic and spark-free upon impact, suitable for harsh environments such as explosion-proof, anti-magnetic, high-temperature, and humid conditions, offering both safety and stability.
4. Excellent machinability, suitable for precision customization
Soft-state C17200 copper sheets offer high ductility, allowing for easy precision processing such as cutting, bending, stamping, drilling, engraving, and welding. After age hardening, they exhibit dimensional stability and excellent dimensional accuracy retention. The sheet surface is smooth and flat with superior polishability. Specifications, dimensions, and surface treatments can be customized to meet various complex structural and high-precision machining requirements without the need for secondary modification.
5. High End Alloy Material: Safe, Eco-Friendly, and Durable
Made from 99.9% high purity copper combined with a precise beryllium-cobalt alloy ratio, it contains no impurities or harmful substances. It is non-toxic, eco-friendly, and recyclable, meeting global environmental standards. The material is dense and uniform, free from defects such as pores, sand holes, or cracks. It offers consistent performance, ensuring stable and reliable batch production, with a service life up to 3–5 times longer than that of ordinary copper sheet.
Applicable Scenarios
Thanks to its comprehensive advantages of high strength, high electrical conductivity, high wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, high quality C17200 copper plate is widely used in the following high end industrial applications:
1.Mold Manufacturing Industry: Inserts, cores, sliders, hot runner cooling systems for plastic injection molds; punches for die casting molds; cavities for blow molding molds; and wear-resistant plates for automotive molds. It ensures uniform cooling, prevents sticking, facilitates smooth demolding, shortens molding cycles, and extends mold life.
2.Electronics and Electrical Industry: High precision electronic connectors, switches, relays, contactors, electrical spring plates, thermostat springs, micro motor brushes, and conductive connectors. It offers stable conductivity, excellent elasticity, and fatigue resistance, making it suitable for precision electronic equipment.
3.Precision Machinery Industry: High strength wear resistant gears, bushings, valve seals, bearing liners, and precision instrument structural components offering wear resistance, deformation resistance, and corrosion resistance, suitable for high-load precision machinery.
4.Aerospace and Explosion Proof Applications: High strength structural components, corrosion resistant parts, explosion proof tools, and non-magnetic components non-magnetic, spark-free under impact, and high-temperature resistant, suitable for aerospace, petrochemical, and mining explosion proof environments.
5.Other High End Applications: Subsea cable repeater housings, components for precision medical equipment, conductive and thermally conductive parts for new energy equipment, and accessories for high end instruments and meters.
If you require high quality C17200 copper sheet with high strength, high electrical conductivity, and high wear resistance whether for standard off the shelf purchases, custom non-standard sizes, or deep processing need our factory can provide beryllium copper alloy solutions featuring stable supply, premium quality, and exceptional value for money. Please feel free to contact us at any time for precise quotes, sample testing, and specification selection guidance. With our professional expertise, consistent quality, and efficient service, we are committed to helping your high-end projects achieve successful implementation and long-term, efficient operation.