Copper
Rods
Cable Description
UNIFLEX manufactures high-quality continuous cast copper rods from 99.99% pure ETP-grade copper, suitable for power and communication cables, transformers, conductors, alternators, and residential wiring. Produced to ASTM B49 and international standards, these rods offer excellent conductivity, low energy loss, and long-term reliability, making them ideal for efficient energy transmission across industrial and domestic applications.
Properties
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | UNIFLEX Wires and Cables Ltd., a certified company producing high-quality copper products in Zambia |
| Application | Suitable for power cables, communication cables, transformers, alternators, conductors, winding wires, auto electricals, and residential wiring |
| Copper Purity | Manufactured from 99.99% pure ETP grade copper using Grade A cathodes and recycled copper |
| Technology | Produced using state-of-the-art continuous cast and upward cast technologies in an in-house foundry |
| Diameter | Available in 8.00 ± 0.38 mm diameter with elongation at break of minimum 30% |
| Standards Compliance | Conforms to ASTM B49 and EN 1977 standards for mechanical, electrical, and chemical properties |
| Electrical Conductivity | Achieves 100% IACS conductivity at 20°C, making it ideal for energy-efficient applications |
| Manufacturing Process | Includes sourcing, charging, melting, casting, rolling, cooling, coiling, quality testing, and packaging |
| Recyclability | Highly recyclable and supports sustainable production through the use of recycled copper |
| Environmental Impact | Low-carbon copper reduces CO₂ emissions by over 50% compared to global averages, verified by ISO 14064-3 and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol |
| Environmental Declarations | Products come with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and ISO 14021-based self-declarations verifying carbon footprint |
| Conforming Compatibility | Rod is directly suitable for use in conforming processes and various extrusion, drawing, and enameling applications |
| Quality Assurance | Produced under strict quality controls with advanced PC-based testing systems to ensure compliance and consistency |
| Product Variants | Available in standard, low-carbon, and customized variants to meet specific customer and industry requirements |
| Market Reach | A leading copper rod supplier in Africa, supporting energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors |
