In the UPCAST (Outokumpu) Continuous Casting Plant, high-purity copper cathodes are melted in induction furnaces under a protective atmosphere. In the three-compartment melting furnace, the metal is refined in the holding section while being protected from oxygen, and then produced as wire rod with standard diameters ranging from Ø8 mm to Ø20 mm using the "Upcast" continuous casting method. The final product is prepared for shipment on pallets.
| TECHNİCAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Material | Cu - OF |
| Standard | TS EN 1977 – ASTM B49-20 |
| Nominal Diameter | 8,0 mm – 20,0 mm |
| Diameter Tolerance | ±0,38mm |
| Oxygen Content | 3 ppm max. |
| Electrical Conductivity | min. 58 MS/m |
| Elongation Coefficient | min.%35 |
| Pallet Weight | Between 2,500 kg – 4,000 kg (Depending on Customer Request) |
| Packaging | On wooden pallets, strapped with plastic bands, wrapped with stretch film |