Aluminum wire/rod has witnessed an upwards swing in its demand after the era of 90’s. Before
that, it was copper wire that was enjoying a leading position. When copper wire prices began
escalating, companies began looking for a cheaper alternative and that is how aluminum wire/rod
began grabbing the attention of various utility companies. Aluminum wire/rod gains an upper hand
over copper wire in various aspects. For an instance, it weights lighter than copper, it
features more flexibility and it is less pricey in comparison to the copper. Due to the same
reason, its integration in the applications related to power grid has been quite impressive.
Uses of Aluminum wire/rod:
- It is extensively used by electrical industry
- It is widely used by manufacturing industry
- It is used in the manufacture of cables
- It is used in diverse engineering applications
