Tin copper wire is nothing but a copper strip which has been coated with a thin layer of tin through electroplating. This tin copper wire many be made up of one tin-coated cable made from copper of or it may contain many strands of copper which have been bound together. Choosing tin copper wire over bare copper wire is something which many manufacturers of electrical appliances do and perhaps the strongest reasons for that are the anti-corrosive property and longevity of these wires.

Why should you choose the tin copper wire?

• The tin copper wire is preferred because it is found to last much longer and it produces excellent results even when it has been in use for many years. In comparison, the regular copper wires which are not coated with time are not that long lasting.
• The tin coated copper wire is also known to possess an anti-corrosion feature so that it becomes highly useful for all kinds of marine appliances or applications which are exposed to a lot of humidity and moisture throughout the year.
• Another reason to choose the tin copper wire is because it is found to have a higher degree of electrical conductivity as compared to non-tinned wires. This makes these wires the best choices for the electrical power industries, electrically powered trams and trains and the marine industry. The wires also find use in automobiles and industrial cranes.

How is the tin copper wire better than the bare copper wire?

Perhaps the biggest difference between these varieties is that their surface has alloyed wires on top. The insulated copper wire variety will provide far stronger resistance against weather conditions like too much moisture or where there are excessively saline mediums. The insulated copper wire is typically coated with metal amalgamations using stainless steel or tin or nickel. Out of these different types of alloys, it has been found that the tinned copper wire variety is the best in electrical circuits and can actually compete with bare copper wires as far as durability and volume of use are concerned.

The bare copper variety finds use in a variety of electrical goods, whether it is city lights or car circuits. It is known for its magnetic properties and impeccable conductivity. Its ductile strength is unparalleled and it has great machining potential. The tin coated copper wires are mainly used for cables and wire bundles. These are found to be a more cost-effective and practical alternative to the bare copper wires. The main advantage being that these wires will have a longer shelf life and the physical properties ensure that they last almost 10 times longer. Another useful feature is that these are more resistant to rusting as compared to bare copper wires. The thin tin layer prevent wear and tear because of excess oxidation and these wires can work optimally even at very high temperatures of 100 degrees Centigrade. While the bare variety may lose its performance strength after a while because of over exposure to moisture and gradual wear and tear, these tinned wires will not.