Product Entity
Flat Wire
Flat wire is a rectangular or ribbon-shaped conductor for motors, transformers, EV components, coils and power devices.
Entity Definition
Flat wire is a precision rolled or drawn conductor with a rectangular cross-section that improves packing density, contact area and thermal behavior compared with round wire in selected applications.
Known As
Core Specification Fields
- Material
- Width and thickness
- Width/thickness ratio
- Corner radius
- Temper
- Surface and packaging
Entity FAQ
Why use flat wire instead of round wire?
Flat wire can improve slot fill, packing density, contact area and thermal path in compact electrical designs.
What materials can flat wire use?
Raytron supports copper, aluminum, CCA, CCS and nickel clad copper flat wire options depending on application.
What should be specified for flat wire?
Specify material, width, thickness, tolerance, corner radius, temper, surface and packaging.