Strip and coil describe different attributes
Strip describes the flat material; coil describes how it is wound and supplied. This page covers flat-rolled copper strip and wide coils. Coiled copper tube is a separate product.
Copper strips & flat-rolled coils
From narrow slit strip to wide flat-rolled coil, select copper feedstock around your stamping, forming or electrical application. Compare the essentials below, then send the dimensions your production line needs.
Strip widths, wide coils & export packing
Enlarge any thumbnail to explore all seven photos, from strip widths and coil surfaces to protected pallet packing.
01 / SIZES & SELECTION
Select thickness, width and coil geometry together.
The examples below help define a purchase inquiry. Width, thickness, temper and coil size must work together with your tooling, decoiler and handling limits.
The dimensions below are practical sourcing examples, not a confirmed stock list or manufacturing limit. Supply combinations and tolerances are confirmed for the selected grade, temper and order.
| Form / dimension | Common inquiry examples | Selection notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thin strip · thickness | 0.15, 0.20, 0.30, 0.50 mm | Formed tabs, stamped blanks and thin conductive parts. Include burr, thickness tolerance and the bend or forming requirement. |
| Strip · thickness | 0.8, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 mm | Conductive links and fabricated parts; select temper, edge condition and tooling clearance for the part geometry. |
| Slit strip · width | 15, 20, 25, 30, 50, 100 mm | Width examples for feeding and nesting. State width tolerance, edge burr limit and camber measured over an agreed length. |
| Wide coil · width | 300, 400, 600, 1,000 mm | For subsequent slitting, blanking or cut-to-length processing. The feasible width × thickness combination needs order confirmation. |
| Coil inside diameter · ID | 300, 400, 500, 600 mm inquiry references | Match the decoiler mandrel, core requirement and feed direction. The specified ID is not the maximum outside diameter. |
| Coil OD, weight & winding | Machine-specific OD limit; weight and winding by agreement | Specify maximum coil OD and unit weight, winding orientation, splice policy and handling restrictions. Unit coil weight is separate from total order quantity. |
Three dimensions that prevent line-side problems
Nominal thickness and slit width define the feedstock cross section. ID, OD and unit coil weight determine whether the coil fits your decoiler and handling system.
Agree the details that affect stable feeding
- Thickness and slit width: identify the tolerance, measuring method and sampling plan for the chosen product standard.
- Edges and shape: specify burr limits, camber, flatness or coil set where relevant; include the measuring length and bend direction.
- Surface and continuity: define visible-face quality, protective finish, winding direction, allowed splices and coil identification.
02 / MATERIAL & TEMPER01 02 03
Choose the grade for the job.
C11000 · ETP copper
A common selection for conductive strips and electrical blanks. Specify conductivity, temper and mechanical requirements for your component and forming process.
C10200 / C10100 · oxygen-free copper
Consider for specified electrical, thermal or joining requirements. Identify the exact grade and required test evidence rather than treating all oxygen-free designations as interchangeable.
C12200 · DHP copper
A deoxidized option for appropriate forming and joining applications. Its conductivity differs from electrical grades. State ASTM B152/B152M, EN 1652 or the relevant product standard and condition.
See what matters for your application.
Electrical tabs & conductive links
Strip can be blanked into tabs, links and conductive parts. Include conductivity, contact-face condition, hole layout and any plating requirement in the component specification.
Progressive stamping & formed parts
Slit widths can be chosen around tooling layouts and material utilization. Width consistency, burr direction, temper and camber matter for feeding and forming; include the drawing and bend requirements.
Transformer & winding applications
Where the design calls for flat copper conductors, specify cross section, edge condition, winding geometry and insulation requirements. The finished electrical system determines suitability.
Wide-coil processing & fabrication
Wide flat-rolled coil can be considered for subsequent slitting, blanking and cut-to-length production. Confirm coil handling limits, surface protection and the intended downstream process.
04 / PROCESSING & FINISH01 02 03 04
Define the delivery condition.
Slitting to the required width
Provide the slit-width list, quantities and tolerance. Include burr direction and edge criteria; the feasible thickness / width / temper combination is confirmed in the quotation.
Temper for forming
Soft, half-hard and harder conditions behave differently during bending and feeding. Use the selected standard and component drawing to agree material condition and acceptance tests.
Surface & edge expectations
State bare or requested coated finish, visible-face requirements and the need for deburring or special edges. Coating and edge-processing options are reviewed before being offered.
Winding & traceability
Identify coil ID, OD and weight limits, feed direction and core needs. Mark grade, dimensions and batch details so coils remain identifiable through storage and processing.
Inspection & supporting documents
- Agree grade, chemistry, material condition and dimensional inspection with batch identification.
- Request conductivity, hardness or mechanical-property evidence where needed, with the method and acceptance limits.
- List material reports, conformity documents and any agreed third-party inspection before ordering.
Packing for transport & storage
- Discuss cores, interleaving, edge guards and suitable pallet support; protect coil faces from strap damage.
- Provide maximum package weight, loading direction, destination and wood-packaging requirements.
- Keep coils dry and supported, retain identification and use handling equipment suitable for the package.
TELL US WHAT YOU NEED
Have a size in mind? Start the conversation.
Send the thickness, width and application you know. If the grade or coil format is still undecided, describe your process so the quotation can address the remaining questions.
Request a strip & coil quotation- 01Thickness × slit or coil width and unit
- 02Grade / temper, or the intended application
- 03Coil ID, maximum OD and unit weight
- 04Total quantity and edge / surface requirements
- 05Destination, packing and inspection documents
Before you choose copper strip or coil
Is copper coil the same as coiled copper tube?+
No. The copper coils on this page are flat-rolled sheet or strip wound into a coil. Copper pancake coils made from tubing are listed separately.
Which details are most useful for a first inquiry?+
Start with thickness, width, total quantity and application. Add grade, temper, ID / OD limits, edge requirements and destination when available. You can still ask for a specification discussion if some details are undecided.
Can I request more than one slit width?+
List each width, the quantity for each, material condition and coil limits. The quotation confirms feasible combinations, processing and packing for the complete order.
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