Material ScienceMarch 15, 20262 min read

CUPAL technical datasheet — full specification

CUPAL technical datasheet — full specification

This datasheet contains the complete technical specification of the CUPAL Elektro-Cupal-Blech 70/30 (soft) copper-aluminum bimetal composite material.

General data

PropertyValue
Material typeCold-roll-bonded composite (Verbundwerkstoff)
Composition70% Aluminum / 30% Copper
Supplier / distributorWMH Westdeutscher Metall-Handel GmbH, Germany (Hungarian distributor: HIDRA-MIX Kft., Budapest)
Manufacturing processCold-roll-bonding (Kaltwalzplattieren) + diffusion welding

Physical properties

PropertyValueUnit
Density4.6g/cm³
Electrical conductivity41.9m/(Ohm·mm²)
Specific electrical resistance0.0239Ohm·mm²/m
Thermal conductivity265W/(m·K)
Linear thermal expansion21.810⁻⁶/K

Mechanical properties

PropertyValueUnit
Modulus of elasticity (Young's modulus)81kN/mm²
Tensile strength130–180N/mm²
Bond strength (Haftfestigkeit)70–110N/cm band-width
Max. heat-treatment temperature260°C
Max. heat-treatment duration4hours

Surface hardness

SideVickers hardnessBrinell hardness
Aluminum side30–40 HV 0.230–40 HB 2.5/62.5
Copper side50–70 HV 0.250–70 HB 2.5/62.5

Chemical composition

Aluminum component

PropertyValue
GradeAL 99.5
Material number3.0255 (DIN 17007)
International designationAlloy 1050A
Puritymin. 99.5% Al

Copper component

PropertyValue
GradeE1-Cu58
Material number2.0065 (DIN 1787)
French standardCU/a1 (NFA 53-100)
PurityCu 99.9%

Conductivity comparison

MaterialConductivityRelative (vs Cu)Density
Pure copper~58 m/(Ohm·mm²)1.008.96 g/cm³
CUPAL 70/3041.9 m/(Ohm·mm²)0.724.60 g/cm³
Pure aluminum~36 m/(Ohm·mm²)0.622.70 g/cm³

Cross-section factors:

  • Required cross-section vs. copper: 1.41×
  • Required cross-section vs. aluminum: 0.906×

Standard sheet sizes

ThicknessDimensionsApprox. sheet weight
0.5 mm500 × 2000 mm~2.25 kg
1.0 mm500 × 2000 mm~4.40 kg
1.5 mm500 × 2000 mm~6.70 kg
2.0 mm500 × 2000 mm~9.00 kg

Surface-finish options

TypeDescription
WalzblankMill-rolled finish (standard)
BlankPolished, bright finish
GebürstetDirectional brushed
SatiniertFine satin texture
EDT (isotropic)Electrical-discharge textured, uniform, directionless

Edge specification

  • Standard: cut edges (Geschnittene Kanten, GK)

Processability

Cold forming

Full range of cold forming possible: bending, deep drawing, embossing, stretch forming, edge bending, profiling, beading, riveting, hemming.

Joining technology

  • Soft-soldering: on the copper side with standard processes
  • Plating: on the copper side with standard galvanic processes
  • Bolted joints: primarily for electrical applications

Heat-treatment limit

  • Maximum 260 °C temperature
  • Maximum 4 hours duration
  • Purpose: relieving work-hardening
  • Exceeding the limit: uncontrolled intermetallic-layer growth

CUPAL material standards

The material's own standards (not application-area standards):

Component / aspectStandard
Aluminum component (AL 99.5)DIN 17007 / Werkstoff-Nr. 3.0255
Copper component (E1-Cu58)DIN 1787 / Werkstoff-Nr. 2.0065
Supplier quality managementISO 9001:2015

CUPAL transition elements are typically used in equipment built to DIN 43671, IEC 61439, IEC 61238 or IEC 62305 — but these are equipment standards, not CUPAL material standards. For details, see CUPAL material and application-area standards (DIN, IEC, MSZ EN).

Delivery and storage

  • Worldwide delivery
  • Small quantities orderable (Kleinstmengen)
  • Custom cutting on request
  • Store in a dry, well-ventilated environment

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