Flat Wire
Ribbon Wire for Coils and Electrical Parts
Ribbon wire is a thin, flat conductor used in coils, connections and small electrical parts. Specify thickness, width, edge condition and temper for the forming or winding process. Include the required resistance, surface finish and supply format.
Construction and specification
- Material construction
- Specify the conductor metal, grade and layer construction on the drawing
- Product form
- Ribbon
- Tolerance
- Precision rolling tolerance available on request
- Surface
- Bare, plated, annealed, insulated-ready
- Supply format
- Coils, spools or cut lengths
Selection and processing
Ribbon wire is a narrow flat conductor form. Strip is normally specified as rolled stock for slitting or forming, while PV ribbon includes the module joining requirements and surface coating. Define the section, edge and supply format to distinguish the required product.
Standards context
Use the drawing and a material/form-specific purchase specification. Round-wire references do not qualify rolled strip, foil or flat wire. Confirm edition, methods and acceptance criteria.
Standards scope referencesProduct questions
What is ribbon wire?
ribbon wire is a rectangular or ribbon-shaped conductor made by precision rolling or drawing, used where space utilization, heat dissipation and winding efficiency are important.
Why use ribbon wire instead of round wire?
Flat wire can improve slot fill factor, contact area, thermal path and packing density compared with round wire in motors, coils, transformers and power components.
Which drawing details are needed for Ribbon Wire for Coils and Electrical Parts?
Width, thickness and tolerances. Edge condition, burr, surface and roll dimensions. Metal grade and temper. Surface finish or coating, joining method and inspection requirements. Quantity, spool or coil format, packaging and delivery destination.
Prepare your inquiry
- Width, thickness and tolerances
- Edge condition, burr, surface and roll dimensions
- Metal grade and temper
- Surface finish or coating, joining method and inspection requirements
- Quantity, spool or coil format, packaging and delivery destination