Our bare copper wire offers excellent electrical conductivity for industrial applications, transportation projects, electrical transmission work, and more. It’s also an excellent choice for use as grounding wire and bus wire. This high-quality copper wire meets the ASTM B3 standards for annealed copper and complies with RoHS and RoHS 2 directives.
What is Bare Copper Wire?
Bare copper wire is a single-strand wire with no coating. Copper is the second-best conductor of electricity (after silver). Copper wire is also known as grounding wire as it is so often used to ground electrical systems. Additionally, it is very often used as bus wire.
Bare Copper Wire Applications
Bare copper wire has many uses. Here is a list of the most common applications of copper wire:
- Electrical hookups
- Jumpers
- Electrical appliances
- Electrical transmissions
- Grounding electrical systems
- Jewelry making and crafts
Our customers have also used our high-quality bare copper wire to suspend parts in an electroplating tank, for stained glass projects, and for developmental experimentation with high-frequency radio antennas!
Benefits of Bare Copper Wire
Copper wire is a go-to solution for those regularly working on electrical projects. Remember these benefits when considering bare copper wire for your next project:
- It has strong electrical conductivity, making it an excellent grounding wire and bus wire.
- Its resistance to corrosion makes bare copper wire a durable, long-lasting choice.
- Superior ductility means bare copper wire is an extremely flexible cable that can be easily maneuvered and molded, which is especially important when wiring smaller buildings or houses.
- Copper wire is naturally extracted, with minimal waste, and can be recycled repeatedly without impacting its performance.
- Copper wire can be used in every industry. In construction, for example, bare copper wire is preferred thanks to its high tensile strength and ductility.
- Bare copper wire provides enhanced safety. Due to its high melting point, copper wire can withstand being continuously exposed to high temperatures without melting, preventing unexpected accidents.
What is Grounding Wire?
Grounding wire is any wire that is used to ground an electrical system. The copper wire featured in this category is a very popular choice for this purpose. Electrical grounding is essential for safety, whether your project is residential or industrial. Grounding wire allows excess electricity to safely be directed back towards the earth, reducing the likelihood of electrical fires and potentially fatal electric shocks. Copper grounding wire is an excellent choice for electrical appliance safety.
Why Use Bare Copper Wire for Grounding?
In many cases, bare copper wire is the first choice for electrical grounding. This is due to a range of benefits, including very high conductivity, flexibility, and heat resistance. If you're looking for grounding wire, you’re in the right place.
Does Grounding Wire Need to be Insulated?
No! In fact, bare copper wire is the most common type of wire used for this purpose. Grounding wire must be highly conductive to maximize the amount of electrical leakage that can be directed back to the ground and ensure the safe use of electrical appliances and equipment. Therefore, bare wire makes excellent grounding wire. If you’re looking for copper grounding wire, we have the high-quality solution you need.
Copper Grounding Wire Data Sheets
If you’d like to learn more about copper grounding wire and find the right wire gauge for your project, take a look at our grounding wire size chart in our Resources library. Tab to “Uninsulated Wire” to see information on bare copper grounding wire, or scroll down further to download the Bare & Tinned Copper Wire Data Sheet PDF. Remember to bookmark this page for easy reference every time you need a grounding wire size chart and other wire data!
Bare Copper Wire for Jewelry Making
Remington Industries offers a wide selection of bare copper wire, including wire that can be used for jewelry making. Our 24-gauge bare copper wire, for instance, is thin enough to fit through most gemstone beads. Bare wire also makes a durable base for wire-wrapped hoops, handmade chains and more.
Bare Copper Wire for Stained-Glass Projects
Some of our artistic customers also use our bare copper wire to make beautiful stained-glass pieces. Bare copper wire offers the flexibility needed to create intricate artwork. 14-22 AWG bare copper or tinned copper wire are great for this kind of project.
Versatile Bare Copper Wire at Competitive Prices
In addition to meeting key standards and ratings, all our bare copper wire products are designed to serve a variety of needs at great prices. Here’s what our customers have to say:
- “I use a lot of wire to reinforce many of my stained-glass projects. The price here is better than buying from a stained glass supplier,” reads a review left by Cheryl on our 16 gauge bare copper wire.
- “This is my third purchase since discovering Remington Industries. I do developmental experimentation with High-Frequency Radio Antennas. Using both stainless steel and copper wire products. All from Remington Industries. There, when I needed them!” wrote Thomas on the 20 gauge bare copper wire product page.
Customize Your Bare Copper Wire
Our team goes above and beyond to provide exceptional, personalized service and offer custom, made-to-spec solutions. Contact us to cut your copper wire to a specific length, for wire stripping and terminating, custom cable assemblies, wire procurement requests, coil windings, and more.
Take a look at our range of custom wire services, contact us, or give our team a call to discuss how we can provide the bare copper wire you need.
Your Bare Copper Grounding Wire Supplier
Remington Industries is proud to supply a wide range of magnet wire, hook-up wire, and uninsulated wire, including bare copper wire. We’re also a premium supplier of stainless steel, aluminum, and wire accessories. Our headquarters is in Johnsburg, Illinois, but we ship our products nationwide and globally, to customers in the USA, Europe, and Asia.
Whether you own a small company, run a large organization, or enjoy a hobby that requires high-quality copper wire, we’re here to serve you. With fast and reliable shipping, we ensure that your bulk orders, single spools, and custom copper wire get to the right destination on time and in perfect condition.
