Pure & Low-Alloy CopperBeryllium-freeIn production
CRM16
CuCr1Zr · C18100 · C18150
CRM16 is a CuCr1Zr alloy that keeps high electrical and thermal conductivity after age hardening. It is used for resistance welding electrodes, rotor bars in electrical machines and casting wheels in steel plants.
240–420 MPaYield strength
350–480 MPaTensile strength
10–20 %Elongation
120–150 HBHardness HB
Specify this grade
Qualification packs are released after a short form. Export control applies.
Properties
Guaranteed values, by temper.
- Alloy family
- Pure & Low-Alloy Copper
- Chemistry family
- CuCrZr
- Lead-free
- Yes
Forms
Forms & dimensions available
Bars7 variant(s)
Dimensional ranges and tolerances on request — machining and finishing are in house.
Standards
Standards & equivalences
- BS 2874
- CA184
- CC102
- CW106C
Product and process qualifications are listed above. Customer approvals are confidential and are not disclosed.
Applications
Markets & applications
Applications
- Resistance welding electrodes
- Shanks, arms and blanks for welding guns
- Rotor bars and connectors for electrical machines
- Casting wheels and moulds for steel production
Why this grade
High electrical and thermal conductivity after age hardening.
Good annealing resistance, so parts keep their hardness when they heat up in service.
Cold formable by bending, stamping and extrusion.
Weldable by electron beam; hard brazing is possible with some loss of strength.
Alternatives
If this grade is not the right trade-off.
GradeChemistryYield strengthChoose it when
Alrode CoilsCuCrZr
CFE2CuFe
CRM16EPCuCrZr
CU/C2Cu
CU-P2Cu
CuB1Cu
Powerode+ CoilsCuCrZr