Best High Precision Copper Strip Supplier & Company

Pioneering High-Conductivity Copper Alloys & Custom Metallurgy Solutions for Global Strategic Industries

Sichuan Kepai New Material Co., Ltd.

A Leading Force in Advanced Metallurgy & Industrial Engineering since 2017

Established in 2017, Sichuan Kepai New Materials Co., Ltd. has developed into a state-recognized high-tech enterprise. Our core focus spans research, development, custom synthesis, and large-scale manufacturing of high-precision copper and specialized copper-alloy strips, rods, and profiles. Currently, our manufacturing and metallurgical facilities occupy approximately 9,000 square meters, complemented by a 1,000 square meter research and administrative center. By specializing in strategic emerging new materials—a key vertical aligned with national advanced manufacturing initiatives—Kepai provides a reliable industrial supply chain for high-conductivity oxygen-free copper, silver copper, dispersion-strengthened copper, and specialty alloys like tellurium and beryllium copper. Our primary application areas cover ultra-demanding fields, including new energy electric vehicles (NEVs), 5G communication infrastructure, high-power industrial laser systems, and high-frequency battery relays.

2017 Established Year
9,000㎡ Advanced Factory Area
1,000㎡ R&D & Office Facility

Global Procurement Realities & Industrial Demand

Navigating Complexity in Modern Advanced Electronic Supply Chains

In the current macroeconomic landscape, electronic systems are driving towards miniaturization, high current densities, and extreme thermal loads. Design engineers and global procurement officers are faced with the challenge of selecting copper strips that maintain electrical conductivity (>97% IACS) while offering the high mechanical strength necessary to survive high-speed stamping operations without fracture.

1. Mechanical Tolerance & Precision

Modern progression press stamping demands thickness tolerances down to ±0.005mm. Any deviations introduce assembly variances in connectors and switchgear, leading to high rejection rates.

2. Thermal Dissipation & Load

Electric vehicle battery management units and high-current relays experience severe thermal cycling. Only pure, oxygen-free copper and thermal-resistant tellurium copper alloys prevent thermal runaway.

3. Cost Efficiency & Tool Wear

Hard-to-machine alloys accelerate tool wear. Sichuan Kepai resolves this issue by engineering micro-alloyed, easy-to-machine sulfur and tellurium coppers that extend stamping tool lifespans by up to 300%.

Proven Corporate Capabilities & Technical Strength

Translating Scientific Research into High-Capacity Industrial Manufacturing

Kepai Technical Lab R&D Testing Equipment

Technical Strength

Technological innovation is the core competitiveness of Sichuan Kepai New Materials Co., Ltd. The company has a research and development and production team composed of senior industry experts who keep pace with international cutting-edge technology trends and continuously explore the unknown boundaries in the field of new copper alloy materials. Through a combination of independent research and development and industry-university-research collaboration, Kepai has made breakthrough progress in several areas, including high-performance tellurium copper, lead copper, and sulfur copper. Many of its technological achievements have reached international advanced levels and have been successfully applied in various industries such as new energy vehicles, precision machining parts, plasma cutting, relays, and energy storage, earning widespread recognition and praise in the market.

Precision Extruded Copper Products High Quality Copper Alloys

Product System

Kepai's product line is rich and diverse, covering a comprehensive range of solutions from basic materials to high-end customization. We focus on providing customers with high-performance, high-quality high-end copper alloy products, including but not limited to pure copper, oxygen-free copper, oxygen-free high-conductivity tellurium copper, nickel tellurium copper, tin bronze, beryllium copper, lead bronze, sulfur copper, and chromium zirconium copper. These products play an important role in reducing production costs and enhancing product performance due to their excellent physical and chemical properties and environmental friendliness, creating significant economic and social benefits for customers.

Global Supply Chain Logistics International Trade Shipping

Market Layout

In the face of global market competition, Sichuan Kepai New Materials adheres to the development strategy of "rooted in Sichuan, radiating nationwide, and moving towards the world." By continuously optimizing market layout and improving the sales network, we have established a stable customer base in multiple provinces and cities across the country and have formed long-term cooperative relationships with several internationally renowned enterprises. At the same time, the company actively expands into overseas markets, participates in international competition and cooperation, and strives to promote Kepai's brand influence on the global stage.

Sichuan Kepai Enterprise Work Environment R&D Center Cooperation

Corporate Culture

We understand that the long-term development of an enterprise is inseparable from an excellent corporate culture. We advocate the corporate spirit of "integrity, innovation, collaboration, and win-win," encouraging employees to explore boldly and innovate courageously, while also emphasizing teamwork and talent cultivation, striving to create a harmonious, open, and inclusive work atmosphere. We believe that only by continuously pursuing excellence and creating value can we win the trust of customers and the respect of society.

Compliance, Quality Control & Certificate Portfolio

Certified performance and international standards adherence to ensure supply chain reliability

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Our Advanced Metallurgical & Inspection Equipment

Full manufacturing tracking from continuous melting and extrusion to precision physical and chemical analysis

Copper Smelting Line
Smelting
Metal Laying-off Area
Laying-off
Continuous Extrusion Machinery
Extrusion
Precision Drawing Equipment
Drawing
Automatic Straightening Unit
Straightening
Protective Packaging Process
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Eddy Current Conductance Instrument
Eddy Current Conductance Instrument
Chemical Composition Test Laboratory
Chemical Composition Test Room
Metallographic Sample Polishing Machine
Metallographic Sample Polishing Machine
Microcomputer Controlled Universal Testing Machine
Microcomputer Controlled Electro-Hydraulic Servo Universal Testing Machine
Electronic Universal Testing Machine
Liquid Crystal Display Electronic Universal Testing Machine
Industrial Hardness Tester
Hardness Tester

Macro Industry Solutions & System Integration

Engineered high-performance materials optimized for next-generation technological infrastructure

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)

The electrical infrastructure of electric vehicles relies on stable, low-resistance connections. Sichuan Kepai manufactures specialized, high-conductivity, oxygen-free copper strip profiles that serve as the backbone for battery busbars, charging connectors, and power distribution units. These products ensure minimal I²R resistive heating, reducing energy loss and supporting fast-charging capabilities.

5G Communication & RF Engineering

High-frequency data networks require stable signal integrity. Our ultra-thin, high-precision copper strips are utilized in 5G transceiver stations, coaxial line connectors, and RF shielding components. With high micro-structural purity, they minimize signal attenuation and maintain structural integrity under outdoor operating conditions.

Precision Laser & Plasma Cutting

High thermal load processes, such as plasma and laser cutting, require durable consumables. Sichuan Kepai's tellurium-copper (C14500) and sulfur-copper alloys are engineered for manufacturing plasma electrodes and cutting tips. Their electrical conductivity, combined with excellent machinability, allows for tight machining tolerances and extended nozzle lifetimes.

Strategic Technical Roadmap & Metallurgy Innovation

Pushing the performance limits of industrial copper alloys for future applications

Phase 1: Advanced Micro-Alloying Research

Developing high-strength, high-conductivity (HSHC) copper matrices by doping trace levels of zirconium, chromium, and phosphorus. This approach optimizes the trade-off between mechanical strength (yield stress > 550 MPa) and electrical performance (>85% IACS), creating reliable materials for heavy-duty automotive relays.

Phase 2: Ultra-Precise Thin Strip Calibration

Scaling our high-precision thin strip production lines to deliver foil thicknesses down to 0.05mm. This micro-gauge strip material is designed for sub-miniature consumer electronic relays, smart grids, and lightweight battery tabs.

Phase 3: Lead-Free, Environmentally Compliant Machining Alloys

Phasing out traditional leaded brasses by optimizing bismuth and sulfur coppers. This path guarantees compliance with global RoHS and REACH directives while providing the high-speed machinability required by precision CNC manufacturing.

Global Supply Chain & Local Compliance

Meeting stringent quality and supply chain standards across international borders

Exporting high-precision materials to global markets requires strict compliance and logistics management. Sichuan Kepai maintains an international export framework that covers all quality control and compliance milestones:

RoHS & REACH Compliance

Every shipment is tested to verify that heavy metal content is within RoHS boundaries, making our products safe for European and American markets.

Full Lot Traceability

Our ERP system tracks raw materials from initial smelting to final packaging. Material Test Reports (MTRs) detailing chemical analysis and mechanical values accompany every shipment.

Corrosion-Resistant Packaging

To protect copper's finish during sea transit, we package our coils and rods with vacuum-sealed desiccants and VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) wraps.

Technical FAQ: High-Precision Copper Alloys

Insights from our engineering team on copper alloy performance and applications

Q1: How does tellurium copper (C14500) compare to pure copper (C11000)?
Pure copper is highly conductive but difficult to machine, leading to tool wear. Tellurium copper (C14500) contains trace amounts of tellurium, which creates fine, breakable chips during cutting. This increases its machinability rating to 85% (compared to pure copper's 20%) while maintaining over 93-98% IACS electrical conductivity, making it suitable for complex plasma nozzles and electrical contacts.
Q2: Why is beryllium copper selected for high-reliability switches and relays?
Beryllium copper (such as C17200 and C17300) offers an excellent combination of strength and conductivity. After heat treatment, it reaches tensile strengths up to 1400 MPa, comparable to high-strength steels. This gives it high fatigue strength, making it ideal for spring contacts and relays that must endure millions of cycles without losing contact pressure.
Q3: How does Sichuan Kepai guarantee thickness uniformity in high-precision copper strips?
Our cold rolling lines feature automatic gauge control (AGC) systems and inline thickness measuring instruments. Combined with tension leveling and precise roll alignment, we produce copper strips with thickness tolerances within ±0.005mm, ensuring consistent performance in automated progressive dies.
Q4: What role does oxygen-free copper (OFC) play in high-vacuum systems?
Standard copper alloys contain trace oxides that can outgas or release volatile elements in high-vacuum environments. Oxygen-free copper contains less than 10 ppm oxygen, which prevents hydrogen embrittlement during brazing and ensures a stable vacuum seal, making it essential for semiconductor equipment and power tubes.
Q5: Which copper alloys are recommended for resistance welding electrodes?
Chromium zirconium copper (C18150) is the industry standard for resistance welding electrodes. It retains its hardness and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures (up to 500°C) while providing high thermal and electrical conductivity, which helps prevent electrode deformation under high operating temperatures.
Q6: How does sulfur copper (C14700) improve production efficiency?
C14700 sulfur copper offers a high machinability rating of 85% and maintains an electrical conductivity of around 95% IACS. Adding sulfur improves chip-breaking behavior, allowing for higher cutting speeds and feed rates on CNC screw machines, which increases throughput for turned components.

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Looking ahead, Sichuan Kepai New Materials Co., Ltd. will continue to uphold its original intention, with even greater enthusiasm and determination, to engage in research and application in the field of new materials, contributing to the development of the new copper alloy materials industry in China and globally. We look forward to working hand in hand with friends from all walks of life to create a brilliant future together!