Direct supply paths for key industrial grades engineered for high electrical conductivity, mechanical yield strength, and outstanding wear properties.
Mexico's status as a top global manufacturing center, particularly in the Bajío, Monterrey, and Tijuana areas, has driven demand for high-specification specialty metals. Within this sector, Beryllium Copper (CuBe) is highly valued due to its unique combination of mechanical strength (comparable to high-strength alloy steels) and high thermal and electrical conductivities.
As automotive plants transition toward electric vehicle (EV) architectures and aerospace assemblies require high-reliability connectors, raw materials must perform under strict stress, temperature, and environmental parameters. Beryllium copper meets these demands, offering resistance to stress relaxation, high fatigue strength, and wear resistance in complex tooling setups.
Established in 2017, Sichuan Kepai New Material Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating research and development, production, and sales. Currently, the factory covers an area of approximately 9,000 square meters, with an office space of about 1,000 square meters. The company primarily engages in the production of strategic emerging new materials, including special copper alloys such as tellurium copper, high-conductivity oxygen-free copper, silver copper, and dispersion copper, while also focusing on the research and development of high-conductivity, easy-to-machine, high-strength copper alloys.
Our materials are applied in high-tech fields globally, supporting new energy vehicles, 5G communications infrastructure, precision laser cutting systems, and lithium battery relays. Our technical team works to ensure each production batch meets precise chemical compositions and physical performance requirements.
We align our manufacturing footprint with international standards, located in the western area of the Sichuan Guanghan Industrial Development Zone, adjacent to National Highway 108 for streamlined logistics.
Understanding how global procurement teams benefit from Sichuan Kepai's advanced manufacturing capabilities.
By using industry-university-research collaborations, Kepai has developed high-performance tellurium copper, lead copper, and sulfur copper alloys. Our products maintain consistent performance across extreme temperature shifts, suitable for high-stress manufacturing applications.
Located in Sichuan's industrial corridor, we utilize local energy resources and supply chains to offer competitive pricing without compromising quality. Advanced production processes help reduce material waste during melting, drawing, and extrusion operations.
We work with international logistics providers to coordinate shipping to Mexican industrial ports (such as Manzanillo and Veracruz) and inland depots. Our customs procedures help minimize delivery delays for time-sensitive production schedules.
Technical parameters for our standard copper alloys used in automotive, electrical, and tooling designs.
| Alloy Grade | UNS Number | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Electrical Conductivity (% IACS) | Primary Application Fields |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium Copper C17200 | C17200 | 1100 - 1300 | 15 - 25 | Heavy-duty springs, mold tooling inserts, non-sparking safety tools, aerospace bushings. |
| Beryllium Copper C17300 | C17300 | 1100 - 1300 | 15 - 25 | Free-cutting precision pins, electronic connectors, micro-switches, automotive sensors. |
| Beryllium Cobalt Copper C17500 | C17500 | 680 - 960 | 45 - 60 | Resistance welding electrodes, high-current connector plugs, injection mold cooling components. |
| Tellurium Copper C14500 | C14500 | 250 - 380 | 90 - 98 | High-speed plasma cutting nozzles, EV charging infrastructure connectors, battery terminal relays. |
| Chromium Zirconium Copper | C18150 | 450 - 550 | 75 - 85 | Automotive spot welding cap tips, electrical switchgear contact blocks, continuous casting molds. |
Our ISO-certified manufacturing facility uses processing and quality-assurance systems to verify dimensional and chemical tolerances.
Smelting & Casting Furnace
Precision Laying-Off
Hot Extrusion Press
Cold Drawing Line
Multi-Roll Straightening
Seaworthy Packaging
Eddy Current Conductance Test
Chemical Composition Testing
Metallographic Polisher
Electro-Hydraulic Servo Tester
Electronic Tensile Tester
Vickers Hardness Tester
Answers to common questions regarding logistics, material grades, and quality standards for engineering operations in Mexico.
A comprehensive inventory of structural alloys, including sulfur, tellurium, and chromium-zirconium grades, designed for industrial components.
Our commitment to consistent metallurgical production is verified by ISO 9001:2015 and environmental audits.
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