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CCAM Wire Copper-Clad Aluminum Magnesium Wire
Stronger Than CCA for High Flex Data and HDMI Cable
Product Overview
What This Product Is
CCAM is the middle ground in the clad wire family: an aluminium-magnesium alloy core with an electrolytic copper layer, giving 55 to 65 percent IACS with noticeably better tensile strength and fatigue life than plain CCA. It is used where cable is repeatedly moved or bent — HDMI and USB leads, high-speed data cable, automotive and mobile device wiring — and where automated high-speed production would break a weaker conductor.
Material and MouldBraiding and Conductor Wire
Key Benefits
What It Gives Your Production Line
Survives Repeated Bending
Better anti-fatigue performance than CCA, which matters in leads that are coiled and uncoiled daily.
Runs Faster on Automated Lines
Higher tensile strength means fewer breaks on high-speed braiding and stranding equipment.
Conductivity Close to CCA
55 to 65 percent IACS depending on copper layer thickness, so electrical performance is not sacrificed for strength.
Standard Soldering Practice
The copper surface allows normal soldering methods at assembly.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Used
- High-performance LAN and network cables including CAT6 and CAT6a
- HDMI, USB and data transmission cables
- Audio and speaker cables
- Automotive and mobile device wiring
- Coaxial cable inner conductors
Who It Is For
Who Buys It
- Data cable manufacturers running high-speed braiders
- HDMI and USB lead producers
- Automotive harness cable suppliers
Problems It Solves
The Reasons Buyers Move To This Product
Wire Breaks Stop the Braider
Every break is a stop, a splice and a quality risk. A stronger conductor cuts stoppage frequency.
Consumer Leads Fail at the Flex Point
Repeated bending fatigues plain CCA. The alloy core extends life at the strain relief.
Weight Limits on Mobile and Automotive
CCAM is lighter than pure copper, which helps where harness weight is specified.
Technical Features
Construction And Materials
- Structure: aluminium-magnesium alloy core with an outer copper layer
- Improved tensile strength over standard CCA wire
- Lighter than pure copper
- Conductivity around 55 to 65 percent IACS depending on copper layer thickness
- Enhanced flexibility for fine-stranded and flexible cables
- Good solderability from the copper surface
- More reliable in applications with frequent movement or bending
Certifications And Compliance
No product certification is claimed for this item beyond the standards named in the specification table. Where a specific certificate is required for your market, ask before ordering and we will confirm what can be provided.
Specifications
Published Figures
| 0.12 mm | Braided shielding for coaxial, LAN, HDMI and USB. ABS φ200–250 mm reel, 2–5 kg |
|---|---|
| 0.18 mm | Braiding and flexible stranded wires such as 16×0.18mm. ABS φ250 mm reel, 5–10 kg |
| 0.20 mm | Stranded cores such as 7×0.20mm and 16×0.20mm. ABS φ250 mm reel, 5–10 kg |
| Conductivity | ~55–65% IACS |
| Tensile Strength | Medium-high, above CCA |
| Flexibility | Good |
| Solderability | Good — copper surface |
| Corrosion Resistance | Better than CCA |
Figures are the published specification for this product. Values outside this table are confirmed in writing before order rather than estimated.
Manufacturing And Quality Control
How It Is Produced And Checked
Materials are produced to the stated thickness, width and formulation, then slit, wound and packed to the reel or core size ordered. Dimensional checks are made against the specification before dispatch.
Incoming Material
Foil, film, compound or wire checked for thickness and surface condition before processing.
Processing
Coating, lamination, slitting or drawing to the ordered dimension.
Dimensional Check
Width, thickness and roll or reel diameter verified against the specification.
Performance Reference
Shielding attenuation and conductivity referenced to the published figures for the grade.
Packing
Shaft or reel packing in cartons for safe handling and transport.
Customisation Options
What Can Be Changed
- Wire diameter for braiding or stranding
- Copper layer thickness
- Reel size and capacity
- Temper and spooling tension for automated equipment
Use Guide
Working With It On Your Line
- Re-set braider tension when switching from CCA — CCAM tolerates more, and running it at CCA settings wastes the advantage.
- Use CCAM rather than CCA in any lead with a moving strain relief.
- Keep reels dry; the alloy core corrodes if the cladding is damaged.
- Confirm IACS requirements with your customer before substituting CCAM for copper in a signal path.
Comparison
How It Compares Within The Range
CCAM Wire Copper-Clad Aluminum Magnesium Wire sits inside the Material and Mould range. The products below are the closest alternatives or the parts most often ordered alongside it — compare the published specification tables rather than the descriptions when the choice is close.
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Applications Solutions And Guides
FAQ
CCAM Wire Copper-Clad Aluminum Magnesium Wire FAQ
How does CCAM compare with CCA?
CCAM has better tensile strength and anti-fatigue performance, is more reliable in cables that move or bend frequently, and performs better in automated high-speed production.
What conductivity does it achieve?
Around 55 to 65 percent IACS, depending on the thickness of the copper layer.
Where is CCAM the right choice?
High-flex applications such as HDMI and USB leads, high-performance LAN cable, audio cable and automotive or mobile wiring.
Is it solderable?
Yes. The copper outer surface allows standard soldering techniques.
Which diameters are available?
0.12 mm, 0.18 mm and 0.20 mm are the common braiding and stranding sizes on ABS reels.
Request A Quotation For CCAM Wire Copper-Clad Aluminum Magnesium Wire
Send the construction, grade and quantity you need. We confirm the specification in writing before quoting.