At the Turkish company Mega Metal silver plated copper wires are produced by applying a silver plating onto bare copper. The high electrical conductivity and mechanical strength provided by the copper core are combined with the low surface resistance and corrosion resistant properties of the silver plating. This structure provides superior performance characteristics that can not be achieved by copper or silver wires alone.

Structure of silver plated copper wire

Silver provides a brighter and smoother surface and by enhancing the conductivity of copper, silver plated copper wires offer significantly higher electrical performance and superior corrosion resistance compared to bare and tin plated copper wires.

Key factors defining quality: purity and homogeneity

The purity and homogeneous cross-sectional structure of the copper used in the production of silver plated copper wire is critical. Highly ductility, flexible copper with stable electrical properties forms the basis of superior performance when combined with a silver coating.

The silver coating enhances the wire’s thermal conductivity enabling more efficient heat transfer while providing strong protection against oxidation and corrosion. Compared to pure silver wires, the copper core offers significantly higher resistance to bending fatigue resistance.

A reliable choice for electronic applications

Silver plated copper wire is a key material in the electronics industry particularly in applications where signal integrity is critical. The thin silver layer minimises electrical resistance while reducing signal losses at high frequencies ensuring stable and consistent performance. Therefore it is widely used in connectors, high-frequency coaxial cables and other sensitive electronic components.

High performance solution for aerospace and aviation applications

In high-frequency applications where electrical current flows primarily along the conductor’s surface, silver plated copper wire is an ideal solution. It combines superior conductivity and outstanding corrosion resistance compared to standard copper wire making it the preferred choice for aircraft wiring harnesses, connectors and critical electrical systems in demanding aerospace applications.

Engineered for medical applications

Silver plated copper wires used in the production of polyimide tubing for medical applications provide a reliable solution for designs requiring high electrical performance meeting the demands of high precision manufacturing. With the advancement of medical technologies, their use is becoming increasingly widespread.

The critical importance of surface quality

In aggressive environments, silver plating prevents oxidation and maintains the surface quality of the wire. A strong plating bond ensures long-term stability of both electrical conductivity and mechanical strength.

Transmission principle and high-frequency performance

Considering the magnetic field generated by alternating current during transmission and the concentration of surface current density, plating quality directly affects performance. Any surface irregularities adversely affect signal transmission. For this reason, silver is considered one of the most suitable plating materials for applications requiring high frequency and precision.

Wide range of applications

Silver plated copper wires are widely used in demanding industries such as aerospace and defence, automotive, electronics and telecommunications, medical devices, audio systems, space and satellite technologies as well as power systems.

Mega Metal’s manufacturing expertise

Mega Metal produces silver plated copper wire with diameters down to 0.05 mm using advanced manufacturing technologies to meet their customers’ specific requirements. The product range includes mono wire, multi wire, stranded+bunched wire and braiding wire, designed to deliver a consistent performance even in the most challenging conditions. Storage and logistic processes are carefully controlled to maintain product quality.

wire 2026, hall 10 booth A 70

Mega Metal San. ve Tic. A.S.

Organize Sanayi Bölgesi, 12. Cad. No: 61 Kayseri, Türkiye

Contact Person is Gülbin Birben

Tel.: +90 531 7638019

gulbin.birben@megametal.com.tr

www.megametal.com.tr

About Mega Metal

Mega Metal, one of the leading manufacturers in the copper wire industry, continues its production of oxygen-free electrolytic copper wire in Kayseri with more than 20 years of experience. Mega Metal manufactures copper wire in its 75,000sqm facility in Kayseri, 45,000sqm of which is closed. With an annual installed capacity of 48,000t in copper wire production, Mega Metal is Turkey's and the world's leading company in superfine copper wire production.