What impact does Copper have on the world?
Issue: 11 Week commencing: 14/06/2021 What impact does Copper have on the environment? Copper is a natural, malleable, recyclable and strong material. It is extremely valuable due to being a good heat and electrical conductor and it is not toxic to the environment under the correct usage. Copper plays a crucial role in protecting the […]
Why is Copper called Doctor Copper? Issue 10
Issue: 10 Week commencing: 07/06/2021 What is Doctor Copper? The term Doctor Copper is a nickname associated with Copper for its ability to predict pivotal turning points in the global economy. Due to Coppers widespread applications, from household usages to electronics and power generation, demand for Copper is often linked with the status of the […]
What is the role of a busbar in a panelboard? – Article 9
Week commencing: 31/05/2021 Issue: 9 What is a panelboard? A panelboard is an element of an electrical distribution system that separates an electrical power feed into branch circuits, often used in commercial power systems as control systems. Further, a panelboard can be a single panel or a group of panel units which include buses and […]
What is a busbar?
A busbar distributes electricity easily and with flexibility in comparison to some other forms of distribution and installation. Busbars are effectively used to collect electric power from the incoming feeders and disperses them to outgoing feeders. They are often metallic strips of Copper or Aluminium that can conduct and ground electricity. There is a range […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 8
Will Copper supply meet the future demands of its role in renewable energy? Week commencing: 24/05/2021 Issue: 8 Copper currently has a significant role in renewable energy and sources suggest that its demand is set to Increase as the world moves away from fossil fuels, towards clean energy technologies. Governments, on a worldwide scale, plan […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 7
The demand for social media and its impact on Copper’s future price. Week commencing: 17/05/2021 Issue: 7 How does demand for social media impact Copper’s future price? Since 2021 almost 54% of the total global population, estimating at 4.2 billion people, are users of a social media platform. After the beginning of 2020, from the […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 6
Copper demand set to continue to surge as the world moves towards a greener society. Week commencing: 10/05/2021 Issue: 6 In the recent weeks there has been a large focus on the supply issues within the Copper industry, whereas there has been less of a focus on future plans which could be having a large […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 5
Global Copper market to see potential 79,000 tonne surplus and decade high prices in 2021. Week commencing: 03/05/2021 Issue: 5 What does the Copper industry’s future hold? Since the Copper price hit an ultimate high last week, there has been an increased speculation regarding the future for the Copper industry. It has been discussed that the […]
Oh My, Copper! – Issue 4
Copper price surges to 10 year highs on supply and demand concern. Week commencing: 26/04/2021 Issue: 4 What has happened to the Copper price? On Monday 26th April, Copper prices climbed to decade highs. The latest supply concerns reportedly came after Chilean port workers called for strike action due to changes in pension schemes for workers. […]
How Busbars Benefit from the Vaski Shape
The Vaski Shape Series plays a vital role in the electrical and manufacturing sectors by delivering consistent, high-quality finishes to copper busbars. Proper finishing is essential for both performance and safety, particularly when working with flat and round copper bars. This advanced solution enables manufacturers to achieve smooth, uniform edges with precision, reducing manual intervention […]