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Management Issues 020 MI Increasing the Use of Extrusions for Electrical Applications -- Technical and Economic Considerations Peter Pollak, P.E. -- Aluminum Association, Inc., USA Unprecedented copper and steel cost increases face users with shortages, drawn out delivery times, and suppliers’ price increases. Relevant physical characteristics of aluminum, copper, and steel are provided. Common misconceptions about aluminum in electrical applications, current extruded aluminum electrical applications, reliability issues, and economic considerations are discussed. An activities program educates the electrical industry about the advantages of using aluminum extrusions. |
