Electrical Contacts
Electrical Contacts, discrete contact tips, and assemblies are the critical components of any switch or circuit protection device. The choice of contact and substrate material are key performance characteristics, as well as the bond quality of the attachment.
Electrical Contact Materials
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Fine Silver (Ag)
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Coin Silver (Ag)
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Silver Cadmium Oxide (AgCdO)
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Silver Nickel (Ag-Ni)
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Silver Magnesium Nickel (AgMgNi)
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Silver Palladium (AgPd)
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Palladium (Pd)
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Gold (Au)
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Silver Tungsten (AgW)
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Silver Tungsten Carbide (AgWC)
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Copper Tungsten (CuW)
Industrial Power Control Contacts
Manufactured to customer specifications for medium to heavy-duty power controls, including general purpose, definite purpose, and International Electrical Code (IEC) rated contactors and motor starters.
General Purpose Contactors (NEMA rated)
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Large, rugged contacts for heavy-duty current loads
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Industrial & Electrical Controls
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Starter sizes: NEMA 00-4
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Percussion Welded (Fail-safe metallurgical bond)
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Induction Brazed
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Weld Brazed
Definite Purpose Contactors (DPC)
International Electrical Code (IEC) Contactors
Low Power Control Contacts
Designed for light current and pilot duty applications such as automotive power devices, signal switches, manual and pushbutton switches, and machine tool and plug-in relays. Our contacts promise superior dependability and economy, outperforming rivets with their consistent metallurgical bonds