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General Electric Contact Materials
ELCOMAT
Cadmium Free Electric Contact Materials

ELCOMAT is a contact material we manufacture in which the main components are Ag-CdO. Ag-CdO has superior welding and wear resistance, stable contact resistance and excellent electric and thermal conductivity, which are important factors for contacts. Due to these characteristics, ELCOMAT is widely used for contacts with medium to high currents, and has become one of the leading materials among precious metal contacts.

Types and Properties of ELCOMAT

Types Composition
(%)
Specific Gravity Hardness
(Hv)
Electric
Conductivity
IACS(%)
Properties
E-100 Ag90%-CdO 10.2 70 75

Manufactured by pre-oxidation method. Rivet contacts are made by header processing.

E-120 Ag88%-CdO 10.2 70 75
E-130 Ag86.5%-CdO 10.1 70 75
E-150 Ag85%-CdO 10.0 70 73
E-171 Ag82.4%-CdO 9.9 75 70
E-121 Ag87.6%-
CdO+
10.2 70 75

Manufactured by post-oxidation method, have superior welding resistance. Alloys are stamped to discs and brazed.

E-132 Ag83.6%-
CdO+beta
10.1 90 60
E-152 Ag82.1%-
CdO+beta
10.0 95 60

GX Series

GX series are contact materials with a greatly increased welding resistance due to the addition of superior heat resistant elements and manufactured by a post-oxidation method. The post oxidation materials, however, crack at grain boundaries in plastic working. Consequently, a processing method to press punch Ag-Ag alloy Cu rivets has been adopted.

The method, however, required a long production process which resulted in a rise in cost. Although once impractical, our proprietary technology and facilities enabled header processing with post-oxidation materials. The results are a shorter delivery time and lower costs for the supply of contact materials for electromagnetic switches, breakers, etc., with a high breaking current.

Types and Properties of GX Series

Types Composition
(%)
Specific
Gravity
Hardness
(Hv)
Electric
Conductivity
(%)
GX-1 Ag84%-CdO15%+ 10.0 95 55~65
GX-2X Ag81%-CdO17%+ 9.9 100 Over 45
GX-3 Ag82%-CdO17+ 9.9 100 50~60
GX-7 Ag85%-CdO3%+ 10.0 100 Over 50
GX-10 Ag80%-CdO17%+ 9.9 100 Over 45



Material Catalog
General Electric Contact Materials
ELCOMAT
Cadmium Free Electric Contact Materials
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