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+
|
10.1 |
90 |
60 |
| E-152
|
Ag82.1%-
CdO+
|
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 |
|