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News Release from: Icore International | Subject: Band 8
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 10 October 2005
Contact band promises smooth connection
A novel two-component contact band offers exceptionally low resistance and insertion force to provide an improved connection solution for high current applications.
Band 8, a unique two-component contact band, offering exceptionally low resistance and insertion force, has been launched by Icore International, to provide an improved connection solution for high current applications The contact band is inserted between the mating components of a connector, where its sprung construction and high conductivity ensure a consistently low contact resistance
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Dec 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sprung contact elements simplify connector design
The design of high-current electrical connectors can be made much easier by using the strip-form Band 8 and Band 12 sprung contact elements from interconnect specialist Icore International
Speedy access to high-current contacts
Band 8 sprung contact elements greatly simplify the design and construction of high-current connectors for use in demanding applications.
This allows high current ratings to be achieved with smaller connectors and reduced heat generation.
Band 8's outstanding performance arises from its two-component design, consisting of copper conductive plates backed by a sprung beryllium copper strip.
The separation of the conductive and spring elements offers greater current carrying capacity (60A), with extremely low resistance (300mohm) and insertion forces, as well as providing overstrain protection, ensuring a permanent contact force.
The contact band can be used for a wide range of applications, including flat surfaces or pins and sockets, with a minimum diameter of 9mm.
However, Band 8 is particularly suitable for rotary connections.
"The two-component design allows Band 8 to be fabricated without stamping or cropping", said John White, Development Manager of Icore International.
"So the band's edges are smoother, reducing friction and making the band ideal for rotational applications".
The band is 9.8mm wide, with a bridge spacing of 3.32mm, and can be supplied on rolls or as precut, preformed lengths.
Alternatively, Icore offers a full range of power connectors and will also undertake customised designs.
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