Application areas of gold-plated contacts

Sep 09, 2024 Leave a message

1. What are gold-plated contacts?

 

Au Plated Contacts refer to a layer of metal plated on the surface of the contact, generally gold, silver, and other precious metals. Compared with contacts made of common materials such as copper, iron, and tungsten alloy, gold-plated contacts have better oxidation resistance, stronger corrosion resistance, and more stable and reliable electrical performance.

 

Au Plated Contact

 

2. Application of gold-plated contacts in relays

 

Relays are electrical appliances that convert signals. In practical applications, switching processing is often required. Under high frequency and high voltage current, the efficiency, durability, and reliability of contacts are key factors to consider. Therefore, the Electrical Contacts Gold-plated material in the relay is very important, and gold-plated contacts are a better and more applicable choice.

 

3. Differences and advantages of gold-plated contacts and contacts made of other materials

 

1. Gold Plated Bimetal Contacts are more corrosion-resistant than copper contacts. In a humid environment, copper may be oxidized, while gold-plated contacts are not easily affected.

 

2. Compared with tungsten alloy contacts, Gold-plated Rivets can better withstand pressure in high-temperature environments and are not easily deformed or damaged.

 

3. Gold Flash Plating Contacts have less impact on electrical performance, lower resistance, better stability, and can work better under high frequency and short-time currents.

 

4. Bimetal Contacts with Au Plated have stronger oxidation resistance than silver-plated contacts, and will not change to yellow-brown or black after long-term use, making electrical performance more stable and reliable.

 

AgAuNickel Plated for Electrical Contact Rivet

 

4. Advantages of choosing gold-plated contacts

 

On some occasions, choosing gold-plated contacts can increase the service life of relays and better protect fragile relay contacts under high-frequency use and high voltage and current loads. Choosing gold-plated contacts can not only improve performance but also better protect the equipment from environmental pollution and other materials that are very unfavorable to metals.