New Multilam Contact Band LA-CUD

Thursday 27, March 2008

Multilam Contact Technology

Multi-Contact's lamella family received a new member - the LA-CUD. This new contact band features an asymmetrical geometry with a narrow louver width of only 9-11.5 mm to provide an optimum relationship between operating range and assembly width. The LA-CUD Multilam band is made of silver-plated contact louvers that are mounted onto a stainless steel carrier. Its narrow width permits compact connectors designs that absorb large angular misalignment and handle a wide range of radial tolerance. The contact band is ideal for applications such as low and high-voltage power distribution systems, static or dynamic connecting interfaces, connectors in air, vacuum, insulating oils and insulating gases such as SF6.

Electrical and Thermal Properties:
  • Excellent electrical conductivity
  • High continuous current-carrying capacity
  • High short-circuit current-carrying capacity
  • Very low contact resistance due to multiple contact points
Geometrical and Mechanical Properties:
  • Very small dimensions
  • High angular tolerance due to short insertion distance
  • Wide operation range
  • Simple recess treatment
  • Simple and quick installation

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