Juyang - Silver Alloy Contact Sheet Manufacturer
Juyang manufactures premium silver alloy contact sheets and electrical contact materials tailored for contactors, relays, switches, circuit protection components, and heavy-duty electrical switching applications. We provide both standard production and custom manufacturing based on customer blueprints.
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Silver Alloy Contact Sheet For Switch ContactsPrecision-engineered silver alloy contact sheets deliver low electrical contact resistance, high thermal conductivity, and structural durability under switching stress in low- and medium-voltage
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Fine Silver Contact SheetHigh-purity fine silver (Ag ≥ 99.9%) contact sheets deliver low initial contact resistance, rapid thermal dissipation, and oxidation resistance for electrical switching assemblies. Cold-rolled under
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Silver Copper Oxide Contact SheetSilver Copper Oxide (AgCuO) contact sheet is a cadmium-free electrical contact material engineered for medium-to-heavy load AC switching devices. Manufactured via powder metallurgy, internal
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Silver Cadmium Oxide Contact SheetSilver Cadmium Oxide (AgCdO) contact sheet is a functional pseudo-alloy composite engineered for medium to heavy-duty low-voltage electrical switching devices, providing a balance of high
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Silver Tin Oxide Contact SheetSilver Tin Oxide (AgSnO2) contact sheets combine high electrical conductivity with exceptional thermo-mechanical stability, serving as the primary RoHS-compliant alternative to AgCdO. Produced via
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Silver Nickel Contact SheetSilver Nickel (AgNi) contact sheets combine the high electrical and thermal conductivity of pure silver with the arc-erosion resistance and mechanical hardness of nickel. Produced through powder
Why Choose Juyang
Specialized Expertise
Focused entirely on electrical contact materials, evaluating every project through the lens of electrical switching dynamics and contact physics.
Mass Production Capacity
Operating a facility with approximately 300 production machines, including over 200 high-precision cold pressing and welding units.
Experienced Engineering Team
Backed by roughly 35 technical and engineering professionals to review complex technical specifications.
Reliable Repeat Supply
Approved material specifications, tolerances, and inspection criteria are securely retained to ensure total consistency across repeat orders.
Available Material Systems
Silver Cadmium Oxide (AgCdO)
Delivers anti-welding characteristics and low contact resistance for AC contactors and medium-to-high capacity circuit breakers.
Silver Tin Oxide (AgSnO2)
An environmental compliance option providing arc erosion resistance and high switching capacity under heavy industrial loads.
Silver Nickel (AgNi)
Features stable contact resistance and minimal arc erosion for low-to-medium current direct and alternating current applications.
Silver Copper Oxide (AgCuO)
Combines thermal conductivity with resistance to material transfer for specialized industrial control switching.
Product Configurations

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Bimetallic Strip Sheets
Working silver alloy layer clad onto a conductive copper or brass backing layer for optimized material usage and simplified welding.
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Trimetallic Configurations
Central silver alloy layer flanked by intermediate and base layers for specialized thermal or mechanical joining requirements.
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Continuous Coil Stock
Supplied in continuous coils optimized for high-speed progressive stamping dies and automated manufacturing lines.
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Pre-Slit Ribbon Formats
Custom-slit widths matching specific component footprints to eliminate secondary shearing steps at customer assembly plants.
Key Specifications
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Specification Category |
Technical Parameters / Range |
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Alloy Composition |
CdO: 10 to 15wt percent; SnO2: 8 to 12wt percent; Ni: 10 to 40wt percent |
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Overall Thickness |
Down to plus or minus 0.005 mm tolerance |
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Layer Ratio Control |
Silver layer thickness within plus or minus 5 percent of nominal |
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Vickers Hardness |
60HV to 180HV (tailored by alloy and temper) |
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Electrical Conductivity |
Verified via four-point probe (% IACS standards) |
Performance Characteristics
High Arc Erosion Resistance
Uniform microstructures minimize material loss during electrical arcing, extending the functional lifespan of switching devices.
Strong Interfacial Bonding
Metallurgical diffusion across the contact interface prevents layer separation during high-temperature electrical surges and mechanical impacts.
Stable Contact Resistance
Maintains low millivolt drop across millions of switching cycles, reducing internal thermal accumulation within enclosed switchgear.
Anti-Weld Resistance
Resists contact sticking under high inrush currents, short-circuit faults, and inductive load switching.
Manufacturing Process

Powder Preparation & Melting
Precise raw material proportioning via vacuum melting or powder metallurgy to achieve homogeneous elemental distribution throughout the alloy matrix.

Composite Cladding & Rolling
Solid-state or roll bonding processes permanently fuse the silver alloy layer to the copper backing under controlled thermal parameters.

Intermediate Annealing
Controlled-atmosphere annealing eliminates internal stresses, restoring ductility for subsequent multi-stage cold rolling operations.

Precision Slitting & Levelling
Tension-controlled slitting lines ensure burr-free edges, flat profiles, and strict straightness tolerances across all supplied coils.
Application Areas
Air & Molded Case Circuit Breakers
Utilized in primary and arcing contact assemblies to interrupt high short-circuit currents safely.
AC Contactors & Magnetic Starters
Applied in repetitive motor control circuits requiring high electrical endurance and low contact bounce.
Thermal Overload Relays
Integrated into protection circuits where stable contact resistance is critical for accurate current sensing.
Industrial & Household Switches
Employed in high-frequency manual switching devices to prevent material transfer and contact sticking.
Selection Guide
Matching Alloy to Electrical Load
Select AgCdO or AgSnO2 for inductive heavy-load switching; choose AgNi for low-to-medium resistive loads requiring stable low-current performance.
Determining Layer Thickness Ratios
Calculate required silver layer thickness based on expected switching lifespan, operational voltage, and current rating parameters.
Evaluating Substrate Compatibility
Ensure backing copper or brass material matches customer welding methods such as resistance, brazing, or laser welding.
Reviewing Environmental Compliance
Verify regulatory requirements for target export markets to select appropriate cadmium-free alloy alternatives when necessary.
Customization & OEM

Custom Alloy Formulations
Ability to adjust elemental percentages to meet specialized functional requirements or international industrial standards.

Tailored Dimensional Profiles
Flexible rolling parameters to produce non-standard widths, total thicknesses, and layer thickness ratios.

Sample Prototypes
Small-batch trial production runs provided for rigorous laboratory testing, destructive analysis, and switchgear endurance trials.

Technical Engineering Support
Direct engineering collaboration to resolve challenges related to contact wear, welding parameters, and material performance optimization.
Quality Control
Metallographic Microscope Analysis
Cross-sectional microscopic inspection to verify interface bonding continuity, grain size, and absence of sub-surface micro-voids.
Spectroscopic Elemental Testing
Direct-reading emission spectrometry confirms exact chemical composition conformity against technical specifications.
Mechanical & Hardness Testing
Vickers and Rockwell hardness testing combined with peel and shear strength evaluation of the bimetallic interface.
Electrical Property Verification
Routine testing of electrical conductivity and contact resistance on every production lot before release.
Packaging & Global Delivery
Moisture-Resistant Sealing
Coils and sheets are vacuum-sealed in anti-corrosion VCI packaging to prevent oxidation during ocean transit.
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Heavy-Duty Industrial Palletization
Secured on fumigation-free wooden pallets with edge protectors and shock-absorbing cushioning to withstand international multi-modal shipping.
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Complete Documentation Package
Each shipment includes detailed packing lists, Certificates of Analysis, material safety data sheets, and traceability barcodes.
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Global Logistics Support
Collaborative partnerships with established freight forwarders ensure secure delivery to manufacturing facilities worldwide.
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FAQ

Request a Technical Quotation
Ready to discuss your project? For a prompt and accurate technical review, please send your project details to our engineering team:
Material: Material grade or required alloy system.
Dimensions: Exact thickness, width, and length.
Application: Contactor, relay, switch, or protection component.
Electrical Conditions: Operating current, voltage, AC/DC type, and switching frequency.
Quantity: Trial, batch, or estimated annual demand.
Drawings: Technical blueprints or specifications (if available).
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