The surface protection conforms to
the highest standards.
The selection, processing and surface
treatment all the metals used by
Weidmüller are carried out according
to the latest technical standards. Environmental compatibility
plays crucial role the selection of
materials.10 1282250000 2012/2013
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Steels
Steel parts required maintain
the contact force permanently are
electrogalvanised and treated with an
additional passivation technique. The metal ions the zinc migrate
to the steel, which provides long-term
protection for the parent metal.
Conductive materials
The current-carrying materials copper,
brass and bronze are characterised
by their high conductivity and good
mechanical properties. Zinc protects
against corrosion for long time even
after the zinc coating has been partially
damaged scratches pores.
Zinc Zinc
Steel +
Crack
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Metals
Only materials that have proved
suitable for electrical engineering
applications are used Weidmüller
products. Apart
from ensuring consistently good
electrical properties, the tin coating
provides excellent protection against
corrosion.
Solder connections are also given a
coating tin. order guarantee the
long-term solderability (shelf life), brass
parts are given additional nickel
coating diffusion barrier. the
presence electrolyte, zinc acts as
a cathode (i. negative) with respect to
steel.
The nickel coating provides effective
protection against the loss zinc
atoms from the brass. All materials are subjected to
the rigorous quality control measures
of system certified DIN EN
ISO 9001.
The surfaces are usually given a
coating tin, which creates an
extremely good, “malleable” contact
with low contact resistance. Experience
gained from laboratory tests has
been incorporated into the design of
the surface protection
