Silicon steel coils, also known as electrical steel or lamination steel, are a specialized type of steel widely used in electrical equipment and power transformers. These coils are designed to exhi...
DESCRIPTION
Silicon steel coils, also known as electrical steel or lamination steel, are a specialized type of steel widely used in electrical equipment and power transformers. These coils are designed to exhibit specific magnetic properties that make them indispensable in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy. The unique composition of silicon steel distinguishes it from conventional steel, making it an essential material in modern electrical engineering.
The primary characteristic that sets silicon steel coils apart is their high silicon content, typically ranging from 1.5% to 4.5%. This silicon content reduces electrical losses, known as eddy currents, which occur when alternating current passes through traditional steel. By minimizing these losses, silicon steel coils enhance the efficiency and performance of electrical devices, enabling them to operate with reduced energy consumption and improved sustainability.
Silicon steel coils are widely used in the manufacturing of power transformers, electric motors, and generators due to their excellent magnetic properties. These properties allow them to efficiently transfer energy between different electrical components, making them an essential element in the smooth functioning of various electrical systems.
Moreover, the development of advanced silicon steel manufacturing techniques has led to the production of grain-oriented and non-grain-oriented silicon steel coils, each with distinct magnetic characteristics to suit specific applications. Grain-oriented silicon steel is carefully oriented during the manufacturing process to optimize magnetic performance in a particular direction, making it ideal for power transformers. Non-grain-oriented silicon steel, on the other hand, is commonly used in electric motors and other applications where the magnetic field varies in multiple directions.
MOQ | 1 Ton |
Lead Time | Within 15-20 workdays after receiving deposit or L/C |
Width | 900-1230 mm |
Thickness | As required |
Tolerance | + / – 1 % |
Process provided | Welding, Punching, Cutting, Bending, Decoiling |
Package | Each piece in polybag and several pieces per bundle,or accoding to customer’s request |