AUTO PIERCING technology for magnet wire: SM Contact starts production of P-type splice band
18/11/2022
Auto piercing by splice crimping is a cost-effective alternative to IDC terminals, soldering and spot welding in magnet wire applications. SM Contact launches production of splice band for piercing of enameled wires - P-type splice band, in addition to the standard one.
Magnet-piercing splice band is leveraged in connecting power/signal and magnet wires (coils) in electric motors, e-mobility (EV charging stations) and household appliances. It enables one-step reliable gas-tight connectivity between standard power wire and insulated magnet wire. Auto piercing technology offers advantages of a low cost and fast cycle time.
Advantages of auto piercing technology:
1 - Repeatability:
stable quality with the mechanical process and control of the splice band shape => stable electrical connection without component damage risk.
2 - Reduced cycle time:
by eliminating soldering and stripping operations (0.3 sec).
3 - Qualified and validated connection supported with data sheet:
all required parameters, such as pull force, compression rate, contact resistance, are reached by computer simulation and laboratory studies using a certain splice band.
Standard process vs. Technology of splice crimping with P-splice band
P-type splice band provides a method of connection of an enameled magnet wire directly to wire or component.
Standard process - soldering and spot welding
Technology with P-type splice band
1. Stripping / burning insulation from the wire ends,
2. Soldering (welding) to wire or component.
1. Splice crimping of an unstripped magnet wire directly to wire or component.
- hard controlled process,
- soldering puts components at risk of melting or burning and makes them breakable,
- it can be difficult to solder near plastic parts.
- saving cycle time,
- saving cost,
- controlled process,
- without heating,
- easily scaled for different production volumes,
- no pre-stripping of insulation.
P-splice band profile
Piercing serrations, penetrating varnish insulation used on copper and aluminium magnet wires:
P-splice band materials
SM Contact offers P-type splice band mostly in LA, also in CN.
LA
(Brass)
CN
(Copper Nickel)
Typical applications
Standard applications
Perfect corrosion resistance.
Weldable.
Composition
Brass CuZn30
CuNi9Sn2
Resistance (K coeff.)
3.55
8.5
Temperature range
-80..+120°C
-80..+400°C
Advantages of using P-type splice band by SM Contact with SM Crimp equipment:
1 - Zero tooling damage risk:
splice band characteristics are considered for connection qualification and machine settings.
2 - Optimal connection properties:
required parameters specified in the data sheet are reached by using a certain splice band - produced by SM Contact. Third-party splice band may not allow achieving these characteristics.
Please contact our Project Team for details: smcontact@smcontact.eu, +34 919490803